Comedian Russell Brand denies rape and sex assault charges in UK court
LONDON, United Kingdom – British actor and comedian Russell Brand pleaded not guilty in a London court on Friday to charges of rape and sexual assault relating to four women more than two decades ago....
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Clint Eastwood at 95 on film-making: do something new, or stay home
VIENNA, Austria – Hollywood star Clint Eastwood urged fellow filmmakers to come up with new ideas as he approaches his 95th birthday this weekend, observing in a newspaper interview that the movie...
View Article[Newspoint] Where the pollsters went wrong
How could the pollsters have gotten it wrong, in fact gotten it unanimously wrong? That was the question that came up as soon as a trend appeared in the midterm senatorial-vote count with two...
View ArticleAlex Eala, Mexican partner fall in French Open doubles 2nd round
MANILA, Philippines – With their color-coordinated outfits from head to foot, Olga Danilovic of Serbia and Anastasia Potapova of Russia came in with the intent to intimidate and dominate. They...
View ArticleRyan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ brings cinematic spotlight to Clarksdale, Mississippi
CLARKSDALE, Mississippi – Clarksdale didn’t just provide history and blues for director and writer Ryan Coogler’s hit movie about art, Jim Crow and vampires. One of the Mississippi Delta town’s...
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Teodoro: ‘Sustained US leadership crucial’ for smaller ASEAN states
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. emphasized the importance of its treaty-ally the United States’ “sustained leadership” in the region in his speech before...
View ArticleThailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri crowned Miss World 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri is the new Miss World 2025 queen! Chuangsri bagged the crown during the pageant’s coronation night held on Saturday, May 31, at the HITEX...
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Inside story of fugitive Arnie Teves’ deportation
The fall of Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. in the hands of authorities was over two years in the making. After a cycle of arrests and releases from detention, the former lawmaker, who faces multiple...
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[DECODED] What makes AI-generated Duterte statues so popular online?
Here’s the latest in the Duterte multiverse: Statues and large-scale art pieces of former president Rodrigo Duterte are created with different materials, and are erected in various parts of the world....
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Meet Cantabria’s new Spanish chef, bringing dishes from Southern Spain
MANILA, Philippines – At The Westin Manila, chef Álvaro Romero-abreu Raya, born and raised in Cádiz, southern Spain, brings with him a seasoned resume and a deep culinary philosophy. The hotel’s...
View ArticleEU threatens countermeasures over Trump’s steel tariffs hike
BRUSSELS, Belgium – The European Commission said on Saturday, May 31, that Europe was prepared to retaliate against President Donald Trump’s plan to double tariffs on imported steel and aluminum,...
View Article[WATCH] Sara impeachment 101: Will the complaint against the VP expire soon?
Speculation is growing that the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte may no longer proceed. If the Senate abandons the process, will they argue that the Articles of Impeachment approved by the House...
View ArticleVoters say news on TV, social media most helpful information sources in 2025...
MANILA, Philippines – A Pulse Asia Research Pulso ng Bayan Survey showed that news about candidates was considered the most helpful source of information by almost all registered voters, or 93%, when...
View ArticleWATCH: Matutuloy kaya ang impeachment trial vs VP Sara Duterte?
MANILA, Philippines – Inanunsiyo ni Senate President Chiz Escudero ang pagpapaliban ng pagbasa ng Articles of Impeachment laban kay Vice President Sara Duterte sa June 11, mula sa orihinal na schedule...
View Article[Time Trowel] Not just a hangover cure
A trowel (/ˈtraʊ.əl/), in the hands of an archaeologist, is like a trusty sidekick – a tiny, yet mighty, instrument that uncovers ancient secrets, one well-placed scoop at a time. It’s the Sherlock...
View ArticleChina accuses US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of ‘vilifying’ remarks at...
BEIJING, China – China has protested to the United States over “vilifying” remarks made by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the foreign ministry said on Sunday, June 1, while accusing it of...
View Article‘Dream come true’: Alas first-timers gear up for Volleyball Nations Cup
MANILA, Philippines – National team first-timers look to deliver when the 16-man Alas Pilipinas Women pool sees action in the AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup on June 7-14 in Hanoi, Vietnam....
View ArticleMartin beats Portillo in US debut, stretches perfect streak to 26
MANILA, Philippines – It wasn’t sensational, but Carl Jammes Martin got the job done against Francisco Pedroza Portillo in his United States debut on Saturday, May 31 (Sunday, June 1, Philippine time)...
View ArticleGinebra topples Magnolia in Manila Clasico; NLEX eliminates Phoenix
MANILA, Philippines – Unfazed by a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter, Ginebra pulled off another comeback win against its old rival. The Gin Kings rose from a 10-point deficit early in the...
View Article[WATCH] Sara impeachment 101: Why the VP wants Supreme Court to block her trial
Vice President Sara Duterte says she wants the impeachment trial to proceed, but her petition filed with the Supreme Court says otherwise. Rappler reporter Dwight de Leon lays out the arguments...
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