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'My cousin is homeless, but his family can't stay with me, it's not my problem'

A woman shared her story on social media after her husband's cousin and his family were made homeless and expected to move in with them but she refused to allow it

2024-06-30T14:35:34Z

Italian officials will pay up to $32,000 for you to move to Tuscany — but there's a catch

Italy's new "residency in the mountains" program will pay people up to $32,000 to relocate to rural Tuscany to help stabilize its population.

2024-06-30T09:51:30Z

June inflation seen within 2-4 percent target

Most forecasts point to 3.9 percent print MANILA, Philippines — Headline inflation may still fall within the two to four percent target of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in June amid easing price pressures, analysts said. Sarah Tan, an economist at Moody’s Analytics, said inflation is expected to remain unchanged at 3.9 percent in June, ending four straight months of increases. At 3.9 percent, the projection is well within the 3.4 to 4.2...

2024-06-30T16:38:17Z

Factbox-Key party figures to know in the French election campaign

PARIS (Reuters) -France is the closest it has been to having a far-right government since World War Two, with the anti-immigrant National Rally (RN) riding high in opinion polls ahead of the first round of snap parliamentary elections on Sunday. President Emmanuel Macron dissolved parliament and called the election after his centrist Together alliance was trounced by the RN in European elections.

2024-06-30T08:01:42Z

Statement from Bea Alonzo's legal counsel Atty. Joey Garcia

The timing of Mr. Delos Reyes’ filing of the labor case is highly suspect. Since he was made a witness to one of the respondents among the criminal cases we filed not to mention him being a lover as admitted, then the intent behind said filing & the timeliness of such filing are too obvious not to be noticed. His acknowledgment of being involved as a lover clearly magnifies his bias and undermines his credibility which yet again puts into...

2024-06-30T13:07:56Z

PSEi may sustain rally this week

MANILA, Philippines — Positive cues provided by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in its latest policy meeting could fuel a sustained market rally this week. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) is currently on a five-day winning streak after closing last Friday at 6.411.91, up by 4.12 percent week-on-week. 2TradeAsia.com in its report said the PSEi recorded its biggest weekly gain for the year last week, making a quick...

2024-06-30T16:38:17Z

Newspaper headlines: Princess Anne drama and Glastonbury madness

Local newspapers across the West cover Glastonbury Festival and Princess Anne's story this week.

2024-06-30T06:32:41Z

Ivory Coast receives first life-saving malaria vaccines

ABIDJAN — Ivory Coast this week received its first vaccines against malaria, a disease that kills four people a day in the country, mostly small children, the government said Saturday. A total of 656,600 doses have been received, which will “initially vaccinate 250,000 children aged between 0 and 23 months” in 16 regions, the government said. Although the number of malaria-related deaths has fallen from 3,222 in 2017 to 1,316 in 2020 in Ivory...

2024-06-30T04:35:00Z

One dead and five in York hospital after horror Tesla crash with double-decker bus

A passenger in a Tesla car has died and five other people have been taken to hospital after a crash with a double decker bus near York with police appealing for witnesses

2024-06-30T12:20:09Z

Basic education

HE said that he would have a Secretary of Education at the end of last week, but President Bongbong Marcos has admitted that selecting one is more difficult than he had earlier thought. He has asked for more time to make a choice. At the commencement of his administration, he did not have to wait at all since the vice president, Inday Sara Duterte, volunteered for the post and by express provision of the Constitution, no confirmation by the...

2024-06-30T16:20:32Z

Senate undecided on Bagong Pilipinas hymn in flag ceremony

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate leadership has yet to decide whether to include the Bagong Pilipinas hymn and pledge during the regular flag-raising ceremony, even as the House of Representatives intends to adopt it. Senate President Francis Escudero said he personally sees no problem in including the hymn and pledge, but the Senate secretariat is still in the process of studying the matter. “I have yet to receive their recommendation and/or...

2024-06-30T16:38:28Z

UK Reform leader Farage positive after 'tough' few days

LONDON (Reuters) - Nigel Farage, leader of Britain's right-wing Reform UK party, said his party was doing better than expected after a "tough" few days, as he addressed supporters at a rally with days to go before the country votes on July 4. Farage, one of the country's most recognisable and divisive politicians, has been a thorn in the side for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative party as

2024-06-30T14:01:26Z

Damage to new-build homes was 'sectarian hate crime'

Two new-build properties were damaged in an overnight attack in Antrim, police say.

