Philippine carriers suspend more Middle East flights amid war
Many travellers on these routes are Filipinos working in the Middle East.
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Drought parches Florida
Florida is among the wettest U.S. states, but that doesn't mean it is drought-free. Nearly all of Florida faced at least "moderate" drought, and nearly 80% faced "extreme" conditions in April 2026, according to data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. Unusually dry conditions
Philippines’ V-P Sara Duterte asks court to halt impeachment case
Ms Sara Duterte is accused of threatening to assassinate the president and misusing public funds.
Top Australian soldier to remain in jail over alleged war crimes
Ben Roberts-Smith faces five charges of the war crime of murder, which has a penalty of life in prison.
Death toll after 40m scaffolding collapse near Tokyo rises to 3
One worker who likely fell into the ocean remained missing on April 8.
Attic Fire Breaks Out at Hollywood’s Magic Castle
An attic fire broke out Tuesday afternoon at Hollywood’s historic Magic Castle, according to the Los Angeles Times. LAT reports that firefighters were deployed to the scene at 5:28 p.m. The cause of the blaze has yet to be determined, and officials have not yet said if there
Former Australian soldier to remain in jail after being charged with Afghan war crimes
By Christine Chen SYDNEY, April 8 (Reuters) - Australia's most decorated living soldier will remain behind bars after his legal team did not seek bail following his arrest over multiple alleged war crimes, local media reported on Wednesday. Police on Tuesday arrested and
Kaitlin Olson Breaks Down the ‘High Potential’ Season 2 Finale: Where Morgan and Karadec Stand, Roman’s Disappearance and Is [SPOILER] Dead?
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains major spoilers from “Family Tree,” the Season 2 finale of ABC’s “High Potential.” Kaitlin Olson knows that many “High Potential” viewers are already clamoring for her savant consultant Morgan Gillory to get together with her LAPD detective
Cuellar says he will support a war powers resolution to curb Trump’s attacks on Iran
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar (Texas) said Tuesday that he will back a House war powers resolution when it comes before the lower chamber again, a reversal of his previous position. In a lengthy statement, Cuellar criticized President Trump’s threat that a “whole civilization
Israel will 'honor' U.S.-Iran truce, but remains concerned over possible agreement
U.S. President said last-minute deal was subject to Iran's agreement to pause its blockade of oil and gas supplies through the Strait of Hormuz
Vietnam’s To Lam plans China visit next week after winning presidency, sources say
The trip is expected to take place from April 14 to April 17.
Vietnam's To Lam plans China visit next week after winning presidency, sources say
HANOI, April 8 - Vietnam's top leader To Lam is planning a visit to China next week to meet his counterpart Xi Jinping, three people briefed on the plans told Reuters, in a trip that would closely follow his elevation to the state presidency.
Climate change does not polarize opinions: 'In fact, we are increasingly in agreement'
Differences of opinion on climate change among the Dutch have not increased over the past 40 years; in fact, they have decreased, according to a study conducted by sociologists Anuschka Peelen and Jochem Tolsma of Radboud University. The researchers also found no evidence that
Ford recalling more than 422K vehicles over windshield wiper failure
The recall includes 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition SUVs and 2022-2023 Ford Super Duty trucks.
Scientists map the brain’s hidden wiring using RNA barcodes in major breakthrough
Researchers have developed a cutting-edge technique that uses RNA “barcodes” to map how neurons connect, capturing thousands of links with single-synapse precision. The method transforms brain mapping into a sequencing task, making it faster and more scalable than traditional
An astronaut rolled a D20 in space, so yes, you can play D&D in zero gravity
The snack selection will be limited, however.
Middle East war: global economic fallout
Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war: - Asia stocks soar, oil plummets - Stock markets in Japan and Korea soared early Wednesday after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, with talks during the interim period mediated by
Iraqi armed group releases US journalist
Iraq's powerful armed group Kataeb Hezbollah on Tuesday released US journalist Shelly Kittleson, a week after she was kidnapped in Baghdad, the Iranian-backed group and the United States said. Her release was announced hours before the United States and Iran agreed to a
Swipe right? Dating apps linked to body image pressures
Bumble, Tinder or Hinge—they're the fast-paced, image-driven dating platforms millions rely on to find everything from love to a late-night fling. But new Adelaide University research suggests they may also be undermining how young adults see their bodies.
US, Israel and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire
Just hours after President Donald Trump issued a genocidal threat against the Iranian people, declaring that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” the US leader announced that he’d agreed to suspend his unconstitutional war for two weeks if Iran ends its blockade of the
Democrats expand majority on Wisconsin Supreme Court with Taylor victory
Democratic-backed candidate Chris Taylor is projected to win a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, expanding the court's liberal majority, according to Decision Desk HQ. Taylor, an appellate court judge, defeated Maria Lazar, a conservative and fellow appellate court judge,
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif says US-Iran ceasefire covers 'everywhere' including Lebanon
Pakistan, which has forged a close relationship with US President Donald Trump, emerged as a channel for messaging between Tehran and Washington in recent weeks.
Tributes after British teenager dies while visiting Vietnam
Orla Wates, reportedly killed in a road accident, is remembered by her mother as "beautiful, independent and very funny".
