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KYIV — Ukraine is dispatching reinforcements to an embattled strategic hilltop town in the eastern Donetsk region, a vital flashpoint whose capture could accelerate Russian advances deeper in the industrial territory. Donetsk has borne the brunt of fighting since Russian forces invaded in Feb. 2022, and Ukrainian forces are struggling …

For years, researchers, activists, community leaders have shown how Indigenous, Black and other racialized groups have been disproportionately affected by polluting industries. Now, a new law will require the federal government to better track this injustice, and aim to correct it. Legislation will track how communities are affected and ‘hold …

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro says the raging fire that forced the evacuation of Churchill Falls has not jumped the Churchill River. Meanwhile, four new fires are burning, including one on Newfoundland’s west coast, raising the province’s total to 11. 11 fires now burning, with one on Newfoundland’s west coast. Fire …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos urged the whole nation to rally behind the Filipino athletes searching for Olympic glory in the Paris Games scheduled July 26 to Aug. 11. “I encourage all Filipinos to rally behind our athletes who are not just chasing medals, but are …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Apple on Friday said it would delay the rollout of its recently announced AI features in Europe because of “regulatory uncertainties” linked to the EU’s new landmark legislation to curb the power of big tech. Citing the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), a spokesperson for the …

Eric Loeppky has been savoring the support of Filipino fans as Canada went undefeated in three outings in the Philippine leg of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) men’s final elimination round. Eric Loeppky of Canada (Volleyball World/VNL)  The 25-year-old outside hitter is not entirely unfamiliar with the Filipino crowd as …

K-pop idol group Red Velvet will be returning to the Philippines for their fancon tour in September. On June 19, Red Velvet announced the dates and venues of their “Red Velvet Fancon Tour in Asia-Happiness: My Dear, ReVe1uv.” In Manila, Red Velvet will hold the fancon on Sept. 14 at …

In ‘Lovely Runner,’ Byeon Woo-seok takes on his first-ever lead role as Ryn Sun-jae, a Korean idol who falls in love with a fan, Im Sol. He says, ‘I fell in love with the character. I could totally relate. I actually do love romantic comedies.’ MANILA, Philippines — “Lovely Runner” …

SCOLIOSIS. The Department of Health spearheads the National Scoliosis Awareness Month every June since 2018. Health authorities are urging the public to maintain proper posture to help prevent having scoliosis, which affects around 3 million Filipinos to date. (Photo courtesy of DOH Ilocos Region) MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – A Department of Health-llocos Region …

Paul Lee (center) with Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo  Basketball star Paul Lee, known as the “Angas ng Tondo,” was recognized by the Manila government for his outstanding achievements in sports. The Magnolia Hotshots’ player in the Philippine Basketball Association received the “Natatanging Manileño sa Larangan ng …