Driver in deadly New Orleans truck ramming may have had help; ISIS flag found...
NEW ORLEANS, USA – A US Army veteran with an ISIS flag on his truck swerved around makeshift barriers and plowed into New Orleans’ crowded French Quarter on New Year’s Day, killing 15 people in an...
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FACT CHECK: Pagcor didn’t launch online gaming app, ‘news report’ is AI-edited
Claim: The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) launched an online gaming platform in partnership with a global software developer company. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The...
View Article‘Beautiful goodbye’: Barbie Forteza confirms breakup with Jak Roberto
MANILA, Philippines – Barbie Forteza confirmed her breakup with her longtime boyfriend, Jak Roberto, on Thursday, January 2. In an Instagram post, the actress reminisced the seven years she and...
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Workshops, art markets, exhibits: January art events to look out for in Metro...
MANILA, Philippines – It’s the first month of the new year, and there’s already a growing number of different art-related events around Metro Manila that you can choose from. The best part is that...
View ArticleSeries of attacks vs police across Mindanao | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Wave of attacks targets cops across Mindanao since New Year’s Eve A spate of violent attacks on police officers in...
View ArticleDismissed Mandaue City mayor asks SC to reverse Comelec’s cancellation of his...
CEBU, Philippines – Dismissed Mandaue City mayor Jonas Cortes asked the Supreme Court on Thursday, January 2, to reverse the decision of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to cancel his certificate...
View ArticleIndonesia court says vote threshold for presidential candidates not legally...
JAKARTA, Indonesia – Indonesia‘s Constitutional Court on Thursday, January 2, said a law requiring a minimum number of votes for political parties to nominate a presidential candidate was not legally...
View ArticleItaly summons Iranian ambassador, demands release of journalist
ROME, Italy – Italy‘s foreign ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador on Thursday, January 2, to demand the immediate release of reporter Cecilia Sala, who was detained in Tehran on December 19 while...
View ArticleFBI looks for any link between Tesla explosion and New Orleans attack
LAS VEGAS, USA – The FBI is investigating whether there is any connection between the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas and a New Orleans truck attack...
View ArticleTexas man who backed Islamic State acted alone in New Orleans attack, FBI says
NEW ORLEANS, USA – A US Army veteran who drove a truck into a crowd of New Year’s Day revelers in New Orleans had pledged allegiance to Islamic State (ISIS), but acted alone in the attack that killed...
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Police identify driver of exploded Tesla Cybertruck as US Army soldier
Law enforcement officials on Thursday, January 2, said a US Army soldier from Colorado was likely the person inside a Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas,...
View ArticleBiden honors Liz Cheney and others with Presidential Citizens Medal
WASHINGTON, USA – Former Representative Liz Cheney, who bucked her Republican Party to strongly criticize President-elect Donald Trump and some of his allies, was one of 20 people awarded the...
View ArticleDjokovic’s bid for 100th ATP title denied after Brisbane quarters ouster
BRISBANE, Australia – Novak Djokovic’s hunt for a landmark 100th ATP title ended with a whimper following an unexpected 7-6 (6), 6-3 defeat by big-serving American Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane...
View ArticleDOH refutes claims of an international health threat | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: DOH debunks claims of alleged international health concern The Philippine health department says there is no truth...
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‘Thomas and Friends’ show creator Britt Allcroft dies at 81
MANILA, Philippines – Britt Allcroft, the creator of the hit British TV series Thomas and Friends, has died at 81 years old, filmmaker Brannon Carty announced on social media on Friday, January 3...
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AI-enhanced photos: A confidence boost or a mask for insecurities?
READ: Part 1 | Picture too perfect: How AI is messing up reality EASTERN SAMAR, Philippines – As AI continues to revolutionize how people see themselves and present their identities online, it may...
View ArticleLanao del Sur’s ‘Mother of Education’ passes away after Islamic pilgrimage
MARAWI, Philippines – Dr. Norma Mangondato Sharief Al-Hadja, known as the “Mother of Education” in Lanao del Sur, passed away on Thursday, January 2, after she completed an Islamic pilgrimage to...
View ArticleNBI busts syndicate selling BARMM seats using First Lady’s name
MANILA, Philippines – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested six people accused of running a syndicate that allegedly promised seats in the Bangsamoro parliament in exchange for bribes,...
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FACT CHECK: Cardinal David not endorsing milk to control cholesterol levels
Claim: Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, bishop of Kalookan, endorses a milk product that manages high blood pressure. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim was made by a Facebook page named...
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Feel the heat? A guide to chili peppers in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – Ready for some sili-ous business? If you can’t stand the heat, move along; but if you can, we’re here to give you a spicy guide on common chili peppers found in the Philippines!...
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