'Strong indications' Iran behind RAF airbase incident, UK prime minister says
The incident unfolded on Sunday morning, local time, at a key RAF installation. (Reuters: Toby Shepheard)
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Newest first · UTC+11:00‘More Filipinos favor Duterte’s legal team’
MORE Filipino adults believe Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team is performing better than the prosecution in her impeachment trial, a noncommissioned survey released on Wednesday said.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Andrew Garfield name-drops legendary actor who ‘terrified’ him — and showed up to set 4 hours late
Andrew Garfield said he was “terrified” working with Robert Redford while making the 2007 movie “Lions for Lambs.”
· Tamantha Ryan
Tulfo pushes PH tourism branding
SEN. Erwin Tulfo has filed Senate Bill (SB) 2511, or the proposed Philippine Tourism Campaign Slogan Act.
· Javier Joe Ismael
ABS-CBN shareholders approve new investment
SHAREHOLDERS of ABS-CBN Corp. on Wednesday approved a P6-billion new investment in the media company as well as amendments to its articles of incorporation to accommodate the additional subscriptions.
· Nazylen Joy Mabanglo
Lawmakers, health experts push HPV shots for boys
FEMALE lawmakers and health experts on Tuesday pushed for HPV vaccination of boys and better use of Gender and Development (GAD) funds for cervical cancer prevention as the Philippines continues to lag behind several Southeast Asian neighbors.
· James Daniel Danio
PCC reinstates 30-day M&A notification period
THE Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is resuming the 30-day notification period for mergers and acquisitions (M&As).
· Giselle P. Jordan
‘President of the Unites States’: White House’s AI accord includes spelling error
Donald Trump and six tech executives voluntarily signed the document, which included a misspelling, committing to safely developing AI
· Ariana Baio
We fear for our lives after being told our abusive exes will be freed from jail early
Claire Milne said she was "scared" her ex-husband "will come after me"
· Bbcnews
Singer Lola Young says vaping has made breathing feel like a 'chore'
Lola Young returned to the stage earlier this year after taking time off for her health
· Bbcnews
Govt braces for super El Niño
MALACAÑANG on Wednesday said the government is actively preparing for the projected effects of a super El Niño.
· Allen Limos
Teens who died in car which entered river named
Luke Etheridge, Zara Shaw and Jackson Duke died when the car entered the River Wear
· Bbcnews
AI threatens PH jobs, expert says
THE Philippines risks a growing mismatch between the jobs it has been preparing workers for and those most vulnerable to artificial intelligence, an international development expert warned.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
The sieve of Philippine justice
THIS week, much to the consternation of the public, news emerged that former House speaker Lord Allan Velasco abruptly left the country after allegations were made of his involvement in the transfer of P100 million in cash, and possibly more, representing kickbacks from contractors in the ongoing flood control scand…
· The Editorial Board
Apple’s new CEO eyes overhaul
APPLE’S new chief executive officer, John Ternus, is weighing a broad overhaul of the iPhone maker aimed at sharpening its engineering focus, introducing products more frequently and creating a leaner organization, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday.
· Reuters
US-led coalition ends mission in Iraq
BAGHDAD — A United States-led coalition deployed in Iraq more than a decade ago to fight jihadists concluded its mission on Wednesday, a move celebrated by the country’s leaders, but which some fear would embolden pro-Iran armed factions.
· Agence France-Presse
Russia targets Kyiv power supply as winter nears
KYIV — Russia hit Ukrainian energy infrastructure in a wave of deadly drone and missile strikes on Wednesday, prompting an urgent call for contingencies as winter approaches.
· Agence France-Presse
The Manila Hotel named Philippines’ Leading Hotel anew
THE Manila Hotel has once again been named the Philippines’ Leading Hotel at the 33rd World Travel Awards 2026, marking the Grand Dame’s third consecutive win in the category from 2024 to 2026.
· The Manila Times
Israeli settlers raid West Bank village, Ottoman-era historic site
Israeli settlers have been raiding the village of Awarta, south of Nablus, and the area surrounding al-Uzair shrine for more than 12 hours, Wafa news reported.
· Middleeasteye
Tel Aviv-bound plane lands in Saudi after fight reported
TABUK, Saudi Arabia — A flydubai plane bound for Tel Aviv was forced to land in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after an “incident,” the airline said, with Israeli media reporting an altercation between the pilots.
· Agence France-Presse
Israeli ministers call for increased military action after flydubai incident
Ministers in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government called for increased military action on all regional fronts following what Israeli officials described as an attempted hijacking of a flydubai flight carrying more than 100 Israeli passengers on Wednesday.
· KESHET NEEV
Iran receives US response to new offer to end war
IRANIAN officials indicated on Wednesday they had received an official United States response to Tehran’s latest proposal to end their seven-month war, which US President Donald Trump had publicly rejected just days earlier.
· Associated Press
‘Zelenskyy revealed POW transfer on support hopes’
SEOUL — Seoul’s spy agency believes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may have disclosed the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to boost public support in South Korea for providing arms to Ukraine, a lawmaker said on Wednesday.
· Agence France-Presse
Kings minority owner stumps up astonishing sum to widow of CHP officer he killed in horror crash
The widow of a retired California Highway Patrol officer just won big — a Placer County jury awarded her $15.8 million over the death of her husband in a motorcycle crash involving Kings minority owner Phil Oates.
· Marina Peña
North Korean leader Kim 'extremely obese' – Seoul spy agency
SEOUL — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is understood to be “extremely obese,” Seoul’s spy agency said on Wednesday, citing its latest assessment of the reclusive leader’s health.
· Agence France-Presse
Group lauds ‘decisive action’ on PUV fare hike
A TRANSPORT group praised the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for protecting bus and jeepney drivers’ livelihoods following the approval of fare adjustments amid rising fuel costs.
