Guyana launches criminal probe as crews scour waters for survivors after ferry capsizes

Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of injuring Filipino sailor in disputed shoal

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine military on Monday accused China's coast guard of allegedly injuring a Filipino sailor during an incident in a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.

Oystercatchers, known for sharp bills and beady eyes, are making a comeback thanks to conservation

A shorebird known for its sharp, orange bill and beady eyes is making a comeback in North America thanks to a yearslong conservation effort. The American Oystercatcher was nearly wiped out on the East Coast at the turn of the 20th century due to hunting and egg collecting. But the bird's numbers ...

The Latest: US military identifies 2 soldiers killed in Jordan by Iran

Video circulating online appears to show the moment Iranian missiles hit an airbase in Jordan, killing two American service members. Another remains missing after the Friday attack. And another U.S. service member was killed in Iraq, reflecting how troops face lethal risks without being deployed ...

Trial begins for Massachusetts mom who says postpartum issues led her to kill 3 children

Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of a Massachusetts mother who strangled her three children while undergoing medical treatment for psychiatric problems that developed after she gave birth.

An excavation in Taiwan searches for remains of Japanese soldiers lost in WWII ship sinking

Experts have begun an excavation in Taiwan to recover the remains of Japanese soldiers from World War II. The site is linked to the sinking of a military transport vessel by U.S. forces in 1944. More than 4,700 soldiers and crew members died. The excavation is expected to last a week. If remains ...

India police use tear gas to stop march on Parliament by Cockroach movement supporters

NEW DELHI (AP) — Police used tear gas and batons to stop supporters of India’s youth-led Cockroach movement from marching to Parliament on Monday to demand the education minister’s resignation, while the government appeared to make its first outreach to the movement’s leaders.

Andy Burnham becomes the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade after Starmer resigns

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says politicians “need to be better” in his first speech as Britain’s leader. He promises a “circuit breaker” for a system he says has taken wrong turns since the 1980s. Burnham spoke outside 10 Downing St. minutes after being asked to form a government by King

Southeast Asian ministers set to call for opening of Strait of Hormuz in Manila talks

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Southeast Asia’s top diplomats will express alarm over renewed hostilities in the Middle East and call for the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz when they gather in the Philippine capital Tuesday for talks with Western and Asian counterparts.

Fort Bragg soldier among American service members killed in Iranian attack on Jordan

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military on Monday identified two soldiers killed in action last week as part of the war with Iran.

EU hits AliExpress with a record 550 million-euro fine over unsafe and counterfeit goods

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The European Commission on Monday fined Chinese online marketplace AliExpress 550 million euros ($629 million) for failing to adequately crack down on the sale of unsafe and counterfeit products on its site.

Nolan Wells, found dead after July 4 boat trip, to be remembered at funeral by the Rev. Al Sharpton

Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old who was found dead after a July 4 boat trip with his friends to a Gulf Coast island, will be remembered Monday in Mississippi. The Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver the eulogy, and the family's attorney, Ben Crump, will issue a call to justice. Wells’ death has spar.

How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar

Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat. In the summer months, those twin imperatives can make parents anxious. Pediatricians say there are numerous steps caregivers can take to ensure babies stay sa...

French lawmakers race to introduce an under-15 social media ban before the new school year

PARIS (AP) — French lawmakers are racing against the clock to reach a compromise that would allow a bill banning social media for children under 15 to possibly enter into force at the start of the new school year in September.

China's new AI model halts new subscriptions as demand swamps capacity

HONG KONG (AP) — The new, powerful Chinese artificial intelligence model Kimi K3, which has caused a stir in the U.S. tech industry, has suspended new subscriptions after a flood in demand overwhelmed capacity within days of the launch.

US bombing of Iran expands as American troops killed and Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states

The United States has conducted a new round of airstrikes targeting Iran after announcing the death of another American service member. Iran has responded Monday by launching an attack targeting Bahrain, the home of the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet. The latest attacks again show how, step by step, the U.

At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak

BUNIA, Congo (AP) — At least 930 people have died in Congo’s Ebola outbreak, the country’s Ministry of Health said.

India's Cockroach movement supporters gather to attempt a march to Parliament

NEW DELHI (AP) — Thousands of supporters of the youth-led Cockroach movement gathered Monday to march to India's Parliament, demanding the resignation of the education minister despite police denying permission for the protest.

Children describe how Nigerian militants moving south are seizing more young captives

ESINELE, Nigeria (AP) — Aliyu Saheed feared he might not see his three young sons again. For nearly two months after al-Qaida-linked fighters carried out a mass abduction of schoolchildren in an area of Nigeria formerly free of such attacks, he could hardly sleep at night.

Japanese beetle advances through northern Italy's vineyards and orchards, frustrating farmers

DONNAS, Italy (AP) — The iridescent green beetles native to Japan have become a growing menace in Italy, swarming through orchards and vineyards and leaving behind devastating lattice patterns in leaves that weaken the plants and reduce production.

