Ombudsman: 35 flood control cases now in courts | The wRap

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• 35 flood control cases now pending in courts – Ombudsman 

The Office of the Ombudsman reports a total of 35 cases related to the multi-billion-peso flood control scandal are now pending in courts.

• Better public transportation? These bus, train projects may have no funding in 2027 

Dozens of public transportation projects proposed by the Department of Transportation may go unfunded in 2027. This, despite the agency seeking a bigger budget.

• Saudi Arabia says Iran attacked vessel in Hormuz, killing 2 Filipino sailors 

An Iranian attack on an oil tanker owned by Saudi Arabia’s national shipping company kills two Filipino seafarers.

• UNICEF estimates 20 million children suffered online sexual abuse in one year 

UNICEF reports about 20 million internet-using children across 21 countries experienced sexual exploitation or abuse on digital platforms in a single year, primarily on social media platforms.

• Clooney tells Venice festival that AI threatens film and journalism

Actor and philanthropist George Clooney warns advances in ​artificial intelligence are making it increasingly difficult to distinguish truth from fiction. – Rappler.com