Canadian PM Carney makes surprise trip to Ukraine
Aug. 24 (UPI) -- On the day celebrating Ukraine's independence, Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada made a surprise visit to Ukraine where Ottawa and…
France summons U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner over anti-Semitism accusations
Aug. 24 (UPI) -- France summoned U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner on Sunday after he published an open letter to French President Emmanuel Macron accusing the…
Taiwan defeats Nevada to take Little League World Series title
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Lin Chin-Tse retired the first 13 batters he faced and gave up just one hit in five innings as Taiwan beat Nevada 7-0…
South Africa 66-6 Brazil: Debutants defeated in Women’s Rugby World Cup
"We are here to show Brazil have more than just soccer."Fly-half Raquel Kochhann may not have achieved her initial dream of playing football for her…
North Korea test-fires 2 new missiles targeting aerial threats
A photo released by the official North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un overseeing a strategic cruise missile launching…
Tens of thousands march across world in support of Palestinians in Gaza | Gaza News
Tens of thousands of people have marched through Australia’s major cities and towns, organiers said, demanding action to save dying and starving Palestinians.More than 40…
Hamas asks Muslims to flood Al-Aqsa Mosque in prayer
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir greets followers after praying on the Temple Mount, the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound, on the Jewish day of fasting,…
Dutch lawmakers reject Palestinian state and sanctions on Israel
Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof announces the resignation of his cabinet's New Social Contract Party ministers amid disagreement over Gaza in the House of…
Zelensky: A ‘real chance’ exists to end the war in Ukraine
Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Potential security guarantees could end the three-year war between Ukraine and Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Saturday. Security measures…
Women’s Rugby World Cup: Wales coach Sean Lynn after Scotland defeat
Wales coach Sean Lynn admits he told his players their performance "was just not good enough" as they were soundly beaten 38-8 by Scotland in…
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025: Scotland stun Wales in six-try show of solidarity
Scotland: Chloe Rollie; Rhona Lloyd, Emma Orr, Lisa Thomson, Francesca McGhie; Helen Nelson, Leia Brebner-Holden; Leah Bartlett, Lana Skeldon,Elliann Clarke, Emma Wassell, Sarah Bonar, Rachel…
Podcasters pick their favorite films, 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.The LAT published its fall movies…
Canada drops most U.S. tariffs, looks for a deal
1 of 3 | Canada is dropping many of its 25% tariffs on goods made in the United States, with the change set to take…
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025: Meet debutants Brazil
"Joga bonito" is a phrase used by Brazilians to describe how the game of football should be played."Joga" is the verb "to play" in Portuguese,…
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025: Ruby Tui says England pack will be ‘scary’
Former England captain and World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi sensed some frustration from Mitchell.The Red Roses head coach confirmed he will rotate his squad for…
2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup: England begin World Cup campaign with emphatic victory over USA
England score 11 tries in an emphatic 69-7 victory over USA in the opening game of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup in front of…
Latin America’s most famous glacier retreating irreversibly
A general view shows the Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park, southern Argentina, in 2016. The glacier, one of Patagonia’s top tourist attractions,…
2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup: Brilliant work from Ellie Kildunne sets Jess Breach up for her second try
Ellie Kildunne's lovely bit of skill sets up Jess Breach to score her second try for England against USA during the opening game of the…
Oldest surviving World War II American ace pilot dies
Aug. 22 (UPI) -- The man believed to be the last surviving World War II official American ace naval fighter pilot has died at age…
Former Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested on misuse of funds charges
1 of 2 | Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe leaves the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, after giving a statement related…