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Feb 26, 2024

A Turkish navy helicopter, ship and submarine take part in a warfare exercise off the coast of Catania, Sicily, southern Italy, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. The exercise is part of the NATO warfare exercise 'Dynamic Manta 24' that will take place off the eastern and southern coasts of Sicily where seven submarines will in turn hunt and be hunted, in close coordination with air and surface assets. (AP Photo/Salvatore Cavalli)

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PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron, under pressure after violent protests in France, acknowledged on Monday “failures in anticipation and intelligence”, but refused the resignation of his interior minister, the presidential palace said. Some opposition politicians had called for the sacking of Nunez after demonstrations over the cost of living descended into some of the worst

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MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers are preparing a resolution seeking an investigation into possible links between pro-China propaganda networks and online supporters of Vice President Sara Duterte, Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon said on Monday. Ridon said his colleagues in the House of Representatives had observed an “intersectionality” between “propagandists” peddling Chinese talking points online and

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Oct 19, 2026
Great Barrier Reef bleaching risk goes beyond El Niño, study finds

BRISBANE — The Great Barrier Reef could face a higher risk of coral bleaching, Australian researchers warn, due to weather patterns that intensify ocean heating during El Nino conditions.  But the patterns involve a lack of wind rather than extreme heat alone, and scientists say studying atmospheric conditions could help them predict future mass bleaching

Erwin Tulfo tells Chinese envoy: Just go home
Oct 19, 2026
Erwin Tulfo tells Chinese envoy: Just go home

MANILA, Philippines – Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan may just voluntarily leave the Philippines, and not wait to be declared persona non grata, according to Sen.  Erwin Tulfo. Tulfo made the suggestion as he and colleagues in the majority plan to file a measure, declaring Jing persona non grata  over his remarks that China  could easily

Heavy rain floods roads, topples trees across Seoul
Oct 19, 2026
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Heavy rain battered Seoul on Sunday, leaving roads flooded, trees uprooted and traffic disrupted across the city. Flooding forced the closure of the underpass beneath Jeungsan Bridge in Seodaemun-gu in both directions at 3:04 p.m., before traffic resumed at around 4:17 p.m., according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s traffic information system. Several expressway sections, including

2 more Nigerians nabbed for P105,000 in illegal drugs in Pampanga
Oct 19, 2026
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Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Oct 19, 2026
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday voiced the public’s “anger” and “shame” over rioting and looting during nationwide protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools . At least 2,400 people were arrested. Macron echoed other government officials in blaming much of the violence on far-left activists, accusing them of attacking police and public buildings to foment chaos. “Those who looted will have to pay for the damage, and those who sought to bring down the Republic will be held accountable,” Macron said in a televised address to the nation. He denounced “unrestrained violence” by “insurrectionist elements from radical far-left groups, joined by numerous criminals.” Macron earlier held an emergency meeting with senior government officials, a day after masked groups set fires and attacked city halls in several cities. He said he had instructed prefects to work with mayors to protect public buildings and businesses in the coming weeks, including by banning protests when necessary. Flames engulfed the 19th-century City Hall in the

4 dead, 39 injured at Canadian military base in grass fire fanned by high winds, officials say
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CALGARY — A fire that killed at least four soldiers and left 19 people in critical condition began with a smoldering grass fire that ignited in an Alberta military base's training area where personnel were drilling, Canadian officials said Sunday. Officials said 39 people were in hospitals as a result of the fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, which began around 4 p.m. MDT (2200 GMT) on Saturday. Winds up to 60 miles per hour (96 kilometers per hour) fed the flames. Major General Wade Rutland described the fire as an "uncommon, rapid" event. “I’ve certainly never seen anything like it," said Rutland, commander of 1st Canadian Division, which is based in Edmonton, about 210 km (130 miles) west of the military site. Prime Minister Mark Carney said earlier Sunday that the fire was one of the worst peacetime tragedies ever for Canada's armed forces on home soil. "The nation is in mourning for those brave members of our Armed Forces whom we have lost," Carney said Sunday, adding that he had ordered flags on federal buildings across the country to be lowered to half-staff to honor th

