2+ hour, 6+ min ago  (765+ words) July 1 (UPI) -- On July 4, the United States will commemorate 250 years since the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. The declaration announced a revolutionary principle: human beings possess rights that do not come from government. Political authority is…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (472+ words) June 29 (UPI) -- Extreme heat that has been baking Europe over the last two weeks is at least partially responsible for hundreds of additional deaths, according to the United Nations' health chief. The continent has been gripped by a heatwave that…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (321+ words) June 27 (UPI) -- Europe may have to brace for even broken records as the historic heat wave that has roasted the continent over the last week is unlikely to let up. Temperatures in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands all set heat…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago  (554+ words) June 25 (UPI) -- The heat wave gripping Europe is still raging in the west but is moving its way eastward and is expected to affect eastern countries over the next few days. France has been shutting down nuclear reactors to prevent…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (294+ words) June 20 (UPI) -- Begona Gomez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, had her passport revoked on Saturday because a judge said she is a flight risk ahead of her trial on corruption charges. Gomez is alleged to have exploited…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (513+ words) June 15 (UPI) -- Coach Luis de la Fuente said Spain "lacked freshness" in a stunning scoreless draw with heavy underdog Cape Verde on Monday in the 2026 World Cup. The Spaniards dominated possession 74% to 26% and held advantages of 7-1 in shots on goal…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (261+ words) A 15-month-old died after being found unresponsive in a hot car in Bethlehem, Pa. , marking the sixth hot car fatality in the United States this year. Emergency crews responded to a call shortly after 4 p. m. Thursday, where the toddler was found…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (63+ words) upi. com Top 10 soccer players to watch at 2026 FIFA World Cup (10 images) The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada. The World Cup runs through July 19. Here's a look at the top ten players competiting…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (169+ words) June 11 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV made his first visit to the Spanish Canary Islands Thursday, meeting with immigrants and aid workers to share a message about helping migrants. The pope will recognize the migrants who have died before reaching their…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (169+ words) June 11 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV made his first visit to the Spanish Canary Islands Thursday, meeting with immigrants and aid workers to share a message about helping migrants. The pope will recognize the migrants who have died before reaching their…...