Who is Mike Johnson, newly elected speaker of the House?
October 25, 2023
Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., is the fourth nominee for House speaker since Rep. Kevin McCarthy was ousted from the role
Shear line, Amihan to bring rains over parts of Luzon
October 25, 2023
The Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) will be affecting Northern Luzon while the shear line will affect the eastern section of Central Luzon on Wednesday, PAGASA reported.
Snap Returns to Revenue Growth After Two Quarters of Declining Sales
October 25, 2023
The company behind the popular social-media app Snapchat is seeing improvements in ad spending, but cautions that the Israel-Hamas war could temper its recovery.
States Sue Meta Alleging Harm to Young People on Instagram, Facebook
October 25, 2023
A group of more than 40 attorneys general are filing lawsuits alleging that Meta Platforms built products with addictive features that harm young users.
Life on Earth under ‘existential threat’ –climate scientists
October 25, 2023
Climate change poses an "existential threat" to life on Earth, prominent scientists warned Tuesday, in an assessment on this year's avalanche of heat records and weather extremes that they said are hitting more ferociously than expected.
KC Concepcion posts photos with parents, says she is thankful for ‘silver linings’
October 25, 2023
KC Concepcion took her followers on a trip down memory lane as she shared throwback photos with her parents, Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion, three days before their much-awaited reunion concert.
Ancient landscape formed by rivers revealed deep under Antarctic ice
October 25, 2023
Using satellite observations and ice-penetrating radar, scientists are now getting a glimpse of Antarctica's lost world. Researchers said they have detected buried under the continent's ice sheet a vast ancient landscape, replete with valleys and ridge...
Meta’s Threads Draws Power Users Seeking Alternative to Musk’s X
October 24, 2023
The new social media service is growing again, although demand for immediacy continues.
Heart Evangelista spends ‘Five Breakups and a Romance’ movie night with Alden Richards
October 24, 2023
Heart Evangelista just watched “5 Breakups and a Romance” with Alden Richards, and fans couldn"t help but ask when they are going to see a Heart-Alden movie!
Veteran swimmer Gawilan cops 1st PH gold in 4th Asian Para Games
October 24, 2023
HANGZHOU – Veteran para swimmer Ernie Gawilan achieved the coveted golden breakthrough for Team Philippines last Tuesday night, retaining the men’s 400-meter freestyle S7 crown in runaway fashion at the 4th Hangzhou Asian Para Games swimming championsh...
Explainer: Why women’s role in sustaining peace is more critical than ever
October 24, 2023
Twenty-three years after a landmark UN Security Council agreement focusing on women, peace and security, women and girls continue to bear the brunt of conflicts and remain under-represented in decisions concerning their needs and rights.
Nigeria to vaccinate 7.7 million girls against leading cause of cervical cancer
October 24, 2023
Nigeria introduced the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunisation system on Tuesday, aiming to reach 7.7 million girls in the largest single round of HPV vaccinations across Africa.
World News in Brief, Afghanistan rights abuses, Sudan crisis deepens, Australia votes no
October 24, 2023
Afghanistan is facing a deteriorating human rights situation due to the Taliban's repressive policies, a culture of impunity and an ongoing humanitarian and economic crisis, the UN’s independent expert on the country said on Tuesday.
Israel-Palestine: Protection of civilians ‘must be paramount’ in war Guterres tells Security Council
October 24, 2023
The UN Security Council met on Tuesday at UN Headquarters in New York for a scheduled quarterly open debate on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, now given greater urgency by the Hamas attacks of 7 October and the deepening humanitarian...
Israel-Palestine: Gaza buckles under fuel shortage, healthcare in crisis
October 24, 2023
On day 17 of the Gaza-Israel crisis, UN humanitarians on Tuesday pleaded for desperately needed fuel deliveries and other relief items to prevent the already dire situation in the enclave from worsening further.
La Salle’s Quiambao leads UAAP MVP derby
October 24, 2023
By NIKOLE JAVIER La Salle’s Kevin Quiambao emerged frontrunner in the Most Valuable Player award after the first round of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament. The race for the individual honor saw the La Salle big...
Amihan, shear line to bring rain across Luzon
October 24, 2023
The Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) continues to affect Northern Luzon while the shear line prevails in the eastern section of Central Luzon, PAGASA said on Tuesday afternoon.
Amihan, shear line to bring rains over parts of Luzon
October 24, 2023
The Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) and shear line are affecting Luzon on Tuesday and will bring rains over several areas, PAGASA said in its weather forecast.
