Ridiculous restoration job turns religious statues into googly-eyed caricatures
A disastrous restoration job on religious statues in Brazil left the Holy Family looking like ridiculous cartoons —…
Baby elephant ‘plays football’ in time for World Cup
This is the moment a cute baby elephant celebrates the World Cup – by “playing football.” The male…
Congo reports record one-day increase in Ebola cases, month after outbreak’s reveal
KINSHASA, Congo — Congolese authorities have reported one of the highest increase in Ebola cases in one day,…
Stock prices soar and oil falls after a tentative deal is reached on ending the Iran war
BANGKOK (AP) — World share prices soared Monday after a tentative deal was announced on ending the Iran…
The top photos of the day by AP photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by…
Iranian Americans plan protests and watch parties ahead of team’s World Cup opener
INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Iranian Americans are torn over Iran’s participation in the World Cup, as some community members…
Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal to open Strait of Hormuz
NEW YORK (AP) — High oil and gasoline prices and energy supply problems won’t be solved overnight, despite…
Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say
NEW YORK – High oil and gasoline prices and energy supply problems won’t be solved overnight, despite an…
Iran’s World Cup experience is less joyful amid war with host US, team captain says before debut
INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Iran captain Mehdi Taremi says his team is having a challenging World Cup experience amid…
Ebola cases in eastern Congo climb to 782 and deaths reach 181
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo has increased to 782, with 181…
Helicopters collide over Rio de Janeiro, killing 6
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning and crashed in…
World Cup referee Omar Artan will receive full fee from FIFA despite being denied entry to the US
ATLANTA – The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will…