Death Valley could have rare superbloom in 2026 that is likely already underway - UPI.com
1 of 5 | A photographer works in the middle of a large field of desert sunflowers in Death Valley National Park on March 17, 2005. Forecasters expect the national park to see a rare superbloom of wildflowers this spring. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo California's Death Valley Nati»»»
FDA reviews potentially carcinogenic BHA chemical preservative - UPI.com
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said it is reviewing the use of the food preservative butylated hydroxyanisole to ensure it is safe and will not cause cancer. File Photo by Gary C. Caskey/UPI | License Photo Feb. 10 (UPI) -- The Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday it's undert»»»
Lawmakers clash over opt-outs in school lessons over religious beleifs - UPI.com
Yeshiva University Assistant Professor of Law Zalman Rothschild said in a congressional hearing Tuesday that he fears the Supreme Court decision on opting out of lessons over religious grounds could have broad implications and could be disruptive for education. Photo courtesy of Yeshiva University »»»
UN to withdraw peacekeepers from Lebanon by mid-2027
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is set to withdraw most of its personnel by mid-2027 due to UN-wide cost cuts, according to its spokeswoman Kandice Ardiel. Established in 1978, the force received its final mandate extension last August, when the UN Security Council unanimously »»»
Beijing warns of ‘annihilation’ over Taiwan ATACMS deployment idea
Beijing has warned of “annihilation” for any forces in Taiwan that attempt to use US-supplied missile systems to launch preemptive strikes against mainland China. The threat follows media reports claiming that the administration of the self-governing Chinese island is considering deploying HIMARS l»»»
With exceptional community participation, QOC hosts Half Marathon, Team Qatar Village
DOHA: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani; President of the Olympic Council of Asia and the Qatar Olympic Committee HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani; Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Thani; S»»»
Pride flag removed from Stonewall National Monument in NYC - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Messages are written in chalk when GLAAD and LGBTQ+ activists hold a rally to protest against the Trump Administration's removal of transgender and queer people from the official government website at the Stonewall National Monument on Friday in February 2025 in New York City. File Photo b»»»
Ex-police chief said Trump told him in 2006 'everyone' knew of Epstein's behaviour
A former Florida police chief said he received a call from Donald Trump in 2006 in which the now-president told him "everyone" knows about the disgraced financier's behaviour, according to an FBI document released in the latest batch of Epstein files. The document is a written record of a 2019 FBI »»»
Colombian president claims to have escaped assassination attempt
Bogotá: Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Tuesday he had escaped an assassination attempt hours earlier after months of warnings about an alleged plot by drug traffickers to attack him. On Monday night, Petro's helicopter was unable to land at his destination on the Caribbean coast because of »»»
More Canadian airlines suspend Cuba flights as fuel runs short
Montreal: Two more Canadian airlines have suspended their service to Cuba, where fuel stocks are dwindling fast as US President Donald Trump tightens pressure on the island. Air Transat and WestJet, which both specialise in vacation travel, announced a halt in Cuba flights after national carrier Ai»»»
Sudan's war-battered capital witnesses tentative recovery following government takeover
Khartoum: Khartoum bears the scars of almost three years of war. Streets that once thrived with life now stand quiet, buildings pocked by shellfire, and government offices largely abandoned. Yet amid the ruins, a tentative return is beginning as residents slowly reclaim the capital. Along Universit»»»
U.S. slips to 29th place in global corruption perception index - UPI.com
A lack of enforcement of corruption laws has contributed to the United States' decline in a global corruption perception index, Transparency International said. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo Feb. 10 (UPI) -- The United States is at its worst ranking ever on a global corruption perc»»»
Poles buying more and more real estate in Spain with 15,500 transactions in five years
Poles are buying an increasing number of residential properties in Spain, completing more than 15,500 transactions over the past five years. In 2025 alone, Polish buyers purchased over 4,100 homes and apartments, keeping them among the top ten foreign buyers in the Spanish real estate market. Spain»»»
Hotels maintaining prices and achieving full occupancy
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Eden Pension in Sopot changes owners
One of Sopot’s most recognizable historic villas, the Eden Guesthouse, has been sold for approximately 24 million złoty. After decades in the hands of the Draheim family’s heirs, the landmark property now has new owners who plan a comprehensive renovation while preserving its historic character. Bu»»»
mBank earned PLN 3.5 bln in ‘25, highest net profit in history
mBank is set to close last year with the highest net profit in its history, reporting record earnings of 3.54 billion złoty in 2025, up sharply from the previous year. In the fourth quarter alone, net profit reached 1.04 billion złoty, exceeding market expectations. Loan and deposit volumes grew at»»»
NFOŚiGW will allocate PLN 37 billion to green transformation programs in 2026
In 2026, Poland’s National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOŚiGW) will focus on implementing 48 priority programs, allocating a record 37 billion złoty to the green transition, primarily for energy transformation and climate protection. The fund has launched more than 30 a»»»
German steel flooding Polish market with lower prices
Polish steel producers hoped that the introduction of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) would boost sales and prices after months of stagnation. While CBAM has reduced imports from outside the EU, especially Ukraine, domestic producers now face strong competition from German suppli»»»
GUS: fall in food prices and debt pulling at farmers
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Poland to spend millions for cybersecurity of water supply
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Columbus Energy sells companies in Czech Republic and Slovakia
A publicly listed renewable energy company has sold five subsidiaries operating in the Czech and Slovak markets to an unrelated foreign buyer. One remaining subsidiary will continue to provide technical and maintenance services for existing installations. The transaction value was not disclosed, bu»»»
U.S. Treasury Department sanctions alleged Hezbollah funding providers - UPI.com
The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday announced sanctions on firms that provide funding for Hezbollah, which helps it to continue its operations and buy armaments, such as those shown. File Photo by Jim Hollander/UPI | License Photo Feb. 10 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury on Tuesday »»»
HH the Amir Sword Festival, Showjumping Championship kick off Wednesday
Doha, Qatar: HH the Amir Sword Equestrian Festival will begin on Wednesday, featuring 32 races over four days, including the traditional Al Sabeq heritage race for promising Qatari riders. The first two days will host races on the sand track with Arab and purebred horses, followed by competitions o»»»
Immigration bosses defend agents after the killing of two US citizens
President Donald Trump's top officials have declined to comment on the killing of two US citizens, while forcefully defending the president's immigration agenda during a tense congressional hearing. Facing sharp questions from lawmakers in Congress, the immigration bosses blamed protesters for infl»»»
Under fire Trump commerce secretary confirms he visited Epstein's island
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has confirmed he visited Jeffrey Epstein's island in 2012, contradicting previous claims that he had cut ties with the sex offender years earlier, before he was convicted. "I did have lunch with him as I was on a boat going across on a family vacation," Lutnick »»»
Qatar partakes in meeting of Standing Committee for Arab Media in Kuwait
Kuwait: The State of Qatar participated in the 104th session of the Standing Committee for Arab Media in Kuwait on Tuesday, with the participation of representatives from media ministries and authorities in Arab countries. The session was held in preparation for the meeting of the Council of Arab I»»»