Ohio State settles with 279 students for $100M in sex abuse case - UPI.com
The Ohio State University settled for $100 million with 279 former students because the university failed to protect them from sexual abuse by a former campus doctor. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo June 4 (UPI) -- The Ohio State University agreed to pay $100 million to former studen»»»
2 protesters arrested at Delaney Hall immigration detention center - UPI.com
Protestors speak against ICE outside Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, N.J., on May 27. Two protesters were arrested Wednesday night. Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo June 4 (UPI) -- Protesters and police clashed again at Delaney Hall Wednesday night after the city of Newark li»»»
How Indian expat on vacation in Kerala won Dh20 million Big Ticket 'for free'
Dubai: A Bahrain-based Indian expat who won Dh20 million in Abu Dhabi Big Ticket's latest draw did not just beat the odds after seven years of trying. He did it with a free ticket, one of two he received through a buy-two-get-two promotion, with the winning number chosen by his wife and sister whil»»»
Bulgarian Constitutional Court Delegation Visits French Constitutional Council in Paris
A delegation of Bulgaria's Constitutional Court paid an official visit to the Constitutional Council of France in Paris, the Constitutional Court said in a press release on Wednesday. The discussions focused on political rights, the legality of elections and oversight of political party financing, »»»
A propos - Russia 'trying to prevent Armenia's diversification of connectivity', expert says
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Anna Ohanyan, Richard B. Finnegan Distinguished Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Stonehill College, explains that the narrative of "Armenia pivoting from Russia to Europe is a misconception", adding that "Putin is trying to appl»»»
Foxes, Sharks and Puffins in Line to Replace Historic Figures on UK Banknotes
Foxes, sharks and puffins are on a shortlist of wildlife to appear on Britain's next banknotes, replacing historic figures including World War Two leader Winston Churchill, novelist Jane Austen and mathematician Alan Turing. In all, the Bank of England and wildlife experts have selected 18 animals »»»
Man who killed his girlfriend’s baby and threw the body in a pond is executed in Florida
STARKE, Florida: A Florida man who confessed to killing his girlfriend’s infant daughter and throwing her body in a pond three decades ago was executed Tuesday evening. Andrew Richard Lukehart, 53, was pronounced dead at 6:19 pm after receiving a three-drug injection at Florida State Prison near St»»»
Florida executes man for baby’s murder in 1996 - UPI.com
Florida executed Andrew Richard Lukehart by lethal injection Tuesday at Florida State Prison in Raiford. File photo by Ulises Rodriguez June 2 (UPI) -- Authorities in Florida executed a Jacksonville, Fla., man Tuesday for the 1996 murder of his girlfriend's 5-month-old daughter. Andrew Richard Luke»»»
Russia 'trying to prevent Armenia's diversification of connectivity', expert says
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Anna Ohanyan, Richard B. Finnegan Distinguished Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Stonehill College, explains that the narrative of "Armenia pivoting from Russia to Europe is a misconception", adding that "Putin is trying to appl»»»
New Jersey sues operator of Delaney Hall detention center for access - UPI.com
Protestors and federal agents clash Wednesday outside Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, N.J. New Jersey's attorney general announced a lawsuit Tuesday seeking access for health officials into the facility. Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo June 2 (UPI) -- The New Jersey attorney»»»
UK Athletics fined over Emirati Paralympian’s ‘avoidable’ death
LONDON: UK Athletics has been fined £350,000 ($472,000) over the “wholly avoidable” death of a Paralympian who was killed when equipment fell on him at a training center in London in 2017. Abdullah Hayayei, 36, was killed while preparing for the World Para Athletics Championships, which took place »»»
Liverpool close to hiring Iraola: reports
LONDON: Liverpool are in advanced talks with former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola as they seek a replacement for Arne Slot, according to reports on Tuesday. Iraola has emerged as Liverpool’s top target to replace Slot, who was sacked on Saturday after a turbulent second season in charge. Liverp»»»
Race to develop Ebola vaccine heats up
