International Tea Day: Spilling the tea on unusual teas around the world | Infographic News
Tea is the most popular drink in the world other than water. It beats out coffee and beer, which hold second and third place. May…
Rubio, at Senate hearing, defends Trump foreign policy
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Democratic senators sparred Tuesday over the Trump administration’s foreign policies, including on Ukraine and Russia, the Middle East and…
Study warns of ‘catastrophic’ sea-level rise even if Paris Climate goals are met
May 20 (UPI) -- Rising sea levels caused by man-made climate change will see hundreds of millions of people forced to flee inland from coasts…
Why isn’t the world paying attention to Sudan? | Sudan war
Sudan’s devastating war is now entering its third year, and the conflict is far from over.The United Nations has called this the most devastating humanitarian…
South Korea to hold trade talks with the U.S. this week over tariff concerns
South Korean trade officials will meet with their American counterparts in Washington this week for technical discussions centered around tariffs, Seoul's Trade Ministry said Tuesday.…
Police arrest third suspect linked to fire set at PM Keir Starmer’s London property
May 20 (UPI) -- Authorities in Britain have arrested a third suspect in connection with a fire set at a home owned by Prime Minister…
French town breaks world record for largest gathering of ‘Smurfs’ | In Pictures News
A small town in western France has set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Smurfs, organisers say, with more…
Lithuania accuses Belarus of large-scale smuggling scheme in ICJ case
May 20 (UPI) -- Lithuania on Monday filed a case against Belarus in the International Court of Justice, accusing its southern neighbor of facilitating a…
Between Principles and Profits: Dutch Foreign Policy Toward the Islamic World
The Netherlands’ relationship with the Islamic world has developed over the centuries, starting from the era of colonialism when the Dutch controlled the Dutch East…
10 performances we saw at Cruel World, ranked
If you’re wondering why so many goths we’re wandering around Pasadena this weekend, look no further than Cruel World. The Goldenvoice celebration of all things…
Russia adds Amnesty International to list of ‘undesirable’ list
May 19 (UPI) -- The Russian government announced Monday that the nonprofit Amnesty International is no longer welcome within its borders. The Prosecutor General's Office…
Ukraine says it destroyed Russian radar in drone attack
May 19 (UPI) -- The Ukrainian military said Monday that the Security Service of Ukraine attacked a Russian facility in the Black Sea with the…
Zelensky, Vance meet against backdrop of first papal mass
May 18 (UPI) -- Against the backdrop of Pope Leo XIV's first papal mass Sunday, Vice President JD Vance met privately with Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
Pro-EU centrist Nicusor Dan wins Romania’s presidential election
Nicusor Dan (C), Bucharest mayor and independent presidential candidate supported by the Force of the Right (FD), delivers his speech after the first exit poll…
Netanyahu approves immediate humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza
May 18 (UPI) -- Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday night allowed the immediate resumption of humanitarian aid, including food and medicine, for Palestinians in…
Tom Cruise in ‘Minority Report’, plus the week’s best movies
Hello! I’m Mark Olsen. Welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only Good Movies.This year’s edition of the Cannes…
Leo XIV promised to serve with ‘faith and joy’ while calling for unity during first mass
May 18 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV said it is "with fear and trembling" that he will seek to serve all people with "faith and…
Hamas leader’s body found as peace talks with Israel pick back up
May 18 (UPI) -- Israel reported Sunday it found the body of Hamas' de facto leader, Muhammad Sinwar, in a tunnel in Khan Younis after…
Pro-Palestinian protesters rally around the world to mark ‘Nakba Day’ | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Tens of thousands of people have rallied across the world in solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel’s brutal war on Gaza and to mark the 1948…
Beautiful European beach ranked ‘world best’ on tiny island tourists rarely visit
This secret beach is only accessible by boat - making it the perfect retreat for those seeking a true hidden gem on a paradisiacal island…