Day: February 1, 2026
Alcaraz sweeps past Djokovic to win maiden Australian Open title
Carlos Alcaraz swept past Novak Djokovic to win his first Australian Open on Sunday and become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam, denying the Serbian great an unprecedented 25th major.
Epstein files: Ex-Prince Andrew should testify before US Congress –Starmer
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the former Prince Andrew should testify before a US congressional committee, following new revelations about Andrew’s links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Marcos: Weight loss due to soft diet while recovering from illness
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Sunday acknowledged that he lost some weight in the past few days – but assured that he”s fine as he recuperates from his illness.
PCSO: No jackpot winners in 6/49, 6/58 lotto draws on Sunday, Feb. 1
No lucky bettors got the jackpot prizes in the major lotto draws of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Sunday night, February 1.
DPWH chief Dizon dismayed by unfinished projects in Bicol
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon expressed dismay over the unfinished construction of several infrastructure projects in the Bicol Region, including those linked to controversial contractors.
Floods hit Negros Occidental, 24 Bacolod barangays submerged
Twenty-four barangays in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental were submerged in floods over the weekend due to heavy rains.
35-year-old tricycle driver shot dead by riding-in-tandem
A 35-year-old tricycle driver was shot dead by suspects riding in tandem along Sta. Barbara Street in Ermita, Manila early Sunday.
Top Kremlin official praises Trump’s push for peace in Ukraine as talks set to resume
A Kremlin official says President Trump is “really trying” to end the Ukraine war as Moscow views renewed diplomatic talks with Washington as productive.
Zelenskyy announces next round of talks with US, Russia as Ukraine seeks ‘real and dignified end to the war’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces new peace talks with U.S. and Russia set for Wednesday and Thursday this week in Abu Dhabi.
Israel, Egypt coordinate reopening of Rafah Crossing in test before Gaza residents allowed through
Israel and Egypt reopened the Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt in a limited test on Sunday as part of the ongoing 20-point peace plan.
