These Ukrainian teenagers sought refuge from war in Israel. Then they were caught up in the horrors of Hamas’ attack
Ashkelon, Israel (CNN) — It was supposed to be a safe haven – a new life for those seeking refuge from the turbulence of war. But when tens of thousands of Ukrainians fled to Israel in the wake of Russia’s invasion, they had no idea of what the future would
Tom Hollander mistakenly sent huge ‘Avengers’ bonus meant for fellow British actor Tom Holland
(CNN) — British actor Tom Hollander knows all too well the trials and tribulations of being the almost-namesake of an incredibly famous fellow actor. In an error to trump all errors, “The White Lotus” actor said he was once mistakenly sent Tom Holland’s first whopping seven-figure “Avengers” box office bonus.
Senate studying options after Marcos cha-cha meeting
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 26) – Senator Imee Marcos said her chamber is studying its options to deal with the issue of charter change (cha-cha) after it met with the president on Thursday night – including the reopening of discussions on its now-suspended resolution introducing constituent assembly. She said
Pimentel: Cha-cha via people’s initiative ‘hijacked’ by House members
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 26) — Pushing for Charter change (Cha-cha) via people’s initiative is only for Filipino voters and should not be “hijacked” by government officials, Senate Minority leader Koko Pimentel said on Friday. “This is reserved for the people sabi ng ating (as stated in our) Constitution
Imee Marcos convinced Romualdez’ office behind people’s initiative
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 26) – Senator Imee Marcos believes the office of House Speaker Martin Romualdez is behind the funding and timeline planning of the people’s initiative to amend the 1987 Constitution. Asked by reporters in a Friday press conference if she was convinced Romualdez was behind the
Only five bodies delivered to Belgorod morgue after mysterious Russian plane crash, Ukrainian intelligence suggests
(CNN) — Ukraine says it has intelligence suggesting only five bodies were delivered from the crash site of a Russian military transport plane to a nearby morgue, a Ukraine military intelligence official told CNN, casting doubt on Moscow’s claim that dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war were killed in the
US news industry off to brutal 2024 start as mass layoffs devastate publishers, raising questions about the future of journalism
(CNN) — The news industry in the United States is enduring a brutal start to the new year, with outlets large and small across the country hemorrhaging reporting staff as legacy business models that kept much of the industry afloat for decades collapse in plain sight. The rapid contraction, coming
Comelec aims to implement full-blown internet voting for overseas Filipinos in 2025 polls
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 26) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday said it targets a full-blown implementation of internet voting for overseas Filipinos in the 2025 midterm polls. “Matatag na po ang loob ng Comelec na hindi na tayo magpa-pilot dito, i-implement na po natin dito sa
Romualdez: House majority backs Senate’s push for Charter change
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 26) — House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Thursday said a majority of House members are in “full support” of the Senate’s push to amend economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution. \”As the head of the House of the people, together with the deputy speakers, majority
Marcos ‘happy’ with DepEd’s K-to-10 curriculum
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 25) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. commended the Department of Education’s (DepEd) efforts to rebuild the educational system, saying he is “happy” with the soon-to-be implemented MATATAG K-to-10 program. During the Basic Education Report 2024, Marcos called DepEd’s mandate as the “most difficult” among all
