EJ Obiena apologizes for placing 4th in pole vault | The wRap

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

• EJ Obiena sorry for missed chance at Olympic medal: ‘Sports is beautiful but brutal’

A teary-eyed EJ Obiena offers apologies after a painful Paris Olympics campaign that saw him fall short of a medal in pole vault.

• EXCLUSIVE: Carlos Yulo’s former Japanese coach proudly watches from Paris Games sidelines

Despite parting ways, double Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo’s former coach Munehiro Kugimiya feels proud to see the culmination of their gymnastics partnership.

• Harry Roque is now on immigration lookout

The Department of Justice put former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque and 11 others on immigration lookout for alleged links to a raided offshore gaming operator or POGO.

• Bangladesh awaits interim government, army chief to meet protesters

Bangladeshis await the formation of a new government a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country.

• Harris to unveil vice presidential pick in race against Trump

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris picks Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. – Rappler.com