https://one-independent.net/The latest source-linked newshttps://one-independent.net/article/wa-labor-mp-being-sued-in-us-over-alleged-1-million-unpaid-loanhttps://one-independent.net/article/wa-labor-mp-being-sued-in-us-over-alleged-1-million-unpaid-loanWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:28:31 GMTRiverton MLA Jagadish Krishnan has vowed to defend the lawsuit, and has countersued the US businessman behind it with defamation proceedings in the WA Supreme Court.https://one-independent.net/article/comelec-to-reopen-voter-registration-on-nov-10-for-2028-pollshttps://one-independent.net/article/comelec-to-reopen-voter-registration-on-nov-10-for-2028-pollsWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:23:01 GMTMANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will resume its voter registration on November 10, 2026, until July 30, 2027, ahead of the 2028 national and local elections, its Chairperso...https://one-independent.net/article/motorcyclist-killed-in-klang-after-collision-with-4wd-sends-him-into-trailers-pathhttps://one-independent.net/article/motorcyclist-killed-in-klang-after-collision-with-4wd-sends-him-into-trailers-pathWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:22:40 GMTSHAH ALAM, Oct 28 — A motorcyclist was killed after being run over by a trailer following a collision with a four-...https://one-independent.net/article/mayor-quits-after-alleged-harassment-and-intimidationhttps://one-independent.net/article/mayor-quits-after-alleged-harassment-and-intimidationWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:22:22 GMTA south-east Queensland mayor has quit, alleging harassment and intimidation, and telling 9News the Helen Haines attack was a sobering reminder of what's important.https://one-independent.net/article/israelis-await-final-election-results-as-netanyahu-remains-far-from-defeatedhttps://one-independent.net/article/israelis-await-final-election-results-as-netanyahu-remains-far-from-defeatedWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:19:34 GMThttps://one-independent.net/article/all-approved-school-projects-will-be-completed-fadhlina-pledgeshttps://one-independent.net/article/all-approved-school-projects-will-be-completed-fadhlina-pledgesWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:15:53 GMTKUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The government has given its assurance that all approved school development projects will b...https://one-independent.net/article/budget-2026-live-chancellor-says-scrapping-of-gas-standing-charges-will-save-60-of-homes-45-a-yearhttps://one-independent.net/article/budget-2026-live-chancellor-says-scrapping-of-gas-standing-charges-will-save-60-of-homes-45-a-yearWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:15:07 GMTJohn Healey says UK faces ‘difficult moment’ as he prepares to deliver first budget of Andy Burnham’s government You be the chancellor: play our budget game to see if you can balance the books John...https://one-independent.net/article/-two-high-speed-trains-collide-in-spain-rail-operator-says-https://one-independent.net/article/-two-high-speed-trains-collide-in-spain-rail-operator-says-Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:15:00 GMTThe cause and number of injuries were still being determined, according to the authorities.https://one-independent.net/article/world-series-2026-rays-stun-brewers-to-force-game-5https://one-independent.net/article/world-series-2026-rays-stun-brewers-to-force-game-5Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:14:29 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Florida— Milwaukee was three outs from its first World Series title when Junior Camerino started the bottom of the 12th inning with a grounder to third. Thousands of Brewers fans who t...https://one-independent.net/article/china-seeks-indias-help-in-defusing-border-tensionshttps://one-independent.net/article/china-seeks-indias-help-in-defusing-border-tensionsWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:13:41 GMTChina said it would seek India’s help to “maintain peace and stability in the border areas” after new stand-offs in a long-disputed region threatened to undermine improved relations. “We hope that Ind...https://one-independent.net/article/klang-art-studio-loses-nearly-rm2000-in-pre-dawn-break-in-three-nabbedhttps://one-independent.net/article/klang-art-studio-loses-nearly-rm2000-in-pre-dawn-break-in-three-nabbedWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:12:31 GMTSHAH ALAM, Oct 28 — An art studio owner lost nearly RM2,000 after the studio in Bandar Bukit Tinggi, Klang was bel...https://one-independent.net/article/govt-plans-national-drought-response-as-el-nio-threatens-extreme-heat-in-early-2027-dewan-rakyat-toldhttps://one-independent.net/article/govt-plans-national-drought-response-as-el-nio-threatens-extreme-heat-in-early-2027-dewan-rakyat-toldWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:08:24 GMTKUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) will propose the...https://one-independent.net/article/pvl-caitlin-viray-rediscovering-her-rhythm-in-choco-mucho-returnhttps://one-independent.net/article/pvl-caitlin-viray-rediscovering-her-rhythm-in-choco-mucho-returnWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:08:24 GMTMANILA, Philippines — For Caitlin Viray, coming back home to Choco Mucho was one thing. Finding her rhythm again after two years away was another. After spending three seasons with Choco Mucho, Viray...https://one-independent.net/article/israel-netanyahu-and-eisenkot-both-pledge-to-form-governmenthttps://one-independent.net/article/israel-netanyahu-and-eisenkot-both-pledge-to-form-governmentWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:06:44 GMT🗳️ Both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin #Netanyahu and rival Gadi #Eisenkot pledged to form a government as the two are projected to finish neck and neck in #Israel's critical election Tuesday.  Ex...https://one-independent.net/article/loved-stephen-graham-in-adolescence-this-new-thriller-is-his-victory-laphttps://one-independent.net/article/loved-stephen-graham-in-adolescence-this-new-thriller-is-his-victory-lapWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:06:39 GMTHe’s known for playing men at the brink of collapse. Now Graham is tempering decades of raw energy as a manipulative, meticulous serial killer.https://one-independent.net/article/us-seeks-new-defense-cooperation-deal-with-aseanhttps://one-independent.net/article/us-seeks-new-defense-cooperation-deal-with-aseanWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:05:00 GMTLAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) may develop a framework for defense cooperation to guide joint efforts on shared security interests, US...https://one-independent.net/article/-opinion-french-student-protests-are-now-an-ideological-battle-over-university-access-https://one-independent.net/article/-opinion-french-student-protests-are-now-an-ideological-battle-over-university-access-Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:04:40 GMTThe rebellious lycée students have won - writes John Lichfield - the government has found a billion euros for schools down the back of the education minister’s sofa.https://one-independent.net/article/pangasinan-city-tightens-regulations-on-junk-shop-operationshttps://one-independent.net/article/pangasinan-city-tightens-regulations-on-junk-shop-operationsWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:03:40 GMTALAMINOS CITY, Pangasinan — The city government has imposed stricter regulations on junk shop operations, requiring them to meet environmental, sanitation, and safety standards. It also prescribed fin...https://one-independent.net/article/hong-kongs-third-medical-school-denies-poaching-veteran-hku-professorhttps://one-independent.net/article/hong-kongs-third-medical-school-denies-poaching-veteran-hku-professorWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:03:25 GMTHong Kong’s third medical school has dismissed allegations of talent poaching after recruiting a veteran haematologist with nearly three decades of service at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). On Wed...https://one-independent.net/article/court-of-appeal-upholds-perak-businessmans-acquittal-on-122-cheating-forgery-charges-in-rm6m-casehttps://one-independent.net/article/court-of-appeal-upholds-perak-businessmans-acquittal-on-122-cheating-forgery-charges-in-rm6m-caseWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:03:04 GMTPUTRAJAYA, Oct 28 — The Court of Appeal today upheld the acquittal of a businessman on 122 counts of cheating and...https://one-independent.net/article/-two-high-speed-trains-collide-in-spain-halting-traffic-on-madrid-andalusia-linehttps://one-independent.net/article/-two-high-speed-trains-collide-in-spain-halting-traffic-on-madrid-andalusia-lineWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:01:52 GMThttps://one-independent.net/article/-times-car-reporting-55-billion-loss-has-firms-bracing-for-data-breach-fallout-https://one-independent.net/article/-times-car-reporting-55-billion-loss-has-firms-bracing-for-data-breach-fallout-Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:01:00 GMTThe parent of Times Car operator Times Mobility announced it plans to report a one-time loss of ¥5.5 billion over a personal data leak.https://one-independent.net/article/in-one-brief-moment-all-eternity-by-elif-shafak-review-what-madame-bovary-thought-of-flauberthttps://one-independent.net/article/in-one-brief-moment-all-eternity-by-elif-shafak-review-what-madame-bovary-thought-of-flaubertWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:04 GMTThis audacious portrait of the French author through the eyes of his women is Shafak’s love letter to literature in dark times In Frantumaglia, her collection of essays on writing and reading, Elena