Boeing studies pilotless planes as it ponders next jetliner

Boeing Co is looking ahead to a brave new world where jetliners fly without pilots and aims to test some of the technology next year.

Fighters move cautiously into Islamic State-held Raqqa

At Raqqa's eastern edge, a handful of Syrian fighters cross a river by foot and car, all the while relaying their coordinates to the U.S.-led coalition so they don't fall victim to friendly fire.

PM May’s grip on power in doubt as UK election heads for stalemate

British voters punished Theresa May for her electoral gamble by denying her the resounding mandate she wanted to strengthen her hand in Brexit talks, casting doubt over her premiership and raising the prospect of a deadlocked parliament.

U.S. intelligence contractor pleads not guilty to leaking charge

A U.S. intelligence contractor pleaded not guilty on Thursday to a charge of leaking a classified report on Russian interference in U.S. elections to a media outlet, and a federal judge denied her request for bail.

Angel Locsin visits evacuation center for Marawi refugees

The actress, a known activist in recent years, traces her bloodline to 'a Muslim royal family in Marawi City.'

Lawmakers seek steep casino entrance fees to keep gambling addicts away

Last week’s tragedy at the Resorts World Manila hotel and casino complex has revived initiatives in Congress to impose a hefty entrance fee to ensure only those with the means to can hit the gaming tables.

Qatar vows no surrender in Gulf crisis as U.S., Kuwait seek solution

Qatar vowed on Thursday to ride out the isolation imposed on it by fellow Arab states over its alleged support for terrorism and said it would not compromise its sovereignty over foreign policy to resolve the region's biggest diplomatic crisis in years.

‘LORDY!’ | Ex-FBI chief Comey sets Twitter abuzz but @realDonaldTrump silent

Former FBI Director James Comey's long-anticipated congressional testimony set off a social media storm on Thursday with millions of people jumping into the fray but there was one notable absence -- the tweeter in chief himself.

‘Palawan is beautiful as it is’ | Environmental groups amplify protest VS Coron theme...

The attraction may destroy the health and beauty of the marine ecosystem, environmental experts say.

FLASHLOOD, LANDSLIDE ALERT | LPA off Dumaguete to bring heavy rains to Visayas, Mindanao

The state weather bureau warned of possible flashfloods and landslides from heavy rains a low pressure area off Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental is expected to dump in the Visayas and Mindanao, as well as Luzon’s Mimaropa region on Friday.

WATCH | Comey says Trump fired him to undermine FBI’s Russia probe

Former FBI director James Comey accused President Donald Trump on Thursday of firing him to try to undermine its investigation into possible collusion by his campaign team with Russia's alleged efforts to influence the 2016 presidential election.

Manila-bound Britney Spears enjoying Asian leg of ongoing tour

The pop star kicked off her Asian tour last Saturday in Tokyo.

Malaysia sentences 9 Filipinos to death over 2013 Lahad Datu siege

Nine Filipinos have been sentenced to death by Malaysia’s Court of Appeal for their roles in the 2013 Lahad Datu incident.
Marawi planning video

WATCH | Exclusive: video charts Hapilon/Maute planning for assault on Marawi

NEWS5 has obtained an exclusive copy of video clips tending to depict the various preliminary moves and planning stages involved in what turned out...
Lower June 2017 electricity bill

WATCH | Serial rollback on electricity bills start this month

A series of price rollbacks on retail electricity bills start this month, with power distribution utility Manila Electric Company (Meralco) indicating that a typical...