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Syria says its forces have taken over al-Tanf base after a handover from the US
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian government forces have taken control of a base in the…
US allies at NATO focus on Europe as the Trump administration steps back
BRUSSELS (AP) — European allies at NATO on Thursday brushed aside concerns that the United…
Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities as next round of US-brokered talks is unclear
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones at Ukrainian…
Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the BBC is set to go to trial in 2027, US judge says
LONDON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC can go to…
Swiss to vote on proposal by anti-immigration party to cap population at 10 million
GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland will hold a referendum on a proposal to cap the rich…
Vatican offers dialogue with breakaway Latin Mass traditionalist group, but with a catch
ROME (AP) — The Vatican warned a breakaway traditionalist Catholic group on Thursday that it…
Bangladesh votes in its first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted Hasina
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh on Thursday held its first election since the 2024 mass…
Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says he’s sorry if some offended by anti-immigrant comments
LONDON (AP) — Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe said Thursday that he’s sorry if some…
Pakistan court orders medical exam after imprisoned former leader Khan reports partial vision loss
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Thursday ordered authorities to form a medical team…
EU legal adviser says billions in funding for Hungary were wrongly released
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The advocate general for European Union’s highest court on Thursday urged…
Bulgaria appoints caretaker government until elections
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova moved Thursday to quell the country’s chronic…
Israeli president ends a fraught Australia visit to comfort Jews as Gaza war protests follow
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Israeli President Isaac Herzog ended a contentious four-day visit to Australia…
In Cambodia, thousands flood out of scam compounds and find little help
BANGKOK (AP) — One recent night, Youga was grateful when he finally slept in a…
Indian unions and farmers stage a nationwide strike over interim trade deal with US
NEW DELHI (AP) — A coalition of major trade unions and farmers’ groups in India…
What to know about a mass shooter’s bid to undo his guilty pleas for the Christchurch mosque murders
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — When the white supremacist who committed New Zealand’s deadliest mass…
Israeli president ends a fraught Australia visit to comfort Jews as Gaza war protests follow
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Israeli President Isaac Herzog was due to end a contentious four-day…
South Korea’s former interior minister gets 7-year sentence for aiding martial law
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s former interior minister was sentenced Thursday to seven…
Democratic-led states sue to stop Trump from withholding $600M in health grants
Four Democratic-led states that have become frequent targets of President Donald Trump sued Wednesday to…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Pentagon let CBP use anti-drone laser before FAA closed El Paso airspace, AP sources say…
BYU standout receiver Parker Kingston charged with first-degree rape in Utah
Prosecutors in Utah have filed a first-degree felony rape charge against Brigham Young University standout…
Some key figures about Bangladesh’s parliamentary election
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh is holding a parliamentary election that could reshape the country…
FBI combs desert terrain for clues in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Fresh surveillance images from Nancy Guthrie’s porch the night she went…
What to know about Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping and the race to find her
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A man detained by police for questioning in the disappearance of…
Kosovo’s new Parliament approves new government ending political deadlock
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo’s new Parliament on Wednesday swiftly approved a new government led…