The Philippines has accused China’s Coast Guard of launching a “brutal assault” with bladed weapons during a South China Sea clash earlier this week, a major escalation in a festering dispute that threatens to drag the United States into another global conflict. Footage released by the Philippine military on Thursday showed Chinese coast guard officers… Continue reading ‘Only pirates do this’: Philippines accuses China of using bladed weapons in major South China Sea escalation
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Sir Ian McKellen rushed to hospital after stage fall
Sir Ian McKellen has been rushed to hospital after falling off the stage. The 85-year-old was performing a fight scene when he lost his balance and tumbled off the stage. The accident happened during the Player Kings show at the Noël Coward theatre. The audience reportedly heard him cry out in pain as staff rushed… Continue reading Sir Ian McKellen rushed to hospital after stage fall
G7 leaders huddle in Italy, escaping political peril at home
When the Group of 7 pose for its ritual family photo Thursday on the rocky Adriatic coast of Italy, the image will not be of leaders at the height of their political strength. Instead, nearly to a person, the leaders assembling at a luxury resort in Puglia find themselves weakened at home by elections, scandal… Continue reading G7 leaders huddle in Italy, escaping political peril at home
Passenger tracks missing luggage to home of airport store worker, who is now charged with felony theft
A Florida man is facing a felony grand theft charge in Broward County after a plucky airline passenger scheduled to fly out of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in March tracked her stolen luggage to the man’s home, according to the probable cause affidavit in the case. Junior Geneus Bazile, 29, of Fort Lauderdale has been… Continue reading Passenger tracks missing luggage to home of airport store worker, who is now charged with felony theft
Mexico’s president seeks agreement for US to send deportees directly to countries of origin
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said his country is seeking an agreement for the US to deport asylum-seekers and migrants to their countries of origin instead of Mexico. The announcement comes after US President Joe Biden unveiled executive action that would bar people who cross the US-Mexico border illegally from requesting asylum, during periods… Continue reading Mexico’s president seeks agreement for US to send deportees directly to countries of origin
Indian teen allegedly kills two while drunk driving. As punishment, he was told to write an essay
Anger is growing in India after a teenager who allegedly killed two people while drunk driving was ordered to write an essay as punishment, with many demanding a harsher penalty and accusing the judiciary of leniency. The 17-year-old boy was allegedly speeding in a Porsche in the city of Pune on Sunday when the vehicle… Continue reading Indian teen allegedly kills two while drunk driving. As punishment, he was told to write an essay
Bollywood and billionaires: India’s rich and famous cast their vote in the world’s largest election
Celebrities, industrialists and politicians cast their vote in the world’s biggest democracy as polls opened in India’s financial capital during a weekslong nationwide election, in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking another five-year term. Voting took place in six constituencies across Mumbai in the western state of Maharashtra, and 43 others nationwide, on Monday… Continue reading Bollywood and billionaires: India’s rich and famous cast their vote in the world’s largest election
India’s scorching heat and lack of water leave Delhi’s poor to suffer worst of climate crisis
There’s no fresh water in the slums of Delhi’s Chanakyapuri neighborhood. It’s 49.9 degrees Celsius, or 121 Fahrenheit – the hottest temperature on record. The sun belts off the tin roofs of the shanties. Desperate people wait for drinking water to be delivered. When it arrives, there’s chaos. Dozens of people run to the truck,… Continue reading India’s scorching heat and lack of water leave Delhi’s poor to suffer worst of climate crisis
Ireland, Spain and Norway say they will recognize a Palestinian state
Ireland, Spain and Norway have announced plans to formally recognize a Palestinian state next week, in a move that is likely to bolster the global Palestinian cause but further strain relations between Europe and Israel. The three European nations say their landmark decision is the best way to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East,… Continue reading Ireland, Spain and Norway say they will recognize a Palestinian state