· Arlie O. Calalo
Burnham 'really concerned' if Man City owners sell up after rule breaches
Erling Haaland has been Manchester City's star striker in recent seasons
· Bbcnews
Japan hospital performs first surgery using heart muscle stem cells
TOKYO — A hospital in Japan has carried out the world’s first surgery using sheets of commercially available heart muscle stem cells after the groundbreaking therapy was approved this year, one of the surgeons said.
· Agence France-Presse
The new luxury: Why Perth buyers are abandoning beach views for sheds and workshops
Aside from affordability, Perth home buyers are looking for space when it comes to buying their next property.
· Indigo Lemay-Conway
AI needs trusted journalism
FRANKFURT, Germany — In her 1967 essay “Truth and Politics,” the political philosopher Hannah Arendt observed that “Freedom of opinion is a farce unless factual information is guaranteed, and the facts themselves are not in dispute.” The news supplied by trustworthy journalists has long been an indispensable source …
· stig ørskov
US Tennessee’s first execution of a woman in 200 years halted
Christa Pike, who has alleged that she was a victim of childhood sexual abuse, was 18 when she murdered Colleen Slemmer in 1995
· Reuters
US Tennessee’s first execution of a woman in 200 years halted
Christa Pike, who has alleged that she was a victim of childhood sexual abuse, was 18 when she murdered Colleen Slemmer in 1995
· Reuters
‘Strong indications’ that Iran played role in RAF Fairford incident, says Burnham
PM also defends decision to release suspects on bail and expresses ‘complete confidence’ in security services
· Peterwalker
UK believes Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, PM says
Watch: 'Strong indications' Iran played a part in RAF Fairford incident, Burnham says
· Bbcnews
Signs Of Fresh Houthi Attack On Saudi Aramco Facilities
Update(1159ET): While very unconfirmed at this early stage, the Houthis have reportedly attacked the Abqaiq oil city in eastern Saudi Arabia this afternoon (local), reports IRNA citing anonymous news sources. Abqaiq is at the heart of of Saudi crude processing, and it has been struck previously in the context of the…
· Tyler Durden
Israel to 'ramp up' aviation security after pilot 'tries to crash plane'
The flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia after signalling an emergency. (Reuters: Emil Salman)
· Riley Stuart
California high school girls spark fury with blackface photo in African-American studies room
Four California high school girls have been slammed for posting a meme of themselves posing in blackface inside an African-American studies classroom.
· Ross O'Keefe
I’m a huge Star Wars fan, I went to the George Lucas museum and the $210 R2D2 cookie jar wasn’t the most surprising thing I saw
The greater Los Angeles area boasts more museums than any metropolis in the world — over 800, with 100 in LA proper alone — but none of them offer a $210 R2D2 cookie jar, until now.
· Brian Gallagher
Ajman begins regulating bachelor and shared accommodation in five areas | The National
Ajman has launched a pilot phase of a new initiative to classify and regulate buildings, including bachelor and shared accommodation in residential buildings.
· The National
Ajman begins regulating shared accommodation in five residential areas | The National
Ajman has launched a pilot phase of a new initiative to classify and regulate buildings, including shared accommodation in residential buildings.
· The National
Good news in US inflation report boosts chances Fed won’t hike rates
Traders see an about 35% chance of an October rate hike, down from about 45% following White House pressure
· Guardian staff and agencies
Residents near RAF Fairford left 'like sitting ducks'
Counter Terrorism Policing have been investigating the incident at RAF Fairford in the early hours of Sunday
· Bbcnews
Pilot of flydubai plane who fought off ‘terrorist’ first officer on Israel-bound flight ID’d as Indian national
The pilot who was stabbed by his “terrorist” co-pilot as he tried to take control of a flydubai flight bound for Israel has been identified as Indian national Smit Machchhar.
· Ronny Reyes
Channel 12 interviews hoaxer posing as passenger aboard flydubai flight to Tel Aviv
A man appeared on a live Channel 12 News broadcast on Wednesday, posing as a passenger who had been aboard the plane involved in a reported attempted hijacking. During an interview with reporter Tamir Steinman, he claimed that "the plane started going up and down," and that a passenger on board shouted "Allahu Akbar."
· MIKI LEVIN
What happened on diverted Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv?
A flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel was diverted to Saudi Arabia after issuing a distress signal, in what appeared to be a hijacking attempt, on Wednesday.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Court halts execution of Christa Gail Pike for a Tennessee murder she committed at age 18
NASHVILLE, Tennesee — Tennessee's execution of Christa Gail Pike for a murder she committed at age 18 was halted Wednesday about an hour before it was set to begin, as a federal appeals court sought to review whether her allegations of childhood sexual abuse and rape were fully considered at her sentencing.
· Associated Press
Lebanese media reports Israeli strikes on southeast of the country
Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) has reported that Israeli artillery struck the town of al-Khiam in the southeast of the country.
· Middleeasteye
Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cézanne paintings hidden for 50 years featured in Sotheby’s $450M auction
A dozen Impressionist and post-Impressionist artworks collectively valued at almost half a billion dollars are going up for auction after sitting unseen for decades in a fabled private collection in South America.
· Associated Press
IATA says African air cargo capacity rose by 14 per cent in August
World aviation body, IATA, says African airlines expanded their air cargo capacity by 14 per cent year-on-year in August.
· AfricaNews
Reality TV swinger admits child porn and animal sex — but wants trial for allegedly raping girl, 5
A depraved Ohio pervert who starred on a reality show about swingers has pleaded guilty to child porn and sex with dogs — but wants to go to trial for allegedly drugging and raping a 5-year-old girl.
· Patrick Reilly