Thursday, October 5, 2023

Let's Do The News! (October 5, 2023)

      

                                                                                                                           

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- PHIVOLCS has recorded a slight increase in volcanic quakes around the Mayon volcano within the past 24 hours.

- The Commission on Human Rights has started its own probe into the death of a Grade 5 student, who was reportedly slapped by his teacher in Antipolo City, and the killing of a three-year-old girl, who was also allegedly abused sexually in Sultan Kudarat.

- Member states of the European Union have agreed to tackle migration crises following a steep rise in arrivals of migrants on the Italian island of Lampedusa.

- The city of Paris, France has faced an infestation of bedbugs recently.

- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced plans to scrap the HS2 rail line and pledges to reinvest in the North and the Midlands transport.

- Laurence Fox and Calvin Robinson were sacked from GB News after a row over sexist comments.

- The US House of Representatives began voting for the next House Speaker following the ousting of Kevin McCarthy. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan, two leading Republicans, said they would seek the post.

- The second-generation Skoda Kodiaq was unveiled, the first to don the new Skoda badge.

2024 Skoda Kodiaq

- Aston Martin announced to return to top-level endurance racing by pitting the Valkyrie to the WEC's Hypercar class this 2025.

- Kia will preview its upcoming EV range this October 12th.

- The UK and Ireland are now the sole bidders of the Euro 2028 after Turkey dropped out.

- The 2030 FIFA World Cup will take place in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco with three South American countries added.

- LSU safety Greg Brooks was diagnosed with brain cancer and he's facing "months" of rehab.

- The alleged killer of Tupac Shakur has his arraignment delayed by the Las Vegas judge.

TTFN.

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