Man shot dead as families gather for memorial
The 40-year-old died at the scene in west London from a gunshot wound, the Met Police said.
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Mom accused of starving 2 young girls to death after family feared Lindsay Clancy copycat
Relatives believed she was suffering from postpartum depression, and wrote to her referencing Lindsay Clancy to express fears that she might do something similar and harm her children.
· Anthony Blair
Ex-Brazilian minister urges US to release files on aliens with glowing red eyes: ‘What we saw wasn’t human’
On Jan. 20, 1996, three people reported seeing a strange bipedal creature in southeastern Brazil - in one of the country's most famous UFO cases.
· Shane Galvin
Somalia won’t accept Israeli presence ‘under any circumstances’: President
In exclusive Al Jazeera interview, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says Israel planning a naval base in Berbera.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Tyler Adams regains role as USMNT captain: ‘Perfect role model’
Adams, 27, was the USMNT's captain at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where he played every minute.
· Field Level Media
Tennessee prison chief to resign after Christa Pike's failed execution, governor says
Pike's lawyers said the failure "goes far beyond any one person". Pike is in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections.
· Bbcnews
Duterte to skip NBI meeting, lawyers ask for reschedule
VICE President Sara Duterte will skip the Oct. 5 conference set by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to address allegations that she received P2 billion in kickbacks, but her lawyers requested a reschedule to Oct. 8, once they receive the sworn statement containing these charges.
· James Daniel Danio
Beijing tells Manila: Protect Chinese in PH
BEIJING has called on the Philippine government to protect the “safety and legitimate rights and interests” of Chinese nationals in the country, as it rejected allegations of a hostile environment for Chinese-language teachers and other China-Philippines educational exchanges.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Pangilinan disputes Dec. 16 verdict date
SEN. Francis Pangilinan on Saturday disputed the announced possibility of a Dec. 16 verdict in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, saying the Senate impeachment court has yet to discuss or approve any timetable for the proceedings.
· Javier Joe Ismael
PH 4-gold haul in Asiad matches 2018, 2022 wins
THE Philippines posted another 4-gold haul at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, matching its record in 2018 and 2022, but took home more silvers and bronzes — nine and 16, respectively — for a total of 29 medals.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
ICC OKs use of prior testimony vs Duterte
THE International Criminal Court’s Trial Chamber III has allowed prosecutors to use the prior recorded testimony of an unidentified witness, P-1100, in the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, subject to the witness appearing in court and consenting to the use of the statement.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Woman IDs stolen dog by its bark in Facebook video of Missouri junk lot
A dog owner located her stolen pooch after hearing its "unique bark" in the background of a Facebook video exposing an accused pet thief's squalid property.
· Jared Downing
Erice: Pass anti-political dynasty law
CALOOCAN City 2nd District Rep. Edgar Erice urged his colleagues at the House of Representatives to pass an anti-political dynasty law.
· Arlie O. Calalo
LTFRB hastens permit processing for ‘Undas’
THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said it is expediting the processing of special permit applications for All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.
· Arlie O. Calalo
Ken Urker’s sister accuses Gypsy Rose Blanchard of ‘lies’ following his unexpected death
It was previously reported that Ken was found dead by a family member after he failed to respond to Blanchard's text wishing him a happy birthday.
· Amanda Rubio
Defending Pax Silica
PAX Silica, a United States-led multinational initiative, positions the Philippines as a vital hub for global semiconductor manufacturing, critical mineral processing, and artificial intelligence (AI) supply chains.
· The Editorial Board
Vietnam’s quarterly GDP grew fastest in 4 years
HANOI — Vietnam’s gross domestic product grew 9.95% in the third quarter from a year earlier, the fastest quarterly growth since the COVID pandemic, and accelerating from a revised expansion of 8.81% in the second quarter, government data showed on Saturday.
· Associated Press
Global Tourism Business Association calls for travel tax reforms
THE Global Tourism Business Association (GTBA) is calling for reform of the Philippine travel tax rather than its abolition, proposing a lower rate and greater transparency in the use of revenues.
