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…
U.S., Iran conduct ‘indirect’ nuclear talks in Oman
1 of 2 | Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) shakes hands with his Omani counterpart Barr Bin Hamed Al Busaidi in Muscat on Saturday.…
Mexico to send water to drought-stricken Texas after Trump threat
April 12 (UPI) -- Mexico plans to deliver water to farmers in drought-stricken Texas, one day after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs and sanctions for…
Diving World Cup 2025: Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix wins bronze in Canada
Britain's Olympic medallist Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix claimed 10m platform bronze at the Diving World Cup in Canada.The 20-year-old scored 348.20 as she edged out compatriot Maisie…
Venezuelan band Rawayana basks in success after clashing with Maduro
MEXICO CITY — Rawayana, a band composed of Venezuelan émigrés whose trippy, Caribbean-soaked pop has earned it global acclaim, was riding high. Late last year the group…
Jimmy White: Snooker legend fails in bid to appear at Crucible after World Championship qualifying defeat
Jimmy White's wait for another appearance at the Crucible Theatre will stretch to two decades after he was beaten in World Championship qualifying.The 62-year-old lost…
China hits back at U.S. and will raise tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125%
BEIJING — China announced Friday that it will raise tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125% — the latest salvo in an escalating trade war between…
Carlos Alcaraz: World number one has ‘missed clay’ after reaching semi-finals with win over Arthur Fils
Alcaraz said he had to "stay strong" and "wait for chances" against Fils before he was able to capitalise on any errors."I think his level…
Germany leads allies in $24B military aid package for Ukraine
Western allies want a “militarily strong Ukraine,” German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said Friday, as his country pledged $12.4 billion in military aid, part of…
‘The Last of Us’ Season 1 recap: What to remember before Season 2
After a two-year wait, everyone’s favorite fungal zombie apocalypse show is finally back: The second season of “The Last of Us” premieres Sunday.Created by Craig…
Japanese Emperor to attend Osaka opening ceremonies of 2025 World Exposition
Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masakpo are in Osaka for this weekend's 2025 World Exposition opening. Photo by Franck Robichon/EPA-EFE April 11 (UPI) -- Japanese…
FIFA’s Infantino promises ‘world will be welcomed’ at US Club World Cup | Football News
Take a look at Ticketmaster or most secondary market websites this week and there are plenty of seats still available at various stadiums for this…
South America propose one-off 64-team World Cup in 2030 | Football News
CONMEBOL president makes official proposal to FIFA to expand men’s 2030 World Cup on the continent to 64 teams.Alejandro Dominguez, the president of South American…
China raises tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%; says it will ‘ignore’ Trump if he persists
China's President Xi Jinping, speaking Friday after talks with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez about relations with the European Union, called for closer cooperation between…
Reducing U.S. troops in South Korea would be ‘problematic,’ top commander warns
Army Gen. Xavier Brunson, commander of U.S. Forces Korea, told a U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee posture hearing in Washington on Thursday that reducing American…
U.S., Russian officials spar over U.S. embassy staffing in Moscow
U.S. and Russian officials met in Istanbul, Turkey, and discussed staffing matters at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow while continuing talks aimed at ending the…
Incredible UK seaside town named among top travel hotspots in the world
If you're looking to see more of the UK this year, this exciting Welsh village offers adventure-seekers and history buffs a wealth of activitiesThis seaside…
World Snooker Championship 2025: Joe Perry to retire at end of tournament
Former Welsh Open champion and Masters runner-up Joe Perry has said he will retire from professional snooker when his participation in this year's World Championship…