Let's Do The News! (February 19, 2024)

           

                                                                        

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

- The subpoena issued on religious leader Apollo Quiboloy is now out. The office of Sen. Risa Hontiveros confirmed to reporters that Senate President Juan Miguel Zubri had signed the subpoena against Quiboloy.

- Six soldiers and three Maute fighters were killed in a clash at Lanao del Norte.

- Israel condemns Brazil leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's comments likening Gaza to the Holocaust. The Brazilian leader said Israel's military campaign was between a "highly prepared army and women and children". 

- Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was freed on parole.

- Two 15-year-old boys were charged with the murder of the 16-year-old teen Darrian Williams in a park in Bristol last Wednesday.

- Volkswagen teases the ID.7 Tourer coming soon.

- Singer Vehicle Design showcased its 300th car; a reimagined 1990 Porsche 911 Targa Classic Study.

- BTS member Jungkook and Stray Kids won big at this year's People's Choice Awards.

- LeBron James said at a press conference that he hopes to end his career as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.

- Hideki Matsuyama won his ninth PGA Tour title. The golfer closed with 9 under 62, the lowest closing round, to win the Genesis Invitational at Riviera.

- Former Miss Universe head Paula Shugart eyes legal action against Anne Jakrajutatip.

- Veteran director Tikoy Aguiluz passed away.

TTFN.