A 9-story building under construction in Philippines collapses, possibly trapping dozens of workers

May 24, 2026 · The Independent

I’ve loved every minute – Carrick not planning break after Man Utd turnaround
The 44-year-old has surpassed expectations with how he has turned around the Red Devils’ fortunes.
Trump says Strait of Hormuz to reopen after Iran peace deal ‘largely negotiated’
The announcement was delivered via a social media post detailing a high-level Oval Office conference call
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Ukraine bracing for ‘significant air attack’ from Russian hypersonic missiles — day after Putin orders military to prep retaliations options
"Russian madness truly knows no bounds," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on social media.
$770,000 a Day: When the World's Busiest Strait Goes Silent
On March 1st, a bulk carrier called the Run Chen 2 went dark. Her AIS transponder stopped broadcasting at 9:30 PM local