Stocks close slightly lower in quiet post-Christmas trading | Ap-business
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed slightly lower on Friday in a quiet day of trading as investors…
At least 15 injured in a knife and chemical attack at a factory in Japan
TOKYO — A man was arrested after stabbing eight people and injuring seven others with what was believed…
Malaysia’s Najib Razak imprisoned for 15 years and fined in 1MDB corruption trial
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (AP) — Imprisoned former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was sentenced to 15 years and a…
WNBA’s Sophie Cunningham to Join Onlyfans? Remark Puts…
Sophie Cunningham (Credit: sophie_cham/Instagram) A casual comment from Sophie Cunningham has reignited debate around WNBA salaries, financial security,…
Japanese Cabinet approves record defense spending
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58…
Palestinian filmmaker Mohammad Bakri dies at 72
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Mohammad Bakri, a Palestinian director and actor who sought to share the complexities…
A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation
JERUSALEM — An explosive device detonated in Gaza on Wednesday, injuring one Israeli soldier and prompting Israel to…
The top photos of the week by AP’s photojournalists
Dec. 19 – 25, 2025 This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Leslie Mazoch, highlights some of the…
Pope Leo XIV addresses 26,000 with call for empathy in Christmas message
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV during his first Christmas Day message on Thursday urged the faithful…
Trump-backed candidate Asfura declared winner of Honduras’ presidential vote
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura won Honduras’ presidential election, electoral authorities said Wednesday afternoon, ending…