Explainer: What options does PM Trudeau face in Canada’s leadership crisis?
OTTAWA — The head of a Canadian political party that has been keeping Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in power said on Friday he would vote in...
Pope Francis warns against gossip, celebrates family life in Vatican Christmas messages
Pope Francis delivered two Christmas messages at the Vatican on Saturday, warning against gossip’s “destructive effects” while celebrating the importance of family life and...
Albania bans TikTok for a year after killing of teenager
TIRANA — Albania on Saturday announced a one-year ban on TikTok, the popular short video app, following the killing of a teenager last month that raised...
Facts about the suspect in German Christmas market attack
BERLIN — Here is what we know so far about the man who was arrested as the suspected driver in a car-ramming attack on Friday at a Christmas...
AI can’t do your Christmas shopping just yet – but next year might be...
I’m a computer scientist and a bad Christmas shopper. Over the weekend, I wondered whether AI systems might be able to help me out. Could...
‘Carry-On’ film conjures airport anxieties of the holiday season
Film pays homage to TSA workers' struggles during holidays
Egerton and Carson shadowed TSA agents for realism
Deadwyler highlights film's focus on compassion...
Salesians announce new superior for Philippine North Province
The Salesian congregation has appointed Fr. Ronilo Javines as the new superior of its Philippine North Province. Fr. Javines will succeed Fr. Gerry Martin, who...
Perfect pet presents this Christmas, and ones to avoid – from an expert in...
Pets are increasingly viewed as integral family members. This often means owners want to offer their pets the same experiences as our human friends...
Factbox: Who received the longest jail terms in the Gisele Pelicot rape trial?
AVIGNON, France — A French court found all 51 defendants guilty on Thursday in a mass rape case including Dominique Pelicot, who repeatedly drugged his then wife, Gisele,...
Soccer: Philippines set up Thailand semi clash with Vietnam to face Singapore
The Philippines will face reigning champions Thailand in next week's semi-finals of the Asean Championship after Albert Capellas' side secured a 1-0 win over Indonesia on...
China coast guard says it ‘drove away’ Philippine aircraft over Scarborough Shoal
BEIJING — China's coast guard said on Friday it warned and "drove away" a Philippine C-208 aircraft that "illegally" entered the airspace over Scarborough Shoal in...
COVID lockdowns affected adolescents’ brain structures, says research
A recent study reported the somewhat alarming observation that the social disruptions of COVID lockdowns caused significant changes in teenagers’ brains. Using MRI data, researchers...
Malaysia’s missing MH370 plane: What we know, 10 years on
The disappearance 10 years ago of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 with 239 people on board remains one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries.
The Boeing...
Pope Francis sends special Christmas gift to the people of war-torn Ukraine
VATICAN— “Martyred” Ukraine has occupied a special place in Pope Francis’ heart since the Russian army invaded the country in February 2022. The pontiff has...
Why many are against BSP’s 1st Philippine Polymer Banknote series designs
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Thursday, December 19, posted a photo of the First Philippine Polymer (FPP) Banknote Series on Facebook, showcasing four...