Agence France Presse, Author at Manila Standard

World

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship nears voyage end, to dock in Rotterdam

May 18, 2026, 9:24 PM

THE HAGUE – A cruise ship that sparked global alarm after a deadly outbreak...

World

Prisoner’s mom dies after confirming his death

May 18, 2026, 9:16 PM

CARACAS – The mother of Venezuelan political prisoner Victor Hugo Quero Navas died Sunday...

World

Pilots parachute to safety in aircraft collision

May 18, 2026, 9:08 PM

LOS ANGELES – Two fighter jets collided midair during a demonstration event in the...

World

Jury to decide fate of Musk’s suit

May 18, 2026, 9:00 PM

OAKLAND – Deliberations begin Monday (Tuesday, Manila time) in the blockbuster trial pitting Elon...

Sports

Rai wins 1st major at PGA with back-9 birdie blitz

May 18, 2026, 7:48 PM

NEWTOWN SQUARE—Aaron Rai won his first major title on Sunday by capturing the PGA...

Basketball

Shai wins 2nd straight MVP award

May 18, 2026, 7:06 PM

LOS ANGELES—Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player...

Lifestyle

Gucci takes over New York’s Times Square for fashion show

May 18, 2026, 6:40 PM

Famed Italian fashion house Gucci took over New York’s iconic Times Square on Saturday...

Showbiz

‘Michael’ moonwalks back to top of box office

May 18, 2026, 6:25 PM

Michael, the biopic about late music superstar Michael Jackson, returned to the top spot...