PH, China see need to ease SCS tension

(UPDATES) THE Philippines and China have affirmed their commitment to "de-escalate" tensions in the region without prejudice to their respective positions, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. In a statement, the DFA said the Philippines and China convened the 9th Meeting of their Bilateral Consultation Mechanism on the South China Sea (BCM) in Manila on July 2. The DFA said Manila and Beijing raised the need "to restore trust, rebuild...

Lucy Letby found guilty of trying to kill ANOTHER baby

On Tuesday a jury found the 34-year-old guilty of attempting to murder her 14th victim at the Countess of Chester Hospital - a tiny baby girl born in February 2016

The scientific explanation for alien abduction

Believe it or not, alien abduction is not just something we see in sci-fi movies. Indeed, many people in real life have claimed to have been abducted by extraterrestrial beings. Many display all the signs of emotional distress associated with such a traumatic experience, and some even claim to have been abused by aliens. In this gallery, we delve into what science has to say about alien abduction and those who claim to have experienced it. Click through to learn more.

Fears for Australian child missing after croc attack

The 12-year-old boy was last seen swimming in a remote creek in the Northern Territory.

Why Exactly is the Philippines the World's Top Rice Importer?

Is it because of corruption, incompetence, bad politicians, or laziness? According to IRRI, the answer is quite simple.

Minnesota prosecutor provides most detailed account yet of shooting deaths of 3 first responders

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Police investigating a potential sexual abuse case in a Minneapolis suburb found themselves in a gunbattle against a well-armed resident in a darkened home while trying to protect seven children inside, a prosecutor said Tuesday in a report on the shootings that left two officers and a paramedic dead. Dakota County Attorney Kathryn Keena made the revelation in a memo, based on an investigation by the state Bureau of Criminal...

UAAP: Geo Chiu ‘hurt’ over Mason Amos’ sudden Ateneo departure

MANILA, Philippines—Count Geo Chiu among the guys who were affected by the news of Mason Amos’s sudden departure from the Ateneo Blue Eagles. During Strong Group Athletics’ training for the William Jones Cup, Chiu bared that he was quite hurt by the news of Amos leaving the Blue Eagles after just one season in the UAAP and “Just like what everyone feels right now, of course, it’s painful,” said Chiu, a former Ateneo big man, at Gatorade Hoops...

Passenger stuck in luggage compartment of plane after severe turbulence

Passengers on the flight said they feared for their lives during the incident which injured around 30 people and left six in hospital. The aircraft, traveling from Madrid to the Uruguayan capital, Montevideo, made an unscheduled landing in the Brazilian city of Natal just after 2.30 a.m. local time.

You won't believe these bizarre prison rules and regulations

Serving time can be a very different experience depending on where you are in the world and which prison you end up in. Of course, being incarcerated is by no means a pleasant experience. Some institutions can make it a little bit more bearable for inmates, while others can make the experience not only unpleasant but dangerous. In this gallery, we explore some of the most bizarre prison rules and regulations from around the world, both past and present. Click on and prepare to be surprised.

Ukrainian air base under frequent fire as Russia aims at F-16 arrivals

By Dan Peleschuk STAROKOSTIANTYNIV, Ukraine (Reuters) -Explosions reverberated across the pre-dawn sky as Ukrainian air defences fended off a Russian attack on this small city in western Ukraine, home to an important air base and a frequent target of Moscow's strikes. Hours after the assault, the tidy streets of Starokostiantyniv had returned to a semblance of normality. But the June 27 attack

Guerrilla fronts in Philippines down to 7, says AFP chief

MANILA, Philippines — The number of guerrilla fronts in the country has decreased since the start of the current administration, said Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. on Tuesday. Brawner made this pronouncement ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address (Sona), stating that of the 11 guerilla fronts during the start of Marcos’ term, only seven now remain. “Out of the 11...

PAOCC files raps vs Chinese citizens involved in raided Pampanga Pogo

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) on Tuesday filed criminal complaints against two Chinese citizens for their involvement in illegal activities in a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (Pogo) hub in Porac, Pampanga. Named in the complaint were Qin Ren Gou, 37 years old, and Jiang Shi Guang, 41 years old, both from Hebei province of China. They were arrested during a raid at the Pogo hub where Lucky...

