Foodie visits biggest McDonald’s in the world and delivers honest 9-word verdict
A British woman visited the biggest McDonald's in the world while on a solo holiday in America and gave her honest verdict. The restaurant spans…
Police rescue American pastor kidnapped in South Africa
Pastor Josh Sullivan, an American citizen who was kidnapped in South Africa, has been rescued, authorities said. Photo courtesy of Fellowship Baptist Church/Facebook April 16…
Hongkong Post suspends handling of U.S.-bond packages over Trump’s tariffs
Hong Kong's postal service, Hongkong Post, announced Wednesday it will suspend the handling of U.S.-bound packages. File Photo by Manson Yim/UNSPLASH April 16 (UPI) --…
Hamas refuses cease-fire as Israel continues military strikes on Gaza
April 15 (UPI) -- Hamas has reportedly rejected a six-week Israeli cease-fire proposal that would have required the armed group to surrender its weapons while…
Dodgers’ Jackie Robinson celebration is hollow after Trump visit
Five years ago, America was listening.That was the year in which George Floyd and Breonna Taylor were killed by police officers.That was also the year…
Japan’s FTC issues cease-and-desist over Google’s Android pre-install deals
According to Japan's FTC, Google allegedly struck deals with at least six Android smartphone manufacturers that produce about 80% of Android’s in Japan to install…
Singapore president dissolves parliament, slates elections
April 15 (UPI) -- Singaporeans will need to vote for a new parliament after the nation's president, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, dissolved it Tuesday. Prime Minister Lawrence…
2030 World Cup: Concacaf says 64-team tournament should not be considered
Concacaf president Victor Montagliani has criticised a proposal to expand the 2030 men's World Cup to 64 teams. The plans, put forward by South American…
Max Verstappen: Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko has ‘great concern’ about world champion’s future with team
Verstappen had a difficult race in Bahrain including delays at both pit stops, one with the pit-lane traffic light system and one with fitting a…
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa wins re-election
April 14 (UPI) -- Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa won re-election, based on preliminary results in the country's presidential election held Sunday. With 90% of the…
Jeju Massacre archives added to UNESCO Memory of the World
A man tends to a tombstone in the Tombstone Park for the Missing within the Jeju 4.3 Peace Park in Jeju City, South Korea, on…
Mario Vargas Llosa, Peruvian author and Nobel laureate, dies at 89
LIMA, Peru — Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate and a giant of Latin American letters for decades, has died, his son said Sunday. He…
Jair Bolsonaro hospitalized in relation to old stab wound
April 13 (UPI) -- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was hospitalized Friday in relation to a 2018 wound from when he was stabbed during a…
Silicon Valley’s political divide: As many tech leaders embrace Trump, their workforce does not
SAN JOSÉ — Like many in the tech industry, Jeremy Lyons used to think of himself as a relatively apolitical guy.The only time he had participated in…
Pope Francis greets Palm Sunday worshippers
1 of 2 | Pope Francis delivers remarks in St. Peter's Square following Palm Sunday Mass. Photo courtesy of The Vatican. April 13 (UPI) --…
Palm Sunday strike on Gaza hospital draws Christian condemnation
April 13 (UPI) -- A hospital in Gaza was intentionally hit by the Israeli military on Palm Sunday prompting widespread condemnations from Christian groups in…
Scotland beat Thailand by 58 runs in Women’s World Cup qualifying
Scotland bounced back from defeat by Pakistan to earn a 58-run victory over Thailand in Lahore and strengthen their hopes of qualifying for the Women's…
Countries agree to reduce maritime emissions, tax carbon offenders
April 12 (UPI) -- More than 100 nations in the International Maritime Organization have agreed to fuel standards for ships and fees for carbon emissions…
U.K. officials OK seizing British Steel’s Chinese-owned Scunthorpe plant
April 12 (UPI) -- The U.K. Parliament authorized the government to seize control of the Chinese-owned British Steel plant in Scunthorpe to prevent its closure…
More than 100 people killed during militia attacks in Sudan
Smoke rises over Khartoum, Sudan, during fighting between the Sudanese army and Rapid Support Forces on April 19, 2023, and RSF attacks in Darfur on…