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4 MILF members hurt in Maguindanao del Sur armed clash
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4 MILF members hurt in Maguindanao del Sur armed clash

COTABATO CITY – Four members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) were injured following a clash between two of the group’s commanders in Linantananga village, Shariff Saydona Mustapha town on Sunday, March 1. Lt. Colonel Ronald Suscano, spokesperson for the 6th Infantry Division, however, assured the situation had already calmed down. He identified the

Soul to Soul review – joyous 1971 concert film captures Black American stars’ emotional return to Ghana
CultureThe Guardian28m ago

Soul to Soul review – joyous 1971 concert film captures Black American stars’ emotional return to Ghana

Restored documentary records a historic independence day show in Accra, with electrifying performances from Tina Turner, Wilson Pickett and more This exuberant, distinctively high-minded documentary, now restored, comes from the Oscar-winning though now somewhat overlooked film-maker Denis Sanders, made just one year after his renowned 1970 film Elvis: That’s the Way It Is, about Elvis Presley in Las Vegas. Soul to Soul is a record of an epic independence day concert in Accra, Ghana, in 1971,...

PoliticsNHK World15h ago

Japanese Parliament Debates New Budget Amid Opposition Criticism

Japan's ruling party proposed a Saturday session for the House of Representatives Budget Committee to pass the new fiscal year budget within the current year, but opposition parties strongly criticized the move as 'high-handed' and urged the Speaker to ensure thorough deliberation.

Romanian PNL Reacts to PSD Budget Accusations
Politicsdigi2418h ago

Romanian PNL Reacts to PSD Budget Accusations

Romania's National Liberal Party (PNL) responded to accusations from the Social Democratic Party (PSD) regarding a budget negotiation blockade, urging the PSD to offer solutions for stability and reforms.

Italian Senate Approves Antisemitism Bill
Politicsla-repubblicail-sole-24-ore20h ago2 sources

Italian Senate Approves Antisemitism Bill

The Italian Senate has given its initial approval to a bill against antisemitism, which includes provisions for creating a database of hate crimes, public awareness campaigns, and removal of hate content from social media platforms.

Trump to cut off all US trade with Spain over refusal to use military bases in Iran war
PoliticsAPBBCbloomberg+43NYTAl Jazeeranzzhelsingin-sanomatle-figarosvenska-dagbladetFrance 24irozhlastelextvn24el-mundomorgunbladidpublicodelfi-ltdeloEL PAISforbesThe Independentindex-hrn1-serbiahinduobservador24uraktuality-skdnevnik-bgjutarnji-listla-vanguardiacyprus-maildanasirish-independentjerusalem-postnaftemporikindtvvijesti-mechannel-news-asiain-cyprusmkd-mknewsbeastDaily Sabahvanguard-ngmercopressmorocco-world-newsmyjoyonline1d ago46 sources

Trump to cut off all US trade with Spain over refusal to use military bases in Iran war

"We're going to cut off all trade with Spain. We don't want anything to do with Spain," the US president said.

HealthNHK World1d ago

Partial patient burden for OTC-like drug prices, etc.; LDP subcommittee approves bill revision

Regarding social security system reform, a bill revision to the Health Insurance Act and other related laws, which includes adding a portion of the price of "OTC-like drugs" (drugs with similar ingredients and effects to over-the-counter drugs) to the patient's self-burden, and reflecting financial income in the insurance premiums and co-payments for medical and long-term care for people aged 75 and over, has been approved by a Liberal Democratic Party subcommittee.

Dropout’s Sam Reich on ‘Copaganda’ Backlash to ‘The Rookie’ Appearance, No Plans to Incorporate Crossover Into ‘Game Changer’ Episode
Culturevariety1d ago

Dropout’s Sam Reich on ‘Copaganda’ Backlash to ‘The Rookie’ Appearance, No Plans to Incorporate Crossover Into ‘Game Changer’ Episode

Longtime fans of Dropout (formerly known as CollegeHumor) would say that to call the comedy streaming service a liberal-leaning platform is an understatement. That’s why some viewers were taken aback when Dropout announced cast members from its game show “Game Changer” would be appearing on an episode of ABC cop procedural “The Rookie.” The backlash […]

UK parliament to debate whether all suicides linked to domestic abuse to be investigated as homicide
PoliticsThe Guardian1d ago

UK parliament to debate whether all suicides linked to domestic abuse to be investigated as homicide

Lib Dems table amendment to crime and policing bill, saying system ‘simply not doing enough to protect women’ Parliament is to debate whether all suicides in cases involving victims of domestic abuse should be investigated as homicide. The Liberal Democrats have tabled an amendment to the crime and policing bill saying that if “there is reasonable suspicion that a death by suicide has been preceded by a history of domestic abuse committed against the person by another person, the relevant pol...

Plans for S10 Expressway Connecting Warsaw and Szczecin
Politicstvn241d ago

Plans for S10 Expressway Connecting Warsaw and Szczecin

The S10 expressway will run five kilometers from Płock's borders, announced the city's mayor, Andrzej Nowakowski, a decision local authorities have sought for years and achieved after deliberations by the Investment Project Assessment Committee.

De Lima named as new House senior deputy minority leader
Politicsinquirer1d ago

De Lima named as new House senior deputy minority leader

MANILA, Philippines — Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila De Lima was named the new House senior deputy minority leader, replacing Caloocan City Rep. Edgar Erice. House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan moved to replace Erice and nominate De Lima during the regular House session on Tuesday. READ: Leila De Lima ‘reveals’ contents of ‘maleta’ in viral

Alberto Barbera to Remain Venice Film Festival Artistic Director Through 2028
Culturevarietydeadline2d ago2 sources

Alberto Barbera to Remain Venice Film Festival Artistic Director Through 2028

Alberto Barbera is set to remain artistic director of the Venice Film Festival through 2028 and possibly longer. On Tuesday, the board of directors of the fest’s parent organization, the Venice Biennale — chaired by new president Pietrangelo Buttafuoco — announced that they have approved Barbera’s appointment “for the years 2027 and 2028.” The Biennale […]

Leila De Lima ‘reveals’ contents of ‘maleta’ in viral video
Politicsinquirer2d ago

Leila De Lima ‘reveals’ contents of ‘maleta’ in viral video

MANILA, Philippines — Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila De Lima on Monday acted out in humor the kickback allegations by “bagmen” with her clutching a “maleta” (suitcase) and a paper bag in a video clip that has since gone viral.  De Lima was accused by the supposed 18 former Marines-turned-“bagmen” of receiving wads of cash

Iran’s internet shutdown extends for more than 2 days amid US-Israel cyberattack reports
TechnologyThe Guardiannzzdigi24+1Times of India2d ago4 sources

Iran’s internet shutdown extends for more than 2 days amid US-Israel cyberattack reports

Iran is experiencing a near-total nationwide internet shutdown, impacting over 90 million people for over 48 hours amid ongoing conflict. This blackout, described as a "go-to tactic" by the regime, follows sophisticated cyberattacks targeting the country's infrastructure. Reports indicate that a prayer timing app was used to deliver messages urging military personnel to surrender.

Former NSW Liberal premier Nick Greiner warned executive of internal backlash over burying of election defeat review
PoliticsThe Guardian3d ago

Former NSW Liberal premier Nick Greiner warned executive of internal backlash over burying of election defeat review

Release of review delayed after former leader Peter Dutton raised concerns about some findings against him and his chief-of-staff Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The former New South Wales premier Nick Greiner warned the Liberal federal executive that burying a review of the 2025 election defeat risked backlash from party members and in the media, exposing further internal splits over the move. As details of the report start to leak – despite the decision to keep...

Digitising public payments: Lessons from FAAN’s cashless reform, By Shona O Oluwatola
TechnologyPremium Times16h ago

Digitising public payments: Lessons from FAAN’s cashless reform, By Shona O Oluwatola

The future of public service delivery is digital. While the transition is inconvenient, adoption inevitably comes with friction. As more public services move towards cashless and digital systems, temporary disruption should not obscure long-term gains in transparency, efficiency, and revenue integrity. What matters most is managing transition deliberately, documenting lessons learnt, and applying those lessons […] The post Digitising public payments: Lessons from FAAN’s cashless reform, By Sh...

4th rap vs Sara Duterte also sufficient in substance; panel to issue notice
PoliticsRapplerinquirerphilstar20h ago3 sources

4th rap vs Sara Duterte also sufficient in substance; panel to issue notice

MANILA, Philippines — The fourth impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte was also declared sufficient in substance on Wednesday by the House of Representatives’ committee on justice — which means that two raps passed the sufficiency tests. A total of 54 committee members voted to declare the fourth impeachment complaint filed by lawyer Nathaniel Cabrera

Donald Trump berates Spain, Friedrich Merz listens
WorldDWder-standardorf21h ago3 sources

Donald Trump berates Spain, Friedrich Merz listens

Chancellor Merz's visit with US President Trump inevitably focused on the war in the Middle East. Merz remained silent in the Oval Office as Trump berated Spain, though later the chancellor defended his EU partner.

Ukraine Regains Territory in February
Worldukrinform1d ago

Ukraine Regains Territory in February

Ukraine's Defense Forces liberated more territory than they lost in the last two weeks of February 2026, marking the first such gain since the summer counteroffensive of 2023.

Útför Khameneis hefst í kvöld
Worldmorgunbladid1d ago

Útför Khameneis hefst í kvöld

Íran mun halda þriggja daga ríkisútför fyrir æðstaklerkinn Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sem féll í árásum Bandaríkjanna og Ísraels á laugardaginn, að því er opinbera fréttastofan Irna greinir frá.

