Whale Batters a Yacht, Leaving Its Crew Stranded for 18 Hours

New York Times - Oct 3, 2026

Four people were rescued after being adrift in a life raft in the South Pacific. One of them said he thought he had a better chance of winning the lottery than of being hit by a whale.

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Teodoro to Trillanes: Submit evidence on Sara Duterte-China claims so it could be investigated

Oct 3, 2026

Teodoro to Trillanes: Submit evidence on Sara Duterte-China claims so it could be investigated

Defense Secretary Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro said allegations that Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband Mans Carpio received money from the Chinese government "raise serious implications for national security."

Duterte’s camp on Trillanes’ recent accusations: ‘Malicious fabrications’

Oct 3, 2026

Duterte’s camp on Trillanes’ recent accusations: ‘Malicious fabrications’

MANILA, Philippines — The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte on Saturday tagged former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV’s recent accusations as nothing more than “malicious fabrications” and “black propaganda.” It said the former senator’s refusal to appear before the impeachment court shows that his narrations cannot survive legal scrutiny. Duterte’s spokesperson Atty. Paolo Panelo Jr.

US, China botanists sign landmark proposal on cooperation, global issues and projects

Oct 3, 2026

US, China botanists sign landmark proposal on cooperation, global issues and projects

The botanical societies of the United States and China have signed a plant science cooperation initiative, vowing to strengthen bilateral ties and foster an open scientific community to tackle global issues. The joint initiative was signed during a Sino-American botany conference last month in Taian, in China’s eastern Shandong province, which brought together hundreds of experts from institutions in both countries. The conference, held from September 19 to 23, aimed to “further deepen botanical...

MAP: Where have system losses been highest from 2021 to 2025?

Oct 3, 2026

MAP: Where have system losses been highest from 2021 to 2025?

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18-year-old allegedly yields P4.9M worth of marijuana in Pangasinan 

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18-year-old allegedly yields P4.9M worth of marijuana in Pangasinan 

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan — Police seized an estimated P4.9 million worth of suspected marijuana products and arrested an 18-year-old suspect from Bacnotan, La Union. This happened during a buy-bust operation in Urdaneta City on Friday, Oct. 2. The suspect, who is jobless and temporarily residing in Urdaneta City, was also found in possession of an unregistered

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El Niño threatens Mindoro rice production, supply

CALAPAN CITY — Rice production and supply in Mindoro, including the popular Dinorado variety, could be affected if the El Niño phenomenon intensifies. This is according to agricultural and climate data cited by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Oriental Mindoro. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said most rice production in Oriental Mindoro and Occidental Mindoro

In India, a Food Inspector Sparks Fear in Mumbai Restaurants

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In India, a Food Inspector Sparks Fear in Mumbai Restaurants

Tukaram Mundhe’s surprise raids of Mumbai kitchens have made him an unlikely celebrity and set off a conversation about food standards in India.

These former inmates turn life behind bars into art

Oct 3, 2026

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For the formerly incarcerated members of the Bagongbuhay Group of Artists, art becomes one way of confronting the difficulty of rebuilding life after release

Sara Duterte’s lawyers ask NBI to reset conference on Gracioso’s stories

Oct 3, 2026

Sara Duterte’s lawyers ask NBI to reset conference on Gracioso’s stories

MANILA, Philippines — The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte has requested the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to move to another date its investigative conference on the “cash delivery” allegations of former police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. It said the agency allegedly failed to provide them with a copy of Gracioso’s affidavit. Duterte’s lawyers

ADHD or bipolar disorder? Why the two are often confused, according to a psychiatrist

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Mala, coriander, congee? This UK doctor sells Cantonese-inspired bread from home

Oct 3, 2026

Mala, coriander, congee? This UK doctor sells Cantonese-inspired bread from home

Every fortnight in Walthamstow, East London, a sign with a hand-painted goldfish pointing towards a kitchen window appears on the side of a residential building: “Lucky Yu Bakery pick up”. On the other side of that window is Hai Lin Leung, a general practitioner selling Cantonese-influenced baked goods from her home – think congee sourdough, bolo bao (pineapple buns), gai mei bao (cocktail buns) and more. There is no shopfront, set opening hours or seating; yet queues regularly spill down the...

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