Preparations underway for Army parade in D.C. on Saturday
June 9 (UPI) -- Preparations are underway for a military parade Saturday in Washington, D.C., celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary that is projected to cost…
Ukraine, Russia swap prisoners hours after massive drone assault
Ukraine and Russia completed the first in a series of planned prisoner swaps that could see at least 2,400 freed. Source link
N.Y. judge tosses Justin Baldoni’s $400M lawsuit against Blake Lively
June 9 (UPI) -- A New York judge on Monday dismissed Justin Baldoni's $400M lawsuit against actress Blake Lively. Federal Judge Lewis Liman of New…
Trump to ‘activate’ Marines to respond to LA protests in major escalation | Donald Trump News
The Pentagon will send a Marine battalion to Los Angeles in a major escalation of US President Donald Trump’s response to anti-immigration enforcement protests, the…
Barbara becomes first hurricane of Pacific season
Hurricane Barbara became the first hurricane of the 2025 season as it strengthened into a Category 1 storm Monday off the coast of Mexico. Image…
Israeli attack could drive Iran to seek nuclear weapons, IAEA chief warns | Nuclear Weapons News
Head of nuclear watchdog warns Israeli strike may harden Iran’s resolve on nuclear arms as diplomacy stalls.The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),…
Thunberg, activists in Israeli custody after delivery attempt to Gaza
June 9 (UPI) -- The Israeli government announced Monday that the boat crew of civilians that included Swedish activist Greta Thunberg it intercepted attempting to…
Italian referendum on easing citizenship rules thwarted by low turnout | Politics News
PM Meloni said she would not vote, and opposition accuses government of dampening interest in immigrant, worker issues.An Italian referendum on easing citizenship rules and strengthening…
World leaders call for end to ‘plunder’ at U.N. ocean summit
June 9 (UPI) -- World leaders at a United Nations conference in France called for an end to ocean-plundering activity with a global agreement likely…
Russia plans to boost economic and military ties in Africa | News
Kremlin announcement comes as Wagner Group quits West African state of Mali.Russia is working to enhance its economic and military ties in Africa, Moscow has…
NATO Secretary General Rutte to ask allies to up military spending
June 9 (UPI) -- NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte was expected to call for member nations and allies to increase defense spending in London on Monday.…
U.S., Chinese delegates in London to talk trade, rare earths
June 9 (UPI) -- Delegates from the United States and China are set to meet Monday in London after a phone call between the nations'…
Climate action clashes with tradition in Ireland’s peat bogs | Environment
As wind turbines on the horizon churn out clean energy, John Smyth bends to stack damp peat – the cheap, smoky fuel he has harvested for half…
US travel ban takes effect amid LA protests against immigration crackdown | Migration News
President Donald Trump’s order banning citizens from 12 countries from entering the United States has come into effect amid rising political tensions over his administration’s…
Pope asks God to ‘open borders, breakdown barriers’ during papal mass
June 8 (UPI) -- Pope Leo asked God to "open borders, break down walls and dispel hatred," during Sunday mass with tens of thousands of…
Tens of thousands rally to protest Spanish prime minister
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez delivering a statement about the country’s official recognition of Palestine's statehood in Madrid, Spain, in 2024. EPA-EFE/Borja Puig De La…
Marchers rally on the National Mall for WorldPride 2025
June 8 (UPI) -- More than 1,000 people gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Sunday as part of WorldPride 2025 to protest…
6.5-magnitude earthquake recorded in Colombia
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake on Sunday struck Paratebueno, Colombia, a city roughly 56 miles from the country's capital, Bogota. Photo courtesy USGS June 8 (UPI) --…
Teen accused of shooting Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe
People participate in a walk for peace and in support of Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay in Bogota, Colombia, on Sunday. The senator was shot during…
Trump-deployed National Guard arrives in LA to crush immigration protests | Protests News
US National Guard soldiers have begun deploying on Los Angeles streets after United States President Donald Trump sent in 2,000 troops in a bid to…