Judge blocks White House’s attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid
NEW YORK — The White House cannot lapse in its funding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a…
Hong Kong rings in 2026 without fireworks after deadliest blaze in decades
HONG KONG — Fireworks are typically a celebratory centerpiece of Hong Kong’s New Year celebrations. Not this year.…
Thieves drill into a German bank vault and steal tens of millions of euros worth of property
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Thieves stole tens of millions of euros worth of property from safety deposit boxes…
Turkey and Armenia simplify visa procedures to normalize ties
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey and Armenia have agreed to simplify visa procedures as part of efforts to…
Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here’s what to know
WASHINGTON (AP) — Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus…
China threatens detention in Xinjiang over banned Uyghur songs
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — It is a soulful folk song, filled with feeling and history: A love-stricken young…
41 young men die in South Africa from circumcision procedures during initiation ceremonies
JOHANNESBURG — At least 41 young men have died as a result of circumcision procedures as part of…
Top photos of the day by The Associated Press
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by…
Turkish police detain 357 suspects in raids against the Islamic State group
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish police carried out further large-scale operations against the Islamic State group across Turkey on…
Russia says its nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles have entered service
Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system has entered active service in Belarus, Russia’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday, as the…
Tens of thousands of Somalis protest Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Tens of thousands of Somalis gathered across the country Tuesday to protest Israel’s recognition…
Judge blocks White House’s attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid
NEW YORK (AP) — The White House cannot lapse in its funding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau,…