British businessman, 44, found dead with head injuries at Greek island

Greek officials yesterday confirmed that they have ruled out any criminal case and that his cause of death was accidental drowning, news outlet Protothema reports.

Trump says he can end the Russia-Ukraine war in one day; Russia’s UN ambassador says he can’t

UNITED NATIONS — Donald Trump has said repeatedly he could settle the war between Russia and Ukraine in one day if he’s elected president again. Russia’s United Nations ambassador says he can’t. When asked to respond to the presumptive Republican nominee’s claim, Vassily Nebenzia told reporters Monday that “the Ukrainian crisis cannot be solved in one day.” At a CNN town hall in May 2023, Trump said: “They’re dying, Russians and Ukrainians. I...

One killed after shooting outside Newport Beach mall leading to high speed chase: Reports

One person was killed after a shooting outside the Fashion Island mall's Barnes and Noble in Newport Beach, California, police said.

Tennessee woman awarded $700K after being fired for refusing vaccine

Tanja Benton, 52, won her lawsuit against the health giant after a jury found that her refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine was based on 'sincerely held religious beliefs.'

Notable People who died in 2024

UAAP: UP Fighting Maroons signs Gilas prospect Millora-Brown

University of the Philippines isn’t taking its last two runner-up finishes sitting down. The Maroons continued building up their talent cache, inking Gilas Pilipinas prospect Quentin Millora-Brown, who is not only trying to reconnect to a school he has roots in but also wants to link up with the national program. “We have been talking with Quentin for a time now. We’ve visited him a couple of times since 2019. We are beyond happy and really...

The ex-gangster who has become South Africa's sports minister

The rise of Gayton McKenzie from a former bank robber to a politician in the new unity government.

Boris Johnson appears to help Rishi Sunak stop 'Starmergeddon'

As Brits prepare to go to the polls in less than 48 hours, the Conservatives have pulled out their secret weapon in a last ditch bid to cling on to blue seats.

Police launch manhunt for killers of UBJP member

COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — The Cotabato City Police Office (CCPO) has intensified its manhunt operation against gunmen who shot dead a former purok (sub-village) leader of Barangay Rosary Heights 8 or Notre Dame on Monday morning. Police Lieutenant Jonathan Marciano, the station commander for Police Station 2 of CCPO, identified the victim as Maria Alona Villar, 50, a resident of Barangay Notre Dame. The victim, according to reports, is...

Makati, Taguig ‘war’ eyed in Senate building issue

MANILA, Philippines — The territorial dispute and political rivalry between the local governments of Makati and Taguig could be the reason behind Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano’s beef about the new Senate building, Sen. Nancy Binay said yesterday. Binay made the remark after Cayetano allegedly refused to talk to her about the issue, as she prepares for today’s Senate accounts committee hearing for a “review” of the ballooning costs of the building....

Philippines, 33 other WTO members push to ratify fisheries deal

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and 33 other members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) are pushing the global body to ratify the landmark fisheries agreement aimed at curbing harmful subsidies that lead to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUUF). In a joint communication, the Philippines and other members including China and the United States, affirmed their support for the entry into force of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries...

US has 'undeniable complicity' in Gaza war killings, say former US officials

By Kanishka Singh and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A dozen former U.S. government officials who quit over U.S. support for Israel's war in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday accused President Joe Biden's administration of "undeniable complicity" in the killing of Palestinians in the enclave. In a joint statement, the 12 former government officials said the administration was violating U.S. laws

EUAN McCOLM: Nationalists ill-prepared for painful lesson about losing

Unless every opinion poll over the past year has been wrong, swathes of nationalists will, in the early hours of Friday morning, begin to learn a painful and - for many of them - novel lesson about democracy.

Good Samaritan is beaten to death trying to break up a fight

Dahal Umesh, 41, died in hospital on Tuesday morning after fighting for life since the beating by at least two people on Saturday night during a concert at a Top Golf in Nashville.

