Former French PM Balladur dies at 97

BARMM polls: Who are the bets for Lanao del Sur’s 9 seats?

Over two dozen members of political dynasties, Islamic scholars, lawmakers, and youth leaders are competing for Lanao del Sur's seats in the Bangsamoro region…

LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026 Q&A: DA sets sights on governance in 60 councils after November polls

The DA wants to become the largest party in Gauteng’s three metros and believes it has a chance of becoming part of government in 60 councils following the 4 No…

What to expect in DepEd’s updated nationwide active shooter drill

The rescheduled nationwide drill follows talks with medical groups to ensure that protocols align with ‘child-centered, trauma-informed standards,’ according to…

THE CONVERSATION: The obsession with ‘maxxing’ our lives could actually be stressing us out

If you want to improve yourself, your health or your lifestyle, you need to do it to the “maxx” – according to social media, at least. But all of this maxxing m…

Leandro Leviste sells another P3 billion in SPNEC shares as solar controversies mount

The sale comes as Leviste faces plunder and graft complaints before the Ombudsman alongside his mother, Senator Loren Legarda, and former energy secretary Alfon…

NEW ROLE: Kolbe to fullback for third Test as Rassie hints at possible late changes again

Rassie Erasmus made only one personnel change to the Springboks’ match 23 to face the All Blacks in the third Test of the Greatest Rivalry series at FNB Stadium…

How the Romualdezes held their political grip on Leyte for generations

The flood control scandal has put Martin Romualdez under scrutiny. But the Romualdez dynasty’s grip on the province remains strong, with a new generation alread…

A tough 2026 doesn’t change the SA citrus industry’s sound trajectory

Our growers have weathered remarkable challenges before, and the fundamentals that have carried us through them are unchanged. But what the 2026 season should d…

‘Cookie-cutter’ no more? SM Nuvali to open November 27 with 1-hectare indoor garden

With cooling technology inspired by Singapore's Gardens by the Bay, SM's 91st mall is a break from what SM Supermalls president Steven Tan himself once bemoaned…

Agri Entrepreneurship: Reiger Park school empowers young women to break agricultural stereotypes

In Reiger Park, Oosrand Commerce and Entrepreneurship School is running a hands‑on agriculture programme that trains 20 learners, mostly young women, to break g…

‘Nabudol ang AFP’: Prosecution accuses Sara Duterte-led DepEd of misrepresentation

The prosecution team calls on COA to revisit its earlier decision that cleared DepEd of allegations it misused P75 million in confidential funds…

Afrikaans ministers who proved it’s never too late for reconciliation

Danie Rosslee and EG Fourie were not early opponents of apartheid. Perhaps that is precisely why we should remember what happened when they changed.…

US Settlement requires Meta to check young users’ ages. How will that work?

Here is a look at what Meta said it will do to ensure that users are as old as they say they are, and some of the legal issues that could complicate age checks…

Let’s talk about that nail-biting Airlink flyover

Airlink had hearts in throats during a stadium flyover at the Springboks vs. All Blacks game on Saturday. Was the stunt a demostration of South African skill, o…

[ANALYSIS] What does ‘at least nearly proficient’ mean in Philippine education?

The Philippine Development Plan 2023–2028 says proficiency. The National Education and Workforce Development Plan 2026–2035 says proficiency. Why, then, does ou…

LEADING THE PACK: No-fee school provides a master class in teaching with few resources

Bopasenatla Secondary in Diepkloof, Soweto, has turned tight discipline and planning into outstanding results.…

Who Speaks for Sudan’s Emergency Response Rooms?

When four members of Sudan’s Emergency Response Rooms travelled to London in March 2026 to accept the Chatham House Prize on behalf of the movement, the ceremon…

Jury to hear closing arguments in Tupac killing trial

Closing arguments are set for Monday in the trial of an ex-gang leader accused of masterminding the drive-by killing of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas…

No Place to Call Home: Increasing Homophobic & Transphobic Laws in the U.S. & Africa

A network of Christian evangelical organizations has spent nearly two decades and tens of millions of dollars fueling a storm of anti-LGBTI+ legislation across …

US carrier visit to Thailand's Pattaya lifts hope and sex-tourism risk

After a long deployment in the Middle East, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier will dock in Thailand's resort city of Pattaya this week, raising hopes of an economic …

Kenya airport staff strike delays thousands of passengers

Flight delays at Kenya's main international airport on Monday affected thousands of travellers as airport workers' go-slow strike action continued into its seco…

Mother tells how daughter slipped away in north Cyprus ferry disaster

Ayten Bicer felt her 12-year-old daughter slip from her hands and disappear as a ferry capsized off northern Cyprus on Sunday, killing at least eight people.…

Old? Do not fear, your new best friend is here to help

It’s impossible to keep up these days. Lucky, then, that AI has the time and patience to teach us.…