Thursday, July 29, 2021

Let's Do The News! (July 29, 2021)

      

Your daily round-up of today's news:

-  Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said that he is prepared to face the death penalty if he is convicted before the local court, not the ICC.

- Senator Risa Hontiveros urged the government to address the workers' commuting miseries.

- 11 more Robinsons malls to host voter registration for the May 2022 polls.

- The Roman Catholic observes the 29th of July as the feast day of Saint Martha, the sister of Saints Mary Magdalene, and the resurrected Lazarus, who were mentioned in the Holy Bible as three of Jesus Christ's closest friends.

- The NBI has been ordered to investigate the deaths of two activists in Albay.

- Bangladesh evacuated 10,000 Rohingya from around refugee camps on the Myanmar border after monsoon landslides and flash floods killed at least 14 people.

- Heavy rains wreak havoc in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing at least two people while hurting others.

- McDonald's global sales were boosted by 41% in the 2nd quarter of 2021 thanks to the popularity of the BTS Meal.

- Volkswagen teases ID.5 electric coupe crossover.

- Hennessey Performance Engineering celebrates its 30th anniversary with the special Exorcist 30th Anniversary model, based on the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. It is limited to 30 units.

- VinFast named Michael Lohscheller as its new CEO.

- Over 10 million PlayStation5 consoles were sold worldwide.

- The boss of Kadokawa apologizes for "pro-censorship" remarks.

- Simone Biles' support from social media pours following her withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics.

- Big 12 accused sports network ESPN of destabilizing the league.

TTFN.

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