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Wellington, New Zealand (AFP) — Saving an endangered bird and commuting via helicopter in New Zealand may sound like a dream gig, but so far a job to protect a rare flightless bird is not taking off among applicants. The Department of Conservation in the tiny town of Haast — perched on the western edge of Mount Aspiring National Park — has received just three applications so far for the role, said operations manager Wayne […]
(Eagle News) — A rainfall advisory has been raised over parts of Mindanao. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, light to moderate to at times heavy rain showers with lightning and strong winds are affecting portions of Bukidnon (Malitbog, Talakag, Manolo Fortich, Valencia City, Quezon), Misamis Oriental (Lugait, Tagoloan, Villanueva, Jasaan, Claveria, Gingoog), Lanao del Norte (IliganCity, Balo-i, Piagapo, Pantar, Pantao Ragat, Munai, Salvador, Kapatagan, Sapad). Davao Oriental (Boston, Cateel), portions […]
“Obet” forecast to gradually intensify by mid-Friday (Eagle News) — The low pressure area east of extreme Northern Luzon has developed into a tropical depression. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, so far, “Obet” was estimated 1,055 km east of extreme Northern Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center and a gustiness of up to 55 km/h. From Friday evening to Saturday morning, moderate to […]
Seoul, South Korea | AFP | South Korea on Wednesday criticised North Korea for unleashing a fresh artillery barrage into waters off its east and west coasts, targeting a maritime “buffer zone” set up in 2018 to reduce tensions. Pyongyang has dramatically ramped up missile launches and military exercises in recent weeks, as Seoul and Washington say North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is close to conducting what would be his country’s seventh nuclear […]
Berlin, Germany | AFP | Two people were killed Tuesday in a stabbing assault in western Germany, police said, adding that the perpetrator was in custody. The motive was unclear, said police of the incident in the city of Ludwigshafen. Officers had fired shots at the suspect before arresting him, a police spokeswoman said. First accounts indicated that “an individual had attacked another with a knife”, said police in a statement. The crime scene has […]
193 XBC variant cases also monitored (Eagle News) — The Philippines has detected 81 cases of the new COVID-19 Omicron XBB subvariant. According to the Department of Health, also detected were 193 cases of the XBC variant. DOH officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said the 81 XBB cases were detected in Western Visayas and Davao Region. Meanwhile, the 193 XBC variant cases were detected in 11 regions—-Cagayan Valley, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Davao Region, […]
Paris, France (AFP)– There was a dramatic divergence in the average life expectancy of people in different global regions during the second year of the pandemic, a study found Monday, as higher vaccination rates helped some nations recover far more quickly than others. Because governments have counted Covid statistics in different ways, researchers have sought to give a clearer picture of the pandemic’s true impact by measuring a country’s total number of annual deaths from […]
by Natsuko FUKUE Agence France Presse Nagakute, Japan (AFP) — Beyond the gates, a whimsical world awaits, complete with a fluffy Cat Bus, the toothy grin of Totoro and a life-sized No-Face seated on a train: welcome to Ghibli Park. On Wednesday, media got a sneak peek at the highly anticipated new theme park from Studio Ghibli, creator of beloved titles like “My Neighbour Totoro” and the Oscar-winning “Spirited Away”. It will open its doors […]
by Natsuko FUKUE Agence France Presse Tokyo, Japan (AFP) — At Tokyo’s prestigious Bunka Fashion College, students concentrate in silence that is broken only by the sound of scissors and sewing machines as they strive to emulate the global success of alumni like Kenzo. The loss of greats Kenzo Takada and Issey Miyake heralds the end of a fashion era, decades after Japanese design revolutionised Parisian catwalks in the 1970s and ’80s. And the French […]
(Eagle News) — Thirty-two volcanic earthquakes were monitored in Bulusan in the last 24 hours. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, also detected were 386 tons per day of sulfur dioxide as of October 16. A cloud covering the volcano was also detected. PHIVOLCS reminded the public about the ban on the entry into the 4-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone. Pilots were also advised against flying close to the volcano. Earlier, PHIVOLCS raised […]
(Eagle News) — A rainfall advisory has been raised over parts of Mindanao. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, light to moderate rains are affecting portions of Surigao del Sur (Cantilan, Madrid, Lanuza, Cortes, Tandag, Tago, San Miguel) and Zamboanga del Norte (Sirawai, Sibuco). Zamboanga Sibugay (Olutanga,Talusan, Mabuhay, Payao, Tungawan) and portions of Zamboanga City are also affected by the same conditions. PAGASA said these may continue for two to three […]
Sydney, Australia | AFP | Australia said Tuesday it would no longer recognise West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, reversing a contentious decision by the previous conservative government. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the city’s status should be decided through peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians, and not through unilateral decisions. “We will not support an approach that undermines (a two-state solution), she said, adding: “Australia’s embassy has always been, and remains, in Tel Aviv”. A conservative […]