· The Manila Times
Car crashes into crowd in Australia, 10 injured
SYDNEY — A driver lost control and crashed his car into a crowd of rugby league fans in the eastern Australian city of Newcastle on Saturday, injuring 10 people including children, police said.
· Agence France-Presse
China launches anti-dumping probe into EU chemical imports
BEIJING — China’s commerce ministry launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of a widely used production chemical from the European Union on Saturday, less than a week before the bloc’s trade chief was due in Beijing for talks.
· Agence France-Presse
The dirty little problem with energy expansion
A LONG investigative report by journalist Phil McKenna and published by Inside Climate News on Sept. 20 began with this intriguing lead: “China’s electric grid has a dirty secret: Despite leading the world in renewable energy expansion, it is also the largest emitter of the planet’s most potent greenhouse gas.”
· Ben Kritz
Chinese auto show debuts in Argentina as sales surge
BUENOS AIRES is hosting its first Chinese auto show on Friday as Argentina’s car market under President Javier Milei has shifted from heavy protectionism to a more open and competitive environment.
· Reuters
'I want to discover Manchester' - Olid hunts recommendations
Manchester United manager Eva Olid says she is "asking for recommendations" as she prepares to look around the city for the first time during the international break
· Bbcsport
Migrating to San Mateo
AMID the housing congestion, traffic gridlock, urban blight and higher cost of living, there is a growing exodus of Metro Manila residents to nearby provinces. Metro Manila has more than 14 million inhabitants occupying just about 636 square kilometers of land area. As the nation’s capital, Metro Manila is home to m…
· Lloyd C. Bautista
Woke NJ professor shames student as ‘racist’ for having Trump flag on bedroom wall: lawsuit
College officials launched a probe, but ultimately backed the teacher -- blaming the student and claiming his "political expression was disfavored," court papers said.
· Sonya Gugliara
Trump’s vanity summit with Xi
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut — Long on ceremony but short on substance, the eagerly anticipated summit between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping was a disappointment. Perhaps not a major disappointment, as expectations were generally low, and as some talk is certainly better than none. …
· Stephen S. Roach
Washington resets, Manila escalates
CHINESE President Xi Jinping recently completed a three-day state visit to the United States, where he was greeted with full military honors at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. The visit included a White House ceremony, private talks, a state dinner, high-level economic discussions, and a trip to the National Archive…
· Rafael P. Tuvera
NRFs urged: Check forwarders before sending
THE Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) on Friday urged nonresident Filipinos (NRFs) to verify cargo forwarders before sending their balikbayan boxes for the Christmas season.
· Aric John Sy Cua
AI transforms travel bookings – study
ARTIFICIAL intelligence is becoming an increasingly important part of travel agents’ workflows, but global distribution systems (GDS) remain a key channel for researching, comparing and booking travel, according to the 2026 Global Travel Agent Report.
· Jing Garcia
Iran executes man linked to protests
TEHRAN — Iran said Saturday it had executed a man convicted of a raft of charges including firing a military-grade weapon at police officers during anti-government protests earlier this year.
· Agence France-Presse
Putin regime accused of plague cover-up after scientist dies in Siberia
A deadly black plague outbreak has reportedly erupted in Russia -- killing a young scientist, forcing nearly 200 people into isolation and triggering accusations that Vladimir Putin's regime is trying to keep the terrifying infection under wraps.
· Jeanne Erickson
UFO whistleblower David Grusch makes wild alien claims on Joe Rogan podcast: ‘Greek gods’ and ‘gorilla lizards’
On Joe Rogan's podcast, UFO whistleblower David Grusch claimed multiple alien species exist on Earth, including 7-foot-tall reptilian beings.
