Pope Leo approves Tagle as first Asian dean of Catholic cardinals

Rappler - Oct 9, 2026

The dean of the college of cardinals is considered the 'first among equals' among the Church's highest-ranking clerics and is responsible for taking charge of the secretive conclave process

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UP System secures 2024 bonus as 179 UP Manila posts are regularized

Oct 9, 2026

UP System secures 2024 bonus as 179 UP Manila posts are regularized

MANILA, Philippines —The entire University of the Philippines (UP) System is eligible for the 2024 Performance-Based Bonus, which qualified personnel can expect to receive before the end of 2026, Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Acting Secretary Kim Robert C. De Leon announced on Friday. The bonus recognizes the collective performance and contributions of the

Mother of 11-year-old girl found dead in village park suffering 'every parent's worst nightmare'

Oct 9, 2026

Mother of 11-year-old girl found dead in village park suffering 'every parent's worst nightmare'

Miya Deamer-Jones, 11, was discovered dead at a park near Elmley Castle Cricket Club in Worcestershire after going missing at around 11.20pm on Sunday.

The purr-fect pick-me-up: 94% of cat owners say purring has a positive impact on their wellbeing

Oct 9, 2026

The purr-fect pick-me-up: 94% of cat owners say purring has a positive impact on their wellbeing

Hearing your cat purring is the purr-fect pick me up after a hard day new research has shown. According to 94 per cent of British cat owners, the soft sound their feline friends make boosts their mood.

17 key takeaways from Malaysia’s 2027 budget - ‘live with dignity’

Oct 9, 2026

17 key takeaways from Malaysia’s 2027 budget - ‘live with dignity’

Malaysia plans to spend 460 billion ringgit (US$112.6 billion) under its 2027 budget, expanding welfare assistance and tax relief while retaining fuel subsidies as households contend with higher living costs. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is also finance minister, presented the spending plan in parliament on Friday as his government faces pressure for an early election following a series of state poll defeats. Anwar said the budget should be judged on “whether more people can live with...

Nobel peace prize winner Navi Pillay taunts Trump as she tells cheering audience she might share her award with him if they clap 'a little more'

Oct 9, 2026

Nobel peace prize winner Navi Pillay taunts Trump as she tells cheering audience she might share her award with him if they clap 'a little more'

Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay taunted Donald Trump after she won the award for her efforts to promote peace and international law.

Drought declared in Yorkshire after record-breaking dry weather over spring and summer

Oct 9, 2026

Drought declared in Yorkshire after record-breaking dry weather over spring and summer

A drought has been declared in Yorkshire following record-breaking dry weather in the spring and summer, the Environment Agency has said.

Prison officer sent inmate lover explicit pictures over Snapchat after smuggling in mobile phone following their secret romance

Oct 9, 2026

Prison officer sent inmate lover explicit pictures over Snapchat after smuggling in mobile phone following their secret romance

A prison officer and an inmate who exchanged more than 5,000 Snapchat messages during a secret six-month affair have both been jailed.

Two arrests after man shot and taken to London hospital

Oct 9, 2026

Two arrests after man shot and taken to London hospital

The emergency services, including the air ambulance, were called to reports of a shooting.

Judge in case of former X Factor singer accused of murdering influencer 'rival' in 'road rage attack' warns social media commentators they face jail - as supporters for victim and suspect shout 'love you' in court.

Oct 9, 2026

Judge in case of former X Factor singer accused of murdering influencer 'rival' in 'road rage attack' warns social media commentators they face jail - as supporters for victim and suspect shout 'love you' in court.

Gabrielle Carrington, 29, is due to go on trial next year for murdering an alleged rival. Today, a judge warned people not to post commentary about the case on social media.

Calm before the storm: Ominous sunset lights up Florida skies as Hurricane Isaias barrels toward coast with evacuations underway

Oct 9, 2026

Calm before the storm: Ominous sunset lights up Florida skies as Hurricane Isaias barrels toward coast with evacuations underway

Evacuations are underway in Florida as a record-shattering storm rapidly intensified into a category 2 hurricane on Wednesday night.

Royal Mail used AI to recreate voice of late BBC and Paddington audiobooks narrator Paul Vaughan in Christmas ad, claims daughter

Oct 9, 2026

Royal Mail used AI to recreate voice of late BBC and Paddington audiobooks narrator Paul Vaughan in Christmas ad, claims daughter

Former BBC broadcaster Mr Vaughan, who died aged 89 in November 2014, also narrated shows such as science series Horizon and nuclear drama Threads.

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