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Merz’s conservatives ahead but far-right party the biggest winner in German local elections
BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party finished first in municipal polls in Germany’s most…
Utah governor says the motive in Kirk shooting is not yet certain but the suspect was on the left
WASHINGTON (AP) — Family and friends of the 22-year-old accused of fatally shooting conservative activist…
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…
Arthur Sze is appointed US poet laureate as the Library of Congress faces challenges
At a time when its leadership is in question and its mission challenged, the Library…
Youth mental health challenges keep mounting 2 years after Maui wildfires
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Mia Palacio felt like she lost a piece of herself when…
No handshakes between India and Pakistan players as political tension spills onto cricket field
The strained political relations between India and Pakistan spilled onto the cricket field when no…
Nepal’s PM appoints 3 new ministers as interim government prepares to hold fresh elections in March
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s prime minister on Monday selected three new ministers to join…
Turkish court delays verdict in case that could oust opposition party’s leader
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A Turkish court on Monday delayed a verdict in a case…
Flood survivors begin to return home in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab as water recedes
MULTAN, Pakistan (AP) — Displaced families began returning home as floodwaters significantly receded across much…
‘The Studio’ and Seth Rogen have record-setting Emmys as Noah Wyle and ‘The Pitt’ get top drama wins
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Seth Rogen and “The Studio” turned the Emmys into a wrap…
Usain Bolt on his track greatness: “I wanted to set high standards and I did”
TOKYO (AP) — On the night track turned to Jamaica once again to find the…
A Greek island has 1,000 private chapels. Families maintain them for faith and community
TINOS, Greece (AP) — More than a thousand chapels dot the Greek island of Tinos.…
Australia and Papua New Guinea to sign defense pact as China’s influence grows
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia and Papua New Guinea’s defense forces will be integrated under…
Rubio is in Israel in wake of Qatar attack as Israeli strikes intensify in northern Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in Israel on Sunday as…
‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ opens to $70M, biggest anime debut to claim top box-office spot
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle” carved out a…
PHOTO ESSAY: On Greece’s Tinos island, families own and lovingly care for 1,000 chapels
TINOS, Greece (AP) — A glance in any direction on the Greek island of Tinos…
Philippine president supports public outrage over corruption but says protests should be peaceful
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine president on Monday encouraged the public to express their…
Brazil’s Lula pushes back against tariff, tells Trump the country’s democracy ‘is not on the table’
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Sunday pushed back…
Tramell Tillman makes Emmys history with his ‘Severance’ win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tramell Tillman is the first Black man to win an Emmy…
Emmys host Nate Bargatze pokes fun at the TV industry and fails with gag to keep speeches short
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nate Bargatze, the host of this year’s Emmy Awards, kicked off…
US, South Korea and Japan open joint air and naval exercise
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The United States, South Korea and Japan opened an air…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Utah governor says the motive in Kirk shooting is not yet certain but the suspect…
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor
NEW YORK (AP) — Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday urged New Yorkers to vote Zohran…
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, a popular two-term Republican, dies at 79
CHICAGO (AP) — Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, a popular two-term Republican credited with guiding…