Day: December 28, 2025
NBA: Keon Ellis’ season-best 21 points key for Kings’ victory vs. Mavericks
Keon Ellis had a season-best 21 points, Russell Westbrook matched it with 21 of his own and the Sacramento Kings held off the visiting Dallas Mavericks 113-107 on Saturday afternoon to win for just the second time in their last eight games.
Davao police say boy”s injury not caused by firecrackers
The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) on Saturday, December 27, 2025, said the minor brought to a hospital was not injured by a firecracker.
PNP: New protocols for social media evidence in crime cases after SC guidelines
The Philippine National Police is set to implement new protocols to “strengthen the handling of social media evidence in criminal investigations” after the Supreme Court issued guideposts on proving ownership and control of online accounts.
NCRPO: 3 indiscriminate firings recorded; 1 cop involved
The National Capital Region Provincial Office (NCRPO) has logged three indiscriminate firing incidents in Metro Manila where one police officer is involved, spokesperson Police Major Hazel Asilo said Sunday.
Russian drones, missiles pound Ukraine ahead of Zelenskiy-Trump meeting
Russia attacked Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine with hundreds of missiles and drones on Saturday, ahead of what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said would be a crucial meeting with US President Donald Trump to work out a plan to end nearly four years of war.
Myanmar polls open amid civil war, junta-backed party tipped to win
Overshadowed by civil war and doubts about the credibility of the polls, voters in Myanmar were casting their ballots in a general election starting on Sunday, the first since a military coup toppled the last civilian government in 2021.
Massive blaze engulfs historic New England wharf; firefighters race to contain flames
Fire crews in Portland, Maine, battled a major blaze at Custom House Wharf, containing flames by 7:22 p.m. One building was destroyed, and boats were damaged in the area.
Iranian president says his country is at ‘total war’ with the US, Israel and Europe: reports
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says his country is at ‘total war’ with the U.S., Israel and Europe, claiming the conflict is more complex than Iran’s 1980s war with Iraq.
Ex-NBA player Kenyon Martin fires back after JJ Redick rips Lakers’ Christmas effort
JJ Redick criticized the Los Angeles Lakers; effort after a Christmas loss, drawing sharp reaction from Kenyon Martin over leadership and locker room respect.
Elon Musk warns ‘people will die’ over Mamdani’s FDNY commissioner pick, Lillian Bonsignore
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani appointed Lillian Bonsignore as FDNY commissioner, and Elon Musk criticized her qualifications and background.
