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

• Day 3 of Rodrigo Duterte’s ICC pre-trial hearing

Duterte lead defense counsel Nicholas Kaufman presents his submissions on merits on day 3 of the confirmation of charges hearing against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court or ICC.

• ICC prosecution: Philippine probe was independent, funded by court

The International Criminal Court prosecution says its Philippine investigation was done independently and funded by a court-approved budget.

• Sara impeachment 2.0 bid in House stumbles after NUP signals no support

The National Unity Party says it is unlikely to support the latest impeachment drive against Vice President Sara Duterte.

• Trump lays out case for possible attack on Iran in State of the Union

U.S. President Donald Trump briefly lays out his case for a possible attack on Iran in his State of the Union speech to Congress.

• Hong Kong court overturns China critic Jimmy Lai’s fraud conviction in rare legal victory

A Hong Kong court overturns the fraud conviction and prison sentence of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai.-Rappler.com