F...https://one-independent.net/article/is-it-too-late-to-make-a-run-for-it-by-judi-dench-review-whatever-you-do-dont-call-her-a-national-treasurehttps://one-independent.net/article/is-it-too-late-to-make-a-run-for-it-by-judi-dench-review-whatever-you-do-dont-call-her-a-national-treasureWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:03 GMTThe actor waxes lyrical on directors, dildos on why she hates being referred to as though she’s a dusty old relic In the late 1950s, Judi Dench was invited to meet a major Hollywood producer about a p...https://one-independent.net/article/fear-is-contagious-why-horror-shows-are-taking-over-the-new-york-stagehttps://one-independent.net/article/fear-is-contagious-why-horror-shows-are-taking-over-the-new-york-stageWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:03 GMTHit London plays 2:22, Paranormal Activity and A Ghost in Your Ear are now spooking audiences on and off Broadway amid high demand for communal experiences As we escaped the restrictions of the pandem...https://one-independent.net/article/yvette-cooper-drops-plans-to-abolish-nhs-patient-champion-after-outcryhttps://one-independent.net/article/yvette-cooper-drops-plans-to-abolish-nhs-patient-champion-after-outcryWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:02 GMTExclusive: Health secretary to extend role of watchdog, which backers say helps hold service in England to account Yvette Cooper has abandoned plans to abolish the NHS’s independent patient champion a...https://one-independent.net/article/everest-the-other-side-review-couples-climb-on-the-mountains-toughest-face-comes-with-tricky-moral-questions-loom-over-couples-lofty-ambitionshttps://one-independent.net/article/everest-the-other-side-review-couples-climb-on-the-mountains-toughest-face-comes-with-tricky-moral-questions-loom-over-couples-lofty-ambitionsWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:02 GMTImmersive portrait of mountaineers Jim Morrison and Hilaree Nelson as they seek to become the first people to ski down Everest’s north face With some of its showings in the huge Imax format, this Nati...https://one-independent.net/article/new-teachers-union-president-wants-to-steer-educators-away-from-partisan-politicshttps://one-independent.net/article/new-teachers-union-president-wants-to-steer-educators-away-from-partisan-politicsWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTNEA President Princess Moss wants to move her organization, the nation's largest labor union, toward issue-based advocacy — and away from party politics.https://one-independent.net/article/how-a-lifelong-republican-came-to-lead-the-data-center-battle-in-ohiohttps://one-independent.net/article/how-a-lifelong-republican-came-to-lead-the-data-center-battle-in-ohioWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTIn Ohio, many people are displeased with the state's rapid buildout of data centers. It's a hot issue in the midterms, as political candidates from both parties try to ease voter concerns.https://one-independent.net/article/why-many-student-voters-have-a-right-to-choose-where-to-register-to-votehttps://one-independent.net/article/why-many-student-voters-have-a-right-to-choose-where-to-register-to-voteWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTStudent voters studying outside their hometown have a right to choose where they register to vote. Advocates say a Montana legal fight is a reminder of a misunderstanding of those students' rights.https://one-independent.net/article/partnerships-between-ice-and-local-police-surge-report-finds-1https://one-independent.net/article/partnerships-between-ice-and-local-police-surge-report-finds-1Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTThe number of state and local officers working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement has doubled in size in the last eight months, according to a new report from the immigration reform advocacy gro...https://one-independent.net/article/heres-how-democrats-in-congress-are-preparing-for-election-fraud-claimshttps://one-independent.net/article/heres-how-democrats-in-congress-are-preparing-for-election-fraud-claimsWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTCongressional Democrats are working with good governance groups to create an action plan for any potential claims of election fraud.https://one-independent.net/article/senate-candidates-built-up-massive-campaign-war-chests-with-out-of-state-donationshttps://one-independent.net/article/senate-candidates-built-up-massive-campaign-war-chests-with-out-of-state-donationsWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTIn several competitive U.S. Senate contests, candidates have built healthy campaign accounts with out-of-state donations. But the messages to those donors is very different from the one back at home.https://one-independent.net/article/are-you-an-organ-donor-here-are-some-rule-changes-you-may-want-to-knowhttps://one-independent.net/article/are-you-an-organ-donor-here-are-some-rule-changes-you-may-want-to-knowWed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTTransplant