Bulacan island fights rising seas with nature, not concrete

Inquirer.net - Oct 30, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — For years, residents of a flood-prone Philippine island north of Manila have elevated their homes atop layer upon layer of concrete, only to see floodwaters threaten them again. Burdened by strong storm surges, land subsidence, and rising seas exacerbated by climate change, the 3,000 residents of tiny Pamarawan Island in Malolos City,

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Moment MP hurls chair and punches are thrown in brawl inside Armenia's parliament

Oct 30, 2026

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The chaotic scenes started after an MP from Armenia's ruling party raised the issue of corruption and accused opposition MPs of wanting to set up a 'Ministry of Sex'.

Putin warns the West he is 'prepared for war' and if 'things go too far, there will be no winners'

Oct 30, 2026

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Humiliation for Healey: Chancellor is forced into screeching U-turn just hours after promising to cut welfare bill before next election

Oct 30, 2026

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The Chancellor triggered chaos in Whitehall after suggesting the runaway benefits bill would be cut before the next election in 'a Labour way'.

Gavin Newsom slams Trump for 'new low in assault on democracy and rule of law' as criminal investigation into claims of illegal voting in California is launched

Oct 30, 2026

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Local election officials were handed federal subpoenas demanding documents detailing their 'methods for screening for unlawful voting by aliens.'

Survey Reveals Rising Popularity of Digital Reading in Thailand

Oct 30, 2026

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Katie Zacharia hits back at 'spinning bulls***' as she slams Piers Morgan for 'two attempts at gotcha moments' during 'absolutely brutal' interview

Oct 30, 2026

Katie Zacharia hits back at 'spinning bulls***' as she slams Piers Morgan for 'two attempts at gotcha moments' during 'absolutely brutal' interview

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Thailand Plans New Transparency Rules for Digital-Platform Fees

Oct 30, 2026

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Peso continues rally, opens at P63.67:$1 on Friday

Oct 30, 2026

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PH braces for Undas 2026 rush

Oct 30, 2026

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Mohamed Al Fayed's widow says she does not believe sexual predator allegations against late Harrods owner are true and that £150million compensation claims are 'overinflated'

Oct 30, 2026

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Young Aussie, 22, hit with new terror charge after allegedly seeking explosives and military training material

Oct 30, 2026

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Erin Patterson is locked up for life: Mushroom monster loses appeal and will die in jail as judges increase her sentence

Oct 30, 2026

Erin Patterson is locked up for life: Mushroom monster loses appeal and will die in jail as judges increase her sentence

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