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Protests over FBI arrest of Wisconsin judge

People rallied in support of Judge Hannah Dugan, who was arrested on Friday after federal authorities alleged she helped...

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Minority calls for immediate reinstatement of suspended Chief Justice

Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate r...

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Borders man called ex-partner more than 800 times within two days after break-up

He was placed on supervision for two years and ordered to attend the Caledonian Men’s Programme....

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1800MEDICARE: Free, all-hours healthcare pledged by Labor as Federal Election day looms

Hundreds of thousands of Australians could avoid the emergency department under one of Labor's last health promises of t...

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Why conservatives love to blame the 'deep state' for everything

Explaining the Right is a weekly series that looks at what the right wing is currently obsessing over, how it influences...

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Coalition contradictions

The Opposition coalition is no monolith, it seems, as questions swirl about who is fit to lead it. Read full story...

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A message of harmony for Easter

In his message during the Christian holy day, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged citizens to nurture 'a spiri...

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Upside down global order

As Trump's topsy-turvy logic unravels further, it's so tempting to just sit back and enjoy the drama. Read full story...

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It’s mostly words

Even as foreign governments are humiliated in appealing to lift punishing US tariffs, those tariffs themselves are becom...

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We must build a healthier relationship with food

WE love our food in this country – and we can have it 24 hours a day thanks to ubiquitous open-all-day-and-night mamak...

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Boston celebrates 1965 Freedom Rally led by MLK as advocates urge continued fight against injustice

The 1965 rally featuring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. drew a crowd of 20,000. At Saturday's event, several hundred ga...

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Australia election 2025 live updates: Peter Dutton spruiks his ‘softer side’ and Anthony Albanese promises 24/7 free telehealth

Opposition leader starts final week of election campaign by telling News Corp Australia ‘I am an emotional person’. ...

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Equalities watchdog issues interim guidance on single-sex spaces

Trans women ‘should not be permitted to use the women’s facilities’ in workplaces and some services, the Equality ...

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Minority accuses Executive of judicial interference

Deputy Minority Chief Whip Jerry Ahmed Shaib The Minority in Parliament has issued a strong condemnation of the suspensi...

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Brown: To heal generational pain, we must recognize and ease Minnesota’s mental health crisis

Progress has been made in mental wellness, but the path forward is long....

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Stiffer fines on unsafe driving are necessary in Hong Kong

Given the role of behaviour such as speeding in road deaths and injuries, there can be little argument with an overdue r...

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Gwen Walz: Why now is the time for Minnesota to champion inclusion

These are my thoughts on the state of DEI programming and how we can answer the call to be a more inclusive state....

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Opinion: This 20-something does not speak for Gen Z

David Hogg’s ill-advised plan to take down Democratic incumbents by electing younger leaders reinforces the stereotype...

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Readers Write: Ableism, disability service cuts

Has Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ever actually met anyone with autism?...

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Opinion: The southwestern Wisconsin native among papal possibilities

When cardinals gather to choose a successor to Pope Francis, conservative Cardinal Raymond Burke may not ultimately be k...

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U.S. Coast Guardsman's wife arrested in Key West over expired visa

U.S. officials say the wife of an active-duty Coast Guardsman was arrested earlier this week by federal immigration auth...

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Suspending licenses: A bold strike vs bad drivers on our roads

Early this week, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) suspended the driver’s license of each of the 671 erring motoris...

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Jesus is not a zombie

Many people who do not believe in the resurrection dismiss Jesus as some kind of zombie. The word “zombie” originate...

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Appearance to the disciples

On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews...

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Manifesting universal healthcare

Our second ever Manila Bulletin Sustainability Focus Session happens this week, on April 30, at the University of Santo ...

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Coming home to yourself: Love, boundaries, and the power of women

In the Philippines, love is often seen as an all-consuming, all-sacrificing force—a value woven tightly into our cultu...

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In memory of Pope Francis

As our modest way of honoring the memory of Pope Francis, we are reprinting part of our column dated March 17, 2021, ‘...

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ICE deports immigrant mother of an infant and 3 children who are US citizens, lawyers say

The ACLU and other groups said the way ICE deported children who are U.S. citizens and their mothers is a “shocking �...

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Editorial: Flouting Virginia’s open government law breaks the public trust

Officials who flout the state’s open government law do so knowing it is antithetical to democratic governance — a be...

