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Arron Villaflor Says Alleged 'Sold' Video Is Just Vivamax Scenes Amid Philippines' 'Big Four' Scandal

Arron Villaflor said the clips shown to him were taken from his Vivamax projects and described the controversy as a smear campaign.

International Business Times UK

'Monkey off my back': Kerr rejoices after drought ends

Sam Kerr's winner against the Philippines has not only kick-started the Matildas' Asian Cup lift-off but also injected fresh confidence into the great striker.

AAP

Quick Facts About 'Linda Walker' Actress Zhang Yingfei: Age, Career Highlights and Why She's Trending Online

Zhang Yingfei, the 21-year-old actress behind 'Linda Walker,' has become an unlikely online fixation thanks to a viral microdrama scene in which her character scores 719 on a mock exam.

International Business Times UK

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"We move on": Matildas open Asian Cup with scrappy win

The Matildas thrashed the Philippines 8-0 in 2023, but their Asian Cup opener was far less fruitful as Australia posted a 1-0 win via Sam Kerr's early header.

AAP

Sam Kerr header delivers Matildas win over Philippines in Women’s Asian Cup opener

Australia defeat Philippines 1-0 in first Group A match thanks to a goal from the captain in 14th minute as hosts dominate

The Guardian - AU

Australia defeat Philippines 1-0 in Group A opener – as it happened

Captain Sam Kerr scores in 14th minutes as hosts hold on against dogged Filipinas for an important win to start their tournament

The Guardian - AU

Matildas full of mysteries ahead of Asian Cup opener

Mystery surrounds the availability of Mackenzie Arnold and Kyra Cooney-Cross for Australia's Asian Cup opener while another player has been ruled out.

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Matildas face injury crisis on eve of Asian Cup opener against Philippines

Uncertainty grows around fitness of goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold as Australia coach Joe Montemurro refuses to confirm lineup in Perth

The Guardian - AU

Philippines aim to annoy and beat their Matildas idols

The Philippines are big underdogs, but coach Mark Torcaso is backing his girls to beat some of their idols in Sunday's match against the Matildas.

AAP

Duterte ICC News: Prosecutors Claim 'Davao Death Squad' Was Blueprint For National Killings

Explore the ICC's investigation into Duterte's alleged use of the Davao Death Squad as a model for his nationwide anti-drug campaign.

International Business Times UK

Women’s Asian Cup 2026: all you need to know about the tournament in Australia

Which cities are hosting games? Where can you watch? Is Sam Kerr fit and back in form? Can the Matildas win? Our complete guide to the tournament

The Guardian - AU

Former Philippines president Duterte drew up ‘death lists’ during drug war, says ICC prosecutor

On second day of proceedings at ICC, prosecutor Edward Jeremy presents ‘deeply disturbing’ testimony

The Independent UK

Duterte says too ‘old, tired and frail’ to appear in person as international court starts drug war trial

Pre-trial hearing will continue over next four days to confirm charges against him

The Independent UK

Philippines hit by deadly torrential rain and landslides as thousands evacuated

Nearly 10,000 were affected by the downpours in recent days

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The Guardian - AU

Matildas gamble on Mary Fowler’s fitness as Women’s Asian Cup squad named

Sam Kerr among 26 players selected but injured Charli Grant misses out while Australia open the tournament against Philippines in Perth on 1 March

The Guardian - UK

Philippine vice-president Sara Duterte announces 2028 presidential bid

Sara Duterte, daughter of a former president who is facing charges of crimes against humanity at the Hague, pledged to offer her ‘life, strength and future’ in service of the Philippines

The Times of India

Missile message to Beijing? US to increase its fire power in Philippines

The US and Philippines are bolstering their defense in the South China Sea by deploying advanced missile systems. This move, aimed at deterring China's assertive actions, follows joint condemnation of Beijing's "illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive activities." The allies are also increasing joint military drills and modernizing the Philippine armed…

The Independent UK

US plans to deploy more missile launchers to the Philippines despite China's alarm

The United States is planning to deploy more high-tech missile systems in the Philippines to help deter aggression in the South China Sea, where the treaty allies again condemned China’s “illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive activities.”

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How a hardline ‘Trump-style’ Liberal immigration policy to ban migrants from Gaza and Somalia was developed

Another senior member of Sussan Ley’s team has expressed serious reservations about aspects of the plan

AAP

'Depraved' man jailed for soliciting child abuse photos

A man still does not understand the gravity of his crimes after being caught soliciting child abuse material from vulnerable girls overseas, a judge has said.

The Times of India

Big relief for UAE OFWs: Department of Migrant Workers rolls out new digital reforms for faster services

The Philippines' Department of Migrant Workers is introducing major digital changes. These reforms aim to make services faster for Overseas Filipino Workers, including those in the UAE. The goal is to cut down waiting times and simplify procedures. Digital passes and streamlined travel clearances will be key. This modernisation will…

The Independent UK

US won't abandon the Philippines in fighting China's assertiveness at sea, Manila's envoy says

Manila’s envoy to Washington is expressing confidence that the United States will not abandon the Philippines as it defies Beijing’s assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea — even as Donald Trump and Xi Jinping seek more direct talks to resolve tariffs and trade issues

The Conversation

How diverse voices are transforming the UN’s climate science

An environmental expert from Nigeria, a climate policy consultant from Kenya, an oceanographer from Indonesia and an Indigenous social development specialist from the Philippines will are among dozens of experts in the UK this month as the UN’s top climate body meets to rewrite the the rules for compiling the…

The Independent UK

Tropical Storm Penha brings devastation to Philippines with 4 dead and 6,000 evacuated

Forecaster says storm developed outside country’s usual peak typhoon months

The Independent UK

Tropical storm leaves 4 dead, thousands displaced in Philippines after flooding and a landslide

A tropical storm has set off floodings and a landslide in the southern Philippines, leaving at least four people dead, displacing more than 6,000 and trapping residents in houses in two flooded villages

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