teams can talk to families about organ donation before they've decided whether to continue life-sustaining medical care for loved ones. Until now, that has been forbidden.https://one-independent.net/article/the-selangor-royal-aide-who-wasnt-man-nabbed-over-rm142m-car-and-property-scamhttps://one-independent.net/article/the-selangor-royal-aide-who-wasnt-man-nabbed-over-rm142m-car-and-property-scamWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:59:23 GMTSHAH ALAM, Oct 28 — Police have arrested a man suspected of being the mastermind behind a vehicle and property sal...https://one-independent.net/article/doj-probe-into-aplasca-2-others-over-senate-shooting-nears-endhttps://one-independent.net/article/doj-probe-into-aplasca-2-others-over-senate-shooting-nears-endWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:57:12 GMTMANILA, Philippines—Former Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Ranada Aplasca on Wednesday submitted his counter-affidavit to the direct assault complaint before the Department of Justice (DOJ) in connection...https://one-independent.net/article/hong-kong-exports-jump-nearly-65-in-september-highest-growth-in-over-40-yearshttps://one-independent.net/article/hong-kong-exports-jump-nearly-65-in-september-highest-growth-in-over-40-yearsWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:53:24 GMTHong Kong’s exports jumped by 64.9 per cent year on year in September, the highest growth in more than 40 years, with artificial intelligence-related (AI) products further fuelling the momentum of rec...https://one-independent.net/article/police-say-car-that-crashed-into-harbour-lost-control-before-it-hit-the-spikes-they-laidhttps://one-independent.net/article/police-say-car-that-crashed-into-harbour-lost-control-before-it-hit-the-spikes-they-laidWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:51:48 GMThttps://one-independent.net/article/severe-storm-alert-metmalaysia-warns-of-heavy-rain-across-kl-selangor-and-eight-stateshttps://one-independent.net/article/severe-storm-alert-metmalaysia-warns-of-heavy-rain-across-kl-selangor-and-eight-statesWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:51:45 GMTKUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning acr...https://one-independent.net/article/hong-kong-luxury-expo-to-connect-brands-with-high-spending-travellershttps://one-independent.net/article/hong-kong-luxury-expo-to-connect-brands-with-high-spending-travellersWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:50:14 GMTPrivate jets, fine jewellery, watches, superyachts and luxury property will feature in a new Hong Kong exhibition offering business opportunities to “brands, yacht owners and connoisseurs”, according...https://one-independent.net/article/these-local-leaders-say-data-centres-could-transform-melbournes-west-for-the-betterhttps://one-independent.net/article/these-local-leaders-say-data-centres-could-transform-melbournes-west-for-the-betterWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:50:00 GMTA western suburb has long been billed as Melbourne’s next big thing. Some believe data centres could turn that vision into a reality.https://one-independent.net/article/schools-to-lose-thousands-in-disability-support-paymentshttps://one-independent.net/article/schools-to-lose-thousands-in-disability-support-paymentsWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:50:00 GMTSix weeks from the end of the school year, principals and teachers say they have been blindsided by a government decision to reduce disability support funding.https://one-independent.net/article/laguna-lake-water-level-keeps-fallinghttps://one-independent.net/article/laguna-lake-water-level-keeps-fallingWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:49:17 GMTLUCENA CITY — Laguna de Bay’s water level fell further to 11.99 meters on Wednesday, remaining below the critical-high threshold, according to the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA). The lake’s...https://one-independent.net/article/we-havent-got-it-right-collingwood-to-review-aflwhttps://one-independent.net/article/we-havent-got-it-right-collingwood-to-review-aflwWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:49:10 GMTAs a tough season nears its end, Collingwood announces a strategic review into the struggling AFLW program, with the club's president admitting the Pies had not "got it right".https://one-independent.net/article/morning-news-brief-1https://one-independent.net/article/morning-news-brief-1Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:47:33 GMTPresident Trump crisscrosses the country with scattershot closing messages midterms approach, deadlock after Israeli election shows no clear winner, Fed expected to hold interest rates steady.https://one-independent.net/article/inflation-fears-drag-psei-down-187https://one-independent.net/article/inflation-fears-drag-psei-down-187Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:46:08 