The Latest Breaking News from Manila

Smog containing gases from a restive Philippine volcano has sickened dozens of students and prompted 25 nearby towns and cities to shut their schools as a health precaution

Resident told to mask up in affected areas as schools forced to close

Country could file second case with International Court of Arbitration over China’s alleged destruction of coral reefs.

“The narrative about USA Basketball and FIBA, and do we need reminders, we’re past that,” U.S. coach Steve Kerr said. “These teams are really good.”

The U.S. failed to medal for the second consecutive World Cup. It’s only the seventh time in 38 appearances at the Olympic or World Cup level that an American team did not emerge with gold, silver or bronze.

Here are the best photos from Canada's 127-118 OT win over the United States to finish in 3rd place for the 2023 FIBA World Cup:

Friday's defeat in Manila marked the second consecutive Basketball World Cup loss for the U.S., which won back-to-back championships in 2010 and 2014.

The best photos from Canada's 2023 FIBA World Cup semifinals loss to Serbia:

The best photos from Davis Bertans' and Latvia's win against Italy:

Take a look at the best photos from Wednesday's 2023 FIBA World Cup quarterfinal games that featured Thunder players.

Serbian basketball player Borisa Simanic underwent surgery to remove one of his kidneys following an injury sustained during the Basketball World Cup. On August 30, during a pool game against South Sudan, Simanic was struck by an elbow from an opposing player, leading to his hospitalization in Manila.