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Race to fix crumbling Philippines ship threatens conflict in South China Sea

Even as concerns mount in the US over a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan, the flashpoint most likely to spark a conflict between the world’s largest economies is currently an immobile World War II-era ship sitting in waters further to the south.

The Times of India

Let the community work it out: Throwback to early internet days could fix social media's crisis of legitimacy

In the 2018 documentary “The Cleaners,” a young man in Manila, Philippines, explains his work as a content moderator: “We see the pictures on the screen. You then go through the pictures and delete those that don’t meet the guidelines. The daily quota of pictures is 25,000.” As he speaks,…

The Conversation

China, Philippines escalate rhetoric in South China Sea collision row

Beijing and Manila officials talk of ‘intentional’ and deliberately ‘provocative’ manoeuvres in collision incidents.

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US renews warning it will defend treaty ally Philippines after Chinese ships rammed Manila vessels

The United States has renewed a warning that it would defend the Philippines in case of an armed attack after Chinese ships blocked and collided with two Filipino vessels in the South China Sea

The Independent UK

Philippines calls on China to stop ‘provocative actions’ at sea

Manila lodges diplomatic protest over near collisions in the South China Sea, its 55th this year.

Al Jazeera

Philippines says Chinese vessels hit two of its boats near disputed shoal

A Chinese coast guard ship and one of its militia vessels separately bumped a Philippine coast guard ship and a military-run supply boat Sunday off a disputed shoal, Philippine officials said.

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The Philippines' capital is running out of water. Is building a dam the solution?

Officials say the Kaliwa Dam will help alleviate an impending water shortage in the capital that's being exacerbated by climate change. But the project is plagued with controversies and questions.

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Troubled waters: On the China-Philippines tensions in the South China Sea

Both China and the Philippines should be mindful of the risks that their actions pose to the world and be ready to ensure stability in their volatile relationship

The Hindu

Marcos says the Philippines will defend its waters against Chinese aggression

The president says he doesn't want trouble, but says Manila will staunchly defend its waters after its coast guard removed a floating barrier China placed at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.

WEKU

‘Risk of miscalculation’ rises in South China Sea as Beijing ramps up aggressive tactics

Tensions over the resource-rich region are intensifying as China attempts to cut access for nations with competing claims, such as the Philippines

The Guardian - UK

China issues warning for military exercises in parts of South China Sea

Notice to shipping comes amid rising tension between Beijing and Manila over disputed Scarborough Shoal.

Al Jazeera

What set off the latest South China Sea row between China and Philippines?

Beijing warns Manila not to ‘stir up trouble’ after the Philippine coastguard removes buoys installed by China.

Al Jazeera

Philippines removes South China Sea ‘floating barrier’ installed by China

Manila says President Marcos issued the order in defiance of Beijing’s position that the disputed area belongs to China.

Al Jazeera

Manila vows to remove barrier placed by China's coast guard at a disputed site

Philippine officials vowed Monday to remove a floating barrier placed by China's coast guard to prevent Filipino fishing boats from entering a disputed lagoon in the South China Sea.

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Philippines condemns ‘floating barrier’ in South China Sea

Images posted on social media show buoys blocking Philippine fishing boats from entering the area within Manila’s EEZ.

The Independent UK

Gases from Philippine volcano sicken dozens of children, prompting school closures in nearby towns

Smog containing gases from a restive Philippine volcano has sickened dozens of students and prompted 25 nearby towns and cities to shut their schools as a health precaution

The Independent UK

Phillippines urges residents to mask up as volcanic smog blankets capital

Resident told to mask up in affected areas as schools forced to close

Al Jazeera

Philippines mulls court action against Beijing in South China Sea dispute

Country could file second case with International Court of Arbitration over China’s alleged destruction of coral reefs.

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USA Basketball focuses on Paris Olympics after loss in World Cup

“The narrative about USA Basketball and FIBA, and do we need reminders, we’re past that,” U.S. coach Steve Kerr said. “These teams are really good.”

Chicago Sun-Times

U.S. loses to Canada in Basketball World Cup bronze medal game

The U.S. failed to medal for the second consecutive World Cup. It’s only the seventh time in 38 appearances at the Olympic or World Cup level that an American team did not emerge with gold, silver or bronze.

USA Today Sports Media Group

PHOTOS: Best images from Canada’s 127-118 OT win over USA for 3rd-place finish

Here are the best photos from Canada's 127-118 OT win over the United States to finish in 3rd place for the 2023 FIBA World Cup:

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Germany heads to its 1st FIBA World Cup championship after upsetting Team USA

Friday's defeat in Manila marked the second consecutive Basketball World Cup loss for the U.S., which won back-to-back championships in 2010 and 2014.

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PHOTOS: Best images from Canada’s 95-86 loss to Serbia in 2023 FIBA World Cup semifinals

The best photos from Canada's 2023 FIBA World Cup semifinals loss to Serbia:

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PHOTOS: Best images from Latvia’s 87-82 classification win against Italy

The best photos from Davis Bertans' and Latvia's win against Italy:

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PHOTOS: Best images of Wednesday’s Thunder-related 2023 FIBA World Cup quarterfinals

Take a look at the best photos from Wednesday's 2023 FIBA World Cup quarterfinal games that featured Thunder players.

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