Iran war, Myanmar crisis and South China Sea rifts under the spotlight in ASEAN ministerial talks

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Southeast Asia’s top diplomats will express alarm over renewed hostilities in the Middle East when they gather in the Philippine capital Tuesday for talks to be joined by Western and Asian counterparts, including from the United States, China, Russia and the European U

South Korea's Kospi drops nearly 5% as some AI stocks swoon, while oil keeps climbing

Asian shares are mostly higher but South Korea's Kospi has fallen nearly 5% as investors unload more stocks linked to artificial intelligence. Japan's markets were closed Monday for a holiday and U.S. futures were mixed. Oil prices jumped more than 2%, with Brent crude above $90 a barrel as the U...

Russian President Putin meets with North Korean foreign minister in latest high-level diplomacy

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin met with North Korea’s foreign minister and thanked Pyongyang for supporting his war against Ukraine, in the latest high-level diplomacy between the countries, Russian state media reported.

3 women's world records set at the annual Lumberjack World Championships in Wisconsin

HAYWARD, Wis. (AP) — Three new women's world records have been set at the Lumberjack World Championships competition held in a small Wisconsin community, full of high-powered sawing, chopping, log-rolling, speed climbing and cheers of “Yo-Ho!”

A wave of student loan borrowers have entered default since pandemic-era protections lapsed

Defaults on student loans have surged across the United States, reaching record levels as borrowers struggle to keep up with payments.

Black teen found dead after July 4 boat trip to be remembered at funeral led by the Rev. Al Sharpton

Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old found dead after taking a July 4 boat trip with friends to a Gulf Coast island, will be remembered Monday by his family and civil rights leaders at a church in his hometown of Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

As defaults on student loans surge, millions are trying to get their lives back on track

Life after college did not go as Ashley Dreahn planned.

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate expected in Miami court

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are scheduled to appear before a federal magistrate in Miami on Monday. They were arrested on Saturday to face rape and sex trafficking charges in the United Kingdom. British prosecutors are seeking the extradition of the brothers. The offenses are alle...

Andy Burnham will become UK prime minister after a meeting with King Charles III

LONDON (AP) — The moment for Andy Burnham has finally come.

The Palestinian economy is struggling. In the West Bank, the problem is too much cash

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Picture this: A gas station customer pulls out a wad of bills to pay for a fill-up. The cashier refuses the money, explaining that the station's bank has stopped accepting notes and coins as deposits because it already is drowning in cash.

Former Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada set to be sentenced to life in prison

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Mexican drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada is set to be sentenced in a U.S. court Monday to life in prison, a punishment guaranteed by his guilty plea last year to drug trafficking charges.

US launches more airstrikes against Iran after announcing another death of a service member

The United States has announced another death of a service member as it launches more airstrikes at Iran. It is targeting the Revolutionary Guard in response to the killing of U.S. troops. The military says the latest death on Saturday was in Iraq during the “controlled detonation” of a downed I

Troy Jackson gains momentum to replace Platner as Democrats' Senate candidate in Maine

Troy Jackson, a former state legislator, moved into a strong position to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine after several of his opponents dropped out Sunday.

Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time

Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final. Spain was absolutely dominant in terms of possession and shot attempts. Lionel Messi and Argentina found a way to hang on and force extra time — but barel.

Chinese company demands compensation from the UK over British Steel nationalization

BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese company that formerly owned British Steel demanded Sunday compensation from the U.K. government for investment losses following the nationalization of the manufacturer last week.

5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru's Andes region and kills at least 6 people

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake has shaken the Andes region of Peru, killing at least six people. Authorities reported the quake struck Saturday night, with the epicenter near the city of Sicaya in Huancayo province. More than 30 people were injured and 300 have been displaced. Peru’s National Civil D.

The World Cup final is underway, with Argentina taking on Spain in soccer's biggest game

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Lionel Messi and Argentina on one side. Lamine Yamal and Spain on the other.

Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he prepares to present trophy to the winning team

President Donald Trump is set to present the World Cup trophy to the winner of Sunday’s final between Argentina and Spain. But in his eyes, the real victor of the world's premier soccer tournament is the United States. From the start, this year's World Cup faced challenges and backlash, including.

Ryan Fox wins the British Open with birdie on the final hole

Ryan Fox capped off an amazing week at the British Open with a finish he won't forget. The 39-year-old from New Zealand made a 12-foot birdie putt on the final hole for a 68 to capture his first major championship. It was only the fifth birdie on the tough closing hole at Royal Birkdale on Sunday...

A ferry carrying 133 people capsizes off Guyana's coast, leaving dozens missing

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — A government ferry carrying 133 passengers and crew capsized in Guyana with 67 people rescued so far, authorities said Sunday, as a massive search and rescue operation tried to find the dozens of people still missing.

What to know about the Tate brothers, social media influencers facing rape and trafficking charges

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested Saturday in Miami after U.K. prosecutors brought further rape, sex trafficking, and other charges against them. Britain's Crown Prosecution Service said the new charges relate to four additional victims, bringing the total number of allege...

Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' storms the box office with a $264.1 million global debut

NEW YORK (AP) — Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” launched with an estimated $124.5 million in domestic ticket sales and another $139.6 million from overseas, notching an even better debut than “Oppenheimer” and marking the filmmaker’s best opening since 2012’s “The Dark Knight Ris

US strikes Iran over troop deaths as Israel warns Tehran's attacks are coming close

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States launched more airstrikes at Iran on Sