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Gwendoline Soriano joins elite list of Binibining Pilipinas International ‘hakot’ queens

Gwendoline Soriano was the big winner at the recent Binibining Pilipinas pageant, not only because she captured the main title, but also because she took home the two most important special awards of the evening—Best in Swimsuit and Best…

Watch: Italy prop gets two-week ban for sideline red card

Italy prop Marco Riccioni has been suspended for two weeks after being found guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct in his team's 57-10 loss to Australia.

Ayungin Shoal encounter: Chinese envoy blames PH Navy

MANILA, Philippines — Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan said the tense encounter between Philippine and Chinese vessels at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal violated a 2024 arrangement between Beijing and Manila meant to prevent…

Community education and grief counselling key to end sorcery-related violence in PNG, Catholic priest says

Warning: This article discusses violence against women.

The admirable Ryan Fox trait that has the golf world talking

More than a British Open champion, Ryan Fox has become the new face of playing quickly in a sport that could use a good example.

Law Commission urges stronger hate crime laws, not new offences

Hate speech, and making behaviour that is not already considered an offence illegal, were out of scope of the review.

Fleeing youths arrested after stolen car driven at high speeds across Auckland motorways

Police used motorway cameras, the Eagle helicopter and road spikes to track a stolen Toyota Corolla before it stopped on the Waikato Expressway.

David Warner pleads guilty to drink-driving, could face 9-month jail term and hefty fine

David Warner admitted to a drink-driving charge after a random breath test in Sydney. His lawyer confirmed the former Australian cricketer accepted responsibility for his actions. Warner faces a driving ban, a fine, and a possible prison…

Brows raised as Punjab orders fresh river desilting in the middle of monsoon

‘Quad’ top diplomats focus on ASEAN maritime security — but don’t mention China

The officials said in a joint statement that "peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific maritime domain underpin the security and prosperity of the region."

Hitler’s Austrian former home to open as police station

The authorities hope to deter far-right extremists from making the pilgrimage to the Nazi dictator's birthplace.

Flight delays Gift, Abiodun’s WAFCON camp arrival

Flight delays impacted Super Falcons stars Gift Monday and Deborah Abiodun’s arrival at the WAFCON camp in Casablanca. Get the latest on Nigeria’s preparat Read More: https://punchng.com/flight-delays-gift-abioduns-wafcon-camp-arrival/