Philippines
This country has 7000 islands. Ships are finally discovering it
The Philippines has a warm climate and some of the world’s friendliest people too, as anyone who likes cruising will already know.
- by Brian Johnston
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Extreme weather
After Vietnam, Typhoon Yagi came for war-ravaged Myanmar
Even before the typhoon, the UN estimated 18.6 million people out of a total population of 55 million needed humanitarian assistance.
- by Zach Hope
Fugitive televangelist ‘The Appointed Son of God’ caught after secret bunker hunt
Weeks of tense standoff in the Philippines have ended in the capture of a pastor accused of leading an international ring of sex abuse and trafficking of young women and girls.
- by Hannah Beech
The overlooked and underrated tropical holidays that are not Bali
This is where you should go to get far away from the hustle and bustle of our favourite tourist destination.
- by Craig Tansley
Indonesia wants fugitive ex-mayor in exchange for NRL star’s dad held in Philippines
Alice Guo was arrested at a house near Jakarta in the early hours of Wednesday. Her alleged crimes and life on the run have captivated the Philippines.
- by Zach Hope
Australia joins US to condemn China’s aggressive Coast Guard tactics
Footage shared by Philippines officials at a press conference showed a Chinese boat “directly and intentionally rammed the Philippine vessel”.
- by Paul Sakkal
World of photos, August 3, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
Women’s boxer identifying as a man calls for XY athletes to be banned
As a gender debate flared in Paris, a boxer from the Philippines who fought in the women’s competition declared, “I still consider myself as a trans man because my heart says so”.
- by Michael Chammas
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Child abuse
The family holiday that took a sickening turn and ended with a father behind bars
An Australian man on holiday with his wife and three children began messaging a stranger on social media. When he returned home, officers swooped.
- by Clare Sibthorpe
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Child abuse
Ugly Australians are helping to drive Filipino online child sex trade
In a shameful claim to infamy, Australians are the third-biggest users of the Philippines online child sex trade.
- The Herald's View
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Child abuse
The children for sale – and the Australians who exploit them
Anna and her two cousins were repeatedly abused by family members for online customers to see. Warning: This story contains distressing content.
- by Clare Sibthorpe and Daniel Ceng
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