Senator Jinggoy Estrada arrested for plunder in Philippine flood control scandal
Angelica N. Hall Philippine Senator Jose "Jinggoy" Estrada was arrested on Monday, June 1, on plunder charges linked to the flood…
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Heat wave smashes May temperature records in UK, prompting rethink of climate attitudes
Adam Peaker The latest UK heatwave – which saw the record for highest temperature in May exceeded for two days…
‘Timmy’ the whale meets tragic end despite rescue efforts
‘Timmy’, the humpback whale which found itself stranded off Germany’s northern coast in March, has been confirmed deceased…
Chances of ‘super’ El Nino increase as experts urge world to prepare
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui Weather organizations and climate experts have made a chorus call in telling the international community to prepare for…
Humpback whale ‘Timmy’ freed after dramatic rescue effort
Elan Castanares A humpback whale nicknamed ‘Timmy’ has been released into the North Sea after spending weeks stranded in Baltic…
Sir David Attenborough ‘overwhelmed’ by 100th birthday wishes
Shameeka Voyiya Legendary wildlife documentary host David Attenborough said he had been “completely overwhelmed” by birthday greetings as he turned…
ASEAN leaders push charter reform, energy security at Cebu summit
Southeast Asian leaders gathering for the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Cebu are expected…
26 new caves discovered in Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Explorers have documented 26 newly identified caves in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam,…
Solar-powered boat signals shift in eco-tourism transport in Philippine province
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez A student-built solar-powered pump boat is being trialled in one of the Philippines’ most visited eco-tourism sites.
Zelensky leads candle tribute marking Chernobyl Disaster 40th anniversary
Carmela Calling Ukrainians commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster on April 26 with solemn ceremonies, as President…
Vietnam BirdRace 2026 to soar in May
The Vietnam BirdRace 2026 wildlife photography competition will be held at Cat Tien National Park in Dong Nai…
Butterfly season arrives early in Vietnam’s Cuc Phuong National Park
During early April, millions of butterflies in vibrant colors blanket forest trails and tree tops in Cuc Phuong…
‘Timmy’ the humpback whale’s journey ends in tragedy off Baltic Coast
A humpback whale nicknamed “Timmy” has captured international attention after a long struggle in the Baltic Sea.
Drones enter Philippine coffee farms as new approach to cultivation
Drone technology is being introduced to coffee farms in the mountainous province of Benguet, offering a potential solution…
Rising tensions, shrinking water: Turkey, UN warn of global water supply crisis
Hyacinth Estrada Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned of a looming global crisis centring on water.
Documentary on Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave featured on CBS’s “60 Minutes”
CBS's "60 Minutes," one of the longest-running television news shows in the United States, featured a documentary about…
Japan unveils ‘world’s first’ diaper recycling initiative
Maybelene Marcelino Japan has once again proved that it is living in the future by pioneering a groundbreaking initiative to…
Maritime sector bets big on atomic propulsion
Driven by urgent global climate goals and gaps in alternative fuel availability, the maritime industry is reimagining the…
Boracay White Beach recognised among world’s top destinations by TripAdvisor
Boracay’s White Beach has been named to TripAdvisor’s 2026 Best of the Best Beaches list, an acknowledgment that…
Look up: March’s full moon comes with a cosmic twist
As March unfolds and the transition from winter to spring slowly begins, the night sky offers one of…
World Pangolin Day raises awareness on pangolin smuggling
Ciara Mina In honour of World Pangolin Day, wildlife conservationists are bringing attention to pangolins, one of the most smuggled…
BBC to honour Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday with special programming
The BBC has announced that Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday will be celebrated on May 8 with a…
Vietnam updates energy plan to meet future demand
Vietnam is revising its national energy master plan for 2021-2030, with a long-term outlook to 2050, as stronger…
Philippine province studies electric tricycle conversion as part of transport shift
A municipality in the northern Philippines is assessing the use of converted electric tricycles as part of efforts…