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abcnews.go.comsports2 hrs ago
Eleven athletes sue NCAA seeking extra eligibility year after five-year rule takes effect
A federal class action lawsuit filed Monday in Colorado challenges the NCAA's five-year eligibility framework. The suit claims the rules exclude athletes who exhausted eligibility in the 2025-26 season from an extra year of competition and NIL opportunities.
South China Morning Postworld9 hrs ago
Guangzhou Symposium Discusses Batanes Islands
Scholars at a June 30 event hosted by Jinan University asserted that the Philippines’ northernmost province forms a natural extension of Taiwan. Philippine historians and officials rejected the claim, which followed a May maritime agreement between Manila and Tokyo.
washingtonpost.comworld11 hrs ago
German Court Sentences Iraqi Man to Life for Enslaving and Raping Yazidi Girls
The Munich Higher Regional Court convicted an Iraqi couple of enslaving two Yazidi girls and membership in Islamic State. The man received a life sentence while his wife was given nine and a half years in juvenile detention.
supchina.comworld1 day ago
China Expert Claims Philippine Intrusions at Renai Jiao Aim to Provoke Intercepts
Wu Shicun discussed Manila's transparency campaign and deliberate intrusions around Second Thomas Shoal in a South China Morning Post interview published July 13. He outlined potential Chinese responses if external forces leave Beijing no choice.
world2 days ago
Philippine Defence Chief Limits Military Talks With Beijing Over Scarborough Shoal
Manila will keep only limited military communication channels open with China. Defence chief Gilberto Teodoro Jnr cited lack of good faith and respect for territorial integrity after a command conference with President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr.
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Rapplerworld3 days ago
Ateneo Tells DOLE Tab Baldwin Worked as Consultant Not Employee
Ateneo de Manila University argued before the Department of Labor and Employment that former basketball coach Tab Baldwin operated under a consultancy agreement. The July 9 hearing addressed whether Baldwin needed an alien employment permit as a resident alien.
New York Postsports4 days ago
UCLA men’s basketball adds 17-year-old Serbian forward Nikola Kusturica
The UCLA men’s basketball team signed 17-year-old Serbian forward Nikola Kusturica, who agreed to a NIL package and is expected on campus in August. Kusturica averaged 20 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.1 steals and 1.8 blocks at the 2025 FIBA Under-16 Eurobasket tournament.
TechCrunchtechnology4 days ago
Nandan Nilekani Steps Down as General Partner at Fundamentum While Remaining Anchor Investor for Its Third Fund
Nandan Nilekani will no longer serve as a general partner at Fundamentum Partnership as the firm launches its third fund. He will remain the anchor investor and continue advising the venture firm.
Rapplerworld4 days ago
Supreme Court Dismisses No-Contact Traffic Policy Challenges Without Ruling on Constitutionality
The Supreme Court on July 9, 2026, rejected petitions against the No Contact Apprehension Policy in Metro Manila. The ruling cited a new traffic code that rendered the challenges moot and cited procedural grounds for dismissal.
forbes.comsports5 days ago
NIL clearinghouse rejects $90 million in deals over past year
The College Sports Commission's clearinghouse has rejected nearly $90 million in NIL deals since its launch a year ago. It approved $355 million in deals during the same period.
world8 days ago
Thousands Protest in Narbonne After 17-Year-Old Killed by Group of Minors
@MarioNawfal reported that thousands protested in Narbonne, France, against what they called lax justice after a 17-year-old foster child named Louis was beaten to death. The incident involved a filmed gang ambush by youths including minors and has prompted debate over juvenile s…
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chicago.suntimes.comscience11 days ago
U.S. reports highest West Nile virus cases by late June since 2004
Health officials recorded 48 West Nile virus cases through the end of June, the highest total at this point in the year since 2004. Thirty-eight of the cases involved severe neuroinvasive disease.
jns.orgsports11 days ago
Dallas Stars aim to sign unsigned forward after trade talks
The Dallas Stars still hope to sign their unsigned restricted free agent forward after a sign-and-trade deal fell through. General manager Jim Nill said the team remains in contact with the player’s representatives.
theundefeated.comsports12 days ago
England Overturns Congo Half-Time Lead in World Cup Match
England's Harry Kane scored twice after half time to overcome a one-nil deficit against Congo's Leopards. The knockout round game was played on Wednesday in Atlanta. France 24 reported the outcome.
finance12 days ago
Thousands of Iglesia Ni Cristo Members Rally in Manila for Senator Under Plunder Investigation
More than 15,000 gathered at the People Power Monument on June 30 to back Senator Rodante Marcoleta during a plunder investigation. Speakers included senators and former officials, with the event causing traffic disruptions along EDSA.
