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…
Trump exchanges threats with Iran officials over protests
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials exchanged dueling threats Friday…
Young Palestinian boy drowns in muddy water flooding his Gaza tent camp, UN says
JERUSALEM — The U.N. said Thursday that a Palestinian boy in the Gaza Strip drowned in floods that…
Turkmenistan, one of the world’s most closed nations, legalizes crypto mining and exchanges
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan — ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (AP) — Turkmenistan, one of the world’s most isolated nations, officially legalized mining…
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…
Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Ukraine as tensions grow amid peace talks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian drone strike killed 24 people and wounded at least 50 more as…
Photos of New Year’s celebrations across the globe
People across the world celebrate the start of 2026, with New York’s iconic Times Square ball descending 18…
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.…
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…
Bulgaria joins euro currency union on New Year’s Day
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — On New Year’s Day, Bulgaria becomes the 21st country to join the euro currency…