Paris: Several non-profit organisations announced Monday they are ramping up efforts to rapidly develop a vaccine for the rare strain of Ebola driving a deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Nearly 250 people are suspected to have died and more than 1,100 infected with the strain in »»»
Moderna and other groups get $60m to develop Ebola vaccine
BENGALURU: Global health organization CEPI will give roughly $60 million to Moderna and to two other groups to accelerate the development of shots against Ebola Bundibugyo, the deadly virus that has swept through eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovat»»»
‘We Need to Act Now’: Race to Develop Ebola Vaccine Heats Up
Several non-profit organizations announced Monday they are ramping up efforts to rapidly develop a vaccine for the rare strain of Ebola driving a deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Nearly 250 people are suspected to have died and more than 1,100 infected with the strain in the DRC»»»
Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears
Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJames GallagherHealth and science correspondent Getty Images Three new vaccines are being developed to tackle the rare species of Ebola that has already killed nearly 250 people. The Internati»»»
Trump much more popular in Serbia than any other US leader, Vucic tells Breitbart News
BELGRADE - US President Donald Trump is by far the most popular US political leader in Serbia in a very long time, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has told Breitbart News in an interview. Trump’s popularity in Serbia in the run-up to the 2024 US presidential elections reached astronomical propor»»»
US President names Tom Barrack as special envoy to enhance ties with Syria, Iraq
WASHINGTON: Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Türkiye, would also serve as special presidential envoy to both Syria and Iraq, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday. Trump said Washington deepens its strategic engagement with Syria and Iraq. “Our relationship with them continues to grow,” he wrot»»»
US President names Tom Barrack as special envoy to enhance ties with Syria, Iraq
WASHINGTON: Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Türkiye, would also serve as special presidential envoy to both Syria and Iraq, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday. Trump said Washington deepens its strategic engagement with Syria and Iraq. “Our relationship with them continues to grow,” he wrot»»»
US President names Tom Barrack as special envoy to enhance ties with Syria, Iraq
WASHINGTON: Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Türkiye, would also serve as special presidential envoy to both Syria and Iraq, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday. Trump said Washington deepens its strategic engagement with Syria and Iraq. “Our relationship with them continues to grow,” he wrot»»»
Newark, N.J., imposes curfew amid immigration facility protests - UPI.com
1 of 4 | Protestors and federal agents clash outside Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, N.J., on Wednesday. Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo May 31 (UPI) -- Newark, N.J., Mayor Ras J. Baraka instituted a curfew early Sunday in the area around an immigration detention facility wh»»»
Mining turns India's heat-shield hills to dust
Neem ka Thana, India: Dizzyingly deep pits from large-scale mining scar India's ancient Aravalli mountains, threatening the future of a forested buffer that New Delhi relies on for protection from furnace-hot desert winds. Residents have long protested that the hills of the 700-kilometre (435-mile)»»»
US will send only used nuclear submarines to Australia under amended AUKUS defence deal
The United States will only send used nuclear-powered submarines to Australia as part of an agreement to "streamline" the AUKUS defence deal in a move branded on Sunday as a "cost-effective" by Defence Minister Richard Marles. Australia is expected to receive at least three so-called»»»
On This Day, May 31: Mark Felt reveals ID as Watergate figure 'Deep Throat' - UPI.com
On May 31, 2005, Mark Felt admitted that, while No. 2 man in the FBI, he was "Deep Throat," the shadowy contact whose help to Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein on the 1972 Watergate break-in led to U.S. President Richard Nixon's resignation. 1 of 6 | On May 31, 2005, Mark Fe»»»
Trump plans to appeal order allowing all importers that paid struck-down tariffs to seek refunds
NEW YORK: Businesses big and small have started receiving tariff refunds after the US Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump lacked the constitutional authority to impose higher import taxes on goods from nearly every other country. The process could grind to a halt, however, after the Tru»»»
