Tolentino welcomes survey indicating WPS a ‘core issue’ among voters
MANILA, Philippines – Reelectionist Senator Francis ‘TOL’ Tolentino today welcomed the survey showing strong voter preference for candidates advocating the country’s sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “The survey result shows that there is strong agreement among our kababayans that the WPS is a major issue in the elections…
Duterte enters The Hague prison ahead of ICC trial
Former President Rodrigo Duterte has entered the Hague Penitentiary Institution or the Scheveningen Prison where he is set to be held while awaiting trial by the International Criminal Court for alleged “crimes against humanity” in his administration’s war on drugs…
Louisiana’s first nitrogen gas execution blocked by federal judge
A federal judge temporarily blocked Louisiana’s first execution in 15 years after lawyers for the man argued nitrogen hypoxia would violate his constitutional rights.
This nightmarish $35K computer is powered by a lab-grown human brain
An Australian company called Cortical Labs has developed a computer powered by lab-grown human brain cells, Gizmodo reports. The computer, known as CL1, is described as the world’s first “code deployable biological computer” and is now available for pre-order — for a price in the $35,000 range…
Arrest of ex-president Duterte will shake up dynastic politics in the Philippines – and hand initiative to rival Marcos family
The former strongman leader has been charged with crimes against humanity in relation to a bloody ‘war on drugs.’…
Inside Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright’s secret bolthole near Palma as fans convinced baby was conceived there
MICHELLE Keegan and Mark Wrights stunning bolthole near Palma has been revealed just as fans speculate their newborn was conceived there. The happy couple announced the birth of Palma Elizabeth Wright, who was safely delivered last Thursday. InstagramMichelle gave birth to baby Palma last Thursday Maria HibbsMark and Michelle announced they were expecting a baby…
Live coverage: NASA, SpaceX to launch Crew-10 astronaut mission on Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center
The mission will be the 14th time that a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carries humans to the International Space Station. Liftoff from Launch Complex 39A is set for Wednesday, March 12, at 7:48 p.m. EDT (2348 UTC…
ICC takes custody of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in crimes against humanity case
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was turned over Wednesday to the custody of the International Criminal Court, following his arrest on a warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity over deadly anti-drugs crackdowns he oversaw while in office. The court said in a statement that “as a precautionary measure” medical assistance…
What happened in the Philippine drug war that led to Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest?
Ex-Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte was flown to The Hague after the International Criminal Court accused him of crimes against humanity…