2024-06-30T13:04:11Z

Near steal for Nationals

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas capped its pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) sortie in Europe without a win in two games but with plenty of lessons to bring to the actual battle. The Nationals took the fight to world No. 15 Poland in Saturday night’s friendly in the Polish city of Sosnowiec, threatening until the very last second before yielding a close 82-80 loss. Justin Brownlee and Dwight Ramos stepped up to the plate on offense...

2024-06-30T16:38:21Z

Lawyers group backs Marcos WPS policy

THE foremost organization of Philippine lawyers, supported the stand of the Marcos government to assert the country's legal and sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea. In a statement issued over the weekend, the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) cited the Treaty of Paris of 1898 and the Spanish-United States Treaty of Washington in 1900 as the basis for its argument. The IBP said Article III of the Treaty of Paris "clearly...

2024-06-30T16:29:04Z

Vice President Sara rejects tag as opposition leader

Duterte not running for senator DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte disagreed with claims that she is now the leader of the opposition against the Marcos administration. Her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, meanwhile said he would not run for a Senate seat in the May 2025 midterm elections, contrary to Sara’s June 25 announcement. “Based on my work, my character and my principles, I don’t act for the benefit of the...

2024-06-30T16:38:32Z

'Conman' shown on video 'tricking pawnbroker into buying fake gold'

A 'gold swap hustler' caught on CCTV tricking a pawnbroker into buying fake gold has been shown striking at a different jewellers 230 miles away in East Sussex using a similar con months earlier.

2024-06-30T08:11:30Z

Zamboanga City mulls review of firecracker ordinance

Following an explosion at firecracker warehouse ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — The city government of Zamboanga is considering reviewing its amended ordinance that lifted a ban on pyrotechnics and firecrackers, following an explosion that ripped through a firecracker warehouse on Saturday. The explosion on Marquez Drive in Barangay Tetuan killed five people and wounded 38 others as well as destroyed several residential and commercial buildings....

2024-06-30T16:38:25Z

Sara's ratings decline

(UPDATE) WHILE the overall performance rating of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for the second quarter of 2024 stabilized, Vice President Sara Duterte's ratings saw another significant drop, down 20 percentage points from two years ago, the latest nationwide survey conducted by Publicus Asia showed. Based on the results of the independent and non-commissioned Pahayag Second Quarter 2024 survey taken from June 15 to 19, Duterte's overall ratings...

2024-06-30T16:34:04Z

Council warns students over cannabis parties

Neighbours report cannabis use and loud, late night parties as the academic year ends.

2024-06-30T06:32:32Z

Richard Taylor, medic whose campaign to save his hospital spurred him to become an MP – obituary

Dr Richard Taylor, who has died aged 89, was a retired NHS consultant so angered by the downgrading of his hospital, Kidderminster General, that in 2001 he stood for Parliament in protest; not only did he win the Wyre Forest seat, but in 2005 he was re-elected. A specialist in rheumatology at the hospital for 23 years, Dr Taylor became chairman of ...

2024-06-30T12:32:51Z

North Korea calls South Korea, US and Japan 'Asian version of NATO'

By Hyunsu Yim and Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea criticised a joint military exercise by South Korea, Japan and the United States held this month, state media said on Sunday, saying such drills show the relationship among three countries has developed into "the Asian version of NATO". On Thursday, the three countries began large-scale joint military drills called "Freedom Edge"

2024-06-30T08:01:42Z

The sea gypsies come ashore

The joke made me cringe. "Are you a goodjau or a Badjau?" my companion asked the pretty young girl standing in the parking lot with an outstretched hand. To my utter astonishment, she shot us a gamely grin. "I'm a goodjau," she said. Apparently, she had heard the joke before. And so we gave her all our spare change. In Northern Mindanao where I live, the Sama-Badjau (also spelled Bajau or Bajo) are ubiquitous. You see them everywhere, but...

2024-06-30T16:08:10Z

Cops banned from moonlighting

THE Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday prohibited members of the police force from moonlighting for private individuals. The ban was contained in the latest directive of PNP chief Rommel Francisco Marbil. "Our duty is to ensure the safety of our citizens. Police must be available at all times to address the needs and concerns of the public," Marbil said. Banning moonlighting reinforces the PNP's "commitment to quick and efficient...

2024-06-30T16:29:03Z

Commandment 11: “Thou shalt not think”

Louisiana’s Ten Commandments crusade is no doubt a handy distraction from more profoundly existential problems.