GMTMANILA, Philippines — Local stocks fell on Wednesday as higher oil prices and a weakening peso stoked inflation concerns, while elevated treasury yields dampened demand for equities. The benchmark Phi...https://one-independent.net/article/-with-israel-poll-results-still-murky-what-happens-next-https://one-independent.net/article/-with-israel-poll-results-still-murky-what-happens-next-Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:46:00 GMTVotes are now being tallied, followed by potentially long negotiations as parties try to assemble a governing coalition.https://one-independent.net/article/bato-dela-rosa-bounty-puts-my-life-in-dangerhttps://one-independent.net/article/bato-dela-rosa-bounty-puts-my-life-in-dangerWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:45:00 GMTManila, Philippines — Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa said that a government bounty placed on his head puts his life in “serious danger” and asked the Supreme Court to stop his arrest on Wednesday, Oct 2...https://one-independent.net/article/homelessness-crisis-hits-breaking-point-as-services-turn-away-desperate-australianshttps://one-independent.net/article/homelessness-crisis-hits-breaking-point-as-services-turn-away-desperate-australiansWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:45:00 GMTA damning new report reveals almost two-thirds of sector providers are rejecting clients as soaring rents and chronic shortages push frontline services to the brink of collapse.https://one-independent.net/article/our-five-favourite-luxury-homes-to-host-a-pool-party-on-the-markethttps://one-independent.net/article/our-five-favourite-luxury-homes-to-host-a-pool-party-on-the-marketWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:45:00 GMTAs the weather heats up and the silly season approaches, celebrations ramp up. What better way to enjoy the sun than heading outdoors for a pool party?https://one-independent.net/article/up-set-to-represent-ph-in-home-and-away-aubl-campaignhttps://one-independent.net/article/up-set-to-represent-ph-in-home-and-away-aubl-campaignWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:44:51 GMTMANILA, Philippines–University of the Philippines will compete in the upcoming Asian University Basketball League (AUBL) under a new home-and-away format for the group stage. The Fighting Maroons will...https://one-independent.net/article/french-senate-debates-new-rioters-pay-billhttps://one-independent.net/article/french-senate-debates-new-rioters-pay-billWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:43:09 GMTAs thousands of French businesses grapple with the fallout from recent riots, French senators are debating a new bill aimed at making not only the perpetrators but also those belonging to the same gro...https://one-independent.net/article/10-calabarzon-puv-drivers-test-positive-in-lto-drug-testshttps://one-independent.net/article/10-calabarzon-puv-drivers-test-positive-in-lto-drug-testsWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:43:02 GMTLUCENA CITY — At least 10 public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers in the Calabarzon region tested positive for illegal drugs during surprise drug tests conducted by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) a...https://one-independent.net/article/undas-2026-bus-driver-tests-positive-in-pitx-drug-screeninghttps://one-independent.net/article/undas-2026-bus-driver-tests-positive-in-pitx-drug-screeningWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:37:24 GMTMANILA, Philippines—A bus driver initially tested positive in a drug screening at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) on Wednesday as authorities stepped up safety measures ahead of the...https://one-independent.net/article/liverpool-gambled-on-jacquet-and-it-is-paying-offhttps://one-independent.net/article/liverpool-gambled-on-jacquet-and-it-is-paying-offWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:36:34 GMTLiverpool beat Chelsea to the signing of Jeremy Jacquet and the defender is thriving at Anfield. Things could have been very different...https://one-independent.net/article/fewer-foreign-workers-more-jobs-for-malaysians-dpm-zahid-outlines-governments-prioritieshttps://one-independent.net/article/fewer-foreign-workers-more-jobs-for-malaysians-dpm-zahid-outlines-governments-prioritiesWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:34:28 GMTKUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The government will continue implementing measures to gradually reduce the country’s...https://one-independent.net/article/a-guide-to-the-perfect-mall-day-where-every-meal-is-part-of-the-experiencehttps://one-independent.net/article/a-guide-to-the-perfect-mall-day-where-every-meal-is-part-of-the-experienceWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:33:44 GMTThere is a certain rhythm to a perfect mall day. It ideally begins with a good cup of