forbes.comfinance13 days ago
British ESG Platform Enters Administration and Seeks Buyers
World Wide Generation, operator of the G17 Eco sustainability reporting platform, has appointed administrators and opened bidding for the business. The London-based firm previously counted HSBC, Unilever, and AWS among its clients and had raised about £15 million since 2016.
forbes.comscience13 days ago
300-Million-Year-Old Fossils Show Early Tetrapod Juveniles Lacked External Gills
@NewScientist reported that researchers examined baby embolomere fossils from Illinois indicating direct development from hatching to adulthood. The study challenges prior assumptions about metamorphosis in the water-to-land transition for early tetrapods.
nypost.combusiness13 days ago
Australian regulator sues Amazon over Prime Video ad terms
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission filed suit against Amazon on Monday, alleging five contract terms allowed unilateral changes to Prime subscriptions. The action claims more than one million Australian customers signed agreements containing those terms before ads…
South China Morning Postworld14 days ago
US-Philippine Drills Near Scarborough Shoal Prompt Chinese Naval Response
The People’s Liberation Army dispatched ships and aircraft to the South China Sea following a joint US-Philippine exercise 50 nautical miles from the disputed shoal. Manila reported four Chinese vessels monitored the activity conducted over the weekend.
globalnews.caworld14 days ago
Japan Calls China Coast Guard Moves in EEZ Near Yonaguni Unacceptable
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Monday that China Coast Guard vessels navigating Japan’s exclusive economic zone south of Yonaguni Island and making unilateral claims are unacceptable. Japan has protested the activities through diplomatic channels.
Rapplerworld18 days ago
Japan Raises Visa Fees for Most Categories but Keeps Temporary Visitor Visas Free for Filipinos
The Japanese embassy in Manila said temporary visitor visas for Philippine nationals staying up to 90 days remain free. New fees for single- and multiple-entry visas begin July 1.
New Scientistscience19 days ago
Young Mouse Gut Microbiota Restores Plasticity in Some Adult Mice After Eye Sealing
@NewScientist reported that fecal transplants from young mice enabled neuroplasticity in adult mice during an eye-sealing test. The work links gut microbiome changes to brain adaptability after antibiotic disruption in juveniles.
manilatimes.netsports19 days ago
Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili Buried After June 8 Drowning During Ateneo Team Activity
The 18-year-old basketball prospect who arrived in Manila on June 4 to join Ateneo de Manila University drowned during a team-building activity. He was laid to rest in his hometown on June 24 alongside teammate Divine Adili.
Rapplerworld19 days ago
Tacloban School Shooting Prompts Review of Juvenile Justice Rules for Minors
Two minors, ages 14 and 15, carried out the June 22 shooting that killed three and wounded 11. Philippine law exempts children 15 and under from criminal liability but requires intervention programs or, in some cases, court proceedings.
Al-Monitorworld20 days ago
Chinese Foreign Minister Calls on BRICS to Cooperate on Minerals and Global Challenges While Opposing Unilateralism
Wang Yi addressed a security meeting in New Delhi on June 23 and called for joint action on strategic minerals, energy security, Ebola and artificial intelligence risks. Al-Monitor reported the remarks from his ministry statement.
ecns.cnworld20 days ago
Philippines rejects Chinese embassy statements on 2016 South China Sea ruling
The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs rejected recent social media posts from the Chinese embassy in Manila that questioned the 2016 arbitral award. Officials described the award as final and binding under international law.
Rapplerworld21 days ago
Ateneo de Manila University weighs UAAP participation after two student-athletes drown
Ateneo de Manila University and its former basketball coach face possible sanctions after two student-athletes drowned during a June 8 team-building activity. The university formed a task force and is reviewing its options while multiple agencies investigate.
indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics23 days ago
Russia Deports 24 Filipinos Held Nine Months Without Charges in Irkutsk
The detainees are scheduled to arrive in Manila on two flights early Sunday. Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro will greet the first group.
manilatimes.networld23 days ago
Former peace adviser says exit deal possible once key Bangsamoro commitments are irreversible
Teresita Quintos Deles told a Manila forum that an exit agreement can be signed once core pillars are irreversible. She cited suspended decommissioning and leadership changes that have strained relations with the MILF.
