Body found in search for boy, 12, missing in river
A body has been found in a search for a 12-year-old boy who went missing while swimming in a river.
· Yunus Mulla
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Newest first · UTC+11:00'We knew somebody would die': Teenage patients 'ignored' before fatal NHS trust failures
"We knew somebody would die… and nobody listened."
· Dominic Hughes
Canada implements restrictions for people coming from Ebola-affected Congo, Sudan and Uganda
Vanny Birungi, a Red Cross volunteer, speaks to people during a public sensitisation campaign amid the Ebola outbreak in Bunia, Congo, Monday, May 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Moses Sawasawa)
Labour has 'no coherent plan' for country, says Blair
Sir Tony Blair has accused Sir Keir Starmer's government of having no "coherent plan" for the country and introducing policies that have held back business.
· Becky Morton
Biz sentiment improves to 3 1/2 yr high in May on robust exports: BOK survey
SEOUL, May 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's business sentiment rose for the third straight month to hit a 3 1/2-year high in May on robust semiconductor-driven exports, a central bank poll showed Wednesday.
· Kim Boram
Tony Blair says Labour must abandon net zero, support Trump and cut benefits
In highly unusual intervention, ex-PM says his party’s ‘almost infinite capacity for self-delusion’ makes it likely to lose next election
· Jessica Elgot
Seoul campaign roiled by banners opposing 'queer education'
Conservative candidates say they oppose the use of 'unverified' content in classrooms, while liberal candidates claim the slogans are discriminatory
· Lee Seung-ku
Man arrested over Manchester synagogue attack
A man has been arrested on suspicion of failing to disclose information relating to terrorist activity in connection with the Manchester synagogue attack.
· Jonny Humphries
Former PM Tsipras looks to unite Greece’s fragmented opposition with new party
ATHENS — Greece’s left-wing former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Tuesday launched a new political party that he hopes will unite the country’s splintered opposition amid nationwide frustration over the political establishment and its corruption.
· Nektaria Stamouli
Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base
Nasa has released details of robotic landers, hopping drones and vehicles it aims to send to the Moon as part of US plans to build a lunar base.
· Georgina Rannard
Post Office investigation could be delayed by five years, police warn
The criminal investigation into the Post Office Horizon IT scandal could be delayed by five years unless it receives millions of pounds in extra funding, police chiefs have warned.
· Emma Simpson
US has no authority to meddle in Hormuz – Iranian professor
The US has “no responsibility” to intervene in the management of the Strait of Hormuz, located nearly 11,000 km (6,835 miles) from its borders, University of Tehran political communication professor Foad Izadi has told RT.
· RT
Latvia’s PM-designate unveils new coalition government after drone crisis
Andris Kulbergs, Latvia’s prime minister-designate, unveiled his four-party coalition lineup in an effort to restore stability after the previous government collapsed over stray Ukrainian drone strikes.
· Milena Wälde
Foden a 'victim' of football's packed schedule
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is a "victim" of football's packed fixture schedule after being left out of England's World Cup squad, says the chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association.
· Bbcsport
Canada needs to stop being America’s doormat
By Rachel Marsden, a columnist, political strategist, and host of independently produced talk-shows in French and English.
· RT
Why Did Teenage Rapists Avoid Custody?
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China restricts travel for AI talent – Bloomberg
China is restricting overseas travel for leading AI specialists from companies including Alibaba and DeepSeek, as Beijing pushes for greater self-reliance in artificial intelligence, robotics, and semiconductors, Bloomberg has reported.
· RT
The $180m payday that ‘meme king’ didn’t share with most staff
A startup led by the face of a multimillion-impression social media campaign against Labor’s capital gains tax changes did not extend equity to the vast majority of its workforce, meaning they did not benefit from a $180 million sale to Domain.
· David Swan
Tom Steyer spends $200M on gov’s race — even his backers are ‘disgusted’
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· Josh Koehn
Keir Starmer’s EU summit turns into another headache
LONDON — Keir Starmer wants to forge a closer relationship between Britain and the EU. So far, nobody’s thanking him for it.
· Jon Stone
British man tortured in Dubai detention, human rights group says
A British national has been detained in Dubai "without explanation, meaningful legal access or private communication with his family" for more than seven months, a human rights group has said.
· Joshua Askew
Maine's Senate hopeful Graham Platner takes on Red Sox ownership
Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks at an event hosted by Sen. Bernie Sanders in Orono, Maine, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
· Patrick Whittle
Have Rangers just signed Scotland's World Cup number nine?
Lawrence Shankland has scored four times in limited Scotland game time
· Bbcsport
Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed
If you take a look across western Europe at the moment, you'll struggle to find many places escaping the heat.
