Joel Guinto

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A look at how Australia voted - in chartsGetty ImagesIt is a remarkable turnaround for 62-year-old AlbaneseAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been relected as the country's leader, becoming the first leader in decades to secure a historic second term. It is a remarkable turnaround for 62-year-old Albanese, whose popularity was at record lows at the start of the year as Australians grappled with a cost of living crisis and challenges in healthcare and housing.

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Joel Guinto

'Her legacy will slay': Drag Race stars mourn Jiggly CalienteGetty ImagesThe 44-year-old was known for her bubbly personalityDrag's biggest stars have paid tribute to Jiggly Caliente, the RuPaul's Drag Race star who helped champion Asian representation on the reality television show. Caliente had served as a judge on the show's Philippines spin-off, and also appeared in the hit US TV series Pose.

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Joel Guinto

Mount Fuji climber rescued twice after going back for lost phoneGetty ImagesPeople are discouraged from climbing Mount Fuji outside of the official climbing season that runs from July to SeptemberA 27-year-old university student who climbed Mount Fuji outside of its official climbing season was rescued twice in four days, after he returned to look for his mobile phone.

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Joel Guinto

Vancouver ramming attack suspect charged with murder as hundreds attend vigils for victimsVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — A 30-year-old man was charged with multiple counts of murder on allegations he killed 11 people when he rammed a crowd of people at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver, as hundreds attended vigils across the city for the victims and the Canadian prime …

2 weeks ago | risingnepaldaily.com | Joel Guinto |Jean MacKenzie

By Joel Guinto, BBC News, Jean Mackenzie, Seoul correspondent, Apr.28: North Korea has for the first time confirmed that it sent troops to fight for Russia against Ukraine.