FACT CHECK: Videos of La Naval procession, Nepal protests misrepresented as rallies in PH
Claim: Videos show an anti-corruption rally in Quezon City and near Malacañang Palace in the Philippines. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A post bearing the two videos has already received 435,000 views, 1,100 comments, and 3,300 shares as of writing. It was posted on October 13, following the recentContinue Reading
FACT CHECK: Vehicles over 5 years old not banned – LTO
Claim: All types of vehicles that are older than five years will be banned starting November 3, and non-compliance will incur a fine of P10,000. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Several posts bearing the false claim have been circulating on Facebook, with the most popular one gaining 410,000 views, 1,100Continue Reading
PM Carney makes bold promise in pre-budget speech | CTV National News for Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025
Prime Minister Carney outlines Ottawa’s ambitious agenda and promises of bold action ahead of next month’s federal budget; Auto manufacturer PACCAR announces 300 layoffs at its Quebec plant and why many are looking to Ottawa for answers; Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government looking at cracking down on ticket re-sellers amidContinue Reading
North Korea stages international film festival in Pyongyang
North Korea has relaunched its international film festival in Pyongyang for the first time since pausing it during the coronavirus pandemic. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/homeContinue Reading
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1337: Russia strikes Kharkiv’s kindergarten, launches attack on Kyiv in one day
Exclusives What does a refinery blaze in Hungary tell us about Central Europe’s addiction to Russian energy? Fire cripples Hungary’s main refinery as Serbia faces energy shutdown EU ministers condemn Putin’s Budapest visit as Hungary vows to welcome ICC fugitive The choice of venue carries bitter historical irony for Ukraine, where KyivContinue Reading
Ukraine strikes munitions plant and naval fuel hub deep inside Russia
On the night of 22 October 2025, Ukrainian drones struck a defense plant in Saransk, Mordovia, and an oil refinery in Makhachkala, Dagestan, targeting facilities crucial to Russia’s war effort, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed. This deep-strike operation signals a strategic shift, proving Ukraine’s capacityContinue Reading
Most major methane leak alerts ignored despite climate threat
UN satellite tracking has greatly improved detection of major methane leaks – a gas responsible for about a third of global warming – yet companies and governments are acting on only around 12 per cent of alerts.Continue Reading
Local leadership powers Indonesia’s climate ambitions
In the heart of Indonesia’s vast tropical landscapes, the province of Riau, known for its rich peatlands and biodiversity, is emerging as a beacon of climate leadership thanks to a new initiative that places local leadership and customary knowledge at the centre of climate action, in line with national policies. Continue Reading