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…
Bruce Springsteen speaks out on Trump again at Manchester concert
The beef is building between Bruce Springsteen and President Trump.The Boss did not back down on his fiery rhetoric against Trump on the third night…
Iranian asylum seekers charged with spying, targeting U.K. journalists
May 17 (UPI) -- Three Iranian men were charged with National Security Act violations for targeting U.K.-based journalists with "serious violence" during a Saturday court…
Polio detected in Papua New Guinea, medical response is underway
May 16 (UPI) -- The Papua New Guinea National Department of Health announced early Friday that a polio outbreak has struck there. The nation's government…
Novo Nordisk CEO will step down amid falling share price and ‘recent market challenges’
Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen is stepping down per mutual agreement with the company. The company said Friday he will continue as CEO for…
ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan takes leave until sexual misconduct probe is done
International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan notified the court Friday he will take a leave from his duties until an investigation into sexual misconduct…
Demetri Martin brings comedy to art world with ‘Acute Angles’ show
I wasn’t expecting a painting of a naked clown to greet me when I FaceTimed Demetri Martin on a Monday afternoon in May. After the…
‘Most beautiful café in the world’ where tourists queue for hours to take a selfie
The New York Café in Budapest is one of the most beautiful cafes in the world, with marble columns, frescoes and crystal chandeliers making it…
Beth Potter wins World Triathlon Championship Series silver in Japan
Olympic triathlon double bronze medallist Beth Potter returned to action with second place in the World Triathlon Championship Series in Yokohama.Potter, who was 14th for…