· Mark Poynting
Osaka sparkles in golden French Open outfit
After walking out in an all-black outfit, Osaka revealed a shimmering gold tennis dress underneath
· Bbcsport
London City pursuing Putellas after Barca exit
Alexia Putellas has won four Champions League titles with Barcelona
· Bbcsport
UK temperatures break May records for second day in a row
The UK record for the hottest May day has been broken for a second consecutive day, as parts of London surpassed 35C on Tuesday.
· Olivia Ireland
Armenia signs strategic partnership deal with US as election approaches
Armenia has signed a strategic partnership agreement bolstering ties with the United States, as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan faces a challenge from pro-Russia parties in the country’s upcoming election in June.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Joe Rogan floats bold back up plan for Spencer Pratt if he loses LA mayoral election
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· Zain Khan
Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro in Washington as his bid for presidency is shaken by scandal
Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, talks on the phone as he arrives for the swearing-in ceremony for justices Nunes Marques and Andre Mendonca as president and vice president of Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
· Mauricio Savarese
Controversial electric Ferrari outrages transport minister (and the rest of Italy)
What do right-wing transport minister Matteo Salvini, former Ferrari boss Luca Cordero di Montezemolo and opposition lawmaker Carlo Calenda have in common?
· Giorgio Leali
South Carolina weighs redoing its US House primaries
Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., center, joined by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., left, stands with members of the Congressional Black Caucus during an event outside the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, May 19, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
· Meg Kinnard
Metallica urge fans to step-up and donate blood ahead of UK tour
US heavy metal band Metallica have teamed up with the Welsh Blood Service ahead of their UK tour this summer, to encourage fans to donate blood and plasma.
· Amelia Shone-Adams
Maine removes transgender sports referendum from ballot
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows speaks with reporters during the National Associate of Secretaries of State Conference in Washington, Jan. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)
· Patrick Whittle
Shankland completes 'dream' move to Rangers from Hearts
Scotland striker Lawrence Shankland says he is fulfilling his "dream" of joining "boyhood club" Rangers after completing his transfer from Scottish Premiership rivals Heart of Midlothian.
· Bbcsport
E6 breakout group implies EU split, says Cypriot finance minister
NICOSIA ― Cyprus’ finance minister has criticized the breakout group of six European Union countries formed to create policy to rival Wall Street, arguing it could send the wrong message about the bloc's unity.
· Nektaria Stamouli
Russische Angst und das Momentum der Ukraine. Mit Nico Lange
Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team nehmen Euch mit durch die Hauptstadt - kurz, präzise, hintergründig. Montags bis freitags ab 5 Uhr.
· Gordon Repinski
Lego cathedral model completed after 10-year build
The final brick has been laid on a Lego model of a cathedral ten years after the project began.
· Neve Gordon-Farleigh
How are French Open stars coping with Paris 'heat dome'?
Like most players, Coco Gauff used bags of ice to cool down during her French Open first-round match
· Bbcsport
How Silicon Valley’s dream California governor candidate dramatically backfired
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· Zain Khan
Paris 'punishingly hot' as Western Europe hit by heatwave
The BBC's Paris correspondent Hugh Schofield described people scurrying for shade "as if it was the middle of August" in the French capital, with temperatures reaching 34C (93.2F) on Tuesday.
Spencer Pratt reveals stunning West Coast destination for LA’s homeless if he wins election: ‘The mayor will welcome them’
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· Titus Wu
Could Iran cut off the world’s internet access?
By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, expert and lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
· RT
Czech ‘ammo coalition’ for Ukraine loses support
Nine countries have withdrawn from a Czech initiative aimed at jointly procuring artillery ammunition for Ukraine, according to Czech President Petr Pavel. The scheme has been plagued by underinvestment since its inception.
· RT
Une nation sur un disque dur : plongée dans l’essor des ambassades numériques
Face aux cyberattaques, aux guerres hybrides et aux conflits militaires, des Etats stockent leurs données en dehors de leurs frontières.
· Ellen O'Regan
The 9 most extravagant gifts Nicola Sturgeon’s ex-husband bought with stolen SNP funds
Peter Murrell — the longtime former chief executive of the Scottish National Party — admitted Monday that he embezzled £400,000 from the party.
· Jonas Loesel
Southampton pay tribute as Udoh dies aged 21
Victor Udoh scored two goals during his time at Southampton's academy
· Bbcsport
Negros dubbed epicenter of rebels' campaign of summary executions
Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
· Kristina Maralit, Franco Jose C. Baroña
Some A-level papers voided for students after exams leaked online
A-level students in several countries, including the UK, have had their exam papers voided after it emerged they had been leaked online.
· Hayley Clarke
Valdez, Galang lead Alas Pilipinas
VETERANS Alyssa Valdez and Ara Galang will spearhead Alas Pilipinas’ campaign in the AVC Women’s Cup set in June in Candon.
· The Manila Times