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Business

Influencer Igho ‘Tiny’ Ubiribo Dies After Genital Filler Procedure in Thailand, Coroner Links Death to Pulmonary Embolism

BANGKOK/LONDON — British-Nigerian businessman and social media influencer Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo died after undergoing a cosmetic genital enlargement procedure in Bangkok, with a London coroner concluding that the treatment caused a fatal pulmonary embolism. Ubiribo, 43, died in the early hours of March 6, 2026, less than a day after receiving penile filler injections at an unidentified clinic in Thailand. Details of his death emerged publicly this week following reports about an inquest at the I

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Business

Pizza Hut’s Unlimited Buffet Is Back From S$19.95 — But There’s a Catch You Need to Know

SINGAPORE — Pizza lovers, get ready to loosen those belts. Pizza Hut Singapore is bringing back its popular all-you-can-eat buffet this September, offering diners unlimited servings of pizza, pasta, sides, desserts and drinks for a 90-minute dining session. The limited-time promotion will run from September 10 to September 27, 2026, giving pizza fans several weekends to enjoy as much of the menu as they can handle. But before rushing to the nearest outlet, diners should know that prices and me

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Lifestyle

South Korea’s Coral Gardens Are Collapsing Again as Scientists Warn Climate Change Could Worsen the Damage

JEJU, SOUTH KOREA — A dramatic decline in the soft coral gardens surrounding South Korea’s Jeju Island is raising alarm among divers and marine scientists, as unusually warm waters and increasingly severe weather put one of the region’s most distinctive underwater ecosystems under growing pressure. The phenomenon is known as “slumping” — a process in which soft corals lose their upright form, droop and eventually break apart. After a major slumping event in 2024, divers and researchers say sig

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Politics

DSWD Has More Than ₱1 Billion Left in Quick Response Fund as Philippines Braces for Future Calamities

MANILA — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) still has more than ₱1 billion in its Quick Response Fund (QRF) for future calamities, even after a series of major relief operations across the Philippines, a senior agency official said Monday. The latest figure comes as the country continues to face recurring weather disturbances during the rainy season, putting renewed attention on whether government agencies have enough resources to respond quickly when disasters strike. DSW

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Entertainment

Italy Pushes USA to the Brink as China Survives Czech Republic in FIBA Women’s World Cup Thriller

BERLIN — The United States survived its toughest test of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 so far, while China needed overtime to escape a determined Czech Republic side in a dramatic day of action in Berlin. The defending champions narrowly defeated Italy 55-52 on Sunday, September 6, while China rallied past Czechia 74-70 in overtime. The results kept both the United States and China in strong positions heading into the final day of group play, but Italy and Czechia showed that the

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Entertainment

Iran School Destroyed in War’s First Days Becomes Memorial for Children Killed in Strike

MINAB, IRAN — A school in southern Iran that was destroyed during the opening days of the war has become a somber memorial for the children who died there. The Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, in Iran’s Hormozgan province, once welcomed students through a bright blue entrance decorated with oversized pencils, an Iranian map and portraits of figures from science and literature. Today, the same entrance leads visitors toward photographs of children who were killed in the strike on Feb. 28, 202

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Philippines

₱10.8-Billion Learning Recovery Program Could Benefit 21 Million Filipino Learners as Philippines Battles Education Crisis

MANILA — More than 21 million Filipino learners could be reached by a proposed ₱10.8-billion learning recovery program, as the Philippine government intensifies efforts to address persistent gaps in reading, mathematics and other foundational skills. The proposed funding is part of the government's continuing effort to reverse years of learning losses and weak academic outcomes, with the Department of Education (DepEd) placing learning recovery among its major priorities. But officials face a

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Business

Iran Plans New Exclusion Zone Near Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran Tensions Escalate

TEHRAN — Iran is preparing to announce a new “exclusion zone” near the Strait of Hormuz, adding another layer of tension to an increasingly dangerous confrontation with the United States in one of the world's most important shipping corridors. Iran's new Supreme National Security Council chief, Mohsen Rezaei, said Sunday that Tehran plans to establish the restricted area outside the Strait of Hormuz and target vessels it believes are attempting to pass through the strategic waterway without aut

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Japan

Japanese Woman Gives Birth to 7th Child as Birth Rate Hits Record Low—Her Message to Women Goes Viral

A Japanese author and former political candidate has captured widespread attention after announcing the birth of her seventh child, turning a deeply personal family milestone into a broader conversation about Japan’s worsening demographic crisis. Kotoe Hashimoto announced on X on Aug. 29 that she had given birth to her seventh child. She thanked the doctors, midwives and nurses involved in the delivery and later said that both she and the newborn were healthy. Her post quickly spread online, wi

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Entertainment

Kimi Antonelli Stuns Monza With Incredible 19th-to-First Comeback, Extends F1 Championship Lead

MONZA, Italy — Kimi Antonelli produced one of the most remarkable comeback drives of the 2026 Formula 1 season on Sunday, charging from 19th on the grid to victory at the Italian Grand Prix and turning his home race into a defining moment in his championship campaign. The 20-year-old Mercedes driver overcame an engine-related grid penalty, fought through the field at extraordinary speed and eventually hunted down teammate and title rival George Russell to claim the victory with just three laps

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