Reuters wins 2 Pulitzers, ProPublica takes coveted public service award
Reuters won two Pulitzer Prizes on Monday, May 6, taking home the breaking news photography award for searing images of the Israel-Gaza conflict as well as the national reporting award for a series of...
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Zendaya in blue, sparkling J Lo arrive at garden-themed Met Gala
NEW YORK, USA – Zendaya posed wearing a blue gown adorned with clusters of grapes on the green and white carpeted entrance to the lavish annual Met Gala on Monday, May 6, which this year has a garden...
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Morong, Rizal unveils first ‘next gen’ emergency command center in the...
RIZAL, Philippines – Scaling up its emergency and disaster operations, the municipal government of Morong, Rizal, launched its Emergency 911 Command Center on Monday, May 6, equipped with an enhanced...
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Eurovision 2024 begins in Malmo with contestants’ walk on ‘Turquoise Carpet’
MALMO, Sweden – Eurovision 2024 began in the Swedish city of Malmo on Sunday, May 5, when 37 contenders walked the “Turquoise Carpet” amid heightened security and calls for boycotts due to Israel’s...
View ArticleRappler Talk Entertainment: ena mori on her passion for music
MANILA, Philippines – Known for hits like “FALL INLOVE!” “VIVID,” and “KING OF THE NIGHT!” ena mori has undoubtedly made her mark in the music scene at large. The Japanese-Filipino singer-songwriter...
View ArticleWhat’s in the 3-phase ceasefire deal Hamas backs, but Israel does not?
Palestinian Islamist group Hamas said on Monday, May 6, it had agreed to a three-phased deal for a ceasefire and hostages-for-prisoners swap, although an Israeli official said the deal was not...
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Inflation rises anew to 3.8% in April 2024 as El Niño destroys crops
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ inflation rate rose for the third consecutive month in April amid soaring rice prices, El Niño damaging crops, and the peso’s depreciation against the dollar....
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Gaza ceasefire uncertain, Israel vows to continue Rafah operation
Palestinian militant group Hamas on Monday, May 6, agreed to a Gaza ceasefire proposal from mediators, but Israel said the terms did not meet its demands and pressed ahead with strikes in Rafah while...
View ArticleUS, most EU nations to boycott Putin’s inauguration over Ukraine war
The United States and most European Union nations will boycott a Kremlin ceremony to swear in Vladimir Putin for a new six-year term as president on Tuesday, but France and some other EU states were...
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IN PHOTOS: Stunning red carpet looks at Met Gala 2024
MANILA, Philippines – One of the biggest fashion events in Hollywood again dazzled crowds and onlookers as A-List international stars and established personalities in the fashion industry gathered for...
View ArticleRussia, Ukraine trade allegations of chemical weapons use at global watchdog
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands – Russia and Ukraine have accused each other at the global chemical weapons watchdog in The Hague of using banned toxins on the battlefield, the organization said on Tuesday,...
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Apple launches new iPad Pro and Air models, the first major update since 2022
MANILA, Philippines – Apple unveils its latest iPad Pro and Air models during its “Let Loose” event on Tuesday, May 7. The new tablets mark the iPad’s first major update since 2022 when Apple launched...
View ArticlePrices for new iPad models start at P42,990 in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – Apple released prices for its latest iPad models following its “Let Loose” event on Tuesday, May 7. The new tablets mark the iPad’s first major update since 2022 when Apple...
View ArticleTikTok, ByteDance sue to block US law seeking sale or ban of app
WASHINGTON, USA – TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance said on Tuesday, May 7, they filed suit in US federal court seeking to block a law signed by President Joe Biden that would force the...
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After Calida, Guevarra is now highest paid solicitor general
MANILA, Philippines – Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra has surpassed former solicitor general Jose Calida as the highest paid solicitor general. Guevarra received a total of P17.8 million for his...
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Tycoons’ massive LNG facility and the Verde Island Passage: What’s it all about?
MANILA, Philippines – Owners of the Philippines’ largest business conglomerates building the Philippines’ largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Batangas inked a deal with the government,...
View ArticleFACTBOX: When is Cannes Film Festival 2024 and what can we expect?
BERLIN, Germany – The Cannes Film Festival will bring together the industry’s biggest luminaries in southern France next week to celebrate cinema, with Hollywood stars including George Lucas, Meryl...
View ArticleJohn Krasinski’s ‘IF’ brings imaginary world alive for daughters
LONDON, United Kingdom – John Krasinski says he made his new film IF for his children. The live-action and animated fantasy comedy is written, directed and produced by Krasinski, who also plays the...
View ArticleEurovision favorites Croatia, Ukraine qualify for grand final
MALMO, Sweden – Croatia and Ukraine, two favorites to win Eurovision 2024, were among the first 10 contestants to qualify for the competition’s grand final on Saturday, May 4, following an initial...
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LIST: NLEX lane closures from May 10 to 16
MANILA, Philippines – Heads up, motorists! Expect heavier traffic along portions of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) from May 10 to 16, as some lanes will be closed down for construction works. The...
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