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A human hip bone, one of the remains found in a sack dumped in Taal Lake, is believed to belong to one of the "sabungeros" (cockfighting enthusiasts), missing since 2021-2022 in the Philippines. The disappearances initially prompted public outrage. Investigations yielded no concrete evidence or recovered remains. Now, the human bones found by scuba divers in the lake could help piece together events surrounding what appeared to be the handiwork of an organised crime ring and take the perpetrators to account.

Bones unearthed: Filipino DNA sleuths take centre stage

It’s a race against time, science versus silence — the truth may finally be within reach

How UAE is tackling traffic jams with public transport

Traffic snarls are an urban reality, and rapid mass transit systems are the solution

Mass transit systems are the lifeblood of any major city, and the UAE’s are managed by local road transport authorities.

What Filipino tycoon's $643m hydropower deal means

Philippines hydro-electric push: Filipino tycoons power the next energy wave

A view of the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) pumped-storage hydro power plant east of Manila, the first and biggest in the Asean region. Inset, Filipino tycoon Sabin Aboitiz, at the helm of Aboitiz Group.

What is Juneteenth? Why it matters today?

How Juneteenth became a powerful symbol of freedom and racial justice in the US

Juneteenth is a holiday, a time of joy not grief, in the United States

5 nations team up to take air taxis to the next level

eVTOL: Future of flight takes a leap forward with the National Aviation Authority Network

Buckle up — your short ride into the future is almost here. Meet Joby’s flying marvel (top left and right) and Archer’s sleek Midnight (bottom) — the air taxis ready to make traffic jams a thing of the past.

Musk vs Trump: Billionaire signals truce after feud

A look at why Trump’s sweeping tax-and-spending package pushed Musk to his breaking point

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump in the White House in Washington, DC, on May 30.

Philippines renews love for rail after years of neglect

3 other MRT lines are under construction, with MRT-7 set to roll out in 2026

A train undergoes a trial run on the under-construction Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7). The $1.13 billion project is designed to enhance connectivity between Metro Manila and the province of Bulacan, running along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City.

How Tesla, others benefit from China's 'mayor economy'

Fail small, win big: Fierce competition kicks up a culture of risk-taking, innovation

Several workers at Tesla's 'Gigafactory' in Shanghai reported that in Q2, their bonuses were almost 1.5 times their monthly base income.

What is Hajj? All about the Islamic pilgrimage

Millions of Muslims head to Mecca every year for Hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam

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Sugar and cancer: What science shows so far

Researchers identify metabolic pathway that lets sugar (fructose) fuel cancer growth

A study published in Nature reveals that consuming fructose can speed up tumour growth by setting off an indirect interaction between the liver and cancer cells — a phenomenon known as "metabolic cross-talk". Image for illustrative purposes only.

eVTOL: Why LA 2028 Olympics may be ‘too late’

Air taxi race needs a 'warp speed' push — not bureaucratic brakes

Buckle up — your short ride into the future is almost here. Meet Archer’s sleek Midnight (top) and Joby’s flying marvel (bottom) — the air taxis ready to make traffic jams a thing of the past.

Live longer, sleep better: Benefits of walking

Studies highlight how even moderate or brief walks can deliver significant health benefits

Regular walking cuts the risk of all-cause mortality, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ).

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