Israel to face Gaza genocide charges | The wRap

Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• Israel to face Gaza genocide charges at World Court 

The International Court of Justice is set to hold hearings on a case brought by South Africa in December accusing Israel of violating the 1948 Genocide Convention in its war against Hamas in Gaza.

• Diarrhea cases in Baguio City hit 2,199

The City Health Services Office says Baguio hit 2,199 cases of acute gastroenteritis before noon on Thursday, January 11.

• Swifties ng Bayan! UP Diliman to offer Taylor Swift elective

The UP College of Mass Communication offers a Special Topics in Broadcasting class on ‘the conception, construction, and the performance of Taylor Swift as a celebrity.’

• ‘Barbie’ director Greta Gerwig reacts to Jo Koy’s jokes on film during Golden Globes

Barbie director Greta Gerwig says Jo Koy wasn’t entirely wrong when he said Barbie is a plastic doll with breasts.

• Kathryn Bernardo unfollows Daniel Padilla on Instagram

Fans go into a frenzy after noticing actress Kathryn Bernardo had unfollowed ex-boyfriend Daniel Padilla on Instagram. This, more than a month after announcing their split. — Rappler.com