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More than 780 jobs open in Croatia, says DMW
There are at least 785 jobs available in Croatia through the Government to Government program (G2G) between the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Republic of Croatia.
The Manila Times · World
Supreme Court agrees to review a Reconstruction-era ban on distilling spirits in private homes
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to consider whether Congress had the constitutional authority to impose a ban on distilling spirits in private homes more than 150 years ago. Plaintiffs challenging the…
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Filipino shares eyewitness account of violent protests in France
In his 12 years of residence in Paris, France, a Filipino said the recent unrest this October 2026 is by far the most violent protest he has witnessed in the country.
The Manila Times · World
One year after Louvre heist, where are the missing jewels?
PARIS, France— One year after a stunning break-in at the Louvre Museum, the four main suspects are in jail awaiting trial, but police appear to have run out of leads to locate the stolen crown jewels. Thieves disguised…
The Manila Times · World
The painstaking task of cataloguing the world's species
PARIS, France — A bumblebee-like insect that was last seen in France 150 years ago was spotted again in the Paris region in 2025. Had the creature, known by its scientific name Pocota personata, disappeared and returned…
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Palace says OFWs' safety remains top priority amid unrest in France, Italy
The safety of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) is President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s top priority amid the mass protests across France and Italy, Malacañang said during Monday"s briefing.
The Manila Times · World
Record El Niño? Depends who's counting
WASHINGTON, United States — Britain's Met Office says this year's El Niño is "unprecedented." Japan's weather agency has called it the strongest ever observed. US forecasters say it still trails the biggest events in…
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Pennsylvania residents spurn $10,000 data center checks
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, United States — On his terrace overlooking the forest in eastern Pennsylvania, Ed Negra lays out four letters. All are from a developer promising a $10,000 check to each household once its data center is…
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Bomb threat forces Austrian Tel Aviv-Vienna flight to land in Bulgaria
A bomb threat forced an Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna to divert to Sofia late on Sunday, though a search found nothing dangerous so the plane took off again and flew onwards.
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Musk pledges to give a share of his SpaceX company to 'every kid in America'
Elon Musk on Monday pledged to give one share of his company SpaceX to “every kid in America” next year. The offer arrived a day after artificial intelligence company Anthropic announced in a social media post that it…
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Singapore expands crackdown on Indonesian companies linked to haze
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Singapore will issue preventive notices to three more Indonesian companies to tackle and prevent forest fires in Kalimantan province that may have sent smoke across the border, the National…
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7 OFWs hurt in Saudi Arabia attacks; 3 in critical condition -- DFA
Seven overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were wounded in attacks in Saudi Arabia, three of whom are in critical condition, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Monday.
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North Korea threatens to restart propaganda broadcasts and deploy more weapons at border with South
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea threatened on Monday to resume propaganda loudspeaker broadcasts and deploy more weapons along the border with South Korea, as the rivals remain locked in animosities over last month’s…
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Kenyan cult leader faces verdict over 191 starvation deaths
MOMBASA, Kenya — A Mombasa court will deliver a long-awaited verdict on Monday in the trial of a self-proclaimed Kenyan preacher and his associates, accused of murdering 191 people, mostly children, in an infamous…
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34 OFWs in Saudi Arabia return to PH; 65 more expected Tuesday
Thirty-four overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Saudi Arabia returned to the Philippines on Monday, while 65 more are expected to arrive on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026.
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Rubio seeks to strengthen US foothold in Central Asia
SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed for greater access for American companies during talks Monday with Central Asian states before heading to India on a tour that mixes diplomacy and…
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Egypt's top security body agrees to help Saudi Arabia defend itself against Houthi attacks
CAIRO— Egypt's top security body said Sunday it has agreed to support close ally Saudi Arabia in the major escalation of fighting between the kingdom and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, which has marked the…
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No Filipinos affected by protests in France, Italy -- DFA
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Monday that no Filipinos had been affected by mass protests in France and Italy.
