National Museum display of Philippines’ lone captive elephant sparks animal welfare concerns
Animal welfare activists raised objections after the Manila local government and the Philippine National Museum announced that the…
By Ciara Mina
Ciara graduated with a degree in Broadcast Communication from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in 2022.
Between working as a News Editor and being a devoted fur mom to one adopted dog and four cats - thanks to the 'cat distribution system' - she still manages to squeeze in time to smell flowers, visit the beaches of her hometown, and end her day with a good sudoku puzzle.
Usain Bolt’s world record smashed by humanoid robots but with a clumsy twist
While the robots technically surpassed the world record, both had to be carried out on stretchers after the…
Perfectly imperfect: 2026 World’s Ugliest Dog Contest advocates for dog adoption
Imperfections make every dog special: This is the message that the 2026 World’s Ugliest Contest wants to spread…
‘Sound not available’ for Donald Trump’s TikTok post after using Taylor Swift’s song
Taylor Swift has made another one of her songs unavailable for use by the United States President Donald…
Experts warn Google’s new AI satellite tool could fuel disinformation
Less than 48 hours after announcing its new artificial intelligence (AI)-generation feature for Google Earth, the company said…
Punch the monkey celebrates first birthday
Punch, the Japanese macaque who went viral earlier this year, is celebrating his first birthday. Punch’s 1st birthday…
Japan keeps throne to male royalty despite imperial succession law revision
The revision, which permits the adoption of distant male relatives to father future heirs and allows princesses to…
Music industry pushes for transparency with AI labelling initiative
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), an organization that represents the recording industry worldwide, and the…
Ichikawa Zoo to celebrate Punch’s first birthday with message exhibit
Punch, the Japanese macaque that recently gained popularity online, will be celebrating his first birthday on July 26.…
Dear Pencil-Pal: New ‘Peanuts’ film reveals Charlie Brown’s pen pal
Titled "Snoopy Unleashed," the film will reveal the person on the other end of Charlie Brown's letters.
Grammy Awards announce new rules, categories to take effect next year
The 69th Grammy Awards have updated the guidelines for key categories, such as the Best New Artist and…
World’s first T-Rex leather handbag flops at Paris auction
A leather bag made from Tyrannosaurus rex cells failed to sell on Thursday, the Paris auction house Drouot…
Taylor Swift sets historic streaming record with new song for ‘Toy Story 5’
Taylor Swift's new song written for "Toy Story 5," titled "I Knew It, I Knew You," is breaking…
Bangladesh zoo welcomes rare albino buffalo resembling Donald Trump
A rare albino buffalo, nicknamed "Donald Trump," has been given new life because of its resemblance to the…
Mount Everest sets new climbing record in single day
Hundreds of climbers successfully ascended Mount Everest in a single day, setting a new record with 274 ascents.
Fashion news: Milan Fashion Week to go fur-free
Milan Fashion Week has revealed it will go fur-free, with the announcement coming after the European Citizens' Initiative…
Marilyn Monroe memorabilia up for auction to mark her 100th birthday
A selection of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia will go up for auction to mark the Hollywood icon’s 100th birthday.
5 Seconds of Summer kickstarts ‘Everyone’s A Star!’ World Tour
The Australian pop-rock band, 5 Seconds of Summer, also often called 5SOS, is currently on their sixth major…
Activists call for end to animal testing on World Day for Animal in Laboratories
The National Anti-Vivisection Society of the United Kingdom, now known as Animal Defenders International (ADI), founded World Day…
Emperor penguin, Antarctic fur seal now endangered: IUCN
Due to climate change, the emperor penguin and the Antarctic fur seal are now classified as "endangered" by…
‘Let us not allow ourselves to be paralysed,’ Pope Leo urges as he leads first Easter vigil
During the Saturday night vigil mass in St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Leo XIV led the world's Catholics into…
New dog DNA discovery pushes back dog domestication timeline by back 5,000 years
According to new research, the discovery of the oldest dog DNA indicates that dogs have been "man's best…
Netflix eyes hybrid concert for ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ world tour
Netflix is reportedly planning to have a world tour of its fictional K-pop Huntr/x from the popular film…
Ichikawa Zoo says Punch the monkey is now making friends
Ichikawa City Zoo have said that seven-month-old Japanese macaque Punch, who captured the hearts of netizens across the…