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Lacson cautions vs airing updates on Dela Rosa hunt
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has cautioned authorities against publicly disclosing operational details in the intensified search for Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, saying secrecy is…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Truth body to assist in legal action on drug war autopsies
MANILA, Philippines — The Truth Commission will assist families of drug war victims if they take legal action against the doctors who allegedly violated their profession’s code of ethics when they…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Prosecution sees VP trial wrap by end-November
MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte could wrap up by end-November, the House’s lead prosecutor said on Sunday, which could mark the end of a months-long…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Philip Juico, former DAR Secretary; 78
MANILA, Philippines — Philip “Popoy” Juico, former Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) secretary and a prominent figure in the country’s sports administration who headed the Philippine Sports…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Missing UP student found alive in Laguna – PNP
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police stressed the need for mental health support on Sunday after rescuing a missing student from the University of the Philippines (UP) Los Baños who…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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PAWS to pet owners: Sue firm for estafa
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) urged the owners of the 25 deceased dogs and cats that were dumped at a vacant lot in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, to sue the pet…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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PNP probes link between Pangasinan, Cebu ‘child abuses’
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police has intensified intelligence operations nationwide to determine whether separate child exploitation cases in Pangasinan and Cebu involve a common…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Bohol’s smoke ritual caps cemetery visits
TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — Before heading home after paying tribute to their departed loved ones on All Saints’ Day, some cemetery visitors in Barangay Taloto here make one final stop…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Duyog Bangsamoro welcomes first regular BARMM parliament
COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Duyog Bangsamoro, a national multisectoral coalition supporting the Bangsamoro peace process, welcomed on Sunday the assumption of the first elected parliament in…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Pro-Israel Democrat Haley Stevens endorses Republican Rogers in Michigan US Senate race
The surprise move two days before Election Day further exacerbated the growing fracture between Zionist Jewish communities and the Democratic Party.
Places mentioned: Michigan
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Baguio council seeks report on P225-M Camp John Hay claim vs BCDA
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The city council is seeking a detailed accounting of Camp John Hay‘s business tax collections and the city’s estimated P225-million claim for unpaid rentals and revenue…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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3 marijuana plantations destroyed in Benguet
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Police discovered three marijuana plantations in the towns of Kapangan and Kibungan in Benguet, and seized plants and seedlings with an estimated street value of P270,000…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Antonelli becomes world champion as Verstappen wins in Mexico
Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history as Max Verstappen wins the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Places mentioned: Mexico City
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FAA: Plane crashes in Palm Beach, Florida after rapid dive, killing nine passengers
The plane descended 27,000 feet in under a minutes before tracking data cut off, CNN reported.
Places mentioned: Florida
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Ukrainian air force says public air raid alert app sent erroneous alerts after being hacked
Nov 1 - Ukraine's Air Force said late on Sunday that the public air raid alert app had been hacked.
Places mentioned: Ukraine
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'We've got big problems' - Hamilton says Ferrari need 'serious talks'
Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari need "some serious talks behind closed doors" after fighting between their two drivers in Mexico.
Places mentioned: Singapore and 1 other place
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20-year-old Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes crowned the youngest ever F1 champion
yearold Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes crowned the youngest ever F champion
Places mentioned: Florida
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Learjet Plummets to Ground in Florida, Killing 9
Photos and video posted online showed the plane diving nose-first to the ground and exploding. What led up to the crash was not immediately known.
Places mentioned: Florida
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Houthis repeat threats against Saudi oil giant, aviation
Yemen’s Houthis also warned international airlines against using Saudi airspace.
Places mentioned: Saudi Arabia
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Jet from Texas crashes near homes in Palm Beach, Florida, killing 9 on board
Details about what may have caused the crash had not yet been shared.
Places mentioned: Florida and 1 other place
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Nine dead in Learjet plane crash near Trump’s Florida home
Social media clips show an aircraft nearly vertical slamming at high speed into the ground and triggering a large fireball.
Places mentioned: Florida
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The last undefeated NFL team in 2026 has lost
Eight weeks into the NFL season, there are no longer any undefeated teams. The Detroit Lions’ 19-15 win Sunday over Minnesota ended the Vikings’ (6-1) unbeaten start.
Places mentioned: Dublin
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Ukrainian air force says public air raid alert app has been hacked
For a short time, the app showed Kyiv and other areas subject to a nuclear alert.