Rapplerworld23 days ago
Philippine authorities arrest U.S. fugitive Herbert Leon Kimble in Manila
Herbert Leon Kimble, 60, was taken into custody in the Philippines on June 20, 2026, after fleeing sentencing in a $1.2 billion Medicare fraud case. The U.S. Department of Justice said the arrest marks the second capture from its Most Wanted Fraudster list in two weeks.
nypost.comworld28 days ago
McDonald’s Rolls Out Six New Specialty Drinks Nationwide, Including Dirty Dr Pepper
The chain introduced six new specialty drinks in May, including a Dirty Dr Pepper made with vanilla and cold foam. Social media mentions of dirty sodas rose 270 percent over the past year.
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theverge.comsports28 days ago
Schools and Collectives Use NIL Deals to Cover Recruits’ Unofficial Visit Costs
Power Four programs and collectives are covering travel costs for unofficial visits through third-party contracts, cash payments and creative bookkeeping, according to reporting by CBS Sports.
gatestoneinstitute.orgworld28 days ago
Sudanese Armed Forces Say They Destroyed 141 Combat Vehicles in Two Weeks
Sudan’s military reported gains across Darfur, Kordofan, Blue Nile and White Nile sectors between late May and mid-June 2026. The statement listed equipment losses inflicted on opposing forces and outlined continued operations.
Rapplerworld32 days ago
China Bars Philippine Defense Chief and Family From Entry
China imposed entry bans and transaction restrictions on Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., his wife, and their adult son. Manila called the move an unfriendly act that complicates bilateral ties.
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South China Morning Postworld32 days ago
Gambling-related calls to Philippine helpline rise to nine in 10
Calls to a Manila rehabilitation centre hotline tied to gambling rose from seven in 10 in 2025 to nine in 10 so far this year. The centre has expanded from 13 to 16 facilities and plans three more.
japantimes.co.jpworld33 days ago
Philippines to Hold Maritime Border Talks With Japan Despite Chinese Objections
Manila’s foreign affairs secretary said the Philippines will proceed with delimitation talks despite Beijing’s response to the Japan-Philippines agreement.
The Japan Timespolitics33 days ago
Philippines Demands China Remove Floating Platform from Disputed Scarborough Shoal
Manila issued demarches and a formal protest after aerial monitoring detected a six-by-six meter structure with an antenna inside the disputed shoal. The request came during a Wednesday briefing by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
The Independentscience33 days ago
Iron Age Skeletons Found in Scottish Cairn Show Signs of Postmortem Skull and Bone Modification
Archaeologists uncovered an adult female and juvenile male, likely maternal second cousins, in a low stone cairn in Sutherland. The adult female’s remains showed signs of postmortem modification.
Abc Newsworld34 days ago
The Philippines protests China's floating 'structure' on the disputed South China Sea shoal
The Philippines has protested China's deployment of what Manila describes as a floating "structure" with personnel on a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, fearing it could be a part of Beijing's effort to turn the uninhabited atoll into an island base, Philippine officials sa…
manilatimes.networld34 days ago
Two Ateneo Basketball Players Drown in Strong Currents During Team-Building Activity in Aurora
Rene Baterbonia, 19, and teammate Divine Adili died on June 8 after strong currents swept them out to sea during a Blue Eagles activity at a private resort in Dipaculao. Their families arrived in Manila on June 9 as authorities and sports bodies opened investigations.
asiaone.comworld39 days ago
Philippines and Vietnam elevate bilateral ties to Enhanced Strategic Partnership
Manila and Hanoi announced the upgrade during a June 1 state visit. The new status is the first of its kind for both countries and makes Vietnam the Philippines’ sole strategic partner in Southeast Asia.
onwardstate.comsports40 days ago
NC State vs Virginia 2026 Opener Moved from Rio de Janeiro to Charlottesville After Promoter Failure
The season-opening game between NC State and Virginia, originally set for Nilton Santos Stadium in Brazil, will now be played in Charlottesville after the international event could not proceed.
manilatimes.netpolitics41 days ago
Philippine groups criticize Senate majority over Dela Rosa escape and online voting
Alumni from Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle schools, along with artist and women's rights organizations, issued statements criticizing Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano and other majority senators. The statements followed the escape of Senator Ronald dela Rosa and…
nytimes.compolitics41 days ago
Vanilla Ice, Flo Rida to Perform at Freedom 250's Great American State Fair on National Mall After Several Acts Withdraw
Rapper Vanilla Ice confirmed he will perform at the June 25 to July 10 concert series despite multiple artists withdrawing. Several performers cited concerns over the event's political ties.
