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Look: ₱500-million parallel bridges to boost connectivity in Mindanao

Manila: A significant infrastructure upgrade was unveiled as two newly completed parallel bridges in Mindanao, with a combined cost of ₱499.8 million, officially opened to the public. These structures are set to enhance mobility and fortify connectivity between Regions 10, 11, and 12, as well as the special geographic areas within the Bangsamoro region, in southern Philippines.Strategic infrastructureThe project, which began construction in 2020 and received final funding through the Department...

Vigilante 'pedophile predator catcher' arrested as police charge popular social media influencer in extortion plot

Vigilante 'pedophile predator catcher' arrested as police charge popular social media influencer in extortion plotSign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the biggest exclusive stories How I was abused by my paedophile sister: At 13, Harriet was plied with drugs and made to perform grotesque incestuous acts. Now as her abuser is found guilty, she bravely tells her story and says: 'I've got my life back' By ELIOT FORCE, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 22:06, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 22:06...

UK man creates Tinder profile of ex-lover, entices men to rape her; 18 show up

UK man creates Tinder profile of exlover entices men to rape her show up

FedEx driver Tanner Horner is sentenced to death for kidnapping and murdering Athena Strand

FedEx driver Tanner Horner is sentenced to death for kidnapping and murdering Athena StrandSign up to the weekly The Crime Desk newsletter for free By MARYANN MARTINEZ, US TEXAS BUREAU CHIEF Published: 20:29, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 20:31, 5 May 2026 e-mail View comments

A nearly year-long deployment at sea takes a toll on military families

Politics A nearly year-long deployment at sea takes a toll on military families May 5, 20262:02 PM ET By  Steve Walsh Long naval deployments take toll on military families Listen · 3:41 3:41 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5812641/nx-s1-9750946" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript

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Ro&Zo: the brand born in lockdown, and now dressed for scaling growth 

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Gold rush fuels Amazon deforestation and mercury poisoning in Brazil’s protected areas

NewsWorldAmericasGold rush fuels Amazon deforestation and mercury poisoning in Brazil’s protected areasGold prices have surged in recent years, sparking a mining rush in the Amazon that accelerates deforestation and mercury contaminationGabriela S. Pessoa Tuesday 05 May 2026 16:29 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove boo...

What is the US KC-135 Stratotanker ‘flying gas station’ that lost signal over Gulf?

Dubai: A Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker triggered a “7700” distress signal — the universal code for an in-flight emergency — while flying over the Arabian Gulf, before its transponder signal disappeared, according to flight-tracking data. The incident comes amid heightened regional tensions, though there has been no official confirmation linking it to hostile action, and no debris or crash site has been reported.What is the KC-135 Stratotanker?The US KC-135 Stratotanker, which acts as a flying gas...

Tired of stubborn pet hair? Make sure you’re using the right vacuum

NBC Selected independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more.Vacuums11 best vacuums for pet hair, according to experts and pet ownersIf you have a pet, your vacuum should have an anti-tangle brush head, a rotating brush roll and a large dustbin.Updated July 13, 2026, 5:08 PM EDTZoe MalinReporterSkip to table of contentsExperts say the best vacuums for pet hair have anti-tangle brush heads and rotating brush rolls....

After losing an eye, Gaza artist overcomes trauma through her art

Dubai: After losing an eye in an Israeli military strike, Gaza artist Areej al-Saafin is turning trauma into expression. From her home in the Bureij refugee camp, she creates charcoal drawings on the walls, reflecting pain, resilience and survival. The war in Gaza began after Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack on Israel that killed 1,221 people. Israel’s retaliatory offensive has since killed at least 72,600 people, according to Gaza’s health ministry, with the United Nations considering the figures...

Man charged after 'woman raped in London park'

A man has been charged after a woman was allegedly raped in a park in north-west London, the Metropolitan Police has said.Officers were called around 5pm on Saturday following reports of a woman being raped in Byron Park on Friday evening. The woman is currently being supported by specialist officers, the force has confirmed.A 40-year-old man, Anjan Ganesalingham, of no fixed address, was later arrested in the Harrow area of London on Saturday on suspicion of rape. TRENDING Stories Videos Your...

Last 'feral thug' still behind bars for kicking and stamping Sophie Lancaster to death for being dressed as a goth in 2007 is cleared for release

Last ‘feral thug’ still behind bars for kicking and stamping Sophie Lancaster to death for being dressed as a goth in 2007 is cleared for releaseBy JAMES TOZER, NORTHERN CORRESPONDENT Published: 12:55, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 12:55, 5 May 2026 e-mail View comments

The murder that has shocked Australia: A five-year-old girl snatched from her bed and killed has sparked riots, vigilante payback and broken a town's heart

The murder that has shocked Australia: A five-year-old girl snatched from her bed and killed has sparked riots, vigilante payback and broken a town's heartBy ELIANA SILVER, SENIOR FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 12:50, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 12:51, 5 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Woman 'raped by homeless man' in London park as police charge person over sex attack

Anjan Ganesalingham, 40, of no fixed address, was arrested in Harrow before being charged with two counts of rape on Monday.

India deploys silent warships to prowl the seas. Why this is a gamechanger

India deploys silent warships to prowl the seas Why this is a gamechanger

Who is Christian Brueckner? The Madeleine McCann suspect ‘being sought by Met for UK trial’

NewsWorldEuropeWho is Christian Brueckner? The Madeleine McCann suspect ‘being sought by Met for UK trial’It has been nearly 20 years since the two-year-old went missing while on a family holiday in PortugalLucy Skoulding, Rachel Clun & Maira ButtTuesday 05 May 2026 10:17 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"s...

Sabarimala PIL papers should have been ‘thrown in dustbin’: Supreme Court

Taking strong exception to the foundation of the PIL, the bench said that the court had entertained the petition on the basis of material that did not merit judicial consideration.| India News

Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in Caribbean, military says

Politics Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in Caribbean, military says May 5, 2026 / 4:29 AM EDT / AP Add CBS News on Google Washington — The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people Monday.The Trump administration's campaign of blowing up alleged drug-trafficking vessels in Latin American waters has persisted since early September and killed at least 188 people in total. Other strikes have take...

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