Places mentioned: Ukraine
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Tributes to 'inspirational' Olympian Ciara Mageean after death at 34
The former European 1500m champion had bowel cancer and died just three weeks after marrying her partner.
Places mentioned: Rome
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Robredo, Salceda families remember departed loved ones on All Saints’ Day
LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — The families of Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo and Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO) Secretary Joey Salceda visited the graves of their departed loved…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Trump holds call with Netanyahu over state of Iran war: Report
Trump was eager to let negotiations with Iran play out.
Places mentioned: Iran
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Ukraine air raid app apparently hacked as users receive false radiation threat, Air Force says
Authorities say there is no threat and have advised the public to stay calm and follow official channels for information.
Places mentioned: Ukraine
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Investors turn to 'Big Short' strategies as AI stocks tumble, fears of a market crash rise - report
As AI stocks tumble and borrowing costs rise, investors turn to put options and credit-default swaps to protect gains and limit potential losses.
Places mentioned: New York
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Trump says he would ‘love to have’ Haley Stevens join Republican Party
President Trump on Sunday said he would "love to have" Rep. Haley Stevens join the Republican Party after she endorsed Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers (R) over the nominee, her former Senate…
Places mentioned: Michigan
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Veteran whose daughter died in military training exercise named Silver Cross Mother
The Royal Canadian Legion says Virginia Hicks’ family has a long history of military service and she served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 29 years.
Places mentioned: Montreal
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Stevens endorses Rogers amid rift with El-Sayed
Haley Stevens, who had the support of the Senate Democrats' campaign arm in the primary, had previously said she was supporting the Democratic ticket.
Places mentioned: Texas and 4 other places
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Which parts of NZ have shrinking population?
Some bigger cities have been losing people, and Wellington is back to the size it was in 2017.
Places mentioned: New Zealand and 1 other place
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High-ranking US Democratic senator suffers stroke
Senator Chris Murphy, a fierce Trump critic who is not up for re-election in the midterms, is 'alert' after a stroke.
Places mentioned: Connecticut
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Zelensky says Ukraine will stop hitting Russia’s refineries if US provides missiles
Patriot missiles are among the most important weapons Ukraine has to intercept Russian strikes.
Places mentioned: Ukraine and 1 other place
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Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest Formula 1 champion ever at 20 years old
Kimi Antonelli clinched the Formula 1 world championship Sunday, becoming the youngest driver in the sport’s history to win the title at just 20.
Places mentioned: Dublin
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Palestinian family still seeking help for son paralyzed by Oct. 7 Hamas rocket
Kinaan Dadou, now 10, was hit by shrapnel in West Bank Area C village, leaving parents stuck between Israel and PA; 'neither side takes responsibility for us,' laments father
Places mentioned: Israel
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Betting big on small AI
Thailand is keen to leverage small artificial intelligence (AI) to create a big impact in many sectors.
Places mentioned: Singapore and 1 other place
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Nine killed in 'horrific' Florida jet crash
Transport Secretary Sean Duffy described the crash, which happened nine miles from President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, as a "horrific tragedy".
Places mentioned: Florida
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Sanders says GOP rhetoric about El-Sayed "should appall" Americans
Sen. Bernie Sanders, who's supported El-Sayed's campaign, specifically referred to comments made by Republican surrogates, including President Trump and GOP Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas
Places mentioned: Washington
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Kherson braces for return of war as localised Russia-Ukraine truce ends
Moscow and Kyiv continue strikes elsewhere, but no reported violations in Kherson region during the six-day ceasefire.
Places mentioned: Moscow
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From Milwaukee to Israel: A lifetime of Brewers fandom peaks with World Series title
A Milwaukee native who moved to Israel in 1993 watched the Brewers win their first World Series alongside his 86-year-old mother, who saw the Braves win it all in 1957.
Places mentioned: Tel Aviv
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Ultra Lotto 6/58, Super Lotto 6/49 draw results on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — No ticket holder won the Ultra Lotto 6/58 or the Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot in the draws on Sunday, November 1, 2026, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. Ultra…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Democratic Rep. Stevens endorses GOP candidate Mike Rogers in Michigan US Senate race
Stevens and Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed have feuded publicly recently over a campaign ad Stevens said was anti-Semitic.