coffee, finds its stride over a satisfying lunch, takes a sweet detour in the afternoon, and eventually brings eve...https://one-independent.net/article/quezon-launches-survey-for-provincial-cancer-patient-registryhttps://one-independent.net/article/quezon-launches-survey-for-provincial-cancer-patient-registryWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:32:34 GMTLUCENA CITY — The Quezon provincial government is conducting a province-wide cancer patient registry, which requires an assessment survey to determine the number and status of cancer patients and iden...https://one-independent.net/article/sex-offender-on-the-run-after-escaping-from-gymhttps://one-independent.net/article/sex-offender-on-the-run-after-escaping-from-gymWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:32:27 GMTDenzel Dynevor, 25, was with government officers at an Ipswich gym on Tuesday when he ran out an emergency exit.https://one-independent.net/article/volaris-tops-us1b-revenue-but-posts-a-losshttps://one-independent.net/article/volaris-tops-us1b-revenue-but-posts-a-lossWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:31:32 GMTMexican airline Volaris lost US$26 million in the third quarter despite revenue up 32% to US$1.04 billion, as average fuel cost rose 57% per gallon. The post Volaris Tops US$1B Revenue but Posts a Los...https://one-independent.net/article/mexicos-coke-bottler-lifts-profit-55https://one-independent.net/article/mexicos-coke-bottler-lifts-profit-55Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:31:23 GMTCoca-Cola FEMSA earned about US$334 million in the third quarter, up 5.5%, as South America drove growth while Mexico's operating income fell 3.1%. The post Mexico’s Coke Bottler Lifts Profit 5.5% app...https://one-independent.net/article/deliver-accountability-for-tai-po-fire-tragedy-or-admit-system-is-brokenhttps://one-independent.net/article/deliver-accountability-for-tai-po-fire-tragedy-or-admit-system-is-brokenWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:30:06 GMTOne word will hang over the Hong Kong community in the run-up to next month’s anniversary of the dreadful Tai Po fire that took 168 of our fellow citizens’ lives: accountability. By the time we mark t...https://one-independent.net/article/cults-billionaires-and-competitive-sleuthing-five-new-crime-bookshttps://one-independent.net/article/cults-billionaires-and-competitive-sleuthing-five-new-crime-booksWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:30:00 GMTA selection of new crime titles reflect the current worries of the world, from right-wing media to data centres.https://one-independent.net/article/construction-noise-coffee-and-boredom-how-to-spend-all-day-at-western-sydney-airporthttps://one-independent.net/article/construction-noise-coffee-and-boredom-how-to-spend-all-day-at-western-sydney-airportWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:30:00 GMTWestern Sydney has the newest airport in the world. So what does an entire day spent there look like?https://one-independent.net/article/like-1984-university-of-sydneys-plans-for-campus-surveillance-under-firehttps://one-independent.net/article/like-1984-university-of-sydneys-plans-for-campus-surveillance-under-fireWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:30:00 GMTAI-powered facial recognition under a shake-up of security operations comes as relations between the university and student activists are increasingly strained.https://one-independent.net/article/villar-foundation-marks-31-years-of-environmental-actionhttps://one-independent.net/article/villar-foundation-marks-31-years-of-environmental-actionWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:28:43 GMTMANILA, Philippines — From transforming household waste into fertilizers and school chairs to turning discarded coconut husks and waterlilies into livelihood opportunities, the Villar Foundation has s...https://one-independent.net/article/court-junks-contempt-case-against-lopez-holdings-execshttps://one-independent.net/article/court-junks-contempt-case-against-lopez-holdings-execsWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:27:19 GMTMANILA, Philippines — A Mandaluyong regional trial court dismissed a petition for indirect contempt filed against several members of the Lopez majority bloc over alleged violations of a temporary retr...https://one-independent.net/article/pnp-raises-undas-security-deployment-to-over-73000-personnelhttps://one-independent.net/article/pnp-raises-undas-security-deployment-to-over-73000-personnelWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:27:03 GMTMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police has increased its security deployment to 73,034 personnel, up from the initial 72,501, to secure the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ D...https://one-independent.net/article/another-laguna-lass-clinches-miss-fit-philippines-titlehttps://one-independent.net/article/another-laguna-lass-clinches-miss-fit-philippines-titleWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:26:30 