The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists
Dec. 26, 2025 – Jan 1, 2026 This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Leslie Mazoch, highlights some…
Bulgaria is joining the euro. Here’s what it means for consumers and businesses
On New Year’s Day, Bulgaria will achieve its decades-old goal of joining the euro currency union and deepening…
Germany asks teenagers ‘are you ready for WAR’ in mandatory national survey
German teenagers will be asked about their readiness for war when they turn 18 in a new mandatory…
Bad Bunny at the 2026 Grammys: A cultural shift in the making?
NEW YORK (AP) — The Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has redefined what it means to be a…
South Korea will end breeding of bears and extraction of their bile
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea said it will formally end its dwindling yet much-criticized bear bile farming…
Drummers pound in the new year as others mark 2026 with defiance or hope
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — From Paris to Dubai to Sydney, crowds began ringing in the new year with…
Michael J Fox Breaks Five-Year Acting Silence With…
Michael J Fox has made his return to acting after five years, appearing in the newly released trailer…
Generics of Ozempic and Wegovy expected to lower insurance costs for employers and workers
Open this photo in gallery: Ozempic and Wegovy will lose market exclusivity in Canada in January, paving the…
9 Ways To Actually Stick To Your Money Resolutions in…
Being disciplined when it comes to money is a challenge, but a new year is the perfect time…
How NASA changed in 2025 — possibly forever
For an agency shooting for the moon and onward to Mars, NASA in 2025 has been on a…
As a property slump drags on, China’s economy looks more resilient than it feels
HONG KONG — By some measures, China’s economy is looking resilient, with strong exports and breakthroughs in artificial…
2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say
Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said.…