Odesa, Ukraine - Ukraine said Friday that Russian forces had pounded the Black Sea port city of Odesa with missiles, killing more than a dozen people including a paramedic and a rescue worker. AFP journalists on the scene saw bodies covered by blankets arrayed on the street while images...
Washington, United States + US President Joe Biden called for an end to discrimination Thursday after an autopsy found a nonbinary teenager died by suicide a day after clashing with three other students. The case of Nex Benedict, 16, from Oklahoma, had drawn widespread outrage and calls...
Sydney, Australia - Australia said Friday it will resume funding for the UN's Palestinian refugee agency, after investigating claims some staff were linked to the Hamas attack on October 7. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees -- UNRWA -- has been at the centre of controversy since Israel...
New parents heading to the Paris Olympics are calling for a ticketing rule change after discovering that their infants will be refused entry to venues unless they have their own seats. Margaux Giddings, a nurse from southwest France, bought her place for the gymnastics last year when they first...
Moscow, Russia - Russian police detained at least eight people Friday for acts of vandalism at polling stations on the first day of voting in presidential elections, officials said. Authorities did not say if the protests were directed against longtime leader Vladimir Putin, and state-media...
A total of 13,849 residents participated in a weeklong series of community engagement, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) announced on Friday, March 15. The activities from March 9-15 were done through a collaboration with advocacy support groups in the city. The QCPD organized 85 outreach...
Manila City Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan honored all women employees of the city's government during the celebration of the National Women's Month at the Palma Hall of the Universidad de Manila on Friday, March 15. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan lead thWomen'se celebration of National Women's...
(Photo courtesy of Pasay City police) The Pasay City police conducted a lecture on laws for women, which was attended by barangay officials and residents in Barangay 152 on Friday, March 15. Pasay City police chief Col. Mario Mayames said the program was held in line with the celebration of...
The arrested rape suspect (Photo courtesy of Pasay City police) A rape suspect was arrested by Pasay City police during a manhunt operation against lawless elements on Friday, March 15. Pasay City police chief Col. Mario Mayames said the suspect was identified as Almario, 22, and a resident...
A transwoman was arrested by operatives of the Manila Police District (MPD) for allegedly extorting money from his lover in Ermita, Manila on Thursday, March 14. Transwoman arrested during an entrapment operation in Ermita, Manila for extorting money from a student on Thursday, March 14....
Vice-Mayor April Aguilar at the committee hearing on partnership with a real estate firm (Photo from Las Piñas PIO) The Las Piñas Council conducted a special committee hearing with Mervic Realty Inc. and the Renaissance Village Homeowners Association to enhance local housing and community...
The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig (PLP) kicked off its week-long celebration of its 24th anniversary that includes a sports festival, cheer dance competition, and Gawad Parangal to honor the loyalty and service of select faculty and staff. Mayor Vico Sotto Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto, together...
