‘Sabotage’ on French rail network before Olympics: What we know

Agence France Presse 07/26/2024

Arson attacks scrambled France’s high-speed rail network for tens of thousands of passengers on Friday, after what officials called premeditated acts of “sabotage” just hours before the Paris Olympics opened. Friday’s attacks were launched as the French…

Cebu City vows crackdown on POGO-like activities

Pia Piquero 07/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Acting City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia vowed to work closely with law enforcement to crack down on all activities similar to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) here. Although he initially stated that the…

Argao, Cebu shootout: Police kill armed man, 2 cohorts escape

Emmariel Ares and Paul Lauro 07/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — One man was killed while two others escaped in an shootout with law enforcers in Barangay Apo, Argao town, southern Cebu on early Friday morning, July 26. The suspects were allegedly part of…

Pedestrian dies after being hit by speeding SUV in Cebu City

Emmariel Ares and Paul Lauro 07/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 58-year-old man was crossing the street along Englis and V. Rama Avenue in Cebu City on early Friday morning, July 26, when he was hit by a speeding sport utility vehicle (SUV).…

Bahay ni Kuya wa pasayloa ni Carina, kwarto sa housemates gibaha

07/26/2024

WALA maluwas ang “Pinoy Big Brother” house o Bahay ni Kuya sa Quezon City sa kamangtas ni bagyong Carina. Tungod sa way hunong nga uwan sulod sa duha ka adlaw, gilamoy sa tubig-baha ang daghang kabalayan ug…

China issues rare praise to Philippine president for his ban on Chinese online gambling operators

07/26/2024

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — China issued a rare compliment to the administration of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Thursday for his order banning widespread and Chinese-run online gaming operations. Marcos accused some of venturing into crimes including…

Lapu-Lapu City fire: P7.5 million worth of properties burned

Futch Anthony Inso 07/26/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — At least P7.5 million worth of properties went up in smoke in a fire that hit Sitio Million Flower, Barangay Looc in Lapu-Lapu City on Thursday afternoon, July 25, 2024. Based on the…

Is Cebu City ready for massive flooding?

Pia Piquero 07/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The severe flooding in Luzon, driven by the combined forces of Super Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon, has pushed local government units (LGUs) to reassess their drainage systems. What started as shallow…

Taiwan: Deadly typhoon leaves 5 dead, 6 sailors missing

Agence France Presse 07/26/2024

The strongest typhoon to hit Taiwan in eight years killed five people and flooded parts of the island’s second-biggest city on Thursday, with rescuers searching for six sailors missing after their cargo ship sank in the storm. Typhoon Gaemi…

Pagasa: As Carina exits PAR, new LPA spotted in south Mindanao

Dianne Sampang - @inquirerdotnet 07/26/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A new low pressure area has been spotted in southern Mindanao on Thursday afternoon (July 25), according to the state weather bureau. This is shortly after Typhoon Carina exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility…

Kamala Harris using Beyoncé’s ‘Freedom’ as her campaign song

Associated Press 07/26/2024

NEW YORK — In Vice President Kamala Harris’ first 2024 presidential campaign video, a familiar rhythm rings out. The clip, which touches on issues of gun violence, health care and abortion, is soundtracked by Beyoncé’s “Freedom,” a…

Cebu City bride goes after ‘fake doctor’ who botched nose lift

Emmariel Ares 07/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — 22-year-old Sheena, not her real name, wanted to look her best on the special day she has been dreaming about since childhood – her wedding day. Like all brides, Sheena wanted to feel…

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