· Shane Galvin
High winds sweep away tables and chairs outside New South Wales cafe – video
A strong wind swept tables and chairs away outside a cafe in Ulladulla as the New South Wales south coast was reportedly hit by a tornado that caused significant damage, according to local media.The Bureau of Meteorology issued a flood watch for most of Victoria, including the north-east, central, south-west and nor…
Tennessee prison chief resigns after Christa Pike’s botched execution
The Tennessee prison chief who oversaw the botched execution of murderer Christa Pike has stepped down from the position.
· Shane Galvin
Israeli attack injures several Palestinians in Gaza
Israeli attack injures several Palestinians in Gaza An Israeli drone attack injured several Palestinians in Gaza City on Friday evening, Wafa news agency reported, citing medical sources. The report said that a number of injured people, some of them seriously wounded, arrived at the hospital following the strike, wh…
· Middleeasteye
Former Marine One pilot ID’d as captain in deadly Catalina Island medical helicopter crash
The final victim in the terrifying Catalina Island helicopter crash has been identified.
· Ross O'Keefe
‘Bordering on angry’: The state of play as US midterms enter final month
Democrats enter final stretch with surprisingly positive outlook as Republican money seeks to stem damage.
· Joseph Stepansky
Florida dad fatally stabs 17-year-old twins before killing himself in double murder-suicide: police
Ivan Montiel Roa, 63, fatally stabbed his 17-year-old twins, Carlo and Melanie, before killing himself in their Orlando apartment, police said.
· Sonya Gugliara
Women given free cycling shorts to prevent upskirting on Oktoberfest amusement ride
Investigation revealed thousands of voyeuristic videos taken on Munich beer festival’s Teufelsrad, or Devil’s WheelWomen have been given free cycling shorts to prevent upskirting on a famous amusement ride at the Oktoberfest in Munich, after an investigation revealed tens of thousands of voyeuristic videos circulati…
· Jessie Williams
Tens of thousands protest in Spain after failed housing reforms
Latest demonstrations deepen a days-long crisis after parliament struck down two affordable housing decrees.
Suspects who brutally stabbed off-duty NYPD detective 7 times seen fleeing on e-bike in new footage
The men wanted for brutally stabbing and slashing an off-duty NYPD detective seven times during a Bronx robbery could be seen making their getaway in new surveillance footage released by police Saturday.
· Tina Moore
What Remains Awake: Artist Sarah Svetlana's searching, luminous homecoming to Jaffa
In the stone-vaulted rooms of Mika Contemporary Art Gallery in Jaffa, artist Sarah Svetlana’s paintings arrive with the force of family history, mourning, and a newly urgent question of belonging.
· KEN TOLTZ
Getting the word out: The Israeli Institute for Hebrew Literature flies the flag in Frankfurt
Sigalit Gelfand, and the Israeli Institute for Hebrew Literature, which she serves as CEO, will be well and truly in the thick of things.
· BARRY DAVIS
Portugal prosecutors probe legality of US use of Lajes base in Iran war
A longstanding agreement with the US allows Washington to use the base without prior authorisation during peacetime, but requires Portugal to give approval once hostilities begin.
· REUTERS
Dual UK-Iran national arrested in RAF Fairford bomb plot investigation released on bail
Five additional men arrested for suspected terrorism and explosive offenses related to the RAF Fairford plot were also released on bail as the investigation into the incident continues.
· REUTERS
‘The fringe didn’t disappear’: Expert explains how to combat online threats, antisemitic propaganda
The average person never knows when a bad actor, such as a foreign agent, extremist, or impersonator, will strike in the virtual world. That’s where Alex Goldenberg comes in.
· EVE GLOVER
Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s boyfriend found dead
Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s partner has died in an apparent overdose at his Louisiana home Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
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Ken Urker, Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s partner and the father of her daughter, has been found dead at his Louisiana home at 34
· RT
Probe launched into luxury One Stanley project over alleged steel bar shortage
Authorities have launched a probe into the building quality of a luxury residential development in one of Hong Kong’s most expensive neighbourhoods in the Southern district after receiving a complaint from an owner that insufficient steel bars were used during construction. The Buildings Department said on Saturday …
· Ng Kang-chung