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Chinese bombers fly over disputed South China Sea to counter joint Philippines–US–Japan drills

The Chinese military for the first time conducted a "bomber formation patrol" with its fighter jets over the disputed South China Sea on Sunday as a “warning” to the Philippines after its navy conducted joint patrols with the US and Japan.

Thousands rally in Manila over corruption scandal that implicated top Philippine officials

Thousands gathered Sunday for the start of a three-day rally organised by a religious group in the Philippine capital to demand accountability over a flood-control corruption scandal that has implicated powerful members of Congress and top government officials.

Philippines Battles 21st Storm as COP30 Climate Summit Begins in Brazil | Vantage With Palki Sharma

Typhoon Fung-wong has battered the Philippines with winds nearing 200 kilometres an hour, becoming the country’s twenty-first storm this year. Over 1.4 million people have been evacuated, and at least five deaths have been reported. The storm follows Typhoon Kalmaegi, which killed more than 200 people just days earlier. Experts link the increasing intensity of storms to climate change, as warmer oceans fuel stronger typhoons. Meanwhile, at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, world leaders are meeting to discuss solutions. Over 160 nations are attending, but major targets remain unmet even as global emissions and extreme weather continue to rise.<br> Firstpost | World News | News Live | Vantage | Palki Sharma | News #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost. By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on Twitter: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V

In Photos | After Kalmaegi, super typhoon Fung-Wong leaves trail of death and destruction in the Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-wong has claimed the lives of two people in the Philippines, while more than 1.4 million people have been displaced from their homes. This is the second typhoon that has hit the island, which is still recovering from the effects of Typhoon Kalmaegi’s devastation last week. These images are a testament of the devastation

Super Typhoon Fung-wong hits Philippines; at least 2 killed and over a million evacuated

Super Typhoon Fung-wong has struck the northeastern Philippines, killing at least two people and forcing more than a million to evacuate as authorities warn of flash floods, landslides, and powerful storm surges. The massive storm, known locally as Uwan, is the second to hit the country in a week, following Typhoon Kalmaegi.

Typhoon Fung-wong barrels towards Philippines, Catanduanes braces for landfall

Super Typhoon Fung-wong nears the Philippines with winds of 185 kph and threatens catastrophic rain and flooding.

History Today: How a German scientist accidentally discovered X-rays and changed the world

On November 8 1895, German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, while experimenting with cathode rays in his lab, stumbled upon X-rays, a discovery that changed medicine forever. In 1901, Röntgen’s life-changing breakthrough earned him the first-ever Nobel Prize in Physics

In photos & videos: How Typhoon Kalmaegi unleashed deadly destruction in the Philippines and Vietnam

After wreaking havoc in the Philippines that claimed nearly 200 lives, Typhoon Kalmaegi brought heavy rain to Vietnam. The deadliest storm to hit the region is now headed west to Cambodia and Laos

Typhoon Kalmaegi brings rain & wreaks havoc in Vietnam, death toll in the Philippines nears 200

At least five people died in Vietnam after Typhoon Kalmaegi pummelled coastal regions with destructive winds and heavy rain, officials said on Friday, following the storm's deadly passage through the Philippines where it killed at least 188 people.

Philippines typhoon death toll tops 100: Why is the country so disaster-prone?

The Philippines is recovering from the devastation caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi, which left more than 100 people dead and many still unaccounted for. With cleanup ongoing and another potential weather system developing, the disaster highlights the country’s chronic vulnerability to extreme climate events and natural hazards. It is among the world's most disaster-prone nations