Rock collected by Apollo 17 astronaut in 1972 reveals moon’s age
October 23, 2023
The moon is about 40 million years older than previously thought--forming more than 4.46 billion years ago, within 110 million years after the solar system's birth, scientists said on Monday, based on analyses of crystals collected by US astronaut Harr...
UN marks poignant birthday as staff deaths mount in Gaza
October 23, 2023
Tuesday’s annual observance marking the official creation of the United Nations was overshadowed by the rising toll of suffering and sacrifice in Gaza, where 35 staff members with Palestine refugee agency UNRWA have now lost their lives.
Kosovo: Dialogue and building trust, key to defusing tensions
October 23, 2023
Recent developments in Kosovo highlight ongoing security challenges and political tensions in the region, highlighting the need for effective dialogue and cooperation, the UN envoy for Kosovo said on Monday.
Human right to food needs ‘massive investment’: Guterres
October 23, 2023
With 735 million people going hungry last year and three billion unable to afford a healthy diet, the world is “going backwards on our goal of zero hunger by 2030”, the UN chief told the Committee on World Food Security on Monday.
World News in Brief: Femicide ‘pandemic’, war crimes appeal to Israeli lawyers, Syria child detainees
October 23, 2023
Femicide, which is the killing of women because of their gender, has reached “pandemic proportions” worldwide as countries fail in their duty to protect women, including trans women.
PAGASA: 3 weather systems to bring rains over Philippines
October 23, 2023
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains are expected over Cordillera Administrative Region and Ilocos Region due to the northeast monsoon (Amihan) while cloudy skies with rains may be experienced over the rest of Cagayan Valley.
$5.5M donation to allow BCIT to create high school training program
October 23, 2023
The generous donation was provided by the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, in conjunction with Season and Southern Railway of British Columbia.
Oilers star Connor McDavid to miss at least a week with an upper body injury
October 23, 2023
McDavid, who has eight points (2-6) in five games this season, was injured during a 3-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night.
Members of Saskatchewan family hospitalized following deadly crash in Alberta
October 23, 2023
On Friday, a collision between a pick-up truck and a sedan left all three occupants of the sedan dead at the scene.
Northeast Monsoon, shear line to bring rains over Luzon
October 23, 2023
The Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) and a shear line will bring rains over Luzon on Monday, PAGASA said in its weather forecast.
Multiple arrests made at Israel and Palestine rallies in downtown Calgary: police
October 23, 2023
According to a social media post by the Calgary Police Service, around 330 people attended rallies in support of Israel and Palestine at Olympic Plaza on Sunday.
Traci Genereaux’s family still searching for answers, 6 years after her body found
October 23, 2023
In May of 2017, Traci Genereaux was reported missing. Her remains were found on Curtis Sagmoen’s family farm near Salmon Arm five months after her disappearance.
Man dead after Port Alberni apartment building stabbing
October 23, 2023
Port Alberni investigators have talked to several witnesses on the scene and a male suspect has been identified.
‘We’re at a very critical time’: former FBI negotiator on freeing hostages from Hamas
October 23, 2023
A former FBI hostage negotiator said it's important to exhaust all non-violent options before attempting a rescue because attempts present the most risk to hostages.
‘Long and brutal and deadly war’ for Israel and Hamas: former U.S. special envoy
October 23, 2023
A former U.S. Special Envoy predicted the United States is working with regional partners to contain the violence between Israel and Hamas.
Frontenacs holds off late rally from Owen Sound in 4-3 win
October 23, 2023
Although three straight goals from the Attack put that game in doubt, the Kingston Frontenacs were able to hang on for a 4-3 victory.
Snow could hit some B.C. Interior mountain passes Monday
October 23, 2023
Environment Canada is reminding drivers to be prepared by adjusting their speeds to the changing road conditions.
Umano’y kawatan na nagpanggap na mannequin, bistado ng mga pulis sa Poland
October 23, 2023
Hindi na umubra ang pagpapanggap na mannequin ng isang lalaki sa loob ng isang shopping center sa Warsaw, Poland dahil nabisto at naaresto siya ng mga pulis.
Pope, Biden discuss Israel-Hamas conflict, other wars –Vatican
October 23, 2023
Pope Francis and US President Joe Biden discussed the Israel-Hamas conflict and other wars in a telephone conversation on Sunday, the Vatican said.
Thousands gather in Paris to support Palestinians, call for Gaza ceasefire
October 23, 2023
Thousands of people waving Palestinian flags and chanting "Gaza, Paris is with you" gathered on Sunday for the first pro-Palestinian demonstration allowed by police in the French capital since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.