Australia to receive used submarines from US in ‘streamlined’ AUKUS deal
SINGAPORE: Australia and the United States announced Saturday the nations will “streamline” the AUKUS agreement regarding its purchase of nuclear-powered submarines, which will no longer include any new vessels. The two nations met at Singapore’s Shangri-La Dialogue, which brings together top defen»»»
China’s Shenzhou 21 astronauts returns to Earth after nearly 7 months in space
BEIJING: Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Friday after spending nearly seven months in space and completing the handover with another crew earlier this week. The craft carrying Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang of the Shenzhou 21 crew touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in nor»»»
Fire in New York train tunnel injures 5, shuts down commutes - UPI.com
A fire in a New York train tunnel Friday morning injured five and shut down commutes between New York and New Jersey. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA May 29 (UPI) -- An early morning fire in an Amtrak contractor maintenance vehicle has injured five people and suspended all Penn Station service betwee»»»
Legacy of Himalaya’s ‘Sherlock Holmes’ Lives on in Digital
In a crowded Kathmandu restaurant far from Nepal's famed icy peaks, Billi Bierling questions climbers about their ascents, preserving each triumph in the Himalayan Database, mountaineering's revered 60-year-old register of success. German climber Bierling, 58, inherited the stewardship of the archi»»»
US should send Ukraine more air defense missiles, congressmen say
KYIV: The US government should respond positively to President Volodymyr Zelensky’s request for more air defense missiles to shield Ukraine’s capital from a threatened escalation in Russian bombardment, two US congressmen said on Thursday. Zelensky wrote to US President Donald Trump and the member»»»
Nicaragua returns gold mine to U.S.-linked company - UPI.com
Nicaragua's government said it will return mining company BHMB Mining to its original owners after the operation was confiscated in September 2025. File Photo by Christobal Herrera-Ulashkevich May 28 (UPI) -- Nicaragua's government said it will return mining company BHMB Mining to its original owne»»»
‘The Other Bennet Sister’ — Regency-era coming-of-age story shines
DUBAI: Mary Bennet — the awkward middle child in Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”— has always been in the shadow of her more glamorous sisters, remembered more for her social blunders than for any great romance. But “The Other Bennet Sister” turns the spotlight on Mary and, in doing so, crafts a»»»
From Iran to Oman: Trump’s expanding threat rhetoric
Dubai: When US President Donald Trump warned that “Oman will behave just like everybody else or we’ll have to blow ’em up,” the remark appeared at first like another off-the-cuff comment during a White House Cabinet meeting. While there was initial speculation that Trump may have misspoken and mean»»»
UK cyberspying chief calls AI ‘an unstoppable force’ and warns about Russia
BLETCHLEY, England: Artificial intelligence is “an unstoppable force” that is being weaponized in ways that fall just short of traditional warfare, the UK cyberspying chief warned Wednesday. Anne Keast-Butler, director of the communications intelligence agency GCHQ, said that Britain and its allies»»»
Things to do this weekend in Qatar (May 27-30, 2026)
Doha, Qatar: Eid Mubarak to all our readers! It’s a long weekend in Qatar for those working in private and public institutions, and there is plenty happening in and around Doha. This weekend, Qatar’s cultural and entertainment calendar offers a diverse range of experiences for all age groups. From »»»
Senate walkout rocks Philippine politics: Why minority Senators stormed out — what's next
A dramatic walkout by minority senators halted proceedings in the Senate of the Philippines late Tuesday. It exposed deepening divisions over proposed rule changes that critics say could benefit lawmakers facing legal trouble, including fugitive Senator Ronald dela Rosa. Get updated faster and for »»»
On This Day, May 27: Java earthquake kills thousands - UPI.com
On May 27, 2006, an earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Java, killing approximately 5,000 people and leaving an estimated 200,000 homeless. 1 of 7 | Men carry an injured woman to a bus after an earthquake rocked in Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia, on May 27, 2006. File Photo by Himawan/EPA O»»»
Chief of Communications Intel Agency: Russia is Relentlessly Targeting the UK
