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October 7, 2026

Pope Leo recovering after lung cancer operation

By Dario Thuburn

Pope Leo XIV was recovering in Rome's Gemelli hospital on Wednesday after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung.

3 days ago

Australia says China buildup creating 'pressure' in Southeast Asia

1 day ago

Thousands of students, workers hold peaceful protests in Italy

By Alexandria Sage

6 days ago

Netanyahu, rivals trade attacks over Iran as clock counts down to Israel vote

By Stuart White

October 14, 2026

Pope Leo has cancerous tumor removed in lung operation

By Dario Thuburn

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Leaders weigh 'huge benefit,' risks of AI for global economy

Leaders weigh 'huge benefit,' risks of AI for global economy

By Asad Hashim | 14 days ago

Propelled by spending on data centers and microchips, AI has helped cushion the economic shock of rising global energy prices...

ICC: Delivering justice for the world's worst crimes

ICC: Delivering justice for the world's worst crimes

9 days ago

The Sakharov Prize for the International Criminal Court comes as the institution endures the toughest period in its history,...

Trump says Putin-Zelensky meeting to be set up 'very soon'

Trump says Putin-Zelensky meeting to be set up 'very soon'

4 days ago

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart...

Explosions heard in Saudi capital as airport due to reopen

Explosions heard in Saudi capital as airport due to reopen

7 days ago

Explosions rang out in the Saudi capital on Sunday, as the kingdom was due to reopen Riyadh international airport despite...

'Never seen anything like it': Mass looting grips Paris

'Never seen anything like it': Mass looting grips Paris

14 days ago

The violence erupted as hundreds of thousands of demonstrators gathered across the country to denounce the cost of living,...

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Syngenta and Kyoyu Agri partner to distribute innovative rice herbicide in Asian markets

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Syngenta and Kyoyu Agri partner to distribute innovative rice herbicide in Asian markets

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New active ingredient Cyclopyranil effectively controls weeds resistant to common herbicides

UK police revisit 2019 claims on Thomas Markle amid Philippine probe

UK police revisit 2019 claims on Thomas Markle amid Philippine probe

6 days ago

The Thomas Markle case has taken a new turn in London as a separate forensic examination is conducted in the Philippines...

New York archdiocese agrees to pay $800 million to sex abuse victims

New York archdiocese agrees to pay $800 million to sex abuse victims

7 days ago

The Archdiocese of New York said Saturday it had agreed to a settlement in which the church would pay more than $800 million...

More Lula, or back to the Bolsonaros? Brazil votes in cliffhanger

More Lula, or back to the Bolsonaros? Brazil votes in cliffhanger

By Fran Blandy | 7 days ago

Brazilians head to the polls on Sunday facing a stark choice: another four years under veteran leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da...

FBI, Philippine authorities probe Meghan Markle's dad over alleged abuse images

FBI, Philippine authorities probe Meghan Markle's dad over alleged abuse images

8 days ago

A Philippine task force in Cebu is investigating allegations against Thomas Markle, the father of Meghan, Duchess of Sus...

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Senate could weed out thousands of infrastructure projects in budget

Senate could weed out thousands of infrastructure projects in budget

The Senate is poised to purge thousands of infrastructure projects that were inserted into the proposed 2027 national budget if the Department of Public Works and Highways fails to submit complete supporting documents by Nov. 3.

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Marcos: Honor departed loved ones through kindness

Marcos: Honor departed loved ones through kindness

President Marcos yesterday called on the Catholic faithful to honor those who have passed through acts of kindness, compassion and service to others.

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VP offers prayers for Yolanda victims

VP offers prayers for Yolanda victims

Vice President Sara Duterte offered prayers for the victims of Super Typhoon Yolanda, which struck Tacloban City on Nov. 8, 2013.

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House to comply with SC order on impeachment vote threshold

House to comply with SC order on impeachment vote threshold

The House of Representatives will comply with the order of the Supreme Court to comment on a petition challenging the validity of the Senate impeachment court’s ruling to lower the voting threshold to convict Vice President Sara Duterte.

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Stricter transport safety, security checks sought

Stricter transport safety, security checks sought

Senate committee on public services chairman Sen. Raffy Tulfo has urged agencies to ensure the safety of millions of people expected to travel to their provinces during the Undas holiday, calling for stricter inspections of public utility vehicles and tighter security at airports and seaports.

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