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Newest first · UTC+11:00Hernandez, 6 former DPWH officials plead not guilty in P77M flood control anomaly
MANILA, Philippines — Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) assistant engineer Brice Hernandez and six other former DPWH officials pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a graft charge over the alleged P77 million ghost flood control project in Balagtas, Bulacan.
· James Daniel Danio
Seoul envoy to US highlights South Korea's ‘pacemaker’ role in reviving US-North Korea dialogue
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Approval of biggest coal project in NSW planning commission’s history described as ‘infamous betrayal’
Independent Planning Commission says climate change impacts from Hunter Valley project will be ‘outweighed’ by economic benefits
· Graham Readfearn
NUP decries alleged withholding of infra, social aid funds, seeks quick release
CONGRESS. The House of Representatives building at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City on September 17, 2025.
· Dwight de Leon
Cayetano, Lacson clash anew over flood-control probe
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano and Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson traded barbs anew over the flood-control probe, with Cayetano accusing Lacson of interfering in ongoing investigations and Lacson hitting back that he was merely following the evidence.
· Catherine S. Valente
Israel’s Lapid accuses Netanyahu of ‘fear-mongering’ over attack warning
Israel’s opposition leader Yair Lapid has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of “fear-mongering” after the incumbent leader warned that the country’s enemies may attack before next month’s general election.
· Al Jazeera Staff
U2 frontman Bono compares Ben-Gvir comments on Gazans to Nazi leader Heinrich Himmler's rhetoric
U2 frontman Bono compared comments made by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir about residents of Gaza to the rhetoric of Heinrich Himmler, one of the leaders of the Nazi regime and one of the architects of the Holocaust.
· ELI LEON
Man arrested in connection with suspected RAF terror plot called police on self - report
One of the suspects in a suspected bomb attack on a Royal Air Force base called the police before the attempt was thwarted, the Times reported on Tuesday evening.
· DANYA SAPERSTEIN
Govt continues providing free rides amid transport strike
MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) have continued providing free rides to passengers with the deployment of several government vehicles particularly in affected areas amid the transport strike.
· Arlie O. Calalo
There’s been buzz around Carney for a prize long coveted by Trump
Canadian prime minister’s rising global profile fuels speculation for two annual awards
· Associated Press
There’s been buzz around Carney for a prize long coveted by Trump
Canadian prime minister’s rising global profile fuels speculation for two annual awards
· Associated Press
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer now questions whether there is proof she killed her 3 children
PLYMOUTH, Massachusetts — Lindsay Clancy's lawyer argued Tuesday that there wasn’t enough evidence to prove she killed her three children, a striking turn after a lengthy trial that focused more on her mental state than on whether she took their lives.
· Associated Press
Iran urges US voters to vote out Trump’s allies in election
DONALD TRUMP. US President Donald Trump gestures after his speech during the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas, USA, September 9, 2026.
· Herbie G
Former American Idol singer convicted of fatally shooting his wife
Toledo, Ohio: A former music pastor who once appeared on American Idol was convicted of murder on Tuesday (US time) in the killing of his wife while he was having an affair.
· John Seewer
Inflation leaps to 4% stoking fears of fifth interest rate hike before Christmas
Jim Chalmers says ‘higher global oil prices flowing through to oil prices in Australia’ are to blame for inflation rising from 3.5%
· Patrick Commins
Police investigate whether beach brawls were 'organised' on social media
Topic:Antisocial Behaviour
· Evelyn Leckie
Samlip targets W500b in global sales by 2030
Kan Hyeong-woo is a staff reporter at The Korea Herald, South Korea’s leading English-language daily. Based in Seoul, he covers technology, business and industry, with reporting spanning the gaming, construction, mobility, consumer and emerging technology sectors.Through his reporting, Kan examines the business impl…
· Kan Hyeong-woo
US officials expect Trump to resume major Iran war after midterms – Axios
US officials reportedly believe Donald Trump could order a resumption of major combat operations against Iran after the November midterms Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
Police photos taken at key locations shown at Lamarre-Condon trial
Beau Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder. (Supplied: Rocco Fazzari)
· Jamie Mckinnell
Women in their 30s report most frequent loneliness
Nearly half of men classified as obese; vaping rises as cigarette smoking declines
· Yoon Min-sik
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday.
· Chae Yun-hwan
[Treasures From National Museum of Korea] White Porcelain Jar
Materials: Ceramics (white porcelain)
· Cha Min-jung
Dunamu seeks to connect S. Korea with global on-chain infrastructure: CEO
SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Yonhap) -- The head of Dunamu, South Korea's largest virtual asset exchange, said Wednesday his company hopes to connect the country's finances with the global on-chain system, mentioning the comprehensive equity exchange with portal operator Naver Corp. as part of the company's global expansion str…
· Kang Jae-eun
Tokyo succumbs to ‘rain fatigue’ after a record 35 consecutive days of showers
The record rainfall has been blamed on a combination of climate change and El Niño, which has created a prolonged high pressure front in the Pacific
· Justinmccurry
Federal prosecutors charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent in Texas with assaulting an officer
AUSTIN, Texas — Federal prosecutors on Tuesday announced an assault charge against a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot in his car by a federal immigration agent in Texas, accusing the man of striking an officer with his side mirror while trying to drive away.