PH to require pre-shipment inspection of farm products

Starting October, the Department of Agriculture (DA) expects to enforce pre-shipment inspections at ports of origin to curtail the proliferation of smuggled goods and animal diseases in the country. This is while waiting for the completion of the country’s first border inspection facility by next year. “Before these facilities become operational, we will issue an administrative order on pre-shipment inspection, pending approval from the...

Kanlaon Volcano emits high level of harmful gas – Phivolcs

MANILA, Philippines — The Kanlaon Volcano on Tuesday released its second-highest emission of sulfur dioxide this year, the state seismology bureau said. READ: Phivolcs: Mt. Kanlaon gas emissions drop, but explosion possible “Volcanic sulfur dioxide (SO2) gas emission from the summit crater of Kanlaon based on campaign Flyspec measurements today, 2 July 2024, averaged 5,083 tonnes/day. This is the second highest emission from the volcano recorded...

Remains of seafarers killed in Houthi attack arrive in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — The remains of two Filipino seafarers who were killed in a Houthi attack in the Gulf of Aden arrived yesterday at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport from Dubai. Houthi rebels launched a missile attack on True Confidence on March 6, killing two of 15 Filipino seafarers on board. Representatives of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Migrant Workers, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration accompanied the...

Labour 'virtually certain' to win a bigger majority than 1997

A new MRP study by Survation, published within the final 48 hours of campaigning, predicted Labour would win 484 seats at this week's general election .

Socotra—an unworldly island in the Arabian Sea

Remote and isolated, the Socotra archipelago is often described as the "most alien-looking place on Earth." The islands, part of Yemen, are scattered in the Arabian Sea, with Socotra, the largest island, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But while once a discerning destination for hardcore adventure tourists, visitor numbers have dwindled since the outbreak of the Yemeni civil war in 2014. Browse this gallery and get an idea of what this unworldly island looks like.

Woman is arrested for inventing a fake 'missing' child

Stacey Dashay Marie Smith, 19, called police on Sunday claiming that her child was in a car that was stolen from 14000 block of Lasso Rock Drive.

PNP probes cop allegedly planting evidence in Iloilo anti-drug op

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the viral video of an anti-illegal drugs operation in Iloilo province showing a policeman allegedly planting evidence. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said the Western Visayas police conducted the operation in Barangay Poblacion in Duenas, Iloilo, resulting in the arrest of a male individual. READ: Court finds cop guilty of torturing...

Boris Johnson issues surprise last-ditch UK election rallying cry

By William James LONDON (Reuters) - Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a surprise appearance in the British election campaign on Tuesday, issuing a last-ditch bid to rally support for the Conservatives and their leader Rishi Sunak, the man who helped turf him out of office. Johnson won a big majority at the last election in 2019 before being forced to resign in 2022 by a Conservative

PNP probes Duterte’s statement about Quiboloy’s whereabouts

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) will look into a remark made by former president Rodrigo Duterte that he knows where the wanted pastor Apollo Quiboloy is hiding. Duterte told journalists in Tacloban that he has information on the whereabouts of Quiboloy, but would not disclose it. Quiboloy, leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ ministry, and five of his followers are being hunted by authorities on charges of sexual and...

Taiwan says China told Taiwan's coast guard to not interfere in the detention of Taiwanese boat crew

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan said Wednesday that China ordered Taiwan’s coast guard against interfering in the detention of a Taiwanese fishing boat in what is seen as an increasing Chinese attempt to encroach on Taiwanese territory. Taiwan's coast guard also repeated its call for the release of the boat and its crew members who were taken from waters off the Taiwanese-controlled island of Kinmen just off the Chinese coast on Tuesday night. That...

Tunisian president sets election date for Oct. 6

TUNIS (Reuters) -Tunisian President Kais Saied on Monday set the presidential election date for Oct. 6 and is widely expected to seek a second term, with at least one potential candidate in jail and others facing prosecution. Elected president in 2019, Saied has not officially announced his candidacy but said last year he will not hand power to what he called non-patriots. The opposition says

Water firms 'facing lawsuits' and 'prisons near capacity'

A Supreme Court ruling on sewage and the crisis of overcrowding in the UK's prisons lead the papers.

Countries with the highest (and lowest) concentration of immigrants

Global migration and immigration are felt and experienced everywhere and by each of us. There are countries out there that boast high immigrant populations, while others have next to nothing. By understanding the patterns of migration, we can better understand the lives of immigrants and nonimmigrants alike. Whether it's the lure of a promising job market, or discouraging and restrictive immigration policies, the things that invite (or deter) immigrants are important to consider. This gallery will not only list the nations with the highest and lowest immigration populations, but also explain the 'why' behind both realities. Click through to discover more.

Philippines to be ‘relentless’ in protecting interests in South China Sea, it says

MANILA — The Philippines and China agreed on Tuesday of the need to “restore trust” and “rebuild confidence” to better manage maritime disputes, even as Manila told its neighbor it will be “relentless” in protecting its interests in the South China Sea. The Philippine foreign ministry said it had “frank and constructive” discussions with China on the […]

Mega Millions winning numbers for July 2 drawing: Jackpot grows to $137 million

Mega Millions players, are you feeling lucky? The winning numbers are in for the July 2 drawing.

Rohingya minority in firing line as rebels attack western Myanmar town

By Ruma Paul COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh (Reuters) - It was soon after afternoon prayers at a mosque near western Myanmar's Maungdaw town last month that 45-year-old Abdur said he looked up and spotted a drone hovering above. It was armed. "Within seconds, there was an explosion, and I lost consciousness," said the bearded farmer, asking only to use his first name because of security concerns. He

Revealing the CIA's controversial history

Previously known as the Office of Strategic Services, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) played a crucial role in covert operations during and after World War II. Today, the CIA is infamous for its alleged disregard for federal and international laws, with rumors suggesting that it undertakes projects not even privy to the President of the United States. Indeed, the secretive organization has been involved in various shady activities, including overthrowing governments, orchestrating false flag operations, and introducing highly addictive drugs into the US. And as declassified covert CIA operations come to light, they make for riveting dissemination. Intrigued? Keep reading to discover more about these clandestine endeavors.

5,000 soldiers sue over MoD payroll hack by Chinese hackers

Thousands of Armed Forces personnel are to launch legal action over their data being compromised by Chinese state hackers.

Historical documents that changed the world

Some of the most defining moments in world history have been recorded in reports, acts, and manifestos—documents that serve as written proof of the changes or actions that have influenced society and the way we live. This evidence ranges from ancient ink on papyrus to digital transcripts published on the internet, with much of it signed off by individuals of enormous power and influence. Click on and read through the historical documents that changed the world.

5 dead, 2 hurt after truck rams into houses in Samar

TACLOBAN CITY – Five persons died while two others were injured after a loader truck rammed into their houses in Barangay Caglanipao Sur, Tinambacan District in Calbayog City, Samar in the early hours of Tuesday, July 2. The Calbayog City police have yet to release the names of the victims. According to the city police report, the truck driven by a 40-year-old man from Caloocan City was traveling from Naval in Biliran to Allen town in Northern...

Teenager accused of strangling college administrator mother to death

A 19-year-old Indiana man now faces decades in prison and questions about his mental health after strangling his mother to death for extremely petty reasons.

The tragic downfall of Marion Jones: from the podium to the prison

2 earthquakes hit Quezon island town

LUCENA CITY, QUEZON, Philippines – Two successive earthquakes of tectonic origin were recorded in the island town of Jomalig in Quezon province early Tuesday night, July 2. The Philippine Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said a magnitude of 4.2 earthquake was logged 55 kilometers northeast at 7:32 p.m. with a 10-km depth of focus. READ: 2 mild earthquakes sway Quezon town A slightly mild earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 was also recorded...

PH, China renew commitment vs Pogo-related crimes

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine and Chinese governments renewed their commitment to work together in combating crimes linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogos), the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) said on Tuesday. The PAOCC made the pronouncement after a meeting between its chairperson Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian on Monday, July 1. According to...