Razon Group to buy 30% stake in WPS oil exploration firm

Inquirer.net - Oct 20, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Razon Group is acquiring a 30-percent stake in a company that holds a service contract to harness petroleum resources in the West Philippine Sea. On Tuesday, Apex Mining Co. Inc. informed the local bourse that Prime Oil and Gas Inc. offered to acquire a 30 percent participating interest in Service Contract 72

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General Santos City heat index hits 55°C Tuesday morning

Oct 20, 2026

General Santos City heat index hits 55°C Tuesday morning

MANILA, Philippines — The heat index in General Santos City reached an extremely dangerous 55°C Tuesday morning, according to the state weather bureau.  Based on the interactive map of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), General Santos City’s heat index spiked to 55°C at 7 a.m. It was measured at 52°C at

Oriental Mindoro town seeks DA fuel subsidy over drought threat

Oct 20, 2026

Oriental Mindoro town seeks DA fuel subsidy over drought threat

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Bulalacao municipal government in Oriental Mindoro is asking the Department of Agriculture to secure fuel subsidies for farmers, as a prolonged dry spell threatens crop production and the town’s water supply.  On his social media page, Mayor Lumelito Cabagay posted that the local government is coordinating with the Municipal

Gregg Wallace slashes price of ‘enormous’ home near Tenterden

Oct 20, 2026

Gregg Wallace slashes price of ‘enormous’ home near Tenterden

Gregg Wallace has slashed the price of his “enormous” Kent home after previously revealing he “can’t live the life I used to have”.

Coronation Street star reveals dream for Sean Tully as he addresses ITV soap future

Oct 20, 2026

Coronation Street star reveals dream for Sean Tully as he addresses ITV soap future

Corrie's Antony Cotton has shared what he'd like to see in Sean Tully's future, as he spoke about his own future in the ITV soap

Airman who died after falling 150 feet while rappelling into college football game identified as young married father of two sons

Oct 20, 2026

Airman who died after falling 150 feet while rappelling into college football game identified as young married father of two sons

Tech Sergeant Ian Patterson, a decorated service member who had been in the military over 15 years, died on Saturday in a freak accident during a stunt at the Navy-University of Texas game.

France braces for looting and riots 'Act II' as 'pathetic' Macron loses control of the country despite overnight curfews bringing temporary reprieve

Oct 20, 2026

France braces for looting and riots 'Act II' as 'pathetic' Macron loses control of the country despite overnight curfews bringing temporary reprieve

France is braced for an 'Act II' of chaos after demonstrations descended into pillaging, looting and attacks on the police at the weekend.

Healey scrambles to ease nerves over looming Budget as he kills Labour Left's hopes of capital gains tax hike… but targets banks

Oct 20, 2026

Healey scrambles to ease nerves over looming Budget as he kills Labour Left's hopes of capital gains tax hike… but targets banks

The Treasury has hardened up briefing that the package on October 28 will not increase the levy.

RAF fighter jets set to be used to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi aerial attacks

Oct 20, 2026

RAF fighter jets set to be used to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi aerial attacks

The Royal Air Force is to mount a defensive shield operation over Saudi Arabia to protect the Kingdom from missile attacks by Houthi rebels.

They bundled him into a car, tied him to a chair and told his mum he would be 'chopped up'

Oct 20, 2026

They bundled him into a car, tied him to a chair and told his mum he would be 'chopped up'

"He will never be able to forget what happened to him that day"

Trump's inner circle scrambles to lawyer up with 'target on their backs' after elections as Democrats plot investigations avalanche

Oct 20, 2026

Trump's inner circle scrambles to lawyer up with 'target on their backs' after elections as Democrats plot investigations avalanche

Trump allies are bracing for a potential onslaught of investigations from Democrats in the event they retake the majorities of one or both chambers of Congress.

EU chief warns UK must pay to 'reduce economic disparities' between member states - amid fears Burnham will make concessions at summit next month

Oct 20, 2026

EU chief warns UK must pay to 'reduce economic disparities' between member states - amid fears Burnham will make concessions at summit next month

Maros Šefčovič, the bloc's trade commissioner, listed the demand among the goals for a summit with Andy Burnham next month.

NBI to probe fake birth records, illegal property acquisitions of foreigners

Oct 20, 2026

NBI to probe fake birth records, illegal property acquisitions of foreigners

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is set to launch a nationwide investigation into the alleged fraudulent procurement of Philippine birth records and the unlawful acquisition of property by foreign nationals, many of whom are suspected to be Chinese, NBI Director Melvin Matibag said Tuesday.

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