Sara Duterte impeachment trial begins in the Philippines as Senate case opens
The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has begun in the Senate, opening a politically charged case that could reshape the country's leadership landscape. The proceedings started on Monday in Manila after months of escalating tension between the Duterte and Marcos camps. The case centres on allegations that Ms Duterte mishandled government funds and made threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.According to the supplied material, the trial began at 2pm local time and follows a House of Representatives vote in May to impeach her overwhelmingly. The charges include misuse of confidential government funds, failure to disclose wealth, bribery,... [Continue Reading]
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Breakfast News Recap: Kyiv hit again as Gaza front shifts, Iran mourns, and Asia-Pacific faces typhoon and missile test
Kyiv was hit by a second night of Russian strikes in a week, with at least 10 people killed, according to the capital's top military administrator, as Ukraine warned of more attacks and fighting continued around Kostyantynivka in the east. π πRussia and Ukraine also traded conflicting claims over control of Kostiantynivka, with Moscow saying its forces had taken the city and Kyiv rejecting that account, while Ukraine said it hoped to sign major drone deals with at least seven Nato countries by the end of the year. π πIn the Middle East, the Gaza Yellow Line moved deeper into... [Continue Reading]

