UCLA beats South Carolina, reaches Women’s College World Series
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Oklahoma City bound.UCLA softball is heading to its 33rd Women’s College World Series after rallying from a game down to win the Columbia Super…
Disney takes preschool hit ‘CoComelon’ away from Netflix
Walt Disney Co. has secured the exclusive streaming rights to the children’s TV series “CoComelon,” according to people familiar with the matter, taking one of…
Scientists have lost their jobs or grants in U.S cuts. Foreign universities want to hire them
As the Trump administration cut billions of dollars in federal funding to scientific research, thousands of scientists in the U.S. lost their jobs or grants…
Ukraine, Russia exchange massive air strikes amid POW swap
A photo shared to social media by President Volodymyr Zelensky shows the damage after a widespread missile and drone strike by Russia. Photo courtesy of…
Protestant churches gain ground in Latin America in 21st century
SANTIAGO, Chile, May 25 (UPI) -- Once viewed as peripheral players, Protestant churches have risen over the past two decades to become influential actors in…
European city crowned the most walkable in the world just 2 hours from UK
This German city has been named the most walkable in the world, with many of its main attractions including a jewel-filled palace, a unique surf…
Germany sends long-term troops to Lithuania to protect NATO border
1 of 3 | Germany is deploying soldiers beyond its border, moving troops into Lithuania to defend its European neighbor. Photo by Toms Kalnins/EPA-EFE May…
Saudi Arabia to lift booze ban at 600 tourist locations by 2026 in bid to lure in holidaymakers ahead of World Cup
SAUDI Arabia will lift its long-standing booze ban at 600 tourist sites by 2026 — in a boozy bid to attract visitors ahead of the…
Trump at commencement hails West Point cadets, claims credit for U.S. military might
WEST POINT, N.Y. — President Trump used the first military commencement address of his second term Saturday to congratulate West Point cadets on their academic and physical…
Russia launches massive missile, drone attacks on Kyiv
Residents clear debris at residential building struck by a drone in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Saturday morning. Photo by Sergey Dolzhenko/EPA-EFE May 24 (UPI) -- Russia,…
U.S. firm RedBird Capital reaches deal to purchase Britain’s Telegraph Media Group
U.S. investment firm RedBird Capital on Friday announced it has reached a deal to be the sole owner of Britain's Telegraph Media Group. File Photo…
Ronaldo, Messi could face FIFA Club World Cup showdown | Football News
Cristiano Ronaldo is in discussions to play at FIFA’s Club World Cup where Lionel Messi currently headlines the event.Cristiano Ronaldo is in “discussions” to play…
Cristiano Ronaldo ‘could play’ in 2025 Club World Cup, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino
Spanish newspaper Marca, external reported last weekend that an unnamed Brazilian club had made an offer to Ronaldo.Botafogo are one of four Brazilian teams to…
Chilean city first in Latin America to rely entirely on desalinated seawater
A $130 million investment expanded an existing desalination plant, originally built in 2003, to supply potable water to the 500,000 residents of Antofagasta in northern…
High voter abstention expected in Venezuela’s upcoming elections
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (L), greets supporters with his wife, Congresswoman Cilia Flores, during a campaign closing ceremony in Caracas, Venezuela, on Thursday. Photo by…
Ultimate guide to LA ahead of FIFA World Cup – including its very space-age stadium
The whole KITT and caboodle - Los Angeles plays a starring role for Richard Bache as he hits California, visiting a handful of the cities…
Georgia O’Connor, beloved and unbeaten British boxer, dies at 25
Georgia O’Connor, a British boxer who was unbeaten in her young professional career, has died at age 25.The promotion company BOXXER said in a statement…
Joshua Cheptegei: Olympic champion and double world record holder to run in Antrim Coast Half Marathon
Race director James McIlroy said Cheptegei's involvement is the "culmination of a few years' hard work behind the scenes". "To have the reigning double Olympic…
‘When It All Burns’ review: Firefighting lessons from the front lines
Book Review When It All Burns: Fighting Fire in a Transformed World By Jordan ThomasRiverhead Books: 368 pages, $30If you buy books linked on our…
1,000-for-1,000 Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap reportedly underway
May 23 (UPI) -- A prisoner swap is underway Friday between Ukraine and Russia, Ukrainian officials said. The swap, involving 1,000 prisoners from each side,…