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Swiss politician fined for shooting a pistol at Madonna and Child poster
GENEVA (AP) — A Swiss politician was convicted Wednesday for firing a sport pistol at…
Climate change worsened rains and floods which killed dozens in southern Africa, study shows
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Human-caused climate change worsened recent torrential rains and floods that devastated parts…
China executes 11 members of Myanmar-based group in crackdown on scam operations
BANGKOK (AP) — China executed 11 people it found guilty of killing 14 Chinese citizens…
Car rams into Chabad headquarters in New York City, damaging doors
A man was arrested after repeatedly crashing his car into the Chabad Lubavitch world headquarters…
$1 million in fines and bans for Senegal and Morocco after chaotic Africa Cup final
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — More than $1 million in fines and bans for…
Unmentioned but present, Trump is a common denominator in efforts to strengthen Asia-Europe ties
BEIJING (AP) — Stability. Consistency. Ever-changing complexity. With language like that, deployed in separate meetings…
Thai Air Force says 2 pilots killed in plane crash during training mission
BANGKOK (AP) — Two Thai Air Force pilots were killed on Thursday when their aircraft…
US says aid will resume while Somali officials deny causing disruption leading to suspension
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The United States on Wednesday said it would lift a suspension…
China bans 73 people from soccer for life in latest anti-corruption controversy
China banned 73 people from soccer for life on Thursday and deducted points from nine…
Trump signals interest in easing tensions, but Minneapolis sees little change on the streets
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald Trump seemed to signal a willingness to ease tensions in…
King Charles III’s documentary sets out his philosophy for saving the planet
WINDSOR, England (AP) — King Charles III is clearly thinking about his legacy. In his…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
New videos show Alex Pretti scuffle with federal officers in Minneapolis 11 days before his…
Bangladesh’s ousted leader Hasina denounces the upcoming election from her exile in India
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — From her exile in India, Bangladesh’s ousted leader Sheikh Hasina has…
Families of 67 killed in US aircraft crash remember loved ones and call for reforms
Families of the 67 people who died in an aircraft collision last January gathered on…
Ten people die in NYC’s frigid cold, raising questions about the city’s preparedness
NEW YORK (AP) — One man was discovered under a layer of snow on a…
Trump facing growing cultural revolt against immigration crackdown
NEW YORK (AP) — No longer confined to the partisans and activists, the fierce backlash…
Budapest mayor charged for organizing a banned LGBTQ+ Pride event in Hungary’s capital
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Budapest’s liberal mayor was charged Wednesday for organizing a banned LGBTQ+…
Immigration was a Republican strength. Now some fear it’s slipping away before the midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are increasingly concerned that immigration enforcement is becoming a political liability…
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top…
Small plane crashes in rural area of Colombia, killing 15 people including congressman
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A small plane crashed Wednesday in a rural area of Norte…
TikTok star Shirley Raines, known for bringing meals and respect to people on Skid Row, dies at 58
Shirley Raines, a social media creator and nonprofit founder who dedicated her life to caring…
Democrats visit 5-year-old who was detained in Minneapolis, in a case that stirred anger over ICE
DILLEY, Texas (AP) — Democratic Reps. Joaquin Castro and Jasmine Crockett on Wednesday visited a…
Texas man convicted of 2 fatal shootings becomes the 1st person executed in the US this year
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas man who once escaped custody and spent three days…
A historic house in Serbia’s capital hangs on with intimate theatrical productions
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — It may be out of place on a busy downtown street…