World
Latest world news and updates
Dangerous 43Ā°C heat index forecast in Dumangas, Iloilo on Saturday
MANILA, Philippines ā The heat index is forecast to reach 43 Ā°C in Dumangas, Iloilo, on Saturday, April 11, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). This means that the expected heat index in Dumangas, Iloilo will reach the dangerous level, which is between 42 and 51Ā°C, and may cause heat
QCPD: 1 nabbed, 5 at large in home robbery via cake delivery ruse
MANILA, Philippines ā A man was arrested while five of his alleged cohorts remain at large for allegedly robbing a home after one of them lured the victim into letting them enter by posing as a rider delivering a cake, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said on Friday. Identified by the alias āRegin,ā 37,
How an alleged Davao network shaped who roseāand who fell
Last of three parts PART 1: Coordinated chain, layers of protection paved way for 2017 shabu shipment PART 2: Intel brief links Pogos to broader unlawful operations in PH When the container carrying shabu worth billions slipped through the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and reached a warehouse in Valenzuela City, the story was already over.
Bacolod City cop slain in anti-drug operation hailed as hero
BACOLOD CITY ā Master Sgt. Romulo Galvez of Police Station 9 here was in a illegal drugs buy-bust operation in front of Jade Court II along Alijis Road on Thursday night when a 32-year-old suspect opened fire with a .45 caliber pistol hitting him on the right thigh. Galvez, a member of the Station 9
Grand National free bets and betting offers 2026
The Grand National remains a highlight of the UK sporting calendar and one of the most prestigious races in horse racing, which in turn makes it one of the biggest betting events of the year.
Bjƶrk to host āeclipse raveā in Iceland this summer
Attendees will experience a ābrief moment of complete darknessā during DJ sets
Inverness wages war on seagulls after ācoordinated attacks on childrenā at Easter egg hunt
A council is launching a pilot programme to tackle a worsening problem with seagulls in the Scottish city
Japan takes U.S. Futenma base's delayed relocation 'seriously'
The relocation of the U.S. Futenma base, now in a congested area in Ginowan in Okinawa Prefecture, is "the only viable solution," the top government spokesman said.
Large Garda convoy arrives at Whitegate fuel protest blockade; severe disruption on M50, Dublin Bus, Luas
Dublin Bus warns of severe delays, fuel protests remain on M50, M18, M9, M8 and M7/N7, and some petrol stations run low on supply
Portugal's plastic recycling rates lag behind European targets, but a new scheme aims to change that
Portugal has one of the lowest utilisation rates for recycled materials in the EU, at only three per cent in 2024.
Singapore records 27 measles cases to date in 2026, matching 2025 total case count
Preventive measures have been stepped up since April 1.
Will Israel and Lebanon start ceasefire talks?
Israel and Hezbollah continued to trade attacks on Friday - although at a reduced pace.
Grand National runners, riders and odds for 2026: Full horse list
Trainer Willie Mullins now has eight horses on the final entry list after Nick Rockett was ruled out
Ukrainians shot down Iran's drones in the Gulf ā what does Kyiv get in return?
Ukraineās president announced that Ukrainian experts in the Middle East have already shot down Iranian drones in āseveral countriesā with domestically produced interceptors.
Hong Kong animal groups urge HKTVmall boycott over life science experiments
An international animal rights group and a veterinary organisation have called for a public boycott of Hong Kongās major online retailer, HKTVmall, after its parent company revealed a life science project testing the viability of detached animal heads and limbs. The two groups staged an hour-long protest on Friday outside the HKTVmall building in Tseung Kwan O, also demanding that the company disclose more details of the experiments and cease animal testing. The Hong Kong Technology Venture...
āOne Last Love Letterā: A wistful throwback to romance in the age of texts
Yuya Ishii's drama leans into familiar tropes but delivers a tender reminder of the power of words left unsaid for too long.
Traffic Police commander to take over as Gambling Regulatory Authority chief executive on June 2
Daniel Tan Sin Heng will take over from Teo Chun Ching.
āWXIII: Patlabor the Movie 3ā: The franchiseās melancholy, noir outlier
The black sheep of the "Patlabor" mecha franchise sidelines its robots for a 1970s-style paranoid thriller.
Gambling Regulatory Authority to get new chief executive
Mr Tan Sin Heng Daniel, the current Traffic Police Commander, will succeed Mr Teo Chun Ching on Jun 2.