Oil tanker on fire after hitting mine in Hormuz: Iran's Guards
Oct 19, 2026
Oil tanker on fire after hitting mine in Hormuz: Iran's Guards

TEHRAN — Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Monday an oil tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a mine, the latest such incident since Tehran tightened its grip of the waterway. Iran seized control of the strait after war broke out against the United States and Israel late February, choking off the vital shipping route which normally carries about a fifth of the world's oil. The Islamic republic has demanded that all ships seek its authorisation before transiting. "An oil tanker, which was in violation, struck a naval mine south of the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in an explosion and a fire in its engine room," Iranian state media quoted the Guards as saying. The tanker was travelling in the strait's "unauthorized southern route" and had disabled its positioning and navigation systems, the statement said. It came a day after the Guards said two oil tankers caught fire in the strait, both after hitting mines. The Guards' naval commander Admiral Ali Ozmaei warned this week that any vessel that deactivated its navigation systems would be considered "hostile." The United State

China's embassy issues fresh Thailand travel alert over kidnappings, job scams
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China's embassy issues fresh Thailand travel alert over kidnappings, job scams

China's embassy in Thailand has warned citizens to carefully plan their trips and pay extra attention to transport security following a string of high-profile kidnappings targeting Chinese nationals. Online influencers and artists were also advised to remain vigilant against high-paying job scams operating in Thailand in the latest such warning issued on Friday. There have been a number of high-profile incidents in recent months in which online celebrities and travellers were kidnapped in Thailand and trafficked to scam syndicates in Myanmar. The Bangkok embassy urged travellers to "pay attention to transport arranged by others" and "plan their itinerary and choose licensed transport and legal operators", while being "careful not to take any free rides from acquaintances or strangers" alike. Individuals should also refuse sudden changes to venues or travel routes and keep their families informed of their whereabouts, Friday's notice posted to the embassy website said. While the embassy issued a similar warning in April, its latest advisory highlighted particular concern over the growing n

China's economy picks up pace in Q3 as exports power uneven recovery
Oct 19, 2026
China's economy picks up pace in Q3 as exports power uneven recovery

BEIJING — China's economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter as a surge in exports and strong factory activity offset persistent weakness in domestic demand, easing pressure on policymakers to roll out more forceful stimulus measures. The 4.5% growth rate, released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday, beat the forecast for 4.4% growth in a Reuters poll, and improved from the more-than-three-year low of 4.3% in the April-to-June period. The stronger headline growth was underpinned by a surge in exports, with China's trade surplus widening more than expected in September and keeping the country on track to surpass last year's record $1.2 trillion surplus. September activity data also showed signs of improvement. Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 1.1% from a year earlier, accelerating from August's 0.4% increase and marking the fastest growth since March. Consumer spending remained subdued overall, however, highlighting the uneven nature of the recovery. Industrial output grew 5.5% in September, up from 5.2% in August and marking the strongest pace in si

Macron notes 'failures' after France unrest
Oct 19, 2026
Macron notes 'failures' after France unrest

PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron, under pressure after violent protests in France, acknowledged on Monday "failures in anticipation and intelligence", but refused the resignation of his interior minister, the presidential palace said. Some opposition politicians had called for the sacking of Nunez after demonstrations over the cost of living descended into some of the worst urban violence in France in years. Nearly 2,400 people were arrested on Saturday, with almost 1,000 police and gendarmes injured, according to the interior ministry, as clashes between police and protesters, mass looting and fires erupted nationwide. "The interior minister submitted his resignation to the president on Sunday," the Elysee palace said in a statement. "Given the necessity for continued leadership of law enforcement at this time, the president refused." Macron had asked Nunez to "take all necessary steps to ensure transparency over the failures in planning and intelligence that led to the violence", the statement said. The president had also instructed him to "put in place new operational methods for sec

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