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THE Philippine National Police (PNP) went on red alert on Friday as it finishes its preparations for Monday’s Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. also said 187,600 officers will be deployed during the election period. Acorda reminded all PNP personnel of the critical role …

Gaza residents report Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes early Sunday near Gaza’s largest hospital. Israel has said Gaza’s militant Hamas rulers have a command post under the hospital.  Internet and phone services coming back online in Gaza after more than 24-hour outage. Residents in Gaza said Israeli warplanes carried out …

In the wake of Hamas’s deadly rampage of October 7, some Israelis are remembering Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s previous attempts to “keep Hamas alive” as a counterweight to more moderate Palestinian groups.  The Israeli leader and Hamas are deadly enemies — and allies in opposing a 2-state solution. Israelis don’t …

Ottawa wants to pay class action lawyers roughly half the amount they’re requesting in legal fees for a multi-billion dollar First Nations child welfare compensation case — the largest settlement agreement in Canadian history.  Legal bill to be paid on top of $23 billion for compensation and $20 billion for …

LEWISTON, Maine: The Army reservist who opened fire in a bowling alley and then at a bar in Lewiston, Maine, killing 18 people, was found dead Friday from a self-inflicted gunshot, ending an intensive two-day search that had the state on edge. (FILES) This handout image released on October 25, …

These younger mayors are willing to push the limits and speak their minds when it comes to issues like climate change, the housing crisis and investments in public transit.  On issues like housing, climate change and violent crime, younger mayors are making their voices heard. Évelyne Beaudin says after becoming …

Royal Danish Embassy hosts ‘Project Amorsolo’ Danish Embassy Ambassador H.E. Franz Michael Mellbin  The Royal Danish Embassy in Manila hosted “Project Amorsolo,” a showcase of Filipino and Danish masterpieces, in partnership with PinoyLUG, a Filipino community of Lego users accredited by the Lego Group (TLG). “Project Amorsolo” featured artworks by …

American hockey player Adam Johnson has died after a “freak accident” during a game in England on Saturday, his club said. The 29-year-old Minnesota native was playing for the Nottingham Panthers in a Challenge Cup game when he suffered a slashed neck during the second period of the game at …

A large group of demonstrators rallying in support of Palestinians filled Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square Saturday, calling for a ceasefire even as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his nation it will not surrender or withdraw from Gaza until its goal of eliminating Hamas is complete. The demonstrators joined hundreds …

Tensions have embroiled the Banff Centre’s board since late last year, when then-CEO Janice Price filed a workplace harassment complaint against chair Adam Waterous, sources familiar with the matter say. Former CEO filed harassment complaint against now-former board chair. Internal disagreement over how to deal with a report concluding the …