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Egypt's top security body agrees to help Saudi Arabia defend itself against Houthi attacks
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful in St. Peter's Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was hospitalized for an operation to remove a malignant tumor, and said he plans to gradually return…
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Pope Leo tells faithful in St. Peter's Square he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful in St. Peter's Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was hospitalized for an operation to remove a malignant tumor, and said he plans to gradually return…
Rappler · World
El Niño-powered drought leaves Indonesian palm farmers high and dry as river recedes
Farmers are struggling financially, with some unable to sell their fruit and resorting to drastic measures like cutting fertilizer use by up to 70% to save costs, while others seek alternative income sources
The Manila Times · World
Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak spreads to eighth province
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached an eighth province in the country's north, authorities said on Sunday as the spread of the world's fastest-growing outbreak of the disease on record continues to outpace response…
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Falling crucifix kills priest during Mass in Ecuador
GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador — A Catholic priest died Saturday when a wooden crucifix fell from a wall and crushed him against the pulpit as he celebrated Mass in the Ecuadorian city of Guayaquil. "Father, Father! Call an…
Rappler · World
France counts the cost of worst unrest in years; Macron urges calm
Nationwide demonstrations had erupted into riots, with a town hall torched, shops pillaged and buildings covered in graffiti as violent groups clashed with police in cities across the country
The Manila Times · World
Bomb threat forces airliner from Tel Aviv to divert to Bulgaria
SOFIA, Bulgaria — A bomb threat against an Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna on Sunday forced the plane to divert to Bulgaria, according to Bulgarian authorities and the airline. The Austrian Airlines…
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Macron says nothing justifies 'unbridled' violence in France protests
PARIS, France — French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday said "nothing justifies" the "unbridled" violence seen in nationwide cost of living protests this weekend. "Tonight, we all feel anger and shame," Macron said…
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Egypt ready to back Saudi Arabia in war against Iran-allied Houthis
Regional military power Egypt is ready to provide Saudi Arabia with the support it needs to defend its security and stability, the presidency said on Sunday, potentially raising the stakes in the Middle East war as…
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Zelensky speaks to US envoys as Trump lashes out
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with top US envoys Sunday to try to ease tensions, as Donald Trump accused his counterpart of not wanting to end the war with Russia. Zelensky spoke to US…
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Trump backs ally Netanyahu ahead of Israel's tight election
JERUSALEM — US President Donald Trump endorsed on Sunday his ally Benjamin Netanyahu before Israel's close-fought parliamentary election on October 27, providing a boost to the veteran prime minister's bid to win a new…
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In Valencia, Pinoy foodies lead Filipino culinary history class for foreigners
A group of Filipino foodies organized a cooking class in Valencia to offer Spaniards and other expatriates a taste of Philippine cuisine, particularly dishes with historical ties to Spain.
The Manila Times · World
Ukraine launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia as spat between Trump and Zelenskyy continues
RUSSIA — Ukrainian strikes set an oil export terminal and a depot ablaze in St. Petersburg on Sunday as Kyiv launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia in one of its largest aerial attacks of the war. The strikes came as…
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Jeffries likes Democrats' chances in race for the House as he campaigns in Ohio
TOLEDO, Ohio — House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Sunday the election climate is holding firm for Democrats as he campaigned for Rep. Marcy Kaptur in a heavily contested Ohio congressional district that is…
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Macron says nothing justifies 'unbridled' violence in France protests
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday said "nothing justifies" the "unbridled" violence seen in nationwide cost of living protests this weekend.
The Manila Times · World
Spain braces for more floods after woman dies near Barcelona
MADRID — Spain braced for the worst of a powerful Mediterranean storm predicted to intensify on Monday after it submerged streets, disrupted transport and claimed the life of a woman outside Barcelona. Weather agency…
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299 OFWs from Saudi Arabia set to return to the Philippines by October
At least 299 overseas Filipino workers from Saudi Arabia are scheduled to return to the Philippines by the end of the month, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced.
GMA News Online · World
Falling crucifix kills priest during Mass in Ecuador
A Catholic priest died Saturday when a wooden crucifix fell from a wall and crushed him against the pulpit as he celebrated Mass in the Ecuadorian city of Guayaquil.
The Manila Times · World
Japan launching historic mission to Mars
TOKYO — Japanese scientists are readying a mission to Mars’ moons to retrieve samples that could help unlock the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth, in what aims to be the first round trip to the Martian…
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US resumes intelligence-sharing with Ukraine after pause, Zelenskiy says
The US has resumed providing Ukraine with critical intelligence to help it defend against Russian missile strikes, after a brief pause, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.
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Hurricane Trudy lashes Mexico's Pacific coast, but is set to weaken
Hurricane Trudy brought heavy rain and strong winds to parts of Mexico's southwest and west-central regions as it maintained its strength and tracked parallel to the Pacific coast.
The Manila Times · World
Southeast Asia oxygen tanks, purifier sales spike
KUALA LUMPUR — Toxic haze from wildfires burning in Indonesia has spiked a demand for oxygen tanks and air purifiers across the region, manufacturers say, as they work the clock on equipment providing life-saving clean…
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