Murkowski: Trump Iran threat 'cannot be excused away'
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski on Tuesday slammed President Trump for threatening that “a whole civilization will die” in Iran, before he backed off and suspended strikes on the Middle Eastern country for two weeks. “The President’s threat that ‘a whole civilization will die
House Democrat says he has filed articles of impeachment against Trump
Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) on Tuesday said he filed impeachment articles against President Trump for the war in Iran citing his recent social media post promising to erase a “whole civilization” if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened immediately. Trump paused the strikes for
US journalist Kittleson released from captivity in Iraq, Rubio says
WASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) - U.S Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released after recently being kidnapped by Iran-aligned Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah near Baghdad. (Reporting by Ismail Shakil and
Exclusive-Intelligence report warned of Iran's 'persistent threat' to US as White House downplayed the risk
By Kristina Cooke and Ted Hesson WASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) - The FBI warned U.S. state and local law enforcement of an elevated threat posedby Iran's government to targets in the United States last month even as the White House sought to downplay the likelihood of an
‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ Broadway Review: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Musical Gets Fresh and Fierce Update as an Ode to Queer Ballroom Culture
Broadway is burning — and that’s something to celebrate. “Cats: The Jellicle Ball,” a refreshed version of the downtown 2024 hit, blazes anew, having made the trek uptown with its extravagance, pride and sense of joy intact. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s now-and-forever musical
Scientists discover reversible male birth control that stops sperm production
Scientists at Cornell University may be closing in on the long-sought “holy grail” of male contraception: a safe, reversible, nonhormonal method that completely halts sperm production. In a breakthrough mouse study, researchers used a compound called JQ1 to temporarily shut
'Vegan leather' isn't as sustainable or eco‑friendly as brands might claim
In a high-end fashion store or luxury car showroom, the term "vegan leather" sends a strong message of quality. For many shoppers, it promises the look and feel of real leather without using animal skins. As brands move away from animal leather, "vegan" has come to suggest
Cook Political Report shifts 5 House races toward Democrats
The Cook Political Report on Tuesday shifted five House races toward Democrats and one toward Republicans, as the minority party seeks to take back control of the House in the November midterms. The report moved Rep. Greg Landsman’s (D-Ohio) race from “Toss Up” to “Lean
Iran ceasefire deal a partial win for Trump - but at a high cost
The path to the two-week ceasefire with Iran may have fundamentally altered the way the rest of the world views the US.
Trump-backed Republican Clay Fuller wins election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
He will serve out the rest of Marjorie Taylor Greene's term, which ends in January 2027.
Fox integrating Kalshi prediction markets data across news platforms
The Fox Corporation on Tuesday said it would integrate data from Kalshi prediction markets across multiple platforms to enhance the audience experience. Insight from the prediction market will be shared on Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network, Fox Weather and the Fox One
'We are living with disinformation. We are not going to eradicate it,' global expert argues
Disinformation communicated by and on behalf of foreign powers is now part and parcel of digital statecraft in the information age, an expert from Cardiff University has said.
GOP's Clay Fuller to replace Taylor Greene in Congress
Republicans have avoided an upset and elected the President Trump-endorsed Clay Fuller to fill former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) seat in Congress, according to Decision Desk HQ. Fuller, a local district attorney, defeated Democrat Shawn Harris, a retired Army
What to Expect from Karol G’s Headlining Coachella Set
From special guests to show-stopping choreography, here's what we predict the Colombian star will bring to the stage
Used car prices hit their highest level in nearly 3 years as wholesale demand stays strong
American consumers who are looking for used cars on the market will have to pay high prices that haven't been seen in nearly 3 years.
Oil plunges after US-Iran ceasefire deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The agreement was announced not long before Trump's Tuesday evening deadline was reached.
Turmeric and ginger extract may boost implant bonding and kill 92% bacteria
An extract of turmeric and ginger helps bone implants bond strongly while killing bacteria and cancer cells, according to new research from Washington State University with implications for millions of patients with joint replacements and bone cancer. In early tests, the
Earthrise to Earthset: How the planet's climate has changed since the photo that inspired the environmental movement
A new Earthset image has been captured by the crew of Artemis II, 58 years since the iconic Earthrise photograph taken by the crew of Apollo 8. Over these past six decades, the climate has changed dramatically.
Protesters break into Kuwaiti consulate in Iraq’s Basra after rocket attack kills three
BASRA, Iraq, April 7 (Reuters) - Protesters stormed the Kuwaiti consulate in the Iraqi city of Basra, police sources said on Tuesday, after a rocket attack fired from the direction of Kuwait killed three people. At least three people were killed and five others wounded when
Plea deal reached for man charged with threatening to torture Supreme Court justices
An Alaska man charged with threatening to torture and assassinate six Supreme Court justices and some of their family members has reached a plea deal, according to a new court filing on Tuesday. Panos Anastasiou, 77, had pleaded not guilty when he was first charged in 2024. On
Carville: Trump 'deteriorating at a really rapid rate'
Democratic strategist James Carville on Monday said President Trump is deteriorating at a “rapid rate” as he weighs options regarding Iran and works on messaging to the American people. Trump, who announced Tuesday evening a two-week pause in striking Iran amid a developing
Light-driven method enables sustainable production of porous semiconducting polymers
Researchers at Koç University have developed a light-driven method to produce porous semiconducting polymers under ambient conditions without the need for metal catalysts. The study, led by Prof. Dr. Önder Metin from the Department of Chemistry, in collaboration with Dr. Melek
US plans tariffs up to 100% on some brand-name drugs
The United States is planning new tariffs on some name-brand medicines.
Plan to scrap presidential elections puts Zimbabweans at loggerheads
The ruling party has unveiled a draft law that strips voters of the chance to elect the president.
