53 m. ago RuPaul’s Drag Race star Jiggly Caliente dies at 44 from infection after leg amputation

Philippines-born Caliente immigrated to US 20 years ago. In 2018 she released a hip-hop album that includes track where she raps in Tagalog.

Events

2 h. ago Trump floats income tax cut in bid to ease tariffs bite; says US talking to China on trade

US president suggested income tax be reduced – ‘maybe even completely eliminated’ – for people making less than US$200,000 a year.

Politics

7 h. ago Canada’s leaders make final pitches in campaign disrupted by Trump

Trump’s threats to annex Canada has led to a surge in nationalism and support for the incumbent Liberals in the final days of the campaign.

Politics

7 h. ago Record tourist numbers flock to Champions Day, but star filly’s death mutes celebrations

Officials hail Sha Tin spectacular a success, with crowd numbers up 37.5 per cent, but death of Liberty Island casts shadow over proceedings.

Events

11 h. ago Remembering Nora Aunor: actress, ‘rebel’ and the Philippines’ ‘Superstar’

Filipino screenwriter Ricardo Lee pays tribute to Aunor, who spent her career fighting stereotypes and giving voice to the marginalised.

Politics

13 h. ago Spain’s Gestamp plans to expand China output as vehicle parts maker goes against the herd

‘We could be a very active player,’ executive chairman says at Shanghai Auto Show.

Politics

15 h. ago Multiple dead after vehicle rams into crowd at Vancouver Filipino festival in Canada

Police said the driver was in custody and video posted on social media showed victims strewn across a long stretch of road.

Events

15 h. ago 9 dead after vehicle rams into crowd at Vancouver Filipino festival in Canada

The driver has been taken into custody and PM Carney said he was ‘devastated’ to hear about the horrific events at the Lapu Lapu festival.

Events

15 h. ago 11 killed as car ploughs into Filipino street festival crowd in Vancouver

Driver was taken into custody. PM Carney said he was ‘devastated’ to hear about horrific events at Lapu Lapu Day festival.

Events

18 h. ago Beijing's Pinggu hosts food livestreaming event, culinary festival

Beijing's Pinggu hosts food livestreaming event, culinary festival  China.org

Society

23 h. ago Trump says US ships should travel through Panama and Suez canals for free

The US president says he has asked US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ‘immediately take care of’ the matter.

Politics

27 h. ago Van appears to drive into Just Stop Oil protesters at group’s final UK rally

The driver asked ‘what about my right to get home?’, as the activists – known for throwing soup on van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’ – blocked roads.

Events

33 h. ago Beijing International Film Festival rolls out red carpet for closing ceremony

Beijing International Film Festival rolls out red carpet for closing ceremony  Global Times

Culture

34 h. ago Virginia Giuffre, Prince Andrew’s accuser in Epstein sex trafficking scandal, dies at 41

Mother-of-three Giuffre, a key figure in Jeffrey Epstein’s downfall, took her own life ‘after being a lifelong victim of sexual abuse and sex trafficking’.

Politics

40 h. ago 52% Plugin Vehicle Market Share In China — March 2025 Sales Report

52% Plugin Vehicle Market Share In China — March 2025 Sales Report  CleanTechnica

Economics

48 h. ago Trump is trashing electric vehicles. China is building cars the world wants

Trump is trashing electric vehicles. China is building cars the world wants  The Washington Post

Politics

50 h. ago Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty as US prosecutors seek death penalty for CEO killing

Some Americans have cheered the suspect, saying he shone a spotlight on steep US healthcare costs and the power of health insurers.

Events

51 h. ago ICE reversing termination of legal status for international students in US, lawyer says

The Trump administration has faced numerous court challenges after over 1,200 students suddenly lost legal status or had visas revoked.

Society

51 h. ago FBI arrests US judge, accusing her of helping migrant evade authorities

Hannah Dugan allegedly refused to turn the man over to agents who showed up at her courtroom, instead letting him exit through a jury door.

Events

52 h. ago China speeds ahead on electric vehicles as Trump pulls back incentives

China speeds ahead on electric vehicles as Trump pulls back incentives  The Washington Post

Politics