Review: The SoCal return of the storied Vienna Philharmonic
It had been a decade and a year since the Vienna Philharmonic came our way to remind us how, for this storied ensemble of like-minded…
Hamas offer to free American-Israeli hostage blasted by Israel as ‘psychological warfare’
1 of 4 | As Hamas Friday offered to release American Israeli soldier Edan Alexander and the remains of four other hostages held in Gaza,…
China to exploit Trump’s New World Order with ‘perfect moment’ to strike Taiwan using invasion barges & 1.2m troops
CHINA will look to exploit a fragmented West while it waits for the "perfect moment" to launch an attack on Taiwan, an expert has warned.Fears are…
'I hand delivered 55 letters across the world after a surprise discovery on holiday’
Jonny Beardmore has been travelling the world hand-delivering letters left in an ancient postbox in the Galapagos Islands — on his travels he nearly got…
EU drops 4 Russians from sanctions list in deal with Hungary to drop its sanctions veto
The EU Friday agreed to drop three Russian individuals from its sanctions list as the price for Hungary's Viktor Orban (C) to drop a threat…
Beau Greaves mysteriously skips FIVE tournaments with world No1 at risk of missing out on World Darts Championship spot
BEAU GREAVES has put her World Darts Championships ambitions at risk after pulling out of FIVE tournaments this weekend. Greaves is currently the leader on…
At least 12 injured in Ukraine; major Russian refinery ablaze as Moscow, Kyiv trade strikes
A man inspects an apartment building damaged in a deadly Ukrainian drone stike on Ramenskoye near Moscow's Zhukovsky International Airport on Tuesday in what Russian…
Taiwanese president calls for ‘proactive measures’ against increased Chinese threat
March 14 (UPI) -- Taiwan must implement "proactive measures" to thwart China's use of its democracy against it, said President Lai Ching-te amid increased efforts…
U.S. officials act to block illicit Iranian oil trade with China
1 of 2 | A petroleum platform operates off the coast of Iran in Persian Gulf waters (2011). The Department of State and Department of…
Pope Francis marks 12 years of pontificate; remains recovering in hospital
Pope Francis delivers Urbi et Orbi Christmas Day 2024 at St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. Francis marked his twelfth year as Pope Thursday from…
Trump threatens Russia with ‘devastating’ economic pain if it doesn’t sign cease-fire
U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters Wednesday that Russia would face severe consequences of a financial nature from the United States if it refused to…
In show of support and confidence, Putin makes surprise visit to Kursk
1 of 2 | Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit late Wednesday to a command post in Kursk where Kremlin forces are battling…
Google, Amazon, Meta join back tripling of global nuclear power by 2050
A coalition of the world's biggest corporate energy users signed a pledge Wednesday in Houston to support a tripling of nuclear energy capacity by 2050.…
Captain of cargo vessel arrested following crash off British coast
An aerial view as smoke billows from the MV Solong cargo ship in the North Sea, off the British coast Tuesday. The ship's captain has…
Gavin Newsom’s new podcast is cringey and a needless diversion
Gavin Newsom — eyes on the White House, vision firmly fixed on his future — is leaning once more into the self-promotion business.One might imagine…
Injury-hit Wales call up teenager Kai Andrews for World Cup qualifiers
Goalkeepers: Danny Ward (Leicester City), Karl Darlow (Leeds United), Adam Davies (Sheffield United).Defenders: Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur), Joe Rodon (Leeds United), Chris Mepham (Sunderland, on…
Cargo ship captain arrested following North Sea collision
An aerial view as smoke billows from the Solong cargo ship in the North Sea, off the Yorkshire coast, Britain, on Tuesday. Photo by Dan…
Four Dominican nationals sentenced for smuggling, drowning tropical birds
1 of 2 | Dead tropical birds after they were recovered from the ocean. The Justice Department announced Monday that four Dominican nationals were sentenced…
Syria’s interim gov’t, Kurdish-led forces sign landmark integration agreement
Syrian Democratic Forces Commander Mazloum Abdi and interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa shakes hands in Damascus, Syria, on Monday. Photo courtesy of SDF Commander Mazloum…
Scotland: Steve Clarke 75% sure he will exit after World Cup
Scotland face Greece in a two-legged Nations League play-off later this month as they aim to stay in the competition's top tier.Then they will attempt…