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MANILA, June 25 (Bloomberg): Outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has ended talks with China on oil exploration in the disputed South China Sea, his top envoy said, posing a challenge for incoming leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr. if he wishes to restart discussions. Related stocks fell. "We got as far as it is constitutionally possible to go,” said Foreign Affairs … [Read more...] about Duterte ends China oil talks, leaving big task ahead for new Philippines’ president Marcos

OSLO: The Norwegian security service PST has raised its terror alert to the highest level after a mass shooting left two people dead and many wounded during Pride week in Oslo. Acting PST chief Roger Berg called the shootings an "extreme Islamist terror act." He said the gunman, who was arrested shortly after the shootings, had a "long history of violence and threats." … [Read more...] about Norway terror alert raised after deadly mass shooting

Thousands of dogs started competing Monday (June 20) towards the best in show prize at the illustrious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (June 18-22, at Lyndhurst Estate, Tarrytown New York). To the casual viewer, the annual exhibition of dressed-up handlers leading well-mannered dogs around a ring might seem like a stilted walk in the park, but there's more than that to … [Read more...] about Dog show 101: What’s what at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show

(Reuters) -The International Hockey Federation (IHF) and World Triathlon have joined a raft of governing bodies reviewing their policy on the involvement of transgender athletes in women's sport following last weekend's ruling by swimming's top body FINA. On Sunday, FINA voted to ban anyone who has been through male puberty from elite women's competitions and to create a … [Read more...] about Sport-Hockey, triathlon join raft of sports reviewing transgender policy

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Tennis great and gay rights trailblazer Martina Navratilova has slammed the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for its lack of leadership on the issue of the inclusion of transgender athletes in sport. The issue was brought into focus by last weekend's decision by swimming's governing body FINA to ban athletes who have been through any part of male … [Read more...] about Navratilova calls out IOC for lack of leadership on transgender issue