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Doing laundry by hand sheds just as many microfibres as machine washing – new research

Between 6,500 and 87,000 tonnes of microfibres are shed during domestic laundering every year in the UK. Many of these minuscule fibres end up in rivers and oceans, with devastating consequences for aquatic animals and environments.

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Australian man jailed after sex-trafficked kids rescued

A Melbourne man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after he sexually abused children in the Philippines, before they were rescued.

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Why does China claim almost the entire South China Sea?

Beijing’s claim is embodied by its nine-dash line that an international court rejected more than seven years ago.

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X/Twitter: imposing a US$1 bot tax on new customers will only make the platform's problems worse

X, formerly known as Twitter, is testing a subscription plan called “Not a Bot” of US$1 equivalent per annum in New Zealand and the Philippines. Those who don’t subscribe will still be able to log in to view content and follow other accounts, but won’t be able to interact through…

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China, Philippines escalate rhetoric in South China Sea collision row

Beijing and Manila officials talk of ‘intentional’ and deliberately ‘provocative’ manoeuvres in collision incidents.

Al Jazeera

US renews warning it will defend treaty ally Philippines after Chinese ships rammed Manila vessels

The United States has renewed a warning that it would defend the Philippines in case of an armed attack after Chinese ships blocked and collided with two Filipino vessels in the South China Sea

The Independent UK

Matildas fever hits Perth ahead of Olympic qualifiers

The Matildas will be aiming to take the next step towards booking a spot for the Paris Olympics when they take on Iran, Taiwan and the Philippines in Perth.

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Philippines calls on China to stop ‘provocative actions’ at sea

Manila lodges diplomatic protest over near collisions in the South China Sea, its 55th this year.

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Philippines says Chinese vessels hit two of its boats near disputed shoal

A Chinese coast guard ship and one of its militia vessels separately bumped a Philippine coast guard ship and a military-run supply boat Sunday off a disputed shoal, Philippine officials said.

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Philippines says a coast guard ship and supply boat are hit by Chinese vessels near disputed shoal

Philippine officials say a Chinese coast guard ship and a militia vessel separately bumped a Philippine coast guard ship and a military-run supply boat off a disputed shoal

The Independent UK

‘We will cut out your tongue’: Filipino activists recount kidnap ordeal

Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano say they were taken from the street by the military and endured abusive interrogations.

Al Jazeera

Lured to the UAE by bonuses and big money, what happened to Vergie Tamfungan?

Promised a well-paid job in Dubai, the Filipina migrant worker now lies dead in a mortuary far from home. Her distraught family are desperate for answers

The Guardian - UK

‘No work back home’: Lebanon’s foreign domestic workers fear Israel war

In an economy that’s in free fall, migrant workers are already vulnerable. A war could make things worse.

Al Jazeera

Musk's X to charge users in Philippines and New Zealand $1 to use platform

It is unclear if the experimental fees will be applied to other parts of the world, but Musk argues it is the only way to stamp out the proliferation of bots on the site.

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Musk's X tests $1 fee for new users in the Philippines and New Zealand in bid to target spam

Elon Musk’s social media platform X has begun charging a $1 fee to new users in the Philippines and New Zealand

Al Jazeera

Musk to charge new X users $1 a year for basic account

New users in the Philippines and New Zealand are the first to be asked for an annual payment under the latest changes.

The Guardian - AU

X, formerly Twitter, rolls out US$1 annual fee for new users in New Zealand and the Philippines

Platform owned by Elon Musk says subscription trial is aimed at combating bots on the service

The Independent UK

Canada forges agreement to help Philippines track illegal fishing vessels using satellite technology

Filipino officials say Canada will help the Philippines detect illegal fishing with its satellite surveillance system under a new agreement

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Philippines accuses China of ‘dangerous manoeuvres’ in South China Sea

The latest incident took place near Thitu Island, which was occupied by the Philippines in the 1970s.

The Guardian - UK

Ferdinand Marcos Jr drops Philippines holiday marking toppling of father

Day commemorating 1986 People Power Revolution omitted from official list of holidays for 2024

AAP

Matildas make two changes for Olympic qualifiers

The Matildas will carry a largely unchanged squad into the start of their Olympic qualifying campaign, a triple-header against Iran, the Philippines and Taiwan.

AAP

Glory to use priceless advantage in ALW finals push

Perth Glory will be aided by a pair of Philippines stars as they attempt to snare an A-League Women's finals berth this season.

The Independent UK

Philippine diplomat witnessed Chinese ships' aggressive actions in disputed South China Sea

A senior Filipino diplomat known for his past expletive-laced tirade against China joined a coast guard trip to the disputed South China Sea last week and saw Beijing’s ships block and nearly collide with Philippine vessels, including one he was on

The Independent UK

Chinese coast guard claims to have chased away Philippine navy ship from South China Sea shoal

China’s coast guard claims to have chased a Philippine navy ship from a disputed shoal in the South China Sea as tensions between the two countries over rich fishing areas escalate

Al Jazeera

What we know: The number of foreigners killed, missing, abducted in Israel

Citizens and dual nationals from more than 20 countries were killed or remain missing following violence in Israel.

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