Pope condemns anti-Judaism, anti-Semitism amid new wave of attacks against Jews
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis condemned all forms of anti-Judaism and anti-Semitism, labelling them as a “sin against God,” after noticing an increase in attacks against Jews around the world. “(The...
View ArticleUE coach: Red Warriors did best to keep Rey Remogat
MANILA, Philippines – Coach Jack Santiago said University of the East did all it could to retain star playmaker Rey Remogat, the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball MVP runner-up who transferred to the UP...
View ArticleSultan battles Japanese foe in undercard of Ancajas-Inoue world crown fight
MANILA, Philippines – Jonas Sultan resumes his twice-stalled quest for ring glory when he tangles with Japanese prospect Riko Masuda in the undercard of the Jerwin Ancajas-Takuma Inoue title fight on...
View ArticleTrump heads to US Supreme Court with a familiar claim: He is untouchable
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – Donald Trump will try to persuade the US Supreme Court this week to reverse a judicial decision to kick him off the ballot in Colorado over his actions concerning the January 6,...
View ArticleStaying sharp at 36, lethal Lassiter moves to No. 5 in PBA 3-point list
MANILA, Philippines – Marcio Lassiter further cemented his status as one of the greatest shooters to ever grace the PBA. Lassiter moved to No. 5 in the all-time three-pointers list after helping San...
View ArticleBatasan Pambansa on ‘heightened alert’ after bomb threats | The wRap
Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: House on ‘heightened alert’ after congressmen receive bomb threats, says secretary-general The Batasang Pambansa Complex is...
View ArticleLyceum big Shawn Umali transfers to St. Benilde
MANILA, Philippines – The St. Benilde Blazers acquired transferee Shawn Umali, who was leaving Lyceum after three years with the Pirates. The forward-center emerged as a force in NCAA Season 99,...
View ArticleKing Charles diagnosed with cancer, will postpone duties and undergo treatment
LONDON, United Kingdom – King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and will postpone public engagements to undergo treatment, Buckingham Palace said on Monday, February 5, but added he...
View ArticleKing Charles’ cancer diagnosis comes just 18 months into his reign
LONDON, United Kingdom – After spending more than seven decades waiting to become sovereign, Britain’s King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer less than 18 months since he ascended to...
View ArticleSenators suggest dialogue to settle spat with House lawmakers
MANILA, Philippines – Senators were disturbed that a House of Representatives resolution expressing “unwavering solidarity and support” for Speaker Martin Romualdez labelled as an “intense assault”...
View ArticleMeralco aims for victorious EASL finale as last Filipino team standing
MANILA, Philippines – The Meralco Bolts are gunning for a dignified finish to their first East Asia Super League (EASL) season as they head to Korea for one last battle against the Final Four-bound...
View Article[Kitchen 143] A French culinary experience at Baker J Alabang
Kitchen 143 now heads out of the home kitchen and visits old and new favorite restaurants in and out of Metro Manila. In this episode, Kitchen 143 host Michelle Aventajado of Momma ‘N Manila takes a...
View ArticleInter Miami criticized after Lionel Messi misses Hong Kong match
The marriage of global soccer star Lionel Messi and MLS club Inter Miami is continuing along a bumpy road. Messi suffered injuries and inefficiency down the stretch last season, significantly...
View ArticleLTO chief Vigor Mendoza II ordered to comment on corruption allegations
MANILA, Philippines – Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief Vigor Mendoza II, already the fourth head of the LTO under the Marcos administration, must now answer “serious accusations” of corruption...
View ArticleSaudi Arabia begins paying out OFWs waiting years for labor claims
MANILA, Philippines – After almost a decade of waiting, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who lost their jobs due to the closure of their construction companies in Saudi Arabia have begun receiving...
View ArticleNikki Haley set to win Nevada Republican primary, but victory will be hollow
LAS VEGAS, USA – Nikki Haley, the last remaining rival to frontrunner Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination, is set to win Nevada’s primary on Tuesday, February 6, but it will be a...
View ArticleJanuary 2024 inflation drops to 2.8% | The wRap
Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Inflation drops further to 2.8% in January 2024 Prices of goods accelerate at a slower pace for the fourth straight month in...
View ArticleChinese spies hacked Dutch defense network last year – intelligence agencies
THE HAGUE, Netherlands – Chinese state-backed cyber spies gained access to a Dutch military network last year, Dutch intelligence agencies said on Tuesday, February 6, calling it part of a trend of...
View ArticleTrump’s sweeping immunity claim rejected by US appeals court
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – Donald Trump does not have immunity from charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 election defeat, a federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday, February 6, bringing the former US...
View ArticleCrew member dies in fall on set of Marvel TV’s ‘Wonder Man’
LOS ANGELES, USA – A crew member died in a fall on the set of Marvel Studios television series Wonder Man on Tuesday, February 6, a spokesperson for the Walt Disney-owned studio said. The 50-year old...
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