2024-06-30T08:16:43Z

North Korean officials sport Kim Jong Un pins for first time

By Hyunsu Yim SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean officials wore pins with a portrait of Kim Jong Un in public for the first time in pictures released by state media on Sunday, the latest step in the development of a cult of personality about the leader. The officials, speaking at a key meeting chaired by Kim of the reclusive state's ruling party, wore the typical party logo pin on the right lapel

2024-06-30T12:32:29Z

Random drug testing planned for city taxi drivers

Roadside spot checks and targeted testing are to be introduced for taxi drivers in Southampton.

2024-06-30T14:04:05Z

The UK is a better place to live than it was in 2010 - Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak has said the UK is better now than when the Tories took office 14 years ago. The Prime Minister told the BBC's Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg: "It's a better place to live than it was in 2010."

2024-06-30T12:16:56Z

Scotland's papers: 'Give UK hope' and four days to stop supermajority'

The party leaders' latest election pleas make the front pages of the Sunday papers.

2024-06-30T07:48:33Z

Las Piñas votes to reset barangays boundaries

MANILA, Philippines — Residents of Las Piñas have voted to reset the boundaries of 20 barangays in the city, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced yesterday. Based on the certificates of canvass released yesterday, 41,493 residents approved an ordinance delineating the territorial boundaries of 20 barangays in the city. The Comelec recorded a voter turnout of 19.88 percent as 61,237 of 308,059 registered voters in Las Piñas...

2024-06-30T16:38:26Z

Zelenskyy appeals to West to relax targeting limits for Ukraine as glide bombs hammer front line

DONETSK REGION, Ukraine (AP) — Drone footage from Ukraine’s military released Sunday has shown what appears to be bodies in a civilian area in the embattled eastern town of Toretsk, which has come under heavy Russian bombardment in recent days. The attacks in the war-torn Donetsk region have prompted a scaled-up evacuation effort by Ukrainian rescue services. Local officials said that powerful Russian glide bombs have also been used in the town,...

2024-06-30T08:58:33Z

Indonesia is not just about Bali

Bali is often described as the "Land of the Gods" and the "soul" of Indonesia. It is popular for its looming volcanoes, lush rice fields, beautiful art pieces, and amazing traditional dances and performances. But there is more to Indonesia than Bali, as there are other stunning wonders in this country inhabited by over 250 million citizens. Ambassador Agus Widjojo, Indonesian Ambassador to the Philippines, who is also accredited to the Republic...

2024-06-30T16:08:25Z

Reform candidate defects to Tories over racism row

Liam Booth-Isherwood ditches his campaign citing "reports of racism" in the party.

2024-06-30T17:04:58Z

A closer look at DepEd and the Secretary of Education

WITH the resignation of Vice President Sara Duterte from her Cabinet post as Secretary of Education, there have been a lot of names being floated around to succeed her in taking over one of the most important administrative agencies in government. Given the urgency to fill the position, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that the appointment of the next education secretary would happen before the end of the week as of this writing. Given that,...

2024-06-30T16:05:33Z

2 Pinoy fishermen hurt in Panatag boat explosion

MANILA, Philippines — Two Chinese vessels reportedly initially tried to block a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel about to rescue eight Filipino fishermen, two of whom suffered second-degree burns after their boat’s engine exploded near Panatag Shoal on Saturday. PCG spokesperson Rear Admiral Armand Balilo said yesterday that based on an initial report submitted by the BRP Sindangan, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy 572 and China Coast...

2024-06-30T16:38:32Z

DUP and Alliance leaders Robinson and Long in titanic tussle in East Belfast

In a contest that pits political big-hitters Gavin Robinson and Naomi Long head to head, both are keen to dismiss talk of a grudge match. But there is undoubtedly an extra edge to the race in East Belfast this time round after Mr Robinson assumed the leadership of the DUP. That has made for the very rare occurrence of two party leaders vying for the same seat. There can only be one winner, and the high-stakes nature of this all-or-nothing battle in the constituency where the Titanic was built will see the vanquished candidate feel the sting of defeat all the more sharply.

2024-06-30T15:17:20Z

Taliban govt. representatives meet UN, Afghanistan envoys in Doha

Representatives of Afghanistan's Taliban government began meetings on Sunday with UN officials as they attended talks in Doha with special envoys to the Central Asian country for the first time, a UN spokesperson said. "Preparatory discussions have begun with the UN meeting separately with many of the special envoys in attendance and with the Taliban representatives," the UN spokesperson, who asked not to be named, told AFP. UN officials and...

2024-06-30T15:26:42Z

Cleverly accuses Glastonbury small boat stunt of ‘trivialising’ crossings

Cleverly accuses Glastonbury small boat stunt of ‘trivialising’ crossings - The Home Secretary said the stunt, reportedly devised by the artist Banksy, was ‘awful’.

