Taiwan earthquake: Tsunami warning in the Philippines cancelled

04/03/2024

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) cancelled a tsunami warning that had been issued after a major earthquake struck Taiwan on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. “Based on available data of our sea level monitoring stations…

Taiwan earthquake: Tsunami warning raised in coastal areas of the Philippines

04/03/2024

Manila, Philippines —The Philippines warned of “high tsunami waves” and called for the evacuation of coastal areas across the country Wednesday, April 3, 2024, after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in neighbouring Taiwan. READ MORE: Taiwan hit by strong earthquake; tsunami…

Rain in Spain puts dampener on Good Friday parades

03/30/2024

Madrid, Spain — Torrential rains forced the cancellation of famed Good Friday religious processions through Seville, leaving many faithful in tears in the southern Spanish city. It is the first time since 2011 that all of the…

Woman in Peru accused of cutting off  partner’s penis

02/14/2024

Lima, Peru —Peruvian authorities said Tuesday they were investigating a woman accused of cutting off her partner’s penis with a kitchen knife as he slept. “We are awaiting the results of the investigation to determine the motive and circumstances of…

Kelvin Kiptum, World marathon record holder, dies in car crash 

02/12/2024

Nairobi, Kenya—World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach Gervais Hakizimana died in a car crash in western Kenya that left a third passenger injured, police said Sunday. The 24-year-old was driving from Kaptaget to Eldoret in western Kenya around…

Grammys 2024: Miley Cyrus wins Record of the Year for ‘Flowers’

02/05/2024

Los Angeles, United States—Pop chameleon Miley Cyrus bested a stacked field that included Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish to win the Grammy for Record of the Year on Sunday. She nabbed the prize — recognizing overall performance of a song…

Grammys 2024: Taylor Swift wins Album of the Year 

02/05/2024

Los Angeles, United States—Pop powerhouse Taylor Swift on Sunday made Grammy history by winning her fourth Album of the Year award for “Midnights” -– the most ever by any artist. With her record-breaking triumph, the 34-year-old surpassed music…

Grammys 2024: Billie Eilish wins Song of the Year 

02/05/2024

Los Angeles, United States—Billie Eilish’s contemplative track from the blockbuster film “Barbie” on Sunday won the Grammy for Song of the Year, which honors songwriting. “What Was I Made For?” won the prize over tunes from Taylor Swift,…

Taylor Swift eyes record at Grammys 

02/02/2024

Los Angeles, United States—All eyes are on — who else? — Taylor Swift ahead of Sunday’s Grammys, when the megastar could break the record for most Album of the Year wins at a gala where women finally are taking…

2024 NBA All-Star lineup complete as reserves named

02/02/2024

New York, United States—The 2024 NBA All-Star lineup is complete with the announcement of the reserves on Thursday, February 1, 2024.  This is how the lineup will look like: 2024 NBA All-Star lineup  Eastern Conference  Starters:  Giannis Antetokounmpo…

Aww, cute: London show explores the world of the adorable

01/25/2024

London, United Kingdom—From cats and plushies to emojis, a new central London exhibition opening on Thursday is exploring the “irresistible force” of “cuteness”. Even before the doors to “CUTE” opened at Somerset House, social media influencers in Japanese…

Vietnam’s incense village is a Instagram hotspot

01/24/2024

Hanoi, Vietnam—In a tiny village in northern Vietnam, Dang Thi Hoa ties up a bundle of freshly dried incense sticks ahead of Lunar New Year and watches a line of tourists waiting to pose for pictures. Three generations of Dang Thi…

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