GMTFive years since Yllana Aduana’s coronation as Miss FIT (Face, Intelligence, Tone) Philippines, another Laguna bet clinched the crown, Kailey Rose Kemp from the City of Santa Rosa. The new queen beste...https://one-independent.net/article/ph-research-spending-among-lowest-in-southeast-asiahttps://one-independent.net/article/ph-research-spending-among-lowest-in-southeast-asiaWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:24:57 GMTMANILA, Philippines — The Philippines, which has been classified as an upper-middle-income economy this year, spends less than one-third of 1 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) on research an...https://one-independent.net/article/macc-monitoring-over-but-hrd-corp-must-now-show-results-from-rm2b-training-levies-says-mefhttps://one-independent.net/article/macc-monitoring-over-but-hrd-corp-must-now-show-results-from-rm2b-training-levies-says-mefWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:24:26 GMTKUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has called on the Human Resource Development Corpo...https://one-independent.net/article/agusan-del-sur-town-readies-baterbonias-gravesite-for-undashttps://one-independent.net/article/agusan-del-sur-town-readies-baterbonias-gravesite-for-undasWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:24:01 GMTSAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Municipal officials in Talacogon, Agusan del Sur are stepping in to ensure an orderly, peaceful visit to the gravesite of the late basketball standout Rene Clert “Bobet...https://one-independent.net/article/-website-used-by-hackers-to-leak-info-shut-down-gmo-says-https://one-independent.net/article/-website-used-by-hackers-to-leak-info-shut-down-gmo-says-Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:23:00 GMTThe internet company has announced a bounty of up to $1 million for information leading to the group's arrest and launched a website to collect leads.https://one-independent.net/article/from-mbappe-to-nba-stars-sports-figures-who-have-drawn-chinas-irehttps://one-independent.net/article/from-mbappe-to-nba-stars-sports-figures-who-have-drawn-chinas-ireWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:21:11 GMTMajor brands in China have dropped French football star Kylian Mbappe, saying he “hurt the feelings of the Chinese people” after a video circulated online in which he apparently joked about former lea...https://one-independent.net/article/australia-vs-south-africa-live-bancroft-hits-shield-ton-hours-before-aussie-bats-face-huge-moment-at-newlandshttps://one-independent.net/article/australia-vs-south-africa-live-bancroft-hits-shield-ton-hours-before-aussie-bats-face-huge-moment-at-newlandsWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:19:08 GMTAustralia’s batters head to the middle chasing 329 as day two of the third Test continues in Cape Town, South Africa. Follow along live.https://one-independent.net/article/whos-behind-the-haze-no-conclusive-evidence-linking-malaysian-firms-to-indonesia-fires-says-arthur-kuruphttps://one-independent.net/article/whos-behind-the-haze-no-conclusive-evidence-linking-malaysian-firms-to-indonesia-fires-says-arthur-kurupWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:17:57 GMTKUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — There is no conclusive evidence that Malaysian-linked plantation companies were responsible...https://one-independent.net/article/award-winning-horror-movies-to-stream-this-halloween-on-hbo-maxhttps://one-independent.net/article/award-winning-horror-movies-to-stream-this-halloween-on-hbo-maxWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:16:53 GMTIn the Philippines, Halloween movie nights are serious business for horror fans. While jump scares and slasher flicks are fun, sometimes you need a movie with real backbone: critically acclaimed, awar...https://one-independent.net/article/pnp-reviews-bomb-threat-response-protocols-amid-university-incidentshttps://one-independent.net/article/pnp-reviews-bomb-threat-response-protocols-amid-university-incidentsWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:15:02 GMTMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered a review of its bomb threat response protocols following threats targeting schools and universities. “We must ensure that our bom...https://one-independent.net/article/silver-ferns-seeking-clean-sweep-over-australia-in-final-constellation-cup-testhttps://one-independent.net/article/silver-ferns-seeking-clean-sweep-over-australia-in-final-constellation-cup-testWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:15:00 GMThttps://one-independent.net/article/silver-ferns-v-australia-live-updates-nz-eye-constellation-cup-sweephttps://one-independent.net/article/silver-ferns-v-australia-live-updates-nz-eye-constellation-cup-sweepWed, 28 Oct 2026 08:15:00 GMTLive updates of the fourth Constellation Cup test.