Marcos era survivors call for truth as new Marcos rises
Ferdinand Marcos Jr will become president on June 30 amid concern the brutality of his father’s regime is being erased.
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Despite pain at the pump, Americans are hitting the road
Heading into the US summer driving season, Americans are fueling up but how long before they have to hit the brakes?
The crime team going after sanctioned oligarchs’ ‘cleaners’
Exclusive access to the crime-fighting team making life difficult for sanctioned oligarchs
What weapons is the UK giving Ukraine?
The government is spending £1.3bn on military support, so how much of a difference is it making?
Newspaper headlines: Conservatives ‘split’ on energy bills ‘giveaway’
The chancellor’s support package to help families with the cost of living leads most of Friday’s front pages.
Soldiers arrested on drugs and money laundering offences
Six members of the Irish Guards and Coldstream Guardsman veteran have been arrested, the Ministry of Defence says.
Cost of living crisis: Sheerness cafe owner sleeps on shop floor to save money
Steve Jackson skips meals to help pay the rent on his vintage tea shop in Sheerness High Street.
Abba Voyage: The band’s virtual concert needs to be seen to be believed
The band reunited in public for the first time in 14 years, as they launched their Voyage show.
What was behind Rishi Sunak’s mini Budget?
The chancellor’s support package is significant, expensive and has left some of his MPs a bit uncomfortable.
Iraq passes law to criminalise relations with Israel
Violators of the anti-Israel law could face penalties including life imprisonment or even the death sentence.
Sadio Mane: Senegal forward hints at Liverpool stay as he promises ‘special’ answer over his future
Sadio Mane says he will give a “special” answer over his Liverpool future after Saturday’s Champions League final against Real Madrid.
US stocks jump as solid outlooks from retailers boost confidence
Consumer shares led gains in the S&P 500 as Macy’s lifted its profit forecast.
Texas school shooting prompts look at responses of other nations
Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom and New Zealand tightened their gun laws following mass shootings in recent years.
Uvalde residents come together in wake of school shooting
Residents organise fundraisers, reach out to neighbours as entire community grapples with harrowing school shooting.
Russia-Ukraine live news: ‘We need heavy weapons,’ Kyiv says
Ukrainian foreign minister says Kyiv needs more weapons and launch rocket systems to push back against Russian forces.
Covid in Wales: Hospital mask rule ends as emergency law expires
Masks will no longer be legally required in health and social care as all rules end on Monday.
Al Jazeera to send Abu Akleh case file to the ICC: Full statement
Qatar-based media network says it has assigned a legal team to refer the killing of its journalist to the ICC.
EXTREME WEATHER: Devastated KZN families relive the horror as floods return
Families of victims of the April floods in KwaZulu-Natal had to relive the experience last weekend when heavy downpours hit their areas again.
UKRAINE UPDATE: 27 MAY 2022: Putin will facilitate grain exports if sanctions are lifted; Russia ‘has occupied 95% of Luhansk’
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he’s willing to facilitate grain and fertiliser exports as global concern mounts about food shortages and rising prices – but only if sanctions on his country are lifted.
Depeche Mode keyboardist Andy Fletcher dies
The band say they are “shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness” in a statement on social media.