Gaza hospital braces for airstrikes after communications blackout and health-care ‘nightmare’

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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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