Japan Timesworld42 days ago
Vietnam and Philippines Leaders Meet on South China Sea Navigation
The leaders of Vietnam and the Philippines met in Manila and stated that freedom of navigation in the South China Sea remains nonnegotiable. They also agreed to coordinate more closely on regional issues.
business43 days ago
Officeworks to Open Global Capability Centres in Philippines and India, Retaining Majority of Australian Roles
Officeworks will replace its Sydney customer service centre with a Manila operation and locate hundreds of additional staff in Bengaluru. The retailer says most in-store and fulfilment roles will stay in Australia.
nypost.comworld44 days ago
Rapper Vanilla Ice to Perform at Freedom 250 Concerts After Other Acts Withdraw
Vanilla Ice confirmed plans to perform at the Great American State Fair’s Freedom 250 concerts on the National Mall. Several other artists have withdrawn from the event scheduled for late June through mid-July 2026.
Forbespolitics45 days ago
Vanilla Ice to Perform at Great American State Fair for Nation's 250th Anniversary
Freedom 250 announced the lineup for the Great American State Fair on May 27. Vanilla Ice confirmed participation on May 29 while Bret Michaels and Martina McBride withdrew over concerns about the event's political framing.
abcnews.go.compolitics45 days ago
Philippine Congressman Joel Chua Assigned to Lead Impeachment Article on Vice President Sara Duterte
Manila 3rd District Representative Joel Chua will lead the prosecution team on the misuse of confidential funds article against Vice President Sara Duterte. Rappler Talk will air an interview with Chua on Friday, May 29, at 5 pm.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld45 days ago
Surveillance Footage Shows Industrial Waste Dumping in Melbourne's North-East
Footage compiled for Nillumbik Shire Council recorded large-scale dumping of industrial waste in Melbourne's north-east. The material was gathered as part of council monitoring efforts in the Diamond Creek area.
thesouthafrican.compolitics45 days ago
Ethiopia Schedules National Election for June 1 2026
Ethiopia will hold its seventh national election on June 1, 2026. The vote occurs while Gulf states seek greater regional influence and while Ethiopia and Egypt continue to differ over Nile water use.
pbs.orgpolitics46 days ago
Milli Vanilli and Morris Day Decline to Perform at Freedom 250 Mall Events
Milli Vanilli and Morris Day said they will not appear at the Freedom 250 concerts scheduled for June and July on the National Mall. The announcements followed a Wednesday statement listing the artists among the performers.
wwd.comworld46 days ago
Unilever to Invest $270 Million in New Haven Innovation Center
Unilever plans to spend $270 million on a new innovation center in New Haven, Connecticut. The facility will focus on developing skin and hair products for the U.S. and global markets.
loudwire.compolitics46 days ago
Freedom 250 Concerts on National Mall to Feature Vanilla Ice, Flo Rida, Bret Michaels and Milli Vanilli
Martina McBride, Morris Day and Young MC have pulled out of the Great American State Fair series scheduled for late June and early July. The performers cited concerns over the event's political ties after organizers announced the initial lineup.
indianexpress.comworld46 days ago
McDonald's to Add Vanilla Matcha Frappé to UK and Ireland Menus
McDonald's will introduce the Vanilla Matcha Frappé at locations across the UK and Ireland beginning 2 June. The chain is also offering three other limited-time summer drinks and two new permanent McCrispy items.
Rapplerworld46 days ago
Rappler to Hold Vertical Video Masterclass on July 10
Rappler will conduct a one-day workshop on vertical video production at its Manila newsroom. The session runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is open to professionals, marketers, NGOs, and other participants.
manilatimes.networld46 days ago
Philippine agencies approve expressway and bridge projects despite tree removal concerns
The Department of Public Works and Highways and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources have approved two infrastructure projects proposed by San Miguel Corporation. One project would remove 617 mature trees along Quirino Avenue in Metro Manila. The second project inv…
Rapplerworld46 days ago
DENR Says Most Manila Trees Marked for Removal Are Exotic or Decaying
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources reported that most trees slated for cutting in Manila are exotic species or in poor condition. Philippine Native Plants Conservation Society president Anthony Arbias stated the central issue is the trees' removal for an expressw…
foxnews.compolitics47 days ago
Florida Sheriff Warns Parents May Face Charges Over Teen Takeover Events
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd released a public service announcement stating that juveniles and parents could face criminal or civil penalties if teens participate in destructive gatherings this summer. Tampa police recently arrested 22 people during one such event.
pbs.orgpolitics47 days ago
Senators Cruz and Cantwell to Introduce Bipartisan College Sports Bill
Sens. Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell will introduce legislation to regulate athlete compensation, transfers, and coaching moves. The bill offers limited antitrust protection in exchange for athlete protections and would override some state NIL laws.