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WARNING: This story contains graphic content and may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected by it. After weeks of delays, the trial of a man accused of murdering a Burnaby teen resumed with a pair of expert DNA witnesses testifying before the jury. Christine Crossman, …

Sixty descendants of Dr. Jose Rizal, widely regarded as the greatest Philippine hero, have been invited by Mayor Roseller H. Rizal of Calamba and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) to  join the wreath-laying ceremonies to commemorate his 162nd birth anniversary on Monday, June 19, at the Rizal …

At 49 years old, she proves that age is just a number Hindy Weber, fashion designer, holistic/wellness teacher, and supermom, shared her inspiring story on Instagram about how she won an amateur Muay Thai fight—at the age of 49. The fashion enthusiast was never hesitant to try something new, regardless …

Filipino basketball player Juan Gómez de Liaño is on the move again, for next season. South Korean team Seoul SK Knights announced that the former University of the Philippines Fighting Maroon is signing with the club in an Instagram announcement on Tuesday. Gómez de Liaño last played for Lithuanian side …

Actress-singer Nadine Lustre is again captivating her fans, beginning with a stunning photo that teases her upcoming single, “Overgrown.” The photo shows Nadine embracing nature au naturel as more flora surrounds her. It’s yet to be known whether the single explores Nadine’s love for nature or something deeper that tells about her …

Power providers warned that some outages may not be fixed until the end of the week, and officials urged residents to keep in mind family and neighbours who are reliant on electronic medical equipment.  Some parts of Texas under excessive heat warnings as mercury nears 40 C. More than 300,000 …

Smoky air continued to descend on Toronto over the weekend and into Monday, cloaking the city in further pollution just two weeks after it was cast in a thick fog for multiple days due to out of control wildfires. And those who are most vulnerable to the poor conditions, particularly …

Romanian prosecutors indicted Andrew Tate, his brother Tristan and two other suspects on Tuesday on charges that include human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.  Tate’s brother, Tristan, and 2 others also indicted after monthslong probe. Romanian prosecutors indicted Andrew Tate, his brother Tristan and …

DOES Herlene Budol find herself in a quandary as to which national pageant she’ll join next? In her latest interview, the once-called Hipon Girl was asked to give her two cents with regard to Michelle Dy’s win at the Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) last May. Like Herlene, this year’s MUPh …

Ten years since K-pop’s biggest act formed, fans and experts ponder its future. Some who study and work in the industry think it will depend on international fandom, as devotees from outside Korea learn how to sing and dance like the idols they adore and labels invest in K-pop education …