Places mentioned: Michigan
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9 aboard business jet killed as jet crashes in Florida, erupts into fireball
aboard business jet killed as jet crashes in Florida erupts into fireball
Places mentioned: Florida
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Learjet with 9 aboard crashes in Palm Beach County, Florida: FAA
The jet had taken off from Austin, Texas, and was headed to the Bahamas, according to the FAA.
Places mentioned: Florida
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Joshua Cooper Ramo on whether the US can handle the stress test of China’s rise
Joshua Cooper Ramo is chairman and CEO of Sornay, an investment and advisory firm. Previously he was CEO of Kissinger Associates. Ramo is the author of the new book Darwin’s Lock: America, China and…
Places mentioned: Shanghai and 1 other place
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Cempasúchil: The flower that reunites lovers across life and death
Discover the ancient Mexica legend of cempasúchil, Mexico’s flower of the dead, and how its golden-orange blooms became an iconic symbol.
Places mentioned: Mexico
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This Week on the Hill: Election Day is finally here
Washington is bracing for a consequential week that could potentially reshape the power balance on Capitol Hill next year. Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), The Hill’s nonpartisan election forecasting partner…
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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Preschool case puts LGBTQ and religious rights at odds in Supreme Court
The intersection of religious and LGBTQ rights lands — again — on the Supreme Court’s docket Tuesday. The justices are set to decide whether Colorado can require preschools that receive public dollars…
Places mentioned: Maryland and 1 other place
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Bacon thinks there will be 'debate' about MAGA future if GOP does poorly in midterms
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) on Sunday said he thinks the Republican Party will “debate” the future of the MAGA movement should the GOP fare poorly in Tuesday’s elections. When asked by Jake Tapper on…
Places mentioned: Nebraska
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Jet carrying 9 crashes in Florida neighbourhood, U.S. officials confirm
The Bahamas-bound jet departed from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement.
Places mentioned: Florida and 1 other place
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Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as Kherson ceasefire ends
A rare humanitarian ceasefire allowed civilians to evacuate the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky.
Places mentioned: Ukraine and 1 other place
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'Our people don't want handouts': Pasifika voters want action on bread-and-butter issues
Pasifika people in Aotearoa are saying this election is about the basics - getting kai on the table, petrol in the car, and access to affordable health services.
Places mentioned: New Zealand and 1 other place
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 2, 2026
Places mentioned: Houston
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French presidential candidate Édouard Philippe rejects centre-right primary
French presidential candidate and former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe ruled out competing in a primary Sunday, following a proposal made last week by his rival Gabriel Attal to organize a vote to…
Places mentioned: Israel and 3 other places
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Sanders says what Democrats did in Alaska “seems to be pretty dumb”
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said what Democrats did in Alaska “seems to be pretty dumb” following reports the party participated in recruiting another candidate who shared the same name as incumbent…
Places mentioned: Alaska
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Ukraine evacuates civilians from parts of Kherson region as expiry of Oleshky ceasefire nears
The Oleshky ceasefire is the longest local pause in fighting since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.
Places mentioned: Ukraine
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Husband of woman killed by bus calls for tougher driving tests for older drivers
Olawande Braimoh died after she was hit by a bus driven by a 72-year-old man who later admitted a charge of careless driving causing death.
Places mentioned: New Zealand and 1 other place
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Pahīatua Medical Centre, which suffered staff exodus sold to iwi
The decision follows months of turmoil at the medical centre with staff saying they were leaving over safety concerns.
Places mentioned: New Zealand
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All 9 aboard killed after plane crashes in Florida, officials say
A business jet carrying nine people nosedived into a South Florida neighbourhood on Sunday and erupted into a giant fireball that appeared to just miss homes before crashing near a busy roadway. All…
Places mentioned: Florida
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9 dead after plane crashes near Trump’s Florida home, erupting in a massive fireball
Nine people were killed on Sunday when the Learjet they were travelling in plummeted into a neighbourhood in southern Florida, just miles from US President Donald Trump’s resort home of Mar-a-Lago…
Places mentioned: Florida
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Democrat Haley Stevens heckled as she backs El-Sayed rival
US Democrat Haley Stevens from Michigan was heckled as a ‘traitor’, after endorsing Republican Mike Rogers.
