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Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands
MADRID (AP) — Spanish authorities on Friday were preparing to receive more than 140 passengers…
3 Australian women back from Syria face slavery and terrorism charges over alleged IS links
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Three Australian women were refused bail when they appeared in courts…
The death toll from an explosion at a fireworks plant in China rises to 37
BEIJING (AP) — The death toll from an explosion at a fireworks plant this week…
The American pope: Pope Leo XIV’s first year in photos
In his first year as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV has sought a pastoral role focused…
Japan’s Sony reports declining profit but expects a record for this year
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese electronics and entertainment giant Sony Group Corp. reported a 3.4% drop…
UAE reports drone and missile attack as Iran war ceasefire is challenged
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Iran war’s shaky ceasefire was further strained on…
A year in, what’s on Pope Leo XIV’s to-do list? And what has he done so far?
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Unlike Pope Francis, who shook things up early on with a…
Pope Leo XIV sought a pastoral role in his first year, but verbal sparring with Trump intervened
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV had tried during his first year as pontiff…
UK border official and former Hong Kong cop convicted of assisting Chinese spy agency in Britain
LONDON (AP) — A U.K. border official and former Hong Kong police officer were convicted…
May Day rallies and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean
May 1-7, 2026 People across Latin America and the Caribbean marked May Day with marches…
Demonstrators rally in Tennessee and Alabama against redistricting efforts, in photos
Republicans across several Southern states moved forward with redistricting efforts ahead of the midterm elections,…
Copa Libertadores soccer match halted after just 3 minutes when fans protest with flares
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — A Copa Libertadores soccer match between Colombia’s Independiente Medellín and Flamengo…
Fueled by beer ads, March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season
The magical March Madness cocktail will now include eight more teams, eight more games and…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz…
Trump drives across Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to inspect new blue coating he’s putting on it
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday went on an unannounced trip to the…
Immigration enforcement guidance for warrantless arrests falls short, federal judge says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge said Thursday that instructions received by immigration enforcement officers…
North Korea will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul and commission its 1st destroyer
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Friday it will deploy new long-range artillery…
Trump’s plan to paint the Eisenhower office building could cost at least $7.5M, the White House says
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s proposal to put a coat of white paint on…
Man who firebombed a demonstration in Colorado, killing 1, is sentenced to life in prison
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A judge sentenced a man to life in prison without the…
Federal drug raid near downtown Los Angeles spotlights public safety concerns during mayor’s race
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A major federal raid around a park near downtown Los Angeles…
How public health officials are tracing people who came in contact with hantavirus victims
NEW YORK (AP) — Hantaviruses do not spread easily between people, which makes health officials…
Survivors of Mississippi tornadoes crawled under furniture and held onto their kids
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BOGUE CHITTO, Miss. (AP) — Anunciata Schwebel could only watch in horror on FaceTime while…
US launches a review of Mexican consulates that could lead to closures
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is conducting a review of the 53 Mexican consulates…
Comey seeks to cancel upcoming court appearance in North Carolina in Trump threat case
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former FBI Director James Comey asked Thursday to cancel his upcoming court…