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Sen. Risa Hontiveros (Bibo Nueva España /Senate PRIB) MANILA, Philippines — The Senate minority bloc wants the Philippine government to cooperate with the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) investigation of the country’s war on drugs. The ICC recently resumed its probe into the country’s drug war, launched by then-President Rodrigo Duterte in 2016. Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III pushed for the country’s cooperation as the Philippines is a “responsible” world member. “Let us cooperate as we are a responsible member of the world community of nations,” Pimentel told INQUIRER.net in a text message. Senator Risa Hontiveros, the other minority bloc member, also hoped President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. would adhere to international law. “I hope the President adheres to international law and the Rome Statute as part of our commitment to the community of nations against state-sponsored impunity,” she said in a statement. In 2018, then … [Read more...] about Senate minority bloc calls for cooperation with ICC in war on drugs investigation

A British woman has been found dead along with a Swedish man in a tourist apartment in Portugal. Local reports said the people were aged between 40 and 50 and had both been living in London. Their bodies were found inside a tourist flat in the northern city of Porto. The pair are said to have arrived at the property a few days ago. The alarm was sounded just after 1pm today. Local reports said the people were aged between 40 and 50 and had both been living in London. Their bodies were found inside a tourist flat in the northern city of Porto The pair are said to have arrived at the property a few days ago Officers from Portugal's PJ police force are investigating. They have not yet made any official comment. Unconfirmed local reports said investigators believed the deaths could be drug-related and there were no obvious signs of any violence or weapons found. Post-mortems are due to take place over the weekend. Neither of the two people found dead have been … [Read more...] about British woman is found dead along with Swedish man in a tourist apartment in Portugal, sparking police investigation

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for January 27 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. A 45-year-old man was taken into custody after a fire erupted and ravaged a two-story building in Los Angeles while police were trying to investigate him for battery, authorities said. The fire broke out Thursday evening in the Westlake district building, which had small businesses on the ground floor and about eight residential units on the second floor. A fire engine was already on scene in support of the police operation when smoke became visible, Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Margaret Stewart said in a statement. MORE THAN 100 FIREFIGHTERS BATTLE MASSIVE LOS ANGELES APARTMENT COMPLEX FIRE, 1 INJURED Police had evacuated the building prior to the fire , which was knocked down by more than 100 firefighters in just under an hour, Stewart said. Police Capt. Aaron Ponce said … [Read more...] about LA officials were trying to investigate a battery suspect when a fire erupted on the building

Ursula von der Leyen criticised for election ‘threat SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has come under fire for holding meetings with fossil fuel firms during the energy crisis, and it comes amid a corruption scandal that has rocked the European Parliament. As Europe struggled to cope with surging wholesale gas costs sparked by Russia 's war in Ukraine and Vladimir Putin's supply cuts to Europe, fossil fuel companies were raking in record profits while households across the continent saw their bills surge. Related articles Energy lifeline as firm offers 'lowest priced' heat pump at £499 Earth’s inner core may have started to spin in the … [Read more...] about VDL slammed for meeting fossil fuel CEOs amid energy crisis as EU corruption laid bare

Rishi Sunak heckled by passerby over his heating bill This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been branded as “hopelessly weak” by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer for failing to immediately sack Conservative Party Chairman Nadhim Zahawi over his tax affairs. During Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, January 25, he also suggested that the job of Prime Minister is “too big” for Mr Sunak. But do you think he is a “weak” leader? Vote in our poll . POLL: Do you think Rishi Sunak is a ‘weak’ Prime Minister? (Image: Getty) Related articles Triple … [Read more...] about POLL: Do you think Rishi Sunak is a ‘weak’ Prime Minister?

NASA preparing for a long-term presence on the Moon SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Stunning monochrome captures of the Earth and the Moon taken by South Korea’s first-ever lunar orbiter have been released by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI). The £146million Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO) is officially known as Danuri — a portmanteau of the Korean words for “Moon” and “enjoy”. It launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on board a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket back in August of last year. Related articles Green Comet returns to Earth's skies for first time in 50,000 years A nuclear blast could save humanity from an asteroid collision Two of the photos show the marble of the … [Read more...] about Stunning visions of the Earth and Moon captured by South Korean’s first ever lunar orbiter

Egypt: Man debunks Great Sphinx of Giza conspiracy SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered four new tombs — including one belonging to a pharaoh's “secret keeper” — in the Saqqara necropolis, just south of Cairo. Former antiquities minister and egyptologist Dr Zahi Hawass announced the finds, which date back to the fifth and six dynasties — from the 25th to the 22nd centuries BC. Home to eleven pyramids, Saqqara served as the burial centre for the ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis, both of which are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Related articles Inside the UK's largest university museum after £15m transformation Mysterious handprint on historic moat at … [Read more...] about Tomb of ancient Egyptian ‘secret keeper’ discovered by archaeologists near Cairo

Nadhim Zahawi: Sunak orders investigation amid tax questions SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Nadhim Zahawi has not made an “innocent error” in his tax affairs, the boss of HMRC has suggested. HMRC chief executive Jim Harra told MPs on the Public Accounts Committee this morning that “there are no penalties for innocent errors in your tax affairs”. Related articles Jeremy Hunt to axe EU red tape to unleash £100bn Brexit boost Boris strategist on how Sunak can win election Mr Harra was due to discuss tax compliance and the pandemic, but was grilled on the tax affair furore surrounding the Tory chair. He insisted he could not comment on individual cases but said that penalties were not … [Read more...] about HMRC chief suggests Nadhim Zahawi did not make ‘innocent error’ with tax

PMQs: Labour has ‘free movement of principles’ says PM SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Keir Starmer is facing a crisis as his own MPs are being pulled into the sleaze scandal which has been engulfing Westminster in recent months. Two more Labour MPs may be probed by the Parliamentary standards commissioner after a potential breach of lobbying rules. Related articles Sturgeon forced to instantly U-turn on BBC interview after backlash Nadhim Zahawi cleared tax issue with HMRC while Chancellor Shadow Foreign Minister Catherine West and Labour backbencher Charlotte Nichols are referring themselves to the commissioner, the Sun has been told. This comes just two days after Shadow Culture … [Read more...] about Starmer facing sleaze crisis as three Labour MPs now braced for lobbying probe

Nadhim Zahawi: 'Unsustainable' to stay amid investigation says Berry SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Sir Jake Berry has become the latest Tory to call for Nadhim Zahawi to step down over the tax furore. The Rossendale and Darwen MP said it is "unsustainable" for the Tory chairman, who has admitted paying a penalty as part of an estimated £4.8million settlement with HMRC , to remain in his post while the Prime Minister 's ethics adviser investigates if he broke the rules for ministers. Related articles HMRC chief suggests Zahawi did not make 'innocent error' with tax Real reason Sunak's not sacking Zahawi and co despite Boris-backers Sir Jake, a former Conservative chairman and … [Read more...] about Tories in meltdown as Jake Berry becomes latest to demand Zahawi step down over tax row