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France asks prosecutors to investigate Israel’s treatment of Gaza flotilla activists
PARIS (AP) — France’s government said Friday that it’s asking prosecutors to investigate Israel’s alleged…
Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring 2
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on…
Takeaways from AP report on how the war in Gaza is driving a rise in early marriage
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s military campaign and the mass displacement in Gaza…
Man wanted over 3 killings apprehended after an intense search of Hawaii’s Big Island
HONOLULU (AP) — A man wanted in connection with the killings of three men was…
Daily life around the world, in photos
A look at everyday moments across countries, cultures and communities worldwide. This is a photo…
Devastating wildfire and homelessness loom over Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ bid for second term
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass seeks a second term, she…
Guatemala’s president denies report of US deal on anti-drug trafficking strikes
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo on Thursday denied the existence of an…
Photos of students competing for the Scripps National Spelling Bee trophy
Shrey Parikh won the Scripps National Spelling Bee Thursday night, beating Ishaan Gupta in a…
Photo highlights from French Open tennis tournament
This photo gallery showcases highlights from the French Open tennis tournament in Paris. Valentin Royer…
Leaders of ASEAN member states to meet with Putin at June summit in Russia
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will hold a…
With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his war
Facing a battlefield stalemate in Ukraine and growing war fatigue among Russians, President Vladimir Putin…
The top photos of the day by AP photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top…
Aid supplies reach heart of Congo’s Ebola outbreak as WHO head travels to Kinshasa
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Aid workers rushed supplies Thursday to the center of Congo’s outbreak…
Clown Day in Peru, violence in Colombia and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean
May 22-28, 2026 Clowns partook in their national day in Lima, Peru. Ruins of homes…
Clothing rental services promise a sustainable alternative to fast fashion. Experts say it depends
For weddings, vacations or other special occasions, more consumers are turning to clothing rental services…
Claude Lemieux, the feisty four-time Stanley Cup champion for Avalanche, Devils and Habs, dies at 60
Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion whose ferocious, hard-hitting style of play angered opponents…
NBA player Terry Rozier hit with new bribery charges in sports gambling sting
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges in connection with…
Michigan Gov. Whitmer says she won’t run for president in 2028 then backtracks hours later
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan said Thursday she has…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Venue gets mixed reviews as National Spelling Bee returns to DC ahead of White House…
Federal judge had sex in chambers with police officer and lied about it, investigation found
ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge had an extramarital affair with a high-ranking police officer…
6 protesters arrested after clash with ICE officers outside a New Jersey detention center
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Protesters clashed with armed federal immigration officers in front of a…
MLB owners propose a salary cap for the first time since baseball’s 1994-95 strike
Major League Baseball owners made their long-expected salary cap proposal to the players’ association on…
Colombians will vote Sunday in a high-stakes test of President Gustavo Petro’s agenda
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia will elect a new president and vice president in a…
Fire rips through a dormitory at a girls’ school in Kenya, killing at least 16 students
GILGIL, Kenya (AP) — Flames ripped through a dormitory at a girls’ boarding school in…