Prosecution eyes early formal offer of evidence in VP impeachment trial

Inquirer.net - Oct 17, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – The House prosecution panel may submit its formal offer of evidence against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte ahead of the Oct. 23 deadline to help speed up the remaining proceedings in her impeachment trial. House prosecutor and Manila Rep. Joel Chua on Saturday said prosecutors were preparing the submission after formally resting

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Simone de Gale, 44, failed to turn up to court to answer charges including assault by beating concerning her behaviour on a flight from Dubai to London Heathrow on February 5.

Protesters torch tourist office as riot police fire tear gas and water cannons as they arrest more than 270 at demos across France

Oct 17, 2026

Protesters torch tourist office as riot police fire tear gas and water cannons as they arrest more than 270 at demos across France

France's Yellow Vest activists joined forces with student marches on Saturday that erupted in numerous flashpoints as hundreds of thousands took to the streets across the country.

Lacson hits 3 minority senators over bid to oust Erwin Tulfo

Oct 17, 2026

Lacson hits 3 minority senators over bid to oust Erwin Tulfo

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Saturday questioned the motives of three minority senators who voted in favor of reconsidering a petition seeking to unseat Sen. Erwin Tulfo, saying their decision undermined justice and fairness. In a post on X, Lacson criticized the three senator-members of the Senate Electoral Tribunal (SET) who supported

Trump's war with the EU: How US president's hatred of the European bloc has exploded - fuelled by migrant crisis, rise of radical Islam and NATO 'freeloading'

Oct 17, 2026

Trump's war with the EU: How US president's hatred of the European bloc has exploded - fuelled by migrant crisis, rise of radical Islam and NATO 'freeloading'

Trump has not shied away from heated spats with Europe, which his administration accused of being on the brink of 'civilizational erasure' last December.

Zelensky says Trump's suspension of Russian sanctions will only help Putin and give him 'every reason to continue war'

Oct 17, 2026

Zelensky says Trump's suspension of Russian sanctions will only help Putin and give him 'every reason to continue war'

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Tourism Infra Authority, Ilocos Norte LGU to rehabilitate Paoay Golf Course 

Oct 17, 2026

Tourism Infra Authority, Ilocos Norte LGU to rehabilitate Paoay Golf Course 

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The provincial government of Ilocos Norte and the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) will rehabilitate the Paoay Golf Course. The plan is to restore it as a public-access recreational destination and boost local tourism. In a statement on Saturday, Gov. Cecilia Araneta-Marcos said she and TIEZA Chief Operating

'Naive and stupid' man at Creamfields festival jailed

Oct 17, 2026

'Naive and stupid' man at Creamfields festival jailed

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Iranians go fishing for iPhones and French perfume floating in the Strait of Hormuz after container ship is blown up by mine and sinks

Oct 17, 2026

Iranians go fishing for iPhones and French perfume floating in the Strait of Hormuz after container ship is blown up by mine and sinks

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Part of derelict former cafe building in Stalybridge collapses

Oct 17, 2026

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Part of the former restaurant has come crashing down leaving rubble strewn across a car park

It's BEER Starmer! Former Prime Minister Keir enjoys a pint or two at luvvies' famous Hampstead pub loved by Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Sam Smith and Liam Gallagher

Oct 17, 2026

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The former Labour leader, 64, who resigned last June amid mounting pressure from party members and dire poll ratings, was seen outside the Spaniards Inn Pub in Hampstead.

Disillusioned Iowans could tank GOP's midterm chances as even a die-hard MAGA fan issues a damning snub of Trump-backed Ashley Hinson: 'A lot of them are liars'

Oct 17, 2026

Disillusioned Iowans could tank GOP's midterm chances as even a die-hard MAGA fan issues a damning snub of Trump-backed Ashley Hinson: 'A lot of them are liars'

In the Trump era, Iowa has shifted from a top swing state to a state that votes solidly for Republicans.

China’s embassy issues fresh Thailand travel alert over kidnappings, job scams

Oct 17, 2026

China’s embassy issues fresh Thailand travel alert over kidnappings, job scams

China’s embassy in Thailand has warned citizens to carefully plan their trips and pay extra attention to transport security following a string of high-profile kidnappings targeting Chinese nationals. Online influencers and artists were also advised to remain vigilant against high-paying job scams operating in Thailand in the latest such warning issued on Friday. There have been a number of high-profile incidents in recent months in which online celebrities and travellers were kidnapped in...

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