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Negrense enterprise wins award for sneakers made from pineapple waste

BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — A social enterprise from Negros has brought international acclaim to the country after winning the Main Seoul Design Award at Seoul Design Week 2026 for its eco-friendly footwear line made from agricultural waste, the Philippine Embassy in Korea announced on Monday, Oct. 26. Filipino social enterprise Lakat by Creative

PH, Japan eye first Abukuma warship transfer on Asean sidelines

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Japan have agreed to work toward the transfer of the first Abukuma-class warship to the Philippine Navy as soon as possible after its decommissioning, as the two countries expand defense cooperation. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi reached the understanding during their bilateral meeting

At least 68 killed in high-speed train crash, with death toll set to rise

Two high-speed trains crashed south of the Spanish capital, Madrid. The two trains were carrying a combined total of 544 passengers.

What we know so far about the deadly train crash in Spain

Spain is in mourning after another high-speed train crash – the second in nine months. Here’s what we know about how the crash unfolded, the casualties and the questions facing authorities.

Chris Hansen challenges Robert Pattinson to face-to-face meeting after Primetime film drama

The ‘Twilight’ star portrayed the ‘To Catch a Predator’ host in the A24 thriller

Liverpool vs Chelsea LIVE: Carabao Cup fourth round clash to be decided by penalties at Anfield

Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso returns to Anfield but can his Chelsea side cause an upset in the league cup?

Man City pip Brighton on penalties to keep Carabao Cup defence on track as Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Sunderland progress

Geronimo Rulli made two fine saves in the shootout to take the holders through, while Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Sunderland also progressed

Trump goes scorched earth on Dems after reports of rigging Alaska ballot

US stocks eye big tech earnings as Fed holds rates steady

Flavio Bolsonaro Declares Himself Brazil's 'President-Elect' After Fleeing To US, Alleges Poll Fraud

Bolsonaro alleged electoral fraud and launched a sharp attack on those he blamed for his defeat in Sunday's run-off election.

Cornell Faculty Senate to begin no-confidence vote over gang rape allegation response

Amid accusations of mishandling gang rape allegations, Kotlikoff warned staff that replacing a president would harm Cornell’s reputation

Fox News sees dramatic drop in viewership as Trump approval tumbles ahead of midterms

Despite the drop in viewers, Fox still has more viewers than all other cable networks and ESPN