How Alice Guo was caught by Indonesian police in only 18 days
September 4, 2024
Does Indonesia want something in exchange? A prisoner swap, perhaps?
‘A declaration of bankruptcy’: Unions lash out as Volkswagen weighs possible German plant closures
September 4, 2024
Management at German automotive giant Volkswagen is set to go toe-to-toe with workers on Wednesday as leaders are set to present details about possible cuts.
Sweden’s Volvo Cars scraps plan to sell only electric vehicles by 2030
September 4, 2024
The announcement means Volvo Cars follows in the footsteps of other industry players in scaling back its EV ambitions.
UK Grenfell Tower fire inquiry blames avoidable deaths on incompetence and greed
September 4, 2024
The fire, Britain's deadliest blaze in a residential building since World War Two, ripped through the 23-story social housing block in one of London's richest areas during the early hours of June 14, 2017
Microsoft dodges in-depth UK probe into hiring of staff from AI firm Inflection
September 4, 2024
Microsoft's hiring of employees from artificial intelligence firm Inflection was cleared by the U.K.'s competition regulator on Wednesday.
‘No extra motivation’: Lucero all business vs ex-team NorthPort as Magnolia pulls away late
September 4, 2024
Zavier Lucero produces a double-double in his first game against NorthPort as Magnolia finally wins back-to-back games in the PBA Governors' Cup
Philippine officials work on Alice Guo’s deportation after arrest in Indonesia | The wRap
September 4, 2024
Today's headlines: Alice Guo, Marcos & Duterte, Filipino paralympians
PVL: Bernadeth Pons named MVP after steering Creamline to Reinforced Conference throne
September 4, 2024
It's a double celebration for Bernadeth Pons as she copped the coveted Most Valuable Player (MVP) plum after leading Creamline to the title in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference.
Ex-Davao prison chief: Duterte cop threatened me not to intervene in drug lord killing
September 4, 2024
Corrections official Gerardo Padilla is referring to the 2016 killing of three Chinese drug lords in Davao, a case that has numerous resource persons in the congressional probe implicating Rodrigo Duterte
LIVE UPDATES: Pope Francis tours Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, Singapore
September 4, 2024
Pope Francis visits Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and Singapore from September 3 to 13, the longest trip of his pontificate
PBA: Zavier Lucero shines as Magnolia downs import-less NorthPort
September 4, 2024
Zavier Lucero starred as Magnolia defeated his former team NorthPort, 105-94, in the PBA Governors' Cup on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Shorthanded Creamline still proves champion’s heart, rules Reinforced tilt
September 4, 2024
There’s still no stopping the Creamline Cool Smashers, downing the Akari Chargers even minus three superstars to capture the PVL Reinforced Conference crown
Nvidia $279 billion wipeout — the biggest in U.S. history — drags down global chip stocks
September 4, 2024
In the U.S., chipmaker Nvidia plunged more than 9% in regular trading, leading semiconductor stocks lower amid a sell-off on Wall Street.
Creamline blanks Akari to rule PVL Reinforced Conference
September 4, 2024
Multi-titled Creamline gave Akari its first and only loss in the conference, all the way to reigning supreme in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference.
Qualcomm ramps up challenge to Intel and AMD with latest AI PC chip
September 4, 2024
Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core processor as it looks to ramp up its push into the AI PC space, taking on Intel and AMD.
After Putin dodges arrest in Mongolia, the Kremlin says no one can hold Russia back
September 4, 2024
There was more than a whiff of self-satisfaction from the Kremlin on Wednesday, after Russian President Vladimir Putin wasn't arrested on his trip to Mongolia.
Zelenskyy orders war’s biggest reshuffle to give Ukraine ‘new energy’
September 4, 2024
A total of six ministers, including Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, submits their resignation, with parliament accepting the resignations of four
Caram provides power as injury-plagued Meralco zaps Converge to stretch win streak
September 4, 2024
Anjo Caram steps up in the absence of injured guards Allein Maliksi and Aaron Black as Meralco overcomes a shaky start in its thrashing of Converge
What car is Pope Francis using in Jakarta?
September 4, 2024
Pope Francis refuses a luxury vehicle and requests ‘an ordinary, commonly used car’ in Indonesia
PREVIEW: Letran Knights back with revitalized Arriba spirit
September 4, 2024
Last season was a rollercoaster ride for the Muralla crew and come NCAA Season 100, the rejigged Knights, who once ruled the men's basketball tourney for three consecutive seasons, would like to get back on top.
