The Southern Common Market, Mercosur, launched negotiations for an economic partnership with Japan during its summit of presidents in Paraguay.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/07/01/latam-Mercosur-negotiations-japan/1801782924638/

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President Donald Trump informed Congress on Wednesday of his intent to rescind Syria's decades-old designation as a state sponsor of terrorism..

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/07/08/Syria-terrorism-designation/9451783564260/

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Atlas, a humanoid robot developed by Hyundai Group robotics affiliate Boston Dynamics, performed at halftime of a World Cup match for the first time.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/07/08/world-cup-atlas-humanoid-robot-halftime-performance/2961783557172/

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South Korea's defense chief urged commanders to complete key reviews and set a target year for wartime command transfer by the end of 2026.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/07/01/united-states-wartime-operational-control-ahn-gyu-back/6181782951176/

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Analysts say S. Korea must maintain sanctions and rebuild pressure through China and Russia as N. Korea seeks to cement its nuclear-armed status.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/07/06/nkorea-nuclear-armed-status/1751783383834/

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Qatari officials said envoys made "positive progress" during talks on Wednesday on issues related to the United States-Iran cease-fire agreement.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/07/01/iran-negotiations-talks-in-qatar/4641782912844/

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Lexi Minetree says the character she plays in the "Legally Blonde" prequel, "Elle," suffers from culture shock when she moves to a new high school.

https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV/2026/06/30/lexi-minetree-elle-interview/3821782819123/

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Missouri's Supreme Court approved the state's new congressional maps on Tuesday, handing a win to the Trump administration.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/05/13/Missouri-Supreme-Courtt-redistricting-ruling/2451778644391/

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Samuel Basallo belted three hits, while Adley Rutschman hit a go-ahead single to help the Baltimore Orioles snap a five-game skid Tuesday in Miami.

https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/MLB/2026/05/05/Basallo-Rutschman-Orioles-Marlins-end-skid/5121778024068/

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Millions of British voters were heading to the polls in mid-term' local, mayoral and parliamentary elections in England, Scotland and Wales.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/05/07/mid-term-elections-get-underway/9581778141282/

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"The Bear" Season 5, starring Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri, got a June premiere date following the release of a surprise prequel episode.

https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV/2026/05/06/bear-final-season-premiere/8261778086755/

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U.S. First Lady Melania Trump was instrumental in securing the return of at least 26 abducted children forcibly removed to Russia or occupied Ukraine.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/05/01/Ukraine-credits-Melania-Trump-with-bringing-children-home/8421777623483/

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The BBC announced it has ordered two more seasons of its detective drama, "Death in Paradise," starring Don Gilet, Don Warrington and Shantol Jackson.

https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV/2026/04/30/bbc-orders-two-more-seasons-death-paradise/4081777600309/

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The Miami Heat are expected to waive Terry Rozier on Friday, a league source told UPI. The veteran guard faces charges stemming from a gambling probe.

https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NBA/2026/04/10/Miami-Heat-waive-Terry-Rozier-gambling-probe/7381775838200/

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Caribbean Airlines confirmed a passenger on a flight from Jamaica to New York gave birth just as the flight was landing at John F. Kennedy Airport.

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/04/07/passenger-gives-birth-Caribbean-Airlines-Jamaica-New-York/1081775582199/

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Iran has threatened "much more devastating retaliation" if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his "power plants and bridges day" attacks.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/04/06/Iran-threatens-crushing-retaliation-against-United-States/2941775463847/

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Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa defended stronger military cooperation with the United States to combat drug trafficking in a TV interview.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/03/10/latam-Ecuador-noboa-drug-trafficking-US-cooperation/5571773163097/

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Former Justice Department official Lindsey Halligan is under investigation by the Florida Bar Association for prosecuting Trump's enemies.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/03/06/florida-bar-investigates-lindsey-halligan-james-comey-letitia-james/9981772814748/

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Ryan Phillippe told UPI the father-daughter story at the center of "One Mile" is what initially attracted him to the two-part thriller.

https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Movies/2026/02/28/ryan-phillippe-one-mile-interview/3851772304359/

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Robert Playter, CEO of Boston Dynamics, will step down later this month, marking what industry observers describe as a strategic shift for next phase

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/02/12/boston-dynamics-strategic-shift/8191770949027/

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A Russian drone strike on Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region killed three toddlers and their father, and injured their pregnant mother.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/02/11/ukraine-russian-attack/3171770840965/

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Kim Min-seok, CEO of The Pinkfong Co., said he aims to grow Pinkfong and Baby Shark beyond preschool hits into a global family entertainment franchise

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/02/10/pinkfong-company-ceo-baby-shark/4441770770144/

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Blackpink released a visual poster for their mini album "Deadline." The red light version features photos of Blackpink members Rosé, Lisa, Jisoo and Jennie.

https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Music/2026/02/09/blackpink-deadline-poster/8831770656458/

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Heavy metal legend Dee Snider has resigned from Twisted Sister, prompting the band to cancel the remaining dates on its 50th anniversary concert tour.

https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Music/2026/02/07/dee-snider-resigns-twisted-sister-cancels-tour/8001770482631/

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Leader Democratic Party, Jung said he has asked for a full caucus meeting to address controversy over a possible merger with Rebuilding Korea Party

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/02/06/political-party-merger-between-democratic-party-and-rebuilding-korea-party/7261770430592/

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Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen, who spent his career with the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins, has died, his family said Friday.

https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NFL/2026/02/06/Sonny-Jurgensen-dies-Hall-of-Fame/2831770408134/

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Argentina expects a significant increase in exports following the signing of a trade agreement with the United States, announced by Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/02/06/latam-Argentina-beef-trade-deal-united-states/9431770398505/

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Television producer Kim Young-mi said Tuesday she chose not to blur the faces of North Korean prisoners of war featured in a recent broadcast.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/02/03/nkorean-pow-broadcast/4231770169793/

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Republican Rep. Randy Fine introduced legislation Monday authorizing President Donald Trump to take measures necessary to acquire Greenland, amid renewed White House rhetoric about taking the autonomous Danish island.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/01/13/Randy-Fine-Trump-Greenland-bill/4131768278804/

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