First edition of Rizal’s ‘El Filibusterismo’ becomes most expensive book sold in Philippines
Bobbie Ysabelle Matias A signed first edition of “El Filibusterismo” by Philippine national hero Jose Rizal became the most expensive book…
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Russia accused of using dart frog toxin to kill opposition leader Alexei Navalny
Zdravko Yazhikov The outspoken Kremlin critic and opposition figure Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a dart frog toxin, five European…
Chinese New Year, Ramadan, Lent: Traditions collide for over half the planet this week
Adam Peaker Over 5 billion people are engaging in a cultural or religious tradition merely days apart as lunar and…
Film news: ‘Wicked’ star Cynthia Erivo addresses Ariana Grande relationship rumours, confirms platonic friendship
Shameeka Voyiya In a recent interview, “Wicked” actress Cynthia Erivo discussed her friendship with co-star Ariana Grande, finally smashing rumours…
Brit awards 2026: Nominees, categories, dates and venue
Bianca Wright This year’s Brit awards will be held at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester on Saturday, February 28,…
Basketball news: PBA teams gearing up for next mission – Commissioner’s Cup
Paolo Castro As the dust finally settles in the PBA Philippine Cup, where San Miguel Beer beat TNT Tropang 5G…
Pancake Day: How do you top yours?
Rachel Walker On Tuesday February 17th, also known as Shrove Tuesday, Brits across the country will take to their cookers…
Sanrio announces Hello Kitty designer’s retirement
Ciara Mina Sanrio, the firm that created Hello Kitty, has announced that the character's designer, Yuko Yamaguchi, has "passed the…
North of England should host Olympics, say regional mayors
The ‘Great North’ project, consisting of regional mayors and other political leaders from the North of England, has…
Viral ChatGPT caricature trend sparks security, privacy concerns
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Experts and advocates have urged vigilance amid the growing ChatGPT caricature trend flooding social media platforms, citing privacy…
Britney Spears sells her music catalogue amid industry exit rumours
Pop superstar Britney Spears has reportedly sold her entire music catalogue to an independent music publishing company on…
Social media platform Discord faces backlash following age verification announcement
Mary Mae Balasanos Messaging and social platform Discord has announced a requirement for age verification through facial recognition to use some…
SSPX risk Catholic schism over unauthorised bishop consecrations
Elan Castanares The Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) has ignited a major ecclesiastical internal conflict by announcing its intention…
Winter Olympics: Malaysia’s sole representative ready to conquer historic Italian slopes
Maybelene Marcelino As the sole Malaysian representative at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, alpine skier Aruwin Salehhuddin aims to…
Film news: Critics divided – New Wuthering Heights adaptation sparks debate
Anna Ferraz The 2026 adaptation of ‘Wuthering Heights’, directed by Emerald Fennell and starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, has…
Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek dies aged 48
Actor and millennial heart-throb James Van Der Beek has died at the age of 48 after being diagnosed…
From legacy thinking to living strategy: Why the future of business is already underway
Newsjustnews writers Dr Ja Nae Duane is a globally recognised strategist, behavioural scientist and organisational behaviour speaker who advises leaders…
WWE: AJ Lee returns, challenges Becky Lynch for Women’s Intercontinental Championship
John Christopher Aquino AJ Lee has made her first appearance of 2026, staking a claim on Becky Lynch’s Women’s Intercontinental Championship…
Notable achievements made since COVID-19 pandemic
Rosemarie Zamora Six years since the global coronavirus disease pandemic swept the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) and countries…
Crime and punishment: What is behind the Netherlands’ empty prisons?
Sandra Queiroz While some countries in Europe are struggling for prison space, the Netherlands is facing an increased number of…
Latest revelations from Epstein files rock European politics, royal families
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui As if the name of United States Donald Trump appearing 38,000 times in the Epstein files was not…
Vietnam updates energy plan to meet future demand
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Vietnam is revising its national energy master plan for 2021-2030, with a long-term outlook to 2050, as stronger…
Inaugural ‘Night at the Theater’ offers previews of upcoming Philippine productions
Filipino theater fans got a glimpse into some of the most anticipated productions for the first half of…
Property co-ownership among same-sex couples allowed under Philippine law
Same-sex couples can legally co-own property in the Philippines, as long as both parties can prove equal contribution…