When generosity is not enough, By Isiaq Ajibola
OpinionPremium Times1d ago

When generosity is not enough, By Isiaq Ajibola

In Nigeria’s elite circles, it is common to meet accomplished Muslims who live carefully structured lives. They plan their finances, children’s education, retirement, household expenses, and pilgrimage months ahead. They save deliberately, invest in various enterprises, and diversify their earnings over time. They also give generously; to family members, people back home, mosque projects, the […] The post When generosity is not enough, By Isiaq Ajibola appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

MS NOW gains viewers after name change, but owner revenue declines
BusinessThe Guardian1d ago

MS NOW gains viewers after name change, but owner revenue declines

Versant, an NBCUniversal cable spinoff, says MS NOW is growing as its stock falls about 27% in 2026 The US’s biggest liberal-leaning network, MS NOW, has seen double-digit viewership gains since rebranding from MSNBC, the company’s CEO claimed on Tuesday. “Since the rebrand to MS NOW in the fourth quarter, that momentum has not only held, it has accelerated with double-digit growth in total viewers since November,” said Mark Lazarus, CEO of MS NOW parent company Versant. Continue reading...

US ‘is not using Cyprus’, Starmer says
Politicscyprus-mail1d ago

US ‘is not using Cyprus’, Starmer says

The United States’ military “is not using Cyprus”, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said. Fielding a question in his country’s parliament from opposition party Liberal Democrat MP Al Pinkerton regarding Iranian revolutionary guard corps general Sardar Jabbari’s threats to fire missiles at Cyprus, he moved to stress that reports of a US military presence […]

Moldovan judge from 'Laundromat' case dismissed from system
Politicszdg-md1d ago

Moldovan judge from 'Laundromat' case dismissed from system

Suspended judge Iurie Hîrbu, involved in the 'Laundromat' case, was found guilty by the Court of Appeal for knowingly issuing illegal rulings but was freed from punishment due to the statute of limitations; he has now been dismissed from the judicial system.

Philippines promotes coastguard officer in ‘deliberate signal’ on South China Sea dispute
PoliticsSCMP2d ago

Philippines promotes coastguard officer in ‘deliberate signal’ on South China Sea dispute

President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s decision to promote coastguard officer Jay Tarriela – despite Beijing’s calls for him to be sanctioned – is being read by analysts as a calibrated signal of how the Philippines intends to manage its maritime dispute with China. Rather than a routine personnel move, they say, the elevation of one of the government’s most outspoken maritime voices suggests Marcos is doubling down on a strategy that pairs public exposure of Beijing’s actions in the South China Se...

Madriaga needs more protection amid reported intimidation – De Lima
Worldinquirer12h ago

Madriaga needs more protection amid reported intimidation – De Lima

MANILA, Philippines — Ramil Madriaga, Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged former bagman, should be given more protection amid supposed acts of intimidation against him, Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima said on Wednesday. De Lima made the call after Madriaga’s counsel claimed that his client faced a threat to his life while detained at

Agnelli-controlled Gedi sells La Stampa to SAE
Businessle-figaroder-standardla-repubblica+1ANSA21h ago4 sources

Agnelli-controlled Gedi sells La Stampa to SAE

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 4 - The Agnelli-controlled Gedi media group has signed a preliminary agreement to sell Turin-based liberal newspaper La Stampa to the SAE SpA group, the companies said on Wednesday. The sale includes the daily's related assets and its digital and printing activities. A statement said the sale will take place via the creation of a new entity controlled by SAE that will also feature other investors linked to the north-west of Italy. SAE (Sapere Aude Editori) takes its name fr...

Will Korea lower juvenile offender age for the first time in 70 years?
PoliticsKorea Herald1d ago

Will Korea lower juvenile offender age for the first time in 70 years?

The government has begun a formal public deliberation process on whether to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility for “juvenile offenders,” after President Lee Jae Myung signaled support for reducing the current threshold from 14 to 13. The move reopens a decadeslong debate over how Korea should respond to rising public concern about youth crime, even as ministries and experts remain sharply divided. According to the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family on Wednesday, preparations ar

Χάος… made by Trump
Politicsnaftemporiki1d ago

Χάος… made by Trump

«Ποιο είναι το σχέδιο, κύριε πρόεδρε;» ήταν ο χθεσινός τίτλος της Liberation για τον πόλεμο της Αμερικής στο Ιράν και η απάντηση Τραμπ ακόμη εκκρεμεί. Χάος… made by Trump - Η ΝΑΥΤΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ

Swedish Liberals Face Potential Parliament Exit
Politicsaftonbladet2d ago

Swedish Liberals Face Potential Parliament Exit

With another catastrophic poll result, the Liberalerna party faces the question of what its leadership will do if the party fails to enter the Riksdag in the next election. Options like moving into business or attempting a political comeback are considered.

Healthzdg-md3d ago

Moldova Launches Digital Medical Leave Certificate System

Moldova has officially launched the 'Medical Leave Certificate Portal' (SIPCCM) informational system, which will make medical leave certificates exclusively digital starting March 1, 2026, saving over 1.4 million lei annually in printing costs.