Places mentioned: Michigan
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Thousands displaced from Hebron as Israel carries on siege
Almost 5,000 people have been displaced as a result of Israel’s military siege on the city of Hebron in the West Bank.
Places mentioned: Israel
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True or false? How fake online reviews are concerning businesses
There are things people can do to take precautions when shopping, including caution when "flawless" ratings are given, and that the best advice is word of mouth.
Places mentioned: Montreal
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BTS Ends São Paulo Run as Reviews Stay Open
BTS played its third and final São Paulo show on Saturday. No official crowd count exists yet, and consumer regulators are still reviewing tickets and staging.
Places mentioned: Los Angeles
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Longest truce of Ukraine war ends in Kherson
The rare pause in fighting enabled a humanitarian mission to the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky as the war grinds through its fifth year.
Places mentioned: Ukraine
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France opens 'attempted murder' probe over petrol bomb attacks on security forces
The Paris police prefecture said several hundred rioters had attacked security forces with projectiles.
Places mentioned: Paris
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Nationals leader Matt Canavan to run for lower house seat in possible showdown with One Nation’s James Ashby
Tilt comes after Michelle Landry announced she will not recontest her Queensland seat of Capricornia Get our daily political email, free app or daily news podcast The Nationals leader, Matt Canavan…
Places mentioned: Australia
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Judge dismisses Alaska Senate election lawsuit; DOJ vows appeal
Democratic nominee Mary Peltola is facing two candidates named Dan Sullivan in the Alaska Senate election, one of whom is the Republican incumbent.
Places mentioned: Alaska
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Former IDF chief Halevi says Oct. 7 was 'preventable,' but was not 'betrayal from within'
Former IDF chief of staff Halevi further stated that Israel should complete an investigation into the security failures surrounding the October 7 massacre as part of the national healing process.
Places mentioned: New York
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Democrat endorses Republican candidate in key Michigan Senate race as party spat erupts
Haley Stevens, who lost out on the Democratic Senate nomination to Abdul El-Sayed, endorses his opponent days before the vote.
Places mentioned: Michigan
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All nine people aboard business jet that crashed in Florida have died
Aircraft had departed Austin-Bergstrom international airport and was headed to the Bahamas when it crashed All nine people have died who were aboard a business jet that crashed in a Florida…
Places mentioned: Florida
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Democratic Rep. Stevens endorses Republican Rogers over rival El-Sayed in Michigan Senate election
Haley Stevens had lost the Democratic nomination for Senate in Michigan to Abdul El-Sayed earlier this year.
Places mentioned: Michigan
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Carney signals progress on Canada-US trade deal talks as midterms loom
Canadian PM Mark Carney announces progress in Canada-US trade deal talks ahead of Tuesday's US midterm elections.
Places mentioned: Ottawa
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Why did Democrat Haley Stevens just endorse a Republican for US Senate?
Stevens’s endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers comes after a bitter dispute with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed.
Places mentioned: Michigan
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Gatchalian calls for tighter monitoring of pet service providers
MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday urged local government units and agencies concerned across the country, such as the Bureau of Animal Industry, to inspect and audit…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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‘Secrecy discipline’ is key in hunting down Bato dela Rosa, says Lacson
MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Panfilo Lacson reminded authorities on Sunday to be cautious in publicizing information about their next move in hunting down Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, warning that it…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Public school principal, 4 others nabbed in Dinagat drug bust
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur – A 56-year-old public elementary school principal was arrested alongside four alleged street-level pushers during an early morning buy-bust operation in San Jose…
Places mentioned: San Francisco
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Ex-PSC chair Philip ‘Popoy’ Juico dies at 78
MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairperson Philip “Popoy” Juico passed away on Saturday, October 31. He was 78. Juico’s son, Vincent, confirmed this in a Facebook post…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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De Lima urges lawmakers to pass tougher animal welfare bill
MANILA, Philippines – Congress should tighten national animal welfare laws following the illegal dumping of 25 dead pets in Bulacan, Mamamayang Liberal Rep. Leila de Lima said on Sunday. On Friday…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Marcos family makes private Undas visit to patriarch’s tomb
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and his family avoided the usual Undas crowd when they visited the tomb of his father, former President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. at the Libingan…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Iranians defy Islamic regime with Halloween celebrations as several reportedly detained
Security forces reportedly beat and detained revelers in Tehran as Iranians donned costumes and went without hijabs, defying new restrictions on Halloween events.
