Let's Do The News! (October 3, 2024)

         

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

- PH President Bongbong Marcos says the government is ready to respond to those affected by the Taal Volcano eruption.

- Former Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque was urged by the House Quad Committee to surrender.

- Accuracy of information that dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo is a Chinese spy, will be investigated by the PH Department of Justice, together with the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency and the National Security Agency.

- A request by a group of pig farmers and the swine industry for an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of the African Swine Fever (ASF) vaccine, which is being studied by the PH Department of Agriculture.

- Sir Keir Starmer says he has paid back more than £6,000 worth of gifts received since becoming the UK's PM, following the donations controversy. Earlier, Labour Party peer Lord Alli was investigated by the House of Lords' commissioner over "alleged non-registration of interests".

- US President Joe Biden opposes Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

- A recent Windows 11 update has caused major problems for some users and has frozen PCs, brought blue or green screens or caused reboot loops where PCs repeatedly try to restart.

- Reports confirmed that Renault will stop running their engines in F1 from the 2026 season. Their employees have already protested this decision during the Italian GP and once again expressed displeasure through a statement.

- The FIA scrapped plans for the post-F1 2024 "rookie race" but the topic is open for discussion in 2025.

- Chloe Chambers will race with the Red Bull Ford Academy Program in the 2025 F1 Academy season. The Asian-American driver is the first driver to be announced for next season.

- Caterham is collaborating with Yamaha for the development of its EV sportscar.

- A select number of Cartoon Network shows were removed from the Max streaming service without warning.

- Manny Pacquiao and Mikey Garcia are among the candidates for the 2025 International Boxing Hall of Fame.

- Brian Norman Jr. injured his hand and was forced to postpone his WBO title defense against Derrieck Cuevas.

TTFN.