Department of Agriculture opposes sale of contraband rice

Inquirer.net - Oct 17, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has opposed selling off the rice cargo from Vietnam that was confiscated, to prevent those responsible for its entry into the Philippines from profiting. “I am not in favor of auctioning this,” Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said in a recent radio interview. READ: Senate to conduct

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There were 97 watch robberies, including attempted thefts, from January to June this year, totalling 'millions of pounds of stolen property.'

'Tiger mum' and her husband used £5million of school fees to fund lavish lifestyle of Rolex watches and grand pianos like it was a 'piggy bank', court hears

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Britain's 'fridge mountains' nightmare revealed: Filled with toxic gases and oils, how mounting piles of our abandoned appliances are overwhelming our councils... and no one knows what to do with them

Oct 17, 2026

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Katie Zacharia's final 72 hours: She arrived in Washington with a designer wardrobe and Trump's blessing. In the blink of an eye, she was out of a job... the full story of her downfall is extraordinary

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Malaysia’s shoppers love Chinese e-commerce. Its factories pay the price

Oct 17, 2026

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[Vantage Point] When a paycheck runs out before payday

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Marcoleta case possible speedy disposition ‘may break record’

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MANILA, Philippines — The possible speedy disposition of  the plunder case of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta may possibly break the record, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Friday.  Remulla made this remark as Ombudsman’s special prosecutors finished presenting its evidence before the Sandiganbayan Third Division on the first day of plunder trial last week. READ: Prosecution rests

Teacher, 25, killed in Oregon shooting is identified as family reveal she was beloved for selfless act beyond the classroom

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Meghan Lambert of Bend, died in the classroom when Griffin John II, 16, opened fire  at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday afternoon.

E-bike rider hunted as string of women report sex pest on popular Sydney walking trails

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House prosecution rejects Sara Duterte trial ‘compromise’

Oct 16, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel rejected suggestions of a compromise that would convict Vice President Sara Z. Duterte in her Senate impeachment trial while leaving her eligible to seek public office, calling the idea unconstitutional. Speaking to reporters, House private prosecutor and legal spokesperson Atty. Benjamin “Jay” Tolosa Jr. emphasized that the Constitution

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Oct 16, 2026

Moment two burglars raid Ann Summers stock room before walking out with £12,000 worth of lingerie and sex toys

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$170million Baby Reindeer case WILL go to court as 'elated' Fiona Harvey lands a key win in her legal battle against Netflix: ALISON BOSHOFF

Oct 16, 2026

$170million Baby Reindeer case WILL go to court as 'elated' Fiona Harvey lands a key win in her legal battle against Netflix: ALISON BOSHOFF

A trial between Harvey and the streamer has moved a step closer, after an appeal by Netflix against a decision not to throw the case out has itself been thrown out.

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