TOKYO, Japan (AP) — Members of the rescue team perform ladder stunts during the annual New Year’s Fire Brigade Review Tuesday, in Tokyo. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
Activists say the death toll in violence surrounding protests in Iran has risen to at least 35. The figure came from the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, which said more than 1,200 …
PASTO, Colombia (AP) — Revelers took to the streets with parade floats and costumes to celebrate the Black and White Carnival, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, in Pasto, …
Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of 'sanctioned' oil from Venezuela at market price.
Ukraine's allies are meeting in Paris to discuss security guarantees after a potential ceasefire with Russia. The Trump administration's focus on Venezuela could complicate progress. France had …
Israel's foreign minister visits Somaliland, marking the first visit by an Israeli senior official since Israel recognized the breakaway territory as a sovereign state. This decision has been …
Guyana has threatened to deport over 100 Brazilian miners and suspended their licenses. The miners are accused of producing large amounts of raw gold but not declaring it or failing to sell it to the …
Asian shares and U.S. futures have advanced after stocks closed higher on Wall Street. Oil prices fell back after gaining Monday following the capture by U.S. forces of Venezuelan President Nicolas …
More than 300 people have fled Colombia’s Catatumbo region to escape fighting by rebel groups, officials said Monday. The displaced have sought shelter in Cúcuta, near the Venezuelan border. …
France's Macron says a security statement endorsed by Ukraine's allies, including the US, is a "significant step."
Israel clears final hurdle to begin construction of controversial settlement project that could cut West Bank in two.
Pakistan's military is warning that Afghanistan is becoming a “hub for terrorists.” It claims the Taliban government there is supporting groups like al-Qaida and the Islamic State group. Military …
Snow, ice and freezing temperatures have hit parts of Europe, causing chaos. Treacherous conditions left at least five people dead in France and forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights. …
Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr, known for films like Sátántangó and The Turin Horse, has died at 70. The Hungarian Filmmakers’ Association confirmed his death on Tuesday, stating he passed away …
Indonesian rescuers have recovered a third body from a tour boat that sank during a Christmas holiday trip. The tragedy has left two sons of Spanish soccer coach Fernando Martín missing. The body …
Orthodox Christians attended Epiphany ceremonies on Tuesday, highlighting water scarcity concerns in Greece. Officials used the occasion to draw attention to the issue. A priest cast a cross into the …
Celebrated Hungarian director Béla Tarr, known for his long and often bleak films, has died at age 70.
Indonesia’s conservation park has shared a video of a giant panda cub named Rio, 40 days after his birth. Veterinarians at the Indonesian Taman Safari park in West Java examined Rio for the first …
Pope Leo XIV has closed the Vatican’s 2025 Holy Year, denouncing consumerism and anti-foreigner sentiment. This Jubilee saw 33 million pilgrims visit Rome and marked a historic transition between …
Provisional results have shown Central Africa Republic President Faustin Archange Touadéra won a third term in last month’s election. The major opposition coalition boycotted the vote after a …