PBA: Meralco overcomes Converge for third straight win
September 4, 2024
The Meralco Bolts overcame the Converge FiberXers, 116-88, for its third straight win in the PBA Governors' Cup on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
UN demands hostage release, urges protection and aid for Gaza civilians
September 4, 2024
Top UN political and humanitarian officials on Wednesday renewed urgent appeals for the unconditional release of all hostages in Gaza, while emphasizing the need to ensure aid and protection for desperate civilians being continually displaced inside th...
World News in Brief: West Bank deaths, Venezuela rights violations, soaring debt worldwide
September 4, 2024
At least 30 Palestinians have been killed in the occupied West Bank in the week ending 2 September, including seven children – the highest number of deaths in a single week since November last year, UN humanitarian wing OCHA said on Wednesday.
Asia-Pacific nations commit to ‘visionary blueprint’ for inclusive digital world
September 4, 2024
At a major UN conference on Wednesday, Asia-Pacific nations pledged to bridge the digital divide and foster inclusive digital economies, stressing the importance of enhancing digital trust and literacy across the region.
UN rights chief calls for global ‘zero tolerance’ against antisemitism
September 4, 2024
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Wednesday described antisemitism as an ongoing plague and “scourge on our collective humanity” which has resulted in damaging consequences for communities worldwide.
Ukraine: Top official underscores need to protect civilians amid ‘massive’ attacks
September 4, 2024
The United Nations upheld the need to protect civilians in Ukraine as Russian attacks continue across the country, with at least seven people killed in Lviv on Wednesday, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
WHO reports 71 per cent rise in cholera deaths last year
September 4, 2024
The number of deaths caused by cholera is on the rise, according to global cholera statistics for 2023 published by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday.
Tech progress, automation, AI, cut workers’ share of wealth: ILO
September 4, 2024
The global trend for shrinking pay packets in heavily industrialized economies could be driven – at least temporarily - by tech innovations in the workplace such as automation and AI, the UN International Labour Organization, ILO, said on Wednesday.
Gaza: Disease and war stalk children, despite vaccine success
September 4, 2024
In Gaza, despite the success of the mass polio vaccination campaign so far, UN humanitarians warned on Wednesday that the very children they are trying to protect have been blighted by disease and heavily traumatized by ongoing fighting.
Migrant shipwreck leaves 21 more missing off coast of Lampedusa
September 4, 2024
A migrant shipwreck in the Mediterranean left another 21 missing off the island of Lampedusa, between the African coast and Malta, an Italian coast guard said on Wednesday.
‘Harmless’ meter-sized asteroid to strike over Luzon – ESA
September 4, 2024
The European Space Agency (ESA) said on Wednesday that a small asteroid will hit Earth's atmosphere over Luzon early Thursday morning, although it stressed that there will be no adverse impacts.
Mortgage refinance demand is 94% higher than a year ago, as interest rates fall again
September 4, 2024
Total mortgage application volume rose 1.6% last week, compared with the prior week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index.
Cathay Pacific confirms it expects A350s back in service within days after engine issue
September 4, 2024
The Hong Kong airline said 15 of the 48 Airbus A350s in its fleet were found to have engine fuel lines that required replacement.
PVL: Cignal stages fourth set comeback vs PLDT to claim 5th bronze medal
September 4, 2024
Cignal crawled back from five points down in the pivotal fourth set to complete a 20-25, 25-19, 25-18, 25-23 victory over PLDT and clinch the bronze medal in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference.
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba resigns amid the country’s largest wartime cabinet shake-up
September 4, 2024
Dmytro Kuleba has represented Ukraine's foreign interests throughout Kyiv's battle against the invasion of neighboring Russia.
Alibaba to allow payment through Tencent’s WeChat Pay for the first time on e-commerce apps
September 4, 2024
Alibaba's shopping platforms Taobao and Tmall will accept Tencent's WeChat Pay likely within this month, a source familiar with the matter told CNBC.
Enteng’s trough, Habagat to bring rains over parts of Luzon
September 4, 2024
The trough of Typhoon Yagi (formerly Enteng) and Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) will bring rains over parts of Luzon in the next 24 hours, PAGASA said Wednesday afternoon.
Blu Girls stun Ireland to finish fifth in U18 Softball World Cup
September 4, 2024
The Philippines' Blu Girls salvaged a fifth place finish in the WBSC U-18 Women"s Softball World Cup Group C after blanking Ireland, 4-0, to close out its campaign on late Monday in Dallas, USA.