Places mentioned: Iran
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Israel, US have plan ready for third Iran war, Tehran's hidden weapons pose challenges - analysis
Israeli officials have pressed Trump to deal with Pickaxe Mountain, and anytime he has made threats relating to the facility, Iran has made clear ot views it as a top strategic asset.
Places mentioned: Israel and 1 other place
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Over 166,000 personnel deployed for Undas security, public assistance
MANILA, Philippines—A total of 166,365 police and other government personnel, and civilian volunteers were deployed nationwide on Sunday for security and assistance as crowds flocked to cemeteries and…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Russian minor detained over park terror attack threat after US warned security service
"We are grateful to the American side for providing the information," Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) was quoted as saying in its statement.
Places mentioned: Moscow
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DPWH: Pasig Blvd-C5 Flyover, C5 Boni Serrano Flyover to be reopened ahead of schedule
MANILA, Philippines — Motorists can already access the Pasig Boulevard-C5 Flyover and C5 Boni Serrano Flyover earlier than their originally scheduled completion, the Department of Public Works and…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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'Deserves to die': Court charges man with incitement to kill Netanyahu, coalition figures
The indictment lists 21 posts published by the Ein Hahoresh man ahead of the Knesset election, including calls to behead Likud MK Almog Cohen.
Places mentioned: Israel
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UAE hopes to avert new Iran conflict, prepares for worst-case scenario
At a Bahrain security summit, UAE adviser Anwar Gargash called for diplomacy with Iran while warning that Gulf states remain prepared for more conflict.
Places mentioned: Iran
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No fully booked trips up to Nov. 3 so far at PITX
MANILA, Philippines — No trips at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) have been fully booked yet in select routes across the country until November 3, terminal management said on Sunday…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Ex-GPH peace panel chair warns of ‘tyranny of the majority’ in BARMM Parliament
COTABATO CITY — Miriam Coronel-Ferrer, former chair of the Government of the Philippines (GPH) peace panel that signed the 2014 Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) with the Moro Islamic…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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One lakh diyas, 1,000 volunteers: Ayodhya Ram temple gears up for Deepotsav
One lakh diyas volunteers Ayodhya Ram temple gears up for Deepotsav
Places mentioned: India
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R G Kar victim's mother faults CBI probe, flags medical college corruption
R G Kar victims mother faults CBI probe flags medical college corruption
Places mentioned: Delhi
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Shooting after Alabama football game leaves 1 dead, 8 injured
The shooting outside Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, was among several violent incidents nationwide on Halloween weekend.
Places mentioned: Alabama
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PPA logs over 1M passengers amid Undas exodus
MANILA, Philippines — Over one million passengers flocked to different ports across the country amid the Undas exodus this year, according to the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) on Sunday. In its…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Carney has 'good conversation' with Trump on future of Canada-U.S. trade as midterms near
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's had a "good conversation" with U.S. President Donald Trump on the future of Canada-U.S. trade, further adding their chat "builds on our recent constructive…
Places mentioned: Canada
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'Working in Russia is like being a deep-sea diver', BBC's man in Moscow tells RFI
How does you report on the reality of a Russia at war from its capital? Based in Moscow for more than 30 years, the BBC's Russia correspondent Steve Rosenberg is one of the few Western journalists…
Places mentioned: Moscow
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India protesters march with 1km banner of deleted voters’ names
Protesters in New Delhi carried a one-kilometre banner bearing the names of people removed from India’s voter rolls.
Places mentioned: Delhi
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Khalistani slogans targetting Diljit Dosanjh found at Delhi Metro stations, 3 held
Khalistani slogans targetting Diljit Dosanjh found at Delhi Metro stations held
Places mentioned: Delhi
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Ramaphosa calls for party members to push for high voter turnout
Ramaphosa has called on party members and volunteers to push for a high voter turnout
Places mentioned: South Africa
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Farmer wanted for rape nabbed in Surigao cemetery
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur— As thousands visited the gravesites of their departed loved ones on All Saints’ Day, law enforcers tracked down and arrested Caraga region’s eighth most wanted person…
Places mentioned: San Francisco