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Departure of table tennis chief comes at a critical time

The change in leadership offers an opportunity to refresh and improve so that China can maintain its position as a tower...

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Cartoon: Who’s Next?

Cartoon by David Horsey for April 27, 2025....

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Column: Group offers a new vision for economic growth in Hampton Roads

A new organization aims to unite regional leaders in addressing the challenges and opportunities facing Hampton Roads, t...

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Column: Public education needs teachers, not more administrators

By prioritizing teaching over bureaucracy, we can create a more supportive and effective educational environment in scho...

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Column: Proposed SNAP cuts would leave Hampton Roads families hungry

A federal reduction in SNAP benefits would harm Virginians and blow a massive hole in the state budget, Virginia Sen. Ma...

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Letters for April 27: VA Secretary misrepresents state of veterans’ care

Letter writers discuss VA health care, Virginia Beach’s City Council voting system, and Flock surveillance cameras....

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Kennedy Agyapong Urges NPP to Grant Amnesty to Suspended Members, Reconcile with Alan Kyerematen for 2028 Unity

Read Time:1 Minute, 46 Second During the NPP’s post-election thank-you tour, MP Kennedy Agyapong called for amnesty fo...

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Trump Says US Ships Need Free Travel Through Panama, Suez Canals

President Donald Trump called for “free of charge” passage of American ships through the Panama and Suez canals, ren...

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MoL holds AI, cybersecurity training for private job seekers

Tribune News NetworkDohaThe Ministry of Labour (MoL), through its Department of Qualifying and Skills Development and in...

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Iran and the US hold hours of expert talks in Oman over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program

The talks ran for several hours in Muscat, the mountain-wrapped capital of this sultanate on the eastern edge of the Ara...

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Make Adequate Provisions For The Aged, Ajadi Admonishes

South West Chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has called on the Fe...

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Boston celebrates 1965 Freedom Rally led by MLK

King's son said he never thought racism would still be around and on the rise like it is today, as rally-goers urged act...

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Over 300 researchers from 50 countries gather at first Int’l Conference on Orientalism

QNADohaThe inaugural edition of the International Conference on Orientalism kicked off in Doha on Saturday under the the...

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Light at end of tunnel for patients in NHS waiting list misery

There are early signs that efforts to get people off waiting lists and back into work are paying off...

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Journalist and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate weighs in on Trump and press freedoms

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with journalist Maria Ressa, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, about the Trump administration a...

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Championing nutrition for kids

Hunger and malnutrition among Filipino children continue to be prevalent, not so much due to a lack of an institutional ...

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Make Russia medieval again: How Putin is seeking to remold society, with a little help from Ivan the Terrible

Beginning in September, Russian middle and high school students will be handed a new textbook titled “My Family.”Pub...

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Peace!

The story is told that Joseph of Arimathea was asked why he lent his tomb for Jesus to be buried in. His response was: �...

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The radicalism of Pope Francis

Pope Francis’ 12-year papacy (2013-2025) was, in many ways, a continuation of his immediate predecessors’ most memor...

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People in states with abortion bans are twice as likely to die during pregnancy

The risk is greatest among Black women in states with abortion bans, according to a new report.By Shefali Luthra for The...

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Critics predict clouds over State House, Ruto forecasts long reign

Perhaps the strongest evidence that Ruto is no pushover is the fact that he defeated Raila, a State-backed candidate, in...

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Ooredoo celebrates ITU’s160th anniversary at GU-Q

Tribune News NetworkDohaOoredoo Group brought the future of connectivity into focus by hosting a landmark conference to ...

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Power, greed and fight for billions at the heart of devolution crisis

The national government has been accused of undermining devolution by withholding resources and certain functions from c...

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Empowerment, solidarity, resilience: A triple celebration for Filipino community

Darlene RegisA triple celebration unfolded on March 29, uniting Filipina community under social welfare in a heartfelt g...

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Waziri Ruku: Giant who talks big and might just run every ministry

New Public Service CSs huge steps and fiery tongue are lighting up ministries faster than dry firewood....

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VENEZUELA PRESIDENT RECEIVES KHULAIFI

VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT RECEIVES KHULAIFIPresident of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro met with Minister of State at the Ministry o...