Oil prices climb after attack in Strait of Hormuz halts evacuation plan
June 26, 2026
Brent crude rises after cargo ship comes under attack in key waterway.
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Marina Mabrey ties WNBA scoring record with 53 points; Tempo rout Sparks
June 26, 2026
Toronto's Mabrey matches A'ja Wilson and Liz Cambage for the league's scoring record in 125-97 win for her team.
Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1, enter World Cup knockouts as group winners
June 26, 2026
Netherlands top Group F with seven points and will face Morocco in the round of 32 in Monterrey on Monday.
Venezuela races to search for survivors after earthquakes kill at least 235
June 26, 2026
Desperate Venezuelans raced Thursday to find and rescue loved ones trapped alive beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings after two major earthquakes that killed at least 235 people.
Hundreds trapped beneath buildings a day after Venezuela’s twin earthquakes
June 26, 2026
Emergency crews are racing to rescue hundreds trapped under collapsed buildings after earthquakes struck Venezuela.
[ANALYSIS] First of its kind: PLDT’s P24.2B data center REIT IPO
June 26, 2026
The VITRO IPO also represents a turning point where traditional property investment meets the modern technology age
Ivory Coast coach Fae saddened by Schweinsteiger’s ‘African football’ jab
June 26, 2026
Former German player's comments that 'African football' is ‘a bit unorthodox sometimes, a bit wild' sparked controversy.
Japan draw 1-1 with Sweden at World Cup to finish second in Group F
June 26, 2026
Goals from Daizen Maeda and Anthony Elanga were enough to see both teams through to the Round of 32.
Security concerns rise as UN suspends ship escorts in Hormuz post-attack
June 26, 2026
LONDON/MAMANA/DUBAI -- The UN International Maritime Organization paused its operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after a vessel reported an attack, reigniting concerns about whether a preliminary deal to end the Iran war ...
France seizes fifth Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker linked to Ukraine war
June 26, 2026
France seizes fifth Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker linked to funding Ukraine war.
UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after vessel comes under attack
June 26, 2026
The cargo ship is hit close to Oman by a projectile, British navy agency UKMTO says, hours after Tehran warned vessels against taking routes that it had not approved
Who will control Africa’s AI infrastructure, and at what cost?
June 26, 2026
Data centres and AI systems are expanding across Africa, bringing new pressure on energy and resources.
Shia pilgrims gather in Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to mark Ashura
June 26, 2026
Shia Muslims gathered in the Iraqi city of Karbala to mark Ashura
Plan Intl: ‘Mental health impact of Venezuelan quakes can last for years’
June 26, 2026
Plan International said children and young people must be at the centre of Venezuela's earthquake response.
[In This Economy] Four years on, Marcos failed to deliver on his economic promises
June 26, 2026
On the scorecard President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. handed us himself, most of the boxes are still unchecked four years on
France detects first Ebola case outside Africa in current outbreak
June 26, 2026
France detects first Ebola case outside Africa in current outbreak
Iran war live: Israel attacks Lebanon as Netanyahu says troops to stay
June 26, 2026
Israeli leader says military to stay in occupied areas of southern Lebanon 'as long as necessary', despite US-Iran deal.
Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases now at 1,155
June 26, 2026
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has increased to 1,155, including 304 deaths, government data showed on Thursday.
UN: Venezuela earthquakes will deepen already severe humanitarian crisis
June 26, 2026
The UN says it is scaling up its response after twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela.
LIVE UPDATES: Tacloban school shooting (June 26, 2026)
June 26, 2026
Here are the latest news and updates on the probe into the deadly Tacloban school shooting and related developments.
This year’s Prime Day deals on Apple products are the best I’ve seen
June 26, 2026
Amazon’s Prime Day is now in its third day, and whether you’re looking for a new pair of wireless earbuds or a smartwatch, there’s a good chance you’ll find a discount. The Apple Watch Series 11 has already dropped to a new low price, while the AirPods Pro 3 are discounted to $179. With Apple […]
How does DepEd keep our schools safe?
