Beijing and Manila collaborated on dismantling a gambling ring comprising 180 Chinese nationals, showcasing a level of cooperation despite recent tensions in the South China Sea. Authorities in the Philippines conducted a raid on an "offshore gambling company" in October, leading to the apprehension of Chinese nationals. They were subsequently repatriated on Thursday, as stated by Beijing's embassy in a released statement. The embassy expressed full support for joint law enforcement efforts aimed at cracking down on criminal activities associated with such gambling operations. Even as tensions escalated over maritime territory in the South China Sea, marked by multiple clashes between ships from the two nations over the weekend, the collaboration on the gambling bust indicates a willingness for cooperation. The Philippines took diplomatic action by summoning Beijing's ambassador in Manila after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. condemned China's "dangerous actions." The Chinese mili...

 A kangaroo surprised Canadian authorities on Monday, delivering a punch to the face during its capture after four days on the run. The 4-year-old female kangaroo had escaped her handlers at Oshawa Zoo during a rest stop, about 45 miles northeast of Toronto, en route to a zoo in Quebec, according to Reuters.Over the weekend, the kangaroo roamed freely, astonishing motorists who spotted her hopping alongside vehicles on highways and roads. Officers eventually located the marsupial on a rural property near Oshawa after receiving reports from the public.According to a statement from Durham Regional Police, officers "managed to sneak up behind her and grab her tail" around 3 a.m. on Monday when she "stopped to take a little break." The tail-grabbing technique was recommended by the kangaroo's handlers. However, one cop took an unexpected hit to the face during the detainment, as confirmed by Durham Regional Police Staff Sgt. Chris Boileau.Boileau told reporters, "It's something that he and ...