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EU chief von der Leyen easily survives two more no confidence votes
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top official comfortably survived on Thursday two more votes…
The Latest: Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the ‘first phase’ of his peace plan
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first…
North Korea’s ruling party turns 80 with foreign leaders in attendance
BEIJING (AP) — North Korea is celebrating Friday the 80th anniversary of the ruling party…
Ukraine’s new missiles and drones cause gas shortages in Russia, Zelenskyy says
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Strikes on Russian oil facilities by Ukraine’s newly developed long-range missiles…
Pope urges news agencies to stand as bulwark against lies, manipulation and post-truths
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV encouraged international news agencies on Thursday to stand…
India and Australia sign a security deal that includes military talks and submarine cooperation
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian and Indian defense ministers signed a new bilateral security deal…
Typhoon hits Japanese islands south of Tokyo with heavy rain
TOKYO (AP) — Heavy rain from a typhoon on Thursday battered a chain of Japanese…
Israel and Hamas agree to part of Trump’s Gaza peace plan, will free hostages and prisoners
WASHINGTON (AP) — Israel and Hamas agreed Wednesday to pause fighting in Gaza so that…
Taiwan says anti-drone measures will be a top priority in defense against China
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense issued a report saying it is…
Hair museum filled with century-old mementos closes its doors, scattering contents around the nation
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) — Century-old wreaths made from human hair fill the walls of Leila’s…
Texas National Guard troops now protecting federal property in Chicago area, official says
CHICAGO (AP) — A small number of National Guard troops has started protecting federal property…
The world’s oldest president seeks an eighth term in Cameroon as youth grumble
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Elvis Nghobo tried to get into four different professional schools in…
Indiana man convicted in 2001 rape and murder of teenager to be executed by lethal injection
CHICAGO (AP) — An Indiana man convicted in the 2001 rape and murder of a…
Argentine court sentences man to 10 years in prison for trying to shoot former President Fernández
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A court in Argentina sentenced a man to 10 years…
Weakened Priscilla nears Mexico’s Baja peninsula as Tropical Storm Jerry churns in the Atlantic
MIAMI (AP) — Priscilla lost its hurricane status Wednesday as it churned up Mexico’s western…
Man charged with sparking the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 29-year-old man has been charged with sparking California’s deadly Palisades…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Israel and Hamas agree to part of Trump’s Gaza peace plan, will free hostages and…
United Nations to cut 25% of its global peacekeeping force in response to US funding strains
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations will begin slashing its peacekeeping force and operations,…
Former Democratic Rep. Katie Porter nearly exits tense interview in her run for California governor
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Democratic Rep. Katie Porter gained a reputation on Capitol Hill…
Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli clash over Trump, shutdown in final New Jersey governor’s debate
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli repeatedly clashed during…
These numbers show how 2 years of war have devastated Palestinian lives in Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) — Numbers alone cannot capture the toll the Israel-Hamas war has taken on…
PHOTO ESSAY: Indonesia’s village keeps tradition of life on sand
LEGUNG TIMUR, Indonesia (AP) — In the northeastern tip of Indonesia’s Madura Island, sand blankets…
New California law aims to improve school nutrition by phasing out some ultraprocessed foods
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will phase out certain ultraprocessed foods from school meals over…
US strike in Caribbean may have killed Colombian citizens, president says
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro said Wednesday there were “signs” that Colombian…