New Zealand parliament votes down bill targeting Maori rights
April 10 (UPI) -- New Zealand's Parliament Thursday rejected a bill targeting Maori rights that sparked protests. The Treaty Principles Bill was voted down 112-11…
U.N.: Men with ‘wrong’ hairstyle, women speaking in public targeted under Taliban law
Afghan women teachers protest near the main entrance of the Ministry of Education demanding their education rights and the reopening the secondary and high schools…
Zelensky alleges at least 155 Chinese mercenaries fighting in Russian army
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that there were at least 155 Chinese citizens in the ranks of Russian forces. Photo by Stringer/EPA-EFE April 10…
Universal Studios fans call for ‘missing’ world to be included in new UK theme park
Universal Studios is set to open a brand new themed resort in the UK in 2031 – but fans have been left 'surprised' to see…
Ireland: Scott Bemand’s side to face Scotland and Canada in World Cup warm-up games
Ireland will take on Scotland and Canada in Tests in early August as part of their preparations for the Women's World Cup which will begin…
South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung announces presidential bid following Yoon’s ouster
1 of 2 | South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung on Thursday announced his presidential bid in the June 3 snap election. File Photo by…
Why the 2008 Latino cyberpunk film ‘Sleep Dealer’ is still relevant
Filmmaker Alex Rivera’s award-winning sci-fi film touches on current debates surrounding immigration, climate change and technology. Militarized water sources. Robot farmworkers. Commercialized memories. Everything is…
Trump pauses most global tariffs for 90 days, but escalates trade war with China
WASHINGTON — President Trump partially backed down Wednesday on his plan to hike tariffs on countries around the world, with the exception of China, a dramatic reversal…
Britain’s Prince Harry back in London court for second day appeal over security
April 9 (UPI) -- Prince Harry was back in a London court Wednesday for the second day of his two-day security appeal hearing against the…
EU, China respond to Trump’s tariffs with levies against the U.S.
1 of 2 | EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium in March. The EU has announced it…
Hiltzik: Is Trump listening to his billionaire backers?
Many of America’s billionaires and millionaires thought they knew how they would profit from a second Trump term: There would be tax cuts and deregulation…
Kim Jong Un’s sister calls North Korean denuclearization a ‘daydream’
Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, on Wednesday said that calls for the North to denuclearize were a…
Thai authorities arrest American academic on charges of insulting the monarchy
Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, seen here as crown prince in 2016. An American academic has been arrested and charged in Thailand on accusations of insulting…
Harsh trade retaliation from Canada, China show challenge ahead for Trump team
WASHINGTON — Canada will begin imposing 25% tariffs on select U.S. car imports Wednesday, ratcheting up tensions between Washington and Ottawa as the rest of the world…
During Japan trip, NATO chief warns of Chinese military expansion
April 8 (UPI) -- NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned of China's military expansion while aiming to improve economic ties with Japan during a two-day visit…
Prince Harry back in British court over royal security detail
April 8 (UPI) -- Prince Harry was back in court Tuesday to appeal the British government's decision to strip his publicly-funded security. Harry, 40, stepped…
The Go-Go’s are back again, still real, raw and ready for Coachella and Cruel World
Perhaps no one is more excited about the reunited Go-Go’s upcoming slate of high-profile gigs than Gina Schock. The 67-year-old drummer missed the band’s last…
China warns it will retaliate if Trump imposes additional tariffs
April 8 (UPI) -- Beijing will retaliate if President Donald Trump makes good on his threat to impose a further 50% tariff on Chinese exports,…
Zadara Sponsors World Champion Robotics Team ORBIT 1690 in the 2025 Global Finals
Article contentIRVINE, Calif., April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zadara, the sovereign AI edge cloud leader, today announced that it is proud to support Israel’s…
South Korea sets June date for presidential election to replace Yoon
SEOUL, April 8 (UPI) -- South Korea will vote for a new president in a snap election on June 3, its acting president announced Tuesday,…