New ferry links North Korea and Russia despite US calls for isolation

A new ferry between isolated North Korea and Russia docked for the first time at the Pacific port of Vladivostok on Thursday, in spite of US calls for countries to curtail relations with Pyongyang over its nuclear and missile programs.

British scientists to test whether Zika can kill brain cancer cells

Scientists in Britain plan to harness the Zika virus to try to kill brain tumor cells in experiments that they say could lead to new ways to fight an aggressive type of cancer.

Trump campaign had at least 18 undisclosed contacts with Russians – sources

Michael Flynn and other advisers to Donald Trump’s campaign were in contact with Russian officials and others with Kremlin ties in at least 18 calls and emails during the last seven months of the 2016 presidential race, current and former US officials familiar with the exchanges told Reuters.

WEEKEND GUIDE | May 19 to 21: #FilAussieDay, Karnabal Festival, Waggin’ Tails

Keep it a fun weekend with our list of things to do around the metro for the next three days.

Air strikes target Syria militia threatening US-backed forces

The US military carried out an air strike on Thursday against militia supported by the Syrian government that posed a threat to US and US-backed Syrian fighters in the country's south, US officials told Reuters on Thursday.

China, ASEAN finish draft framework for South China Sea code of conduct

GUIYANG, Guizhou -- After years of consultations and discussions on the implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China...

Misty peaks, verdant trees, fresh cherry pie: the real ‘Twin Peaks’

David Lynch's ground-breaking 1990 TV series about a murdered homecoming queen reboots on Sunday.

‘GREATEST WITCH HUNT IN US HISTORY’ | Trump slams Russia ties probe

President Donald Trump on Thursday assailed the Justice Department's appointment of a special counsel to probe possible ties between his 2016 presidential campaign and Russia, calling it "the single greatest witch hunt" in US history and a move that "hurts our country terribly."

IED blast injures 4 soldiers, 3 civilians in Laguna

Four soldiers and three civilians were injured when an improvised explosive device was detonated by communist rebels Wednesday on the boundary of San Antonio and San Jose villages in Luisiana town, Laguna.

Suicide suspected in death of Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell

Seattle-born Cornell was found dead in the bathroom of his hotel in Detroit on Wednesday night.

Mayhem in Times Square: Car leaves path of destruction

Seconds before impact, two women pushed their baby strollers right where the car would begin its path of destruction through Times Square.

WATCH | Bitcoin pushed aside as hackers’ favorite

Bitcoin is well-entrenched as the preferred payment for cybercriminals like the WannaCry hackers who have hit more than 300,000 computers over the past week.

NLEX operator seeks toll hike, cites expansion work

The operator of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) is seeking approval to increase toll for expansion work it has undertaken.

Qualcomm shows off wireless charging for electric vehicles

Qualcomm Inc said it had demonstrated how electric vehicles could be charged wirelessly while driving, a technology some believe will help accelerate the adoption of self-driving cars.

After ruling SEABA, Gilas to discuss plans for FIBA Asia Cup, World Cup qualifiers

After ruling the SEABA Championship anew, the real test begins for the Philippine national men's basketball team. In August, Gilas Pilipinas will compete in...