Andy Burnham vows to end 'cap in hand' reliance on Whitehall for struggling councils

Manchester Evening News - Oct 24, 2026

The prime minster made the vow as his government promised £285m in 'transitional seed funding' to help mayors next year

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Cebu prelate to faithful: ‘Reclaim’ Halloween meaning

Oct 31, 2026

Cebu prelate to faithful: ‘Reclaim’ Halloween meaning

TAGBILARAN CITY—As Christendom prepares to observe All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, the prelate of the country’s oldest Catholic community called on the faithful to go back to the real meaning of these holy days. Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy has called on the faithful to reclaim Halloween’s Christian meaning by celebrating holiness and honoring

Negros Occidental posts P42M in crop losses from dry spell

Oct 31, 2026

Negros Occidental posts P42M in crop losses from dry spell

BACOLOD CITY — Negros Occidental has posted P42.41 million in crop losses amid the dry conditions brought about by the El Niño phenomenon in some parts of the province, records from the provincial government showed. READ: Negros Occidental, Bacolod, other LGUs declare state of calamity A report submitted by acting provincial agriculturist Dina Genzola to

PDP LABAN urges SC to swiftly resolve Duterte, Bato cases

Oct 31, 2026

PDP LABAN urges SC to swiftly resolve Duterte, Bato cases

Partido Demokratiko Pilipino Lakas ng Bayan (PDP LABAN) on Saturday issued an open letter to the Supreme Court of the Philippines, urging the high tribunal to immediately resolve the cases involving former President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa.

Mao vs Rao: Cell Press probe clears editor but Chinese biologist keeps up pressure

Oct 31, 2026

Mao vs Rao: Cell Press probe clears editor but Chinese biologist keeps up pressure

Prominent biologist Rao Yi is refusing to back down after Cell Press said it had found no evidence that top journal editor Steve Mao sought bribes from Chinese scientists. In a statement published on Thursday evening, Cell Press – one of the world’s leading scientific publishers, owned by Elsevier – said its investigation had “largely concluded” and “found no evidence to support the aforementioned allegations”. Nevertheless, Rao, a tenured chair professor at Peking University who stepped down as...

10 key US House races that could decide the 2026 midterms

Oct 31, 2026

10 key US House races that could decide the 2026 midterms

History suggests Democrats will gain seats but Republicans have kickstarted a national redistricting battle that could make Democrats' path to a majority slightly more difficult

Binance seeks to shore up confidence after record $6.3 billion heist

Oct 31, 2026

Binance seeks to shore up confidence after record $6.3 billion heist

Binance, the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange, worked on Friday to shore up public confidence after a record $6.3 billion hack of its platform, promising it would cover all losses from company funds and allow clients to trade again within days.

Malacca polls: Party bigwigs rally behind candidates as nominations open

Oct 31, 2026

Malacca polls: Party bigwigs rally behind candidates as nominations open

Supporters turn nomination centres into colourful displays of political rivalry.

Twin sister's desperate plea after pub shooting victim faces long road to recovery - as cops hunt gunmen over teen's death

Oct 31, 2026

Twin sister's desperate plea after pub shooting victim faces long road to recovery - as cops hunt gunmen over teen's death

The twin sister of a man wounded in a shooting outside a Queensland pub has made an emotional plea for help.

The week in photos: October 24-30, 2026

Oct 31, 2026

The week in photos: October 24-30, 2026

A recap of news, sports, lifestyle, entertainment, and human interest images from the Philippines and around the globe

Frail Bill Clinton, 80, lashes out at Trump over Iran strikes while trying to diminish his own history of attacking the Middle East... as he cracks joke about 'corruption' in the White House

Oct 31, 2026

Frail Bill Clinton, 80, lashes out at Trump over Iran strikes while trying to diminish his own history of attacking the Middle East... as he cracks joke about 'corruption' in the White House

Clinton, 80, continued to joke about his age, noting how whenever he walks in a room, 'I'm the oldest person,' as he called out Trump while referencing their one-time friendship.

Two dead in horror car crash near Byron Bay as three others are rushed to hospital

Oct 31, 2026

Two dead in horror car crash near Byron Bay as three others are rushed to hospital

Five people were involved in the crash, with two declared dead at the scene.

Trump is forced to pause rally as he struggles to keep his eye open... before slamming rumors about his health

Oct 31, 2026

Trump is forced to pause rally as he struggles to keep his eye open... before slamming rumors about his health

President Donald Trump visited Daytona Beach, Florida, on Friday to campaign for Republicans up and down the ballot.

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