What really sank the forever cruise? It was billed as the luxury global tour that never ended. But as hundreds on board are dumped in a Cambodian town infamous for human trafficking, furious passengers reveal a litany of horrors

Daily Mail - Oct 31, 2026

The 509-cabin Villa Vie Odyssey is stranded in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, because the company, 'under unsustainable financial pressure', can't afford to buy any more fuel.

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MANILA, Philippines — North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corp. is preparing to implement counterflow operations as more motorists head north for Undas, with traffic expected to build from Friday afternoon, Oct. 30, through Saturday, Oct. 31. To manage the expected influx of motorists, NLEX is prepared to implement counterflow when needed, assistant vice president for traffic

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New BARMM chief minister offers reconciliation, vows to serve all

Oct 30, 2026

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COTABATO CITY — Newly elected Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua on Friday called on all political leaders, including his opponents, to work with his administration in serving the Bangsamoro people. In his inaugural speech following his election over MP Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim, chair of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and his former

Andy Burnham government announces new planning rules for all homeowners from tomorrow

Oct 30, 2026

Andy Burnham government announces new planning rules for all homeowners from tomorrow

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Suspect arrested after neighbours spot woman walking into Bolton property

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Oct 30, 2026

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China helps dismantle major meth trafficking network in Southeast Asia

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Ombudsman suspends 5 DPWH engineers over anomalous Bulacan projects

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