Storm Pedro named with UK set to be hit with more snow and heavy rain

Another impeachment rap filed vs Sara Duterte

MANILA, Philippines — Another impeachment complaint has been filed against Vice President Sara Duterte before the House of Representatives, making this the fourth petition submitted in just the month of February. Lawyer Nathaniel Cabrera went to the Office of House Secretary General Cheloy Garafil on Wednesday evening to file the complaint against Duterte, based primarily on

Legarda files bill to ban treasure hunting, protect cultural heritage

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda has filed Senate Bill No. 1860 to repeal Presidential Decree No. 1726-A, the Martial Law-era decree that set government guidelines for treasure hunting in the Philippines, and to delete the treasure hunting permit provision embedded in the Republic Act No. 10066, or the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009.

Citizen’s return to Australia stopped over ‘links to Islamic State’

Vatican declines participation in Trump's 'Board of Peace'

The Vatican has said it will not take part in the "Board of Peace" established by US President Donald Trump. It said the UN was the right body to manage global crises.

EU Commissioner boycotts Paralympics opening ceremony over Russian and Belarusian flags

European Commissioner for Sport Glenn Micallef said he cannot support the reinstatement of the national banners while the assault on Ukraine continues.

Hong Kong bus driver alleged to have crashed deliberately on bridge granted bail

A Hong Kong court has granted bail to a driver suspected to have deliberately crashed his coach on the Shenzhen Bay Bridge, injuring 17 passengers, with the magistrate urging the man’s family to “pay extra attention” to his condition. Lee Kai-po, 63, appeared before West Kowloon Court on a charge of dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm on Wednesday. Bail was set at HK$50,000 (US$6,370). As part of his bail conditions, Lee was told to hand in his driving licence and ordered not to leave...