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Democrats unveil photos of Trump, Clinton, Andrew at Epstein estate

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House Democrats on the Oversight Committee released nearly 90 photographs from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate on Friday, including images of Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew and other prominent figures. The photos, drawn from a cache of more than 95,000 images, were published without detailed captions and with redactions to protect potential victims. The release comes as the Justice Department faces a court-ordered deadline to disclose Epstein case files that lawmakers from both parties say could reveal more about Epstein’s associates and activities.

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Allen Liwag claims back-to-back NCAA MVP honors

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College of St. Benilde center Allen Liwag captured his second straight NCAA men’s basketball MVP award in Season 101 after leading all players in statistical points. League officials announced the back-to-back MVP win during ceremonies at Smart Araneta Coliseum, while Liwag remained in Thailand with the Gilas Pilipinas pool. The NCAA based the award on his averages of 15.71 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 2 assists per game in the elimination round.

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NBA: Anthony Davis powers Mavericks past Nets in comeback

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Anthony Davis scored 24 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, and Cooper Flagg added 22 points and eight assists as the Dallas Mavericks rallied to a 119-111 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night in Dallas. Davis delivered 20 second-half points and three blocks to fuel the comeback, while Dallas secured its fifth victory in six games to improve to 10-16.

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Beermen defeat Bossing, playoff bonus in sight

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San Miguel Beer routed Blackwater Bossing, 116-92, in the PBA Philippine Cup at Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo, extending its winning streak to seven and improving to 7-2. The victory strengthened the Beermen’s grip on the top spot and moved them closer to a twice-to-beat playoff bonus. Coach Leo Austria managed San Miguel’s rotation and adjustments as the team controlled the game on both ends. League officials updated the standings after the lopsided result in the ongoing all-Filipino conference.

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U.S. lifts sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court judge

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The United States has removed a Brazilian Supreme Court judge from its sanctions list, altering the judge’s status under U.S. financial and diplomatic rules. The decision followed internal reviews by U.S. agencies and prompted updates across banking compliance systems and diplomatic channels. The action affected aspects of U.S.–Brazil relations, judicial cooperation, and international risk monitoring practices, while leaving the judge’s standing under Brazilian law unchanged.

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3 Filipino fishers injured in altercation with China Coast Guard

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Philippine authorities reported that three Filipino fishermen were injured and several boats damaged when China Coast Guard vessels used water cannons and allegedly cut anchor lines near Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea. The incident involved around 20 Philippine fishing boats operating about 150 kilometers off Palawan. China said it carried out “necessary control measures,” including loudspeaker warnings and maneuvering to drive the boats away. The confrontation followed earlier collisions and water cannon incidents between Chinese and Philippine vessels near the Spratly Islands and Scarborough Shoal.

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VP Sara Duterte dismisses revived corruption raps as a ‘fishing expedition’

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Vice President Sara Duterte rejects revived plunder and graft complaints filed against her and several officials of the Office of the Vice President and the Department of Education, calling the cases a “fishing expedition” meant to justify investigations and divert attention from alleged corruption. Duterte says she and the other respondents are ready to answer the allegations before proper forums and maintains that all transactions under her watch complied with the law. She adds that the OVP and DepEd will continue their programs while the complaints undergo legal review.

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Fil-Am actress Hailee Steinfeld, Josh Allen preparing for baby

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Oscar-nominated Filipino-American actress Hailee Steinfeld and her husband, NFL quarterback Josh Allen, are expecting their first child together, according to U.S. entertainment reports. The development highlights Steinfeld’s Filipino heritage and Allen’s standing in professional football as the couple prepares to become first-time parents. Media outlets in the United States and the Philippines continue to follow the pregnancy for further details on the expected birth and any official statements from the couple or their representatives.

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Cambodia reports Thailand continues bombing despite Trump truce call

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Cambodia said on Saturday that Thai forces continued bombing its territory hours after US President Donald Trump announced that Cambodia and Thailand had agreed to stop fighting. Officials in Banteay Meanchey linked the latest clashes to a long-running dispute over the colonial-era demarcation of the countries’ 800-kilometer (500-mile) border. Authorities reported that the renewed violence displaced around half a million people from villages near contested frontier areas and prompted emergency relief efforts and monitoring by local and national agencies.

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“All Too Well (10-Minute Version)” holds top spot for Taylor Swift

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Taylor Swift named “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)” as her favorite song from her two-decade career during a public Q&A, according to the Philippine Daily Inquirer. The extended track, released in 2021 on “Red (Taylor’s Version),” expanded the original 2012 song and accompanied a self-directed short film. The 10-minute version set a Billboard Hot 100 record as the longest No. 1 song and earned a Grammy for Best Music Video. Swift’s choice underscored the role of her rerecorded “Taylor’s Version” catalog in her current career.

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