Advertisement

World News

Britain's Rwanda deportation flights grounded over political killings warning

World News // 6 hours ago

Britain's Rwanda deportation flights grounded over political killings warning

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Britain's first deportation flight to take asylum-seekers back to Rwanda was canceled in June after government officials were warned about human rights violations, according to court documents.

Kenya opposition leader rejects election results

World News // 12 hours ago

Kenya opposition leader rejects election results

Scientists announce plans to resurrect extinct Tasmanian tiger

Science News // 13 hours ago

Scientists announce plans to resurrect extinct Tasmanian tiger

Remains of India soldier killed in 1984 found high in Himalayas

World News // 14 hours ago

Remains of India soldier killed in 1984 found high in Himalayas

Authentic Brands, owner of Reebok, agrees to buy Britain's Ted Baker

U.S. News // 18 hours ago

Authentic Brands, owner of Reebok, agrees to buy Britain's Ted Baker

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Authentic Brands Group, which owns Reebok and Forever 21, announced Tuesday a deal to acquire British fashion chain Ted Baker for about $254 million.

Former Australia PM Morrison faces calls to resign over secret self-appointments

World News // 19 hours ago

Former Australia PM Morrison faces calls to resign over secret self-appointments

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is facing calls for him to resign from parliament after revelations that while in power he secretly appointed himself to five ministries.

Russia-Ukraine war: Explosions, fire at Crimea depot prompt thousands to evacuate

World News // 19 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war: Explosions, fire at Crimea depot prompt thousands to evacuate

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Explosions rocked a military depot and fires broke out in the area of Russia-annexed Crimea on Tuesday, prompting thousands of people to evacuate amid more fighting on the contested peninsula.

Bill Gates urges South Korea to be a leader in 'crisis moment for global health'

World News // 21 hours ago

Bill Gates urges South Korea to be a leader in 'crisis moment for global health'

SEOUL, Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates urged South Korea on Tuesday to step up in the international fight against infectious diseases, saying the country is poised to play a lead role in "a crisis moment for global health."

Photos

U.S. President Joe Biden visits Israel, Saudi Arabia

Protesters storm prime minister's office in Sri Lanka

NATO leaders gather in Madrid

U.S. sanctions 3 Liberian government officials over corruption

U.S. News // 1 day ago

U.S. sanctions 3 Liberian government officials over corruption

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- The Biden administration has sanctioned three Liberian government officials on accusations of committing corruption for personal gain.

William Ruto declared winner in Kenya's presidential election amid protests

World News // 1 day ago

William Ruto declared winner in Kenya's presidential election amid protests

Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Kenya's Deputy Prime Minister William Ruto was declared Kenya's next president as chaos broke out at the national election center in Nairobi. Ruto won 50.49% of the vote defeating veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga.

Afghanistan faces hunger, economic collapse, other crises one year after Taliban's return

World News // 1 day ago

Afghanistan faces hunger, economic collapse, other crises one year after Taliban's return

Aug. 15 (UPI) -- The Taliban on Monday celebrated the one-year anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan after U.S. forces ended a 20-year campaign, but experts say the country is now dealing with multiple crises.

U.S. reports no casualties in 'ineffective' drone strike near U.S. base in Syria

World News // 1 day ago

U.S. reports no casualties in 'ineffective' drone strike near U.S. base in Syria

Aug. 15 (UPI) -- U.S.-backed coalition leaders condemned an unsuccessful drone attack near the Tanf base in southeast Syria, which houses U.S. troops and their Syrian allies. U.S. forces reported no deaths, no injuries and no damage.

Myanmar junta court sentences ousted leader Suu Kyi to six more years in prison

World News // 1 day ago

Myanmar junta court sentences ousted leader Suu Kyi to six more years in prison

Aug. 15 (UPI) -- A Myanmar junta court on Monday sentenced Aung San Suu Kyi, the country's ousted civilian leader, to six additional years in prison after finding her guilty on further corruption charges.

Study: Billions would die of hunger after nuclear war between U.S., Russia

Science News // 1 day ago

Study: Billions would die of hunger after nuclear war between U.S., Russia

Aug. 15 (UPI) -- The injection of sun-blocking soot into the stratosphere from a firestorm created by a nuclear war between the United States and Russia could cause more than 5 billion people to die from hunger, according to a new study.

Reports: Kamala Harris to attend funeral of Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe

World News // 1 day ago

Reports: Kamala Harris to attend funeral of Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe

Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to attend the state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, according to reports on Monday.

Freya the walrus euthanized to protect crowds in Norway's Oslo Fjord

World News // 1 day ago

Freya the walrus euthanized to protect crowds in Norway's Oslo Fjord

Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Norwegian officials euthanized Freya, a 1,500-pound walrus, over concerns the large marine mammal could hurt sightseers who flocked to Oslo Fjord to watch her sunbathe.

Ukraine official: Russia-linked mercenary HQ destroyed in attack

World News // 1 day ago

Ukraine official: Russia-linked mercenary HQ destroyed in attack

Aug. 15 (UPI) -- A Ukrainian official reported that the country's forces wiped out a Russia-linked paramilitary group's headquarters in Eastern Ukraine.

Scotland becomes first country to provide free period products

World News // 1 day ago

Scotland becomes first country to provide free period products

On Monday Scotland became the world's first country to help its residents with what activists supporting the move call "period poverty."

Egypt church fire: Officials say smoke, stampede killed most of the dead

World News // 1 day ago

Egypt church fire: Officials say smoke, stampede killed most of the dead

Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Egyptian authorities said on Monday that most of the deaths from a fire at a Coptic Christian church in Cairo were due to smoke inhalation the stampede of people rushing to get out.

Britain first country to approve updated Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

World News // 1 day ago

Britain first country to approve updated Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Britain on Monday became the first country to approve an updated COVID-19 vaccine by Moderna that protects users against the original coronavirus strain and the more contagious Omicron variant.

Prev

Page 1 of 7

Advertisement