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• After appeal denial, Marcos shuts door on ICC probe

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shuts the door on future dealings with the International Criminal Court. This, after the tribunal rejected the Philippine government’s appeal against its probe on drug war killings under former President Rodrigo Duterte.

• Ombudsman junks criminal, admin cases filed by drug war survivor vs cops

The Office of the Ombudsman junks criminal and administrative charges filed by a drug war survivor against police officers accused of killing four people in Quezon City during the early days of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs.

• MMDA to penalize motorcycle riders stopping in underpasses, footbridges during heavy rain

Starting August, motorcycles seeking shelter in underpasses or footbridges during heavy rain will face a fine of P500.

• ‘Illegitimate’ work recruitment via student visa increasing – DMW

The Department of Migrant Workers says there are increasing reports of recruitment agencies engaging in illegal recruitment by making workers apply for student visas.

• AI being used for hacking and disinfo, top Canadian cyber official says

Canada’s top cybersecurity official says hackers and propagandists use artificial intelligence to create malicious software and spread disinformation online.

• Fans flock to Hong Kong to mark 50th anniversary of Bruce Lee’s death

Fans from Hong Kong and around the world gather at a Bruce Lee statue on Thursday, July 20 to pay tribute to the 50th anniversary of his untimely death.

• Ariana Grande dating ‘Wicked’ co-star Ethan Slater – reports

U.S. media report pop star Ariana Grande is reportedly dating her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater. — Rappler.com