Fisherman found dead is named as hunt continues for his two crewmates after vessel went missing off Outer Hebrides

Daily Mail - Oct 15, 2026

The body of 49-year-old Douglas Craigie (pictured) was recovered following a report of the missing boat off the Isle of Lewis - two crewmates, Murdo Morrison and Tam Murray are missing.

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Oct 15, 2026

Peso hits new low, retreats to 63-per-dollar

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso sank past the 63-per-dollar mark for the first time on Thursday, even as the US dollar retreated from an 18-month high despite hotter-than-expected US inflation. The local currency fell to an intraday low of 63.06 against the dollar during morning trading, according to data from the Bankers Association of the

31 tested positive for Hepatitis A; 59 being monitored in Bukidnon

Oct 15, 2026

31 tested positive for Hepatitis A; 59 being monitored in Bukidnon

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon —At least 31 people were confirmed positive for Hepatitis A in Bukidnon, as health authorities continue to closely monitor 59 others in a bid to contain the spread of the outbreak in this city. Latest data from the City Health Office showed that confirmed cases include 26 in Barangay Lurugan and five

Unified PWD ID uses QR codes to prevent fraud

Oct 15, 2026

Unified PWD ID uses QR codes to prevent fraud

MANILA, Philippines — A new identification system for persons with disabilities (PWDs) will use a centralized database and QR code verification to help prevent fake and duplicate IDs and make it easier for qualified cardholders to claim benefits, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) said. The Unified Persons with Disabilities ID System (UPWDIS) introduces

Road closed as police and paramedics respond to serious crash

Oct 15, 2026

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A road has been closed as emergency services respond to a serious crash.

Danny Dyer in Downing Street to hand in Kent water quality petition

Oct 15, 2026

Danny Dyer in Downing Street to hand in Kent water quality petition

Danny Dyer has handed over a petition with 340,000-plus signatures to the government calling for water firms to be brought back under public control.

Pulse Asia survey: Sara Duterte retains majority approval and trust

Oct 15, 2026

Pulse Asia survey: Sara Duterte retains majority approval and trust

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte enjoys the approval and trust of a slim majority of Filipinos, while nearly half of respondents disapprove of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s performance and express distrust in him, according to Pulse Asia Research’s September 2026 Ulat ng Bayan survey. The survey was conducted from Sept. 17 to 24 through

China keen to strengthen North Korea trade ties with New Yalu River Bridge opening

Oct 15, 2026

China keen to strengthen North Korea trade ties with New Yalu River Bridge opening

China’s premier has reaffirmed his country’s support for North Korea and its leader during the much-delayed opening of a new bridge between the neighbours. In a taped speech to the opening ceremony on the New Yalu River Bridge on Thursday, Premier Li Qiang said the link was a landmark in Chinese-North Korean friendship. Li said the bridge would promote economic and trade ties, expand personnel exchanges and tighten the bond between the two peoples, according to state news agency Xinhua. The...

Plans for flood-lit 3G sports pitch at Maidstone secondary school unveiled

Oct 15, 2026

Plans for flood-lit 3G sports pitch at Maidstone secondary school unveiled

Planning permission is sought for a full-size 3G sports pitch, which would be used by three neighbouring secondary schools if approved.

[READOUT] What a stickier inflation wave could mean for businesses

Oct 15, 2026

[READOUT] What a stickier inflation wave could mean for businesses

Businesses must brace for further risks from transport fares, electricity, wages, El Niño, and a weak peso

Why Trump's diesel deal with Russia may not actually lower prices

Oct 15, 2026

Why Trump's diesel deal with Russia may not actually lower prices

President Trump’s controversial diesel deal with Russia may not actually bring down prices ahead of the midterms. Trump announced last week that Russia would “immediately” supply 300,000 tons of diesel to the U.S. and global marketplace, with another 500,000 tons coming in November, drawing howls from Democrats and some Republicans over lifting sanctions on Moscow...

Newton Heath incident LIVE as police tape off streets in huge cordon with forensics at scene - updates

Oct 15, 2026

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Harry puts his arm around Meghan as couple share handshakes and selfies with fans at the first of three pseudo-royal engagements in Nottingham

Oct 15, 2026

Harry puts his arm around Meghan as couple share handshakes and selfies with fans at the first of three pseudo-royal engagements in Nottingham

The couple are supporting a number of charities, including a community food project and a recording studio where Meghan will take part in an acting workshop.

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