Typhoon Tino Slams Cebu with 150 kph Winds, Triggers Widespread Storm Warnings in Visayas
MANILA — Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi) barreled across the central Philippines on Tuesday, slamming into Cebu province with winds of up to 150 kilometers per hour and triggering widespread storm warnings as it churned westward, the state weather agency said. The storm made its second landfall at 5:10 a.m. in Borbon town on Cebu’s northern coast, weather specialist Chenel...
British Police Name Sole Suspect in Train Stabbing That Left 10 Hospitalized
HUNTINGDON, England — British police on Sunday identified a 32-year-old man from Peterborough as the sole suspect in a mass stabbing aboard a London-bound train, praising the "heroic" intervention of a rail worker who remains in life-threatening condition. The man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody, according to a statement from British Transport Police. A...
Trump Mulls Nuclear Weapons Testing, Sparking Global Tension
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump suggested Friday that the United States may resume nuclear weapons testing, creating international uncertainty and diplomatic friction without providing clear details about his intentions. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Florida, Trump cryptically stated, "We're going to do some testing, yeah. Other countries do it. If they're going to do it,...
DMW Visits Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea to Boost Jobs OFWrs
Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac on Thursday visited Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in Ulsan, South Korea, to check on Filipino workers and strengthen labor cooperation with one of the world’s largest shipbuilders. Cacdac said the visit aimed to ensure the welfare and protection of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) while seeking to expand high-quality job opportunities for skilled laborers in...
54th Hong Kong French Fest Kicks Off 50+ Films on Nov. 19
The Hong Kong French Film Festival returns for its 54th edition next month, showcasing more than 50 films from Nov. 19 to Dec. 11. Organizers announced Wednesday that the lineup blends fresh 2025 releases — many not yet screened in France — with retrospectives honoring legendary French actor and director Gérard Jugnot and marking 130 years of cinema. The program features...
King Charles Strips Prince Andrew of Royal Titles Amid Epstein Scandal
King Charles III has moved to strip his younger brother, Prince Andrew, of his royal titles and Windsor estate residence, marking a decisive break with the scandal-plagued royal following renewed scrutiny of sexual abuse allegations. In a palace statement Thursday, officials confirmed that Andrew will henceforth be known simply as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and must vacate his longtime home at...
Family of Mary Jane Veloso Urges Swift Justice in Decade-Long Trafficking Case
The family and supporters of Mary Jane Veloso, a former overseas Filipino worker who narrowly escaped execution in Indonesia, is pressing the Supreme Court to accelerate legal proceedings against her alleged recruiters, seeking justice more than a decade after her initial arrest. Cesar and Celia Veloso, the detained woman's parents, submitted a formal letter Thursday requesting the court to address...
Filipino Crew Member Dies Mysteriously on P&O Cruise Ship During Transatlantic Voyage
The Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced Thursday it is investigating the death of a Filipino crew member aboard the MV Arvia cruise ship during a transatlantic voyage. The seafarer died Sunday while the vessel was en route from Southampton to Tenerife, according to government officials. The cruise ship, operated by P&O Cruises, is currently on a 14-night crossing...
Filipino Phenom Alex Eala Advances to Hong Kong Tennis Open Second Round, Moves Into Top 50
HONG KONG — Filipino tennis star Alex Eala provisionally broke into the WTA top 50 rankings on Tuesday after advancing to the second round of the Hong Kong Tennis Open, capitalizing on Katie Boulter's injury-forced retirement. Eala, 20, secured a 6-4, 2-1 victory when Boulter retired early in the second set, marking a significant milestone in her breakthrough 2025 season....
