Paolo Zialcita

At a press conference Tuesday, Duterte announced a ban on the use and importation of vaping devices. On Friday, Filipino authorities announced their first case of vape-associated lung injury.

The government declared a state of emergency Friday. At least six people have died. Officials say most of them were children under two.

The Japanese automaker says a pump seal may wear down and cause brake fluid to leak onto circuitry, creating an electrical short.

Residents in the greater Sydney area have been warned of "catastrophic fire danger," the country's highest danger rating. At least three people have died in the fires in the state of New South Wales.

Officials say persistent drought caused a massive outbreak of fires in New South Wales, which is the country's most populous state. Dangerous conditions are expected to continue in the coming months.

Aventura Technologies Inc. and seven of its employees are facing charges of fraud, money laundering and illegal importation of Chinese equipment, which officials say endangered military personnel.

British and Vietnamese authorities conducted DNA tests of the victims, who were found dead in a truck container on Oct. 23. Police previously said the victims were Chinese nationals.

Under new rules, late night gaming sessions and multi-hour binges are no more. Officials say these rules aim to reduce video game addiction in minors.

The consumer watchdog agency is trying to protect users from deceptive ads on social media. The influencer market on Instagram is expected to reach more than $2.5 billion in 2020.

The Kincade Fire to the north and the Maria Fire in the south are 80% contained and should be fully under control this week. Evacuation orders for about 190,000 Californians have been lifted.