· Associated Press
Thriving Kids set to begin in Canberra amid waiting-list fears
Topic:People With Disability
· Niki Burnside
BTS RM donates W100m to National Museum of Korea
RM of BTS has donated 100 million won ($74,000) to the National Museum of Korea to support the public organization's acquisition of cultural artifacts.
· Cha Min-jung
DV offender jailed for five years over crash that killed ex-partner
Topic:Domestic Violence
· Lani Oataway
Beau Lamarre-Condon trial: crime scene photos paint harrowing picture of alleged murder victims’ final moments
Former police officer has pleaded not guilty to murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in early 2024
· Kat Wong
NBI bares raids on Velasco-linked properties over reported firearms, a month after operations
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) raided houses allegedly owned by former speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his wife, Rowena, more than a month ago over information that high-powered firearms were being kept there but it found none.
· William B. Depasupil
China says Taiwan ‘desecrating the martyrs’ with its WWII history criticism
BEIJING – China’s government on Wednesday accused Taiwan of “desecrating the martyrs” with its criticism of Beijing’s interpretation of WWII, saying that to question the narrative over the conflict was a betrayal of history.
· No Author
Mortgage pain hits Tasmanians especially hard
As news of the latest interest rate hike sinks in, Tasmanians are assessing what it means for them. (AAP)
· Fiona Blackwood
LG-GM venture upgrades US plant for EV batteries
Ultium Cells, the battery joint venture between LG Energy Solution and General Motors, will upgrade its Tennessee plant to produce a new generation of batteries designed to lower costs and boost energy density for future GM electric vehicles, the companies said Monday.
· Lim Ye-jin
Olive Young’s growth spills over to nearby shops
New Olive Young stores are lifting sales at nearby traditional markets and restaurants, according to a study led by Hanbat National University professor Lee Sung-ho.
· Jung Young-seon
Cosmax develops AI model to predict hair loss risk
Cosmax, a South Korean cosmetics manufacturer that develops and produces products for global beauty brands, is expanding into personalized hair care using artificial intelligence and research into scalp differences across ethnic groups.
· Jung Young-seon
UN Command finds armistice violation over North Korean mine in DMZ
Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing tr…
· Hwang Joo-young
One EV sold every 100 seconds as Australia catches up to the world
Topic:Electric Vehicles
· Nathan Morris
‘I do not know if the doctor survived’: young mothers recall ‘living hell’ of Nepal’s floods
Kalpana Nepali was seven months pregnant when the catastrophic flash floods hit last month, while Pooja Pariyal spent three days on a hospital roof waiting to be rescued. Now, they are living precariously in temporary shelters
· Jigyasa Mishra, Nuwakot district
Missile alerts cost Ukraine $45m for every hour they halt businesses
Figure cited by minister highlights trade-offs Kyiv faces as it tries to keep normal life moving amid Russian strikes
· Pjotr Sauer
Can a mushroom make music? Devon exhibition explores ‘cultural world’ of fungi
Exeter museum to host DJ’s ‘collaboration’ with woodland fungi and artist’s map of her own body’s mycobiome
· Stevenmorris
Slow is beautiful: China launches war against AI drama, goes beyond algorithms
Rapid expansion in production has intensified concerns over copyright and the mounting pressure on human creators
· Meredith Chen
Slow is beautiful: China launches war against AI drama, goes beyond algorithms
Rapid expansion in production has intensified concerns over copyright and the mounting pressure on human creators
· Meredith Chen
52kg of cocaine stolen from Fiji evidence room, half replaced with flour
Fiji Police have confirmed 52kg of cocaine has gone missing from an evidence room at the country's high court. (Getty Images: Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto)
· Nick Sas
Health Ministry to expand health insurance coverage for rare cancer treatments
Starting in October, national health insurance to cover Retevmo, Vyloy, Padcev, Keytruda
· Hwang Sun-jun
Public workers in France strike over pay as student protests turn violent
Tens of thousands join France public sector strike over pay and budget cuts
· Al Jazeera Staff
Seoul’s youngest council speaker from Gwanak-gu vows unity, balance
This summer, Im Man-gyun made history when he became both the youngest speaker of the Seoul Metropolitan Council and the first speaker from Gwanak-gu.
· Korea Herald
Cops descend on home of wife of slaughtered NY Times tech exec as her parents sit in jail for allegedly gunning him down
Cops descended on the home of slain New York Times tech executive Jonathan McKinsey Tuesday night — with multiple officers seen entering the gated-community residence as his wife’s parents sit in jail accused of gunning him down.
· David Thompson, Daniel Farr
Minister says Perth barracks sale will not mean bulldozers for heritage sites
Topic:Urban Development and Planning
· Emma Wynne
Concern over Sydney airport as near misses and runway incursions at 20% above national average
Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigating staffing gaps as key factor in four incidents in July and August
· Tom Mcilroy