2024-06-30T15:01:57Z

Search for Jay Slater in Tenerife called off by Spanish police

Spanish police have called off the search for missing teenager Jay Slater in Tenerife, according to reports. The 19-year-old, from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, disappeared after setting off to walk back to his accommodation on the holiday island on June 17.

2024-06-30T13:16:54Z

Sunday Times newspaper backs opposition Labour Party in UK election

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's Sunday Times newspaper endorsed the main opposition Labour Party on Sunday for the July 4 parliamentary election, saying in an editorial that the country needs a "radical reset" after 14 years of Conservative rule. The newspaper, owned by Rupert Murdoch's News UK, has backed the Conservatives at every election since 2005 but said on Sunday that the country could not

2024-06-30T08:25:32Z

Immigration not a big issue in Wales, say Reform

Nigel Farage's party says immigration has been discussed more on the doorstep in England than Wales.

2024-06-30T16:49:33Z

Magnitude 4.1 quake jolts Davao Oriental

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.1 earthquake jolted Davao Oriental on Saturday night, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. Phivolcs said the quake occurred at 10:21 p.m. and its epicenter was located 80 kilometers south of Tarragona town. The quake was tectonic in origin and was not expected to generate aftershocks or cause damage to property.

2024-06-30T16:38:23Z

Power station's last coal delivery arrives by rail

The 1,650-tonne load pulls into the Ratcliffe-on-Soar site, bringing an era to an end.

2024-06-30T06:47:47Z

Aarchitect of May's Brexit deal 'lined up as next civil service chief'

Simon Case, whose spell in charge of Whitehall was dogged by the Partygate scandal, will reportedly stand down as cabinet secretary and head of the civil service in January 2025.

2024-06-30T15:27:35Z

Kanlaon remains under alert Level 2

MANILA, Philippines — Despite the recent elevated gas emission, Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Occidental remains under alert Level 2, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. Phivolcs director Teresito Bacolcol yesterday said state seismologists could not yet increase the alert level as they were still monitoring the volcano’s activity. “Sometimes it is high, sometimes it is low,” Bacolcol said, referring to Kanlaon’s gas...

2024-06-30T16:38:23Z

Israeli tanks advance into areas in north and south Gaza

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Kamel Hamdan CAIRO/GAZA (Reuters) -Israeli forces advanced further on Sunday into the Shejaia neighbourhood of northern Gaza and also pushed deeper into western and central Rafah in the south, killing at least six Palestinians and destroying several homes, residents said. Israeli tanks, which moved back into Shejaia four days ago, fired shells towards several houses,

2024-06-30T17:08:19Z

‘Begging Jesus’ statue installed at Baclaran Church

A sculpture depicting Jesus as a homeless beggar has been installed in the compound of the National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help, also known as Baclaran Church. The shrine hopes for the life-size image will encourage charity and “nurture devotion through a genuine concern for the most abandoned and the poor.” “May this […]

2024-06-30T07:56:24Z

Putin's safety at risk?

ATESH, the Ukrainian resistance movement, has just made an important discovery. That discovery could boost the confidence of Zelensky's forces and even lead to a symbolic victory. On Thursday, Ukrainian resistance fighters reported on their Telegram account that they had discovered the anti-aircraft system protecting the Russian president's second house. The house (one of many that Putin owns in Russia) is in Sochi, the Black Sea resort. The...

2024-06-30T11:47:44Z

Gilas Girls sweep Asia Cup U18 Division B

MANILA, Philippines — The Gilas Pilipinas Youth Girls team completed a sweep of FIBA U18 Women's Asia Cup Division B tournament that culminated in a 95-64 final win over Lebanon at the Futian Sports Park in Shenzhen, China on Sunday. With a repeat win over the Lebanese, the Filipinos got promoted to the top level Division A tournament where powerhouse teams China, Japan, Australia, and South Korea participate. After a competitive first frame,...

2024-06-30T08:56:17Z

No winners of Ultra Lotto 6/58, Superlotto 6/49 on Sunday, June 30, 2024

There were no winners of either of the big lotto draws held on Sunday, June 30. No one hit the right combinations for the Ultra Lotto 6/58 and the Superlotto 6/49, drawn by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). The winning numbers for the Ultra Lotto 6/58 were 50-41-04-05-34-47. The jackpot remains at 49,500,000.00. The winning numbers for Superlotto 6/49 were 49-29-26-41-07-08. The prize has risen to P94,952,236.60. — BM, GMA...

2024-06-30T15:02:27Z