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Teacher who shared details of drunken hen night with pupils banned from classroom
Natasha Blackmore discussed her private life with children who were ‘more friends than pupils’
2 drug suspects yield P1.5-M worth of ‘kush’ in Antipolo City
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – Authorities seized more than P1.5 million worth of “kush” or high-grade marijuana, and arrested two alleged big-time traffickers in a buy-bust operation on Wednesday, in Antipolo City, Rizal. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)–Region 4A, in a belated report on Thursday, said that their agents and Rizal police operatives nabbed the
Bohol police crack down on illegal cockfights during Holy Week
TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — The Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO) has stepped up its campaign against illegal cockfighting, locally known as “tukis,” warning that violators will face immediate arrest and criminal charges. Maj. Rey Olar, BPPO public information officer, said the intensified operations were ordered by Col. Patricio Degay Jr., provincial police director, to
2 activists tagged as communist rebels arrested in Iloilo town
ILOILO CITY — Two elderly women activists, one tagged by authorities as a communist rebel, were arrested in a joint police and military operation in Barangay Aganan of Pavia town, Iloilo on Maundy Thursday, April 2. A press release by the Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) identified the suspected rebel only as “Dhaday” or “Gie,” 64, allegedly a
375 gas stations remain closed amid oil crisis –PNP report
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday said 375 gas stations remain closed amid the oil crisis caused by the continuing military conflict in the Middle East. The PNP released the figure after continuing to monitor the ongoing oil crisis amid a full alert status since March 31, with over 98,000 personnel
BI defends move over viral video of passenger blocked to travel
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday clarified that the viral video of a traveler whose departure was deferred at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) was due to inconsistencies in their statements. According to the BI in a statement, the female passenger was intercepted on the afternoon of March 30 after an
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Influencer ‘The Woke Ginger’ sues workplace saying they fired him over his liberal-backing video
Justin Kralemann, known online as ‘The Woke Ginger,’ is arguing that his former employee violated a Missouri law prohibiting companies from firing workers over their political beliefs
UK-led Hormuz talks demand 'immediate' reopening of Hormuz
“Iran is trying to hold the global economy hostage in the Strait of Hormuz. They must not prevail,” said British Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper, calling for an immediate and unconditional reopening of the waterway.
GCC chief urges UN to halt Iranian attacks, protect Gulf waterways
Jassim al-Budaiwi calls on UN Security Council to guarantee 'uninterrupted navigation through all strategic waterways'.
Can Russia help fill the global energy gap?
Higher crude prices due to the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz have helped Russia earn more from energy exports.
Children’s hospital in Tehran keeps hopes and smiles alive during war
Staff at the Children’s Medical Center organise activities to offer a joyful experience to children in hospital.
Man arrested in connection with murder of Robbie Lawlor in Belfast
Gardaí arrested man in 40s on foot of extradition warrant to face charges in Northern Ireland
Videos capture projectile falling in central Israel after Iran strike
Videos show the moment a projectile strikes central Israel, with a loud explosion heard on impact.
Videos show explosions in central Iran as conflict with Israel intensifies
Iran was hit by a powerful new wave of strikes on Wednesday when massive explosions and thick plumes of smoke rose over Baharestan, in the Esfahan region of central Iran.
French MEP Rima Hassan in French police custody over alleged apology for terrorism
Hassan, who was born stateless in a refugee camp for Palestinians in Syria, is one of France's most vocal pro-Palestine activists and has already had brushes with the law for perceived glorification of terrorism.