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The Philippine government plans to increase its national budget by 6% next year to 7.2 trillion pesos, equivalent to approximately $117 billion, according to the country's budget department. No further details on spending priorities were provided in the announcement.
Two days after twin earthquakes struck Caracas, Venezuela, residents of at least one neighbourhood say no rescue help has arrived. Recovery teams are now shifting focus from rescue to retrieving bodies of victims. Aftershocks continue to shake the area, hampering relief efforts.
Two men in their 20s went missing Tuesday evening after veering off a walking track near Jindabyne in Kosciuszko National Park, Australia. Fire and Rescue NSW deployed an AI-powered drone with thermal imaging, which located the hikers within five hours using a red light signal from their mobile phone. Authorities described it as the first-ever mission of this kind using AI drone technology in a search-and-rescue operation.
Common kitchen counter staples — olive oil, coffee and fruit — deteriorate faster when exposed to heat, light and air. The warmth from a nearby stove and sunlight can strip food of its flavour and aroma within just a few days. Storing these items in a cool, dark place away from heat sources significantly extends their freshness.
Polish tennis player Maja Chwalińska has arrived in London for Wimbledon following her historic result at Roland Garros. Expert Lech Sidor says the tennis world will be watching her closely, noting she has reached a new level. Wimbledon is set to begin imminently.
TMZ released footage on Thursday showing "Vanderpump Rules" star Tom Sandoval in a heated altercation with his ex-girlfriend Victoria Lee Robinson and her father, J. Will Robinson. In the video, Sandoval allegedly pushes the father into a fire pit during the confrontation.
All snow and ice accumulated last winter on Switzerland's glaciers is expected to have melted by Monday, according to the head of Glacier Monitoring Switzerland (Glamos). This marks the second-earliest recorded arrival of "glacier loss day," driven by an intense European heatwave producing enormous melt rates across the Alps.
Constant notifications and health-tracking features on smartwatches can trigger anxiety and stress in users. The author consulted doctors and experts to understand why wearables have this effect. Specialists suggest practical steps to reduce the negative psychological impact of wearing such devices.
Toyota has opened the Toyota Digital Hub in Wrocław, Poland — an R&D centre for IT services. Nearly 200 specialists will develop applications, cloud technologies and cybersecurity solutions for Toyota and Lexus across Europe.
Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 in a World Cup group stage match, with Alex Baena scoring the only goal following a costly error by goalkeeper Fernando Muslera. The defeat eliminated Uruguay — two-time world champions — from the tournament at the group stage. Uruguay finished the game with ten men and exit the competition in disgrace, according to reports.
Newly released video footage has exposed the series of lies told to UK police that led officers to arrest Henry Nowak, the dying victim of a stabbing, rather than his attacker. The footage reveals contradictions in the killer's account given to police at the scene.
The best time to close blinds or curtains on hot days is between 8 and 9 a.m., before sunlight starts significantly heating the glass. Apartments with south- or west-facing windows should do this even earlier. Properly timed shading can reduce indoor temperatures by several degrees Celsius.
Vanilla Ice's concert at Donald Trump's Freedom 250 event was canceled just two hours before showtime, with organizers citing "inclement weather" as the reason. The rapper, known for his hit "Ice Ice Baby," had previously called the event "a once in a lifetime opportunity." No details were given on rescheduling.
Archaeologists have discovered a rare stone stele approximately two metres tall near the Sun Gate at ancient Nineveh, in present-day Iraq. The monument dates back roughly 2,700 years to the height of the Assyrian Empire, one of the most powerful states in the ancient Middle East. It commemorates an Assyrian king who ruled over the region during that era.
Bolivia announced Friday it is moving to a flexible exchange-rate system after 15 years of maintaining a fixed currency peg. The Finance Ministry stated the change is aimed at strengthening the country's macroeconomic stability. No details were given on the targeted exchange rate level.
A 60-year-old man in Spain visited doctors with a worsening two-week headache and subtle behavioural changes. A CT scan showed multiple brain lesions with swelling that initially suggested cancer. Elevated IgE levels pointed instead to a parasitic infection, and the man was ultimately diagnosed with neurocysticercosis — tapeworm cysts in the brain — despite never having travelled internationally. The case was published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases.
Cape Verde secured a place in the World Cup last 32 in their debut tournament after drawing with Saudi Arabia in the group stage — their third draw of the competition. The result was enough to advance Cape Verde while Saudi Arabia were eliminated. It is a historic achievement for the island nation appearing at their first-ever World Cup.
A California appeals court has upheld the rape conviction of disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, while ordering a lower court judge to resentence him. Weinstein's case triggered the #MeToo movement, which sparked a global reckoning with sexual harassment and assault.
After "Curb Your Enthusiasm" wrapped its 24-year run with Season 12 in 2024, Larry David is set to appear in a new documentary titled "Life, Larry." Director Jeff Schaffer revealed that Barack Obama sent notes on the project. Schaffer joked that David will never truly retire, comparing him to someone who can't stop working even off the clock.
The Trump administration has authorized more than 100 US companies and government agencies to use Anthropic's Mythos 5 AI model. The authorization also extends to non-American employees of those organizations. This represents one of the largest government-backed deployments of a commercial AI model in the United States to date.
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