Al-Quds Hospital is sheltering over 12,000 displaced Palestinians and patients, according to the hospital director and the Palestine Red Crescent Society. Israel says Hamas is using hospitals as command centres, while international organizations renew calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian corridor. Israel says Hamas uses hospitals as command centres, as …
Read More »Nova Scotia saw its most devastating wildfire season on record in 2023
This year was by far the most devastating wildfire season on record for Nova Scotia Fires burned about 25,000 hectares of land and 200 homes across the province. Blazes burned through a record 25,000 hectares of land, 200 homes. This year was by far the most devastating wildfire season on …
Read More »Canadian Tire told student her used SUV was safe, but missed a dangerous flaw during required inspection
A Winnipeg college student made sure the used SUV she wanted to buy passed the required safety inspection, but Canadian Tire missed a flaw that made the vehicle too dangerous to drive — leaving her out $5,000 with no recourse. An automotive expert says the ordeal reveals gaps in provincial …
Read More »Outback and beyond: Places to visit in Australia
File photos of the Twelve Apostles and the Great Barrier Reef in Australia (AFP/Indranil Mukherjee, Sarah Lai) MANILA, Philippines — Government agency Tourism Australia said that the Philippines is a growing market in Australia based on post-pandemic aviation arrivals. Sharing data from Oxford Economics, Tourism Australia told Philstar.com at the recent International …
Read More »Design Speaks: Now you see me, now you don’t
A dining room fusion spectacle of Filipino and Scandinavian cultures In a magic trick, awe arises from the element of surprise. Keeping the audience in the dark about your next move adds an intriguing element to the performance, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. It might sound a …
Read More »Canada’s Costabile takes next step in golf journey alongside mentor Sharp at Pan Ams
Selena Costabile is hoping to hit all the right notes when she makes her Pan Am Games debut for Canada in Santiago, Chile. Costabile will compete alongside fellow Canadians Alena Sharp, Myles Creighton and Etienne Papineau when the tournament tees off Thursday at the Prince of Wales Country Club. Classically …
Read More »Andrea Brillantes, friends dress up as ‘Mean Girls’
Andrea Brillantes with friends Bea Borres, Criza Taa and Danica Ontengco. (Andrea Beldua via Andrea Brillantes Instagram) MANILA, Philippines — Kapamilya actress Andrea Brillantes trended online after she dressed up as Regina George from the 2014 hit teen movie “Mean Girls.” In her Instagram account, Andrea posted photos of her, …
Read More »Broncos shock NFL champion Chiefs while Niners fall to Bengals
WASHINGTON (AFP) — Russell Wilson threw three touchdown passes to lead Denver in a stunning 24-9 upset of reigning NFL champion Kansas City on Sunday, Oct. 29, while the San Francisco 49ers dropped another shocker to Cincinnati. Russell Wilson of the Denver Broncos runs for yards during the second quarter …
Read More »Cool Smashers eye to regain solo PVL lead
The Cool Smashers have a chance to jump back to a familiar place — the top. (PVL Media Bureau) Games Tuesday (Filoil EcoOil Arena) 2 p.m. – Chery Tiggo vs Gerflor 4 p.m. – Farm Fresh vs Creamline 6 p.m. – Cignal vs Akari MANILA, Philippines – Creamline will try …
Read More »Beauty queens offer breast cancer awareness tips
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach is flanked by Miss Universe PH queens (from left) Krishnah Gravidez, Miss Supranational 2023 first runner-up Pauline Amelinckx, Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee and CJ Opiaza during Avon’s Boob Love event at the CCP Complex in Pasay City. The fun run is in line …
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