WASHINGTON, Aug 26, 2023 (AFP) – A gunman in Jacksonville, Florida driven by racial hatred shot dead three Black people in a discount store Saturday before killing himself after a standoff with police, authorities said. “He targeted a certain group of people and that’s Black people. That’s what he said he wanted to kill. And that’s very clear,” Jacksonville Sheriff TK Waters told a news conference about the gunman, who was white and in his […]
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US wins Basketball World Cup opener as Doncic dazzles for Slovenia
The United States began their quest for Basketball World Cup redemption with a hard-fought win over New Zealand on Saturday, while Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic dazzled on his tournament debut. Defending champions Spain also got their campaign off to a successful start, and there were opening wins for Puerto Rico, Georgia, Greece, Brazil and Serbia on the competition’s second day. The United States finished seventh at the last World Cup in China four years ago […]
Canada thrash France as Basketball World Cup tips off
JAKARTA, Aug 25, 2023 (AFP) – Canada opened the Basketball World Cup with a statement win over France on Friday, while cohosts the Philippines fell short of a memorable victory in front of their raucous fans. There were also wins for Italy, Australia, Montenegro, Latvia, the Dominican Republic, Lithuania and Germany as the tournament tipped off in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia. Canada came into the tournament with a squad packed with NBA talent but […]
President Bongbong Marcos orders intensified efforts vs human trafficking
(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has ordered intensified efforts against human trafficking. Justice Assistant Secretary Mico Clavano said in a statement issued by the Presidential Communications Office that the President also wants the country to maintain its Tier 1 ranking when it comes to addressing the transnational crime. The ranking, the PCO said, indicates that a country fully complies with the minimum standards for the eradication of trafficking and is actively working to address the same. […]
Fires in Canada’s north force another town to evacuate
OTTAWA, Aug 26, 2023 (AFP) – Another town in Canada’s Northwest Territories was forced to evacuate on Saturday as strong winds and rising temperatures gave new life to vast wildfires. The threat to Hay River, a town of about 4,000, was so great that even firefighters and essential workers were ordered to leave, authorities said. The territorial government ordered everyone still in the town to travel to the local airport and await instructions. “Anyone who […]
“Goring” develops into a supertyphoon; extreme eastern portion of Isabela under Signal No. 3
(Eagle News)–The extreme eastern portion of Isabela is now under Signal No. 3 as “Goring” developed into a supertyphoon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the tropical cyclone wind signal is, in particular, hoisted over Divilacan and Palanan. The following areas, meanwhile, are under Signal No. 2: Eastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Peñablanca, Gattaran, Baggao, Peñablanca, Lal-lo, Gonzaga, Santa Teresita, Buguey, Santa Ana) Eastern portion of Isabela (Dinapigue, Ilagan City, Maconacon, Cabagan, […]
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Signal No. 3 hoisted over portions of Cagayan, Isabela as “Goring” steadily intensifies over the sea
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 3 has been hoisted over two areas as “Goring” steadily intensified over the sea east of Babuyan Islands. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Northeastern portion of Cagayan (Santa Ana) Extreme eastern portion of Isabela (Divilacan, Palanan) Meanwhile, the following areas are under Signal No. 2: Eastern portion of Isabela (Dinapigue, San Mariano, Ilagan City, Maconacon, Cabagan, Tumauini, San […]
Philippine Arena makes history: FIBA World Cup attendance soars to 38,115
Making 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 in Manila 🤩 3️⃣8️⃣,1️⃣1️⃣5️⃣ fans packed Philippine Arena, setting a new FIBA Basketball World Cup record as the 2023 edition started with PUSO and passion!#FIBAWC x #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/PCoE67plIP — FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 🏆 (@FIBAWC) August 25, 2023 The Philippines garnered an impressive crowd of 38,115 for the FIBA World Cup opener against the Dominican Republic at the iconic Philippine Arena in Manila. FIBA officially confirmed this massive turnout, surpassing the prior […]
‘Absolute lie’: Kremlin denies Prigozhin killed on its orders
MOSCOW, Aug 25, 2023 (AFP) – The Kremlin on Friday dismissed rumours it orchestrated the death of Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, presumed dead in a plane crash two months after leading a mutiny in Russia. It also announced by decree that Russian paramilitary fighters will be obliged to swear an oath to the Russian flag, as part of measures to rein in groups like Wagner in wake of the uprising. Speculation the Kremlin may have […]
5.0-magnitude earthquake strikes off South Cotabato early Saturday, Aug. 26
(Eagle News)–A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck off South Cotabato early Saturday, Aug. 26. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 3:13 a.m. The epicenter was 9 kilometers southwest of Surallah. The depth of focus was 9 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Intensities Intensity IV- Surallah, Banga, Tampakan, Tupi, T’Boli, and City of Koronadal, South Cotabato; Maasim, Alabel, Glan, and Malapatan, Sarangani; City of General Santos Intensity III- […]
Signal No. 2 raised over portions of Cagayan, Isabela as “Goring” continues to rapidly intensify
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 2 is up over two areas as “Goring” continued to rapidly intensify over the sea east of Babuyan Islands. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Extreme northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga) Extreme northeastern portion of Isabela (Divilacan, Palanan, Maconacon) Meanwhile, the following areas are under Signal No. 1: Batanes Babuyan Islands the eastern portion of mainland […]
