Your daily round-up of today's news...
- According to Philippine Coast Commodore Arnaldo Lim, the cost of damage to the PCG ship BRP Bagacay when it was hit by a water cannon by the Chinese Coast Guard on April 30th may reach up to P3 million. The Department of Foreign Affairs summoned the Chinese Embassy official while demanding the Chinese vessels to leave the Bajo de Masinloc.
- One to two cyclones may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility this month. According to PAGASA, the first typhoon will make landfall before moving away from the Philippines. The second typhoon will cross Eastern Visayas, Bicol Region, MIMAROPA, and CALABARZON before exiting the West Philippine Sea and then turning around until it is far away from the country.
- About 300 protesters were arrested at two New York City university campuses as police crackdown on Gaza protests overnight.
- Manchester's new Co-op Live arena canceled its opening again at the last minute, leaving fans dismayed.
- Polls are open in England and Wales as voting begins in local elections. In local elections, voters in parts of England will elect councilors and mayors today. These elections are seen as a test of voters' opinions before the next general election later this year. Police and crime commissioners will also be chosen across England and Wales. Mayoral elections are taking place in London and nine other "metro" areas across England. Mayors will be chosen for the first time in the East Midlands, the North East, and York and North Yorkshire. Voters will also choose Salford's mayor, the city council's directly elected leader. A by-election is also being held in Blackpool South, where voters will elect a new MP. Many results will be announced overnight into Friday, May 3, with more expected to follow throughout Friday and Saturday.
- Georgia rocked by clashes over 'Russian-inspired' bill. The law requires organizations to state whether they are funded from abroad. Riot police in Tbilisi fired tear gas and water cannons into crowds protesting against a law seen by the opposition as targeting media freedoms. The protestors also say that they are concerned about the future of the country - whether it will be closer to Russia or the EU.
- The Red Bull F1 team confirmed Adrian Newey's departure in early 2025. Newey is recognized as the architect behind the team's six-time constructors' champions from Sebastian Vettel to Max Verstappen.
- Kia teases its upcoming EV6 minor change.
- LEGO unveiled the Lamborghini Vision Gran Turismo Speed Champions set, inspired by the said Vision Gran Turismo car.
- Seiyuu Suzuko Mimori announced that she's moving to the US. Mimori intends to continue her voice acting and singing career.
- ADOR released its in-depth statement in response to the HYBE issue.
- WNBA star Brittney Griner said in an interview with ABC's 20/20 that she thought about committing suicide during her first few weeks in a Russian jail after her 2022 arrest on drug-related charges. Griner's memoir, "Coming Home," is set to be released on May 7.
- Boxer Ryan Garcia tested positive for the banned substance ostarine.
- Cedric Lee, Deniece Cornejo, and two others are sentenced to reclusion perpetua after pleading guilty to the assault case filed by IT'S SHOWTIME presenter Vhong Navarro.
TTFN.
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