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…
Texas man accused of trying to aid Islamic State group is charged with international terrorism
DALLAS – A 21-year-old Texas man who authorities say provided bomb materials and money to people he believed…
RCMP searching for two armed men after deadly shooting on Saskatchewan First Nation
Open this photo in gallery: A Saskatchewan conservation officer conducts a road blockade at Big Island Lake Cree…
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…
Italy’s Parliament approves 2026 budget with deficit-cutting measures
ROME — Italy’s Parliament on Tuesday approved the government’s 2026 budget, including deficit-cutting measures. The budget of about…