Factbox: All you need to know about Eurovision 2024
MALMÖ, Sweden — The world's biggest live music event, Eurovision Song Contest, is taking place in Sweden with 37 participating countries.
Roughly 100,000 visitors from 89 countries...
In Nigeria, Prince Harry speaks of ‘brave souls’ losing lives in conflict
ABUJA — Prince Harry spoke in Nigeria on Saturday of the tragic loss of the "brave souls" in the country's military who had lost their lives...
Apple’s ‘crush’ advert annoys people across the generations – that’s why it misfired
There is a fine line between creativity and self-destruction. Apple’s new crush advert, which shows items linked to creative pursuits being pulverized to make...
Britain’s Prince William says wife Kate is ‘doing well’
LONDON — Britain's Prince William said on Friday his wife Kate was "doing well" in a rare public comment about the Princess of Wales as she...
Eight more Chinese cities join Hong Kong solo travel scheme
HONG KONG— Eight more Chinese cities have joined a scheme allowing their residents to travel to Hong Kong on their own, rather than as part...
Timeless: Why ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’ is still a must-watch in 2024
The most unforgettable diary remains to be relevant and a new generation of fans can experience the journey of Renee Zellweger as the main...
War games risk stirring up troubled waters as Philippines − emboldened by US −...
U.S. Marines joined Filipino counterparts on May 5, 2024, for a mock battle at a telling location: a small, remote territory just 100 miles...
I’ve been allowed out of my cage, King Charles jokes during visit
LONDON — Britain's King Charles joked he had been "allowed out of his cage" on Thursday as he visited a military training college on his latest...
Auroras dazzle in Latin America as solar storm causes rare displays
MEXICO CITY — The biggest geomagnetic storm in two decades, sparked by solar flares, caused dazzling lights displays in parts of Latin America overnight on Friday,...
Philippines sends ships to disputed atoll where China building ‘artificial island’
MANILA — The Philippines said on Saturday it has deployed ships to a disputed area in the South China Sea, where it accused China of...
Ben&Ben drops ‘Comets’, first single of 2024
Nine-piece OPM band Ben&Ben just released their first official single this year. Titled “Comets”, the multi-awarded band said that it is “about the people in...
From deals to services: How businesses are celebrating Mother’s Day 2024
On Mother's Day, different businesses and brands are offering deals, activities and products to honor the heart of every home — moms. Mothers are among society's...
China military says it ‘drove away’ US destroyer in South China Sea
BEIJING — China's military closely monitored and "drove away" USS Halsey that entered the territorial waters of Paracel Islands in the South China Sea on May...
Keep faith alive in homes, says new Pinoy bishop in US
A newly appointed Filipino bishop in the US is encouraging families to make their homes a ‘school’ of faith and true domestic churches. Reflecting on...
La Niña is coming, raising the chances of a dangerous Atlantic hurricane season –...
One of the big contributors to the record-breaking global temperatures over the past year – El Niño – is nearly gone, and its opposite,...