June 26, 2026
Just months after issuing new school safety guidelines, Education Secretary Sonny Angara says the protocols may need updating to cover active school shooting incidents – a threat that was once almost unheard of in the Philippines
India defeat Bangladesh to maintain Women’s T20 World Cup semifinal bid
June 26, 2026
Shafali Verma's half-century helps the 50-over world champions reach the target inside 17 overs at Old Trafford.
Venezuela races to rescue hundreds trapped in rubble after major twin earthquakes
June 26, 2026
(1st UPDATE) A website set up to track missing people and shared by leaders from the country's opposition lists more than 41,000 people as unaccounted for
Android 17’s new foldable gaming mode could make flippy phones more fun
June 26, 2026
Android 17 is getting a dedicated gaming mode for foldables that will put a virtual gamepad with touch controls on half of your screen to theoretically make it easier to play games. With foldable gaming mode, which is set to launch in the coming months, the virtual controller emulates physical button presses at a system […]
Pepe’s brace sends Ivory Coast to first knockouts as Curacao exit World Cup
June 26, 2026
The West Africans will face the second-place finisher between France and Norway in Group I on Tuesday in Texas.
Ecuador edge Germany 2-1 to squeeze into World Cup last 32
June 26, 2026
Germany finish top of Group E, with Ivory Coast second and Ecuador will have a chance of qualifying on third place.
YouTube updates Shorts to make it even more like TikTok
June 26, 2026
YouTube is adding even more TikTok-like features to Shorts, including a new "clear screen" mode that removes the icons and text from the video you're watching. In a blog post on Thursday, YouTube says it's also replacing the "thumbs-up" button with a "heart" icon, and is introducing a new option that lets you watch Shorts […]
Venezuela earthquakes live: Rescue efforts intensify as death toll hits 235
June 26, 2026
Residents are trapped beneath rubble of collapsed buildings after two major quakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 235.
OpenAI will delay GPT-5.6 after Trump administration request
June 26, 2026
The Trump administration, apprehensive of potential security issues, has reportedly asked OpenAI to stagger the release of its next big-ticket model, GPT-5.6. The Information reported that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told employees Wednesday in a company Q&A that it would release GPT-5.6 in limited preview form - granting access only to a small group of […]
WNBA: Alyssa Thomas suspended one game for fist into Cailtin Clark’s throat
June 26, 2026
Both players were on the floor when Thomas pushed her fist into Clark's throat before getting up and stepping over her.
Magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolts General Luna, Surigao del Norte
June 26, 2026
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred off northeast General Luna in Surigao del Norte early Friday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported.
Venezuela rescue teams race to find earthquake survivors
June 26, 2026
Rescue teams raced to find survivors and recover bodies after twin earthquakes rocked Venezuela on Wednesday.
On the streets and in hospitals, Venezuelans scramble to save lives after earthquake
June 26, 2026
Nearly 24 hours after devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela, people in the coastal city of La Guaira were still using their hands to dig through rubble, trying to rescue their neighbors.
Framework has good news and bad news
June 26, 2026
Thanks to the component crisis, it's a bad time to want a new computer. But if you are waiting on a preorder for the Framework Laptop 13 Pro - which Framework's CEO has called the "MacBook Pro for Linux users" - the company shared good news on Thursday that might mean yours will cost less […]
Economic losses mount as Venezuela earthquake death toll grows
June 26, 2026
Initial forecasts suggest damage could cost as much as 7 percent of the South American nation's GDP.
UN agency pauses Hormuz ship evacuation initiative after vessel attacked
June 26, 2026
Iran warns vessels to use only Tehran-approved routes as IMO halts Hormuz evacuation after ship struck.
Venezuela quake leaves La Guaira in almost total devastation
June 26, 2026
La Guaira, the region hardest hit by two earthquakes in Venezuela, has been left devastated.