Britain and its allies risk losing a conflict in cyberspace against adversaries such as Russia unless citizens, corporations and governments treat cybersecurity with much greater urgency, a UK spy chief is warning. Anne Keast-Butler, director of the communications intelligence agency GCHQ, will war»»»
South Carolina Senate adjourns without new map, defying Trump - UPI.com
"Polling Place" signs are displayed on Election Day in 2024. On Tuesday, voters in South Carolina headed to polls for the start of in-person voting, while the South Carolina state Senate declined to vote on a redistricting plan that would throw out those votes. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | Licen»»»
Colombia names Rodriguez, Diaz in World Cup squad
Bogota: Colombia manager Nestor Lorenzo named experienced playmaker James Rodriguez and Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz in his 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup on Monday. The squad also included Cagliari defender Yerry Mina, Crystal Palace full-back Daniel Munoz and River Plate midfielder Juan Fe»»»
Pope Leo XIV Receives Albanian President Bajram Begaj at the Vatican
Pope Leo XIV received Albanian President Bajram Begaj in audience on May 25, during an official visit to the Vatican focused on bilateral relations and regional developments in the Western Balkans. Following the meeting with the Pope, President Begaj held talks with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Hol»»»
On This Day, May 26: 9 die in shooting at San Jose, Calif., rail yard - UPI.com
On May 26, 2021, a gunman opened fire at a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority rail yard in San Jose, Calif., killing nine people and himself. 1 of 6 | Father of Paul Megia (R) mourns at a memorial vigil for nine slain transit workers including Paul Megia in San Jose, Calif., on May 27, 202»»»
WHO puts suspected Ebola deaths at 220, warns outbreak is outpacing response efforts
The World Health Organization warned Monday that a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda was outpacing response efforts, with at least 220 suspected deaths reported. Health workers in the conflict-hit Ituri province face attacks on medical fac»»»
Justice Department asks court to resume ballroom construction after White House shooting - UPI.com
President Donald Trump, pictured speaking to the press about the new East Wing and ballroom last week, said after a shooting near the White House that construction must restart on the above-ground portion of the ballroom for the safety of the president and people who work there. Photo by Samuel Cor»»»
Congo’s neighbors at ‘high risk’ of Ebola, WHO chief says
GENEVA: The countries neighboring the Democratic Republic of Congo are at high risk from Ebola and should act immediately to counter the virus, the head of the World Health Organization said on Monday. “Countries bordering DRC are at especially high risk and should take immediate action,” said WHO »»»
Protests escalate at N.J. ICE facility; detainees claim hunger strike - UPI.com
Protesters and federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents clashed at a detention facility in Newark, N.J., on Monday following days of steadily escalation tensions over conditions inside the privately run building. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 25 (UPI) -- Protests at a »»»
China launches year-long orbital mission with Moon ambitions (VIDEOS)
Three Chinese astronauts have successfully reached the Tiangong space station, with one of them set to spend more than a year in orbit. This marks another step in Beijing’s preparations for a future lunar landing. The Shenzhou-23 spacecraft launched aboard a Long March-2F rocket from the Jiuquan Sa»»»
Police fire shots in air to disperse angry crowds at DR Congo Ebola treatment centre
Police fire shots in air to disperse angry crowds at DR Congo Ebola treatment centre Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEmery Makumeno,BBC Africa, KinshasaandHafsa Khalil ReutersHealth workers handling the bodies of people suspected to have died from Ebola have to be very careful in order t»»»
Victorian tomb prompts overdue conversation on imperialist mindset
TORONTO: A tent-shaped tomb in southwest London that has stood largely inaccessible for more than 70 years reopened last month. The Burton Mausoleum in Mortlake, the final resting place of Victorian explorer Sir Richard Burton and his wife Lady Isabel, reopened in April following a two-year, $334,6»»»
Chinese astronaut to spend a full year in orbit as Beijing ramps up Moon race
China launched a three-man space flight to its Tiangong space station Sunday, where one astronaut will remain in orbit for a full year to prepare for future flights to the Moon. Beijing has said it aims to send a crewed mission to the Moon by 2030, having poured billions into its space programme ov»»»