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DOJ says it may need a ‘few more weeks’ to finish release of Epstein files despite Dec. 19 deadline
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Wednesday that finishing the release of all of…
Zelenskyy says he’s open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine’s industrial heartland
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would be willing to withdraw…
Eritrean man accused of people-smuggling is extradited to the Netherlands
AMSTERDAM (AP) — An Eritrean man alleged to be a people-smuggling kingpin was extradited Wednesday…
A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation
JERUSALEM (AP) — An explosive device detonated in Gaza on Wednesday, injuring one Israeli soldier…
Fenerbahce president detained in Istanbul drug investigation after positive narcotics test
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The president of Fenerbahce, one of Turkey’s leading sports clubs, was…
Kenyans protest after roaming elephants kill 4 people in a week
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Some Kenyans on Wednesday protested after roaming elephants killed four people…
Explosion in Moscow kills 3 people. Official says Ukrainian intelligence was behind it
An explosion in Moscow on Wednesday killed three people, including two police officers, Russian investigators…
South African police continue arrests after mass shooting at a pub
Johannesburg (AP) — Police in South Africa on Wednesday said they had arrested 11 people,…
US bars five Europeans it says pressured tech firms to censor American viewpoints online
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department announced Tuesday it was barring five Europeans it accused…
Teen suspect in stepsister’s cruise ship death says he doesn’t remember anything, documents say
VIERA, Fla. (AP) — A 16-year-old boy being investigated in the death of his stepsister…
Judge blocks Trump effort to strip security clearance from attorney who represented whistleblowers
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a March…
Turkey recovers black boxes from jet crash that killed top Libyan military officials
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Search teams in Turkey on Wednesday recovered the cockpit voice and…
Suspect in national guard shooting faces new federal charges that allow death penalty discussions
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White…
Tears of joy as Nigerian families reunite with kidnapped schoolchildren
PAPIRI, Nigeria (AP) — In a Christmas reunion, families and villagers in north-central Nigeria cried…
How Christian artists are winning over listeners and entering pop’s mainstream
NEW YORK (AP) — It is one of the most surprising music stories of the…
Six dead and a family left reeling after Mexican Navy medical flight crashes in Texas
Air traffic controllers lost communication for about 10 minutes with a small Mexican Navy plane…
See the world in vertical: Top photos by AP photojournalists
Dec. 17–23, 2025 AP mobile scroll: a selection of standout vertical images published by The…
Guinea’s junta leader is expected to win first election since 2021 coup
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Voters in Guinea will head to the polls on Sunday for…
South Korean lawmakers pass bill targeting false information despite warnings on censorship
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s liberal-led legislature on Wednesday passed a bill allowing…
Syrian church marks Christmas and reaffirms faith months after deadly attack
DWEIL’A, Syria (AP) — At a church in Syria where a suicide attack killed 25…
What to know about the Central African Republic ahead of its election
BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Central African Republic on Dec. 28 will hold presidential…
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…
Explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home kills at least 2, governor says
BRISTOL, Pa. (AP) — A thunderous explosion Tuesday at a nursing home just outside Philadelphia…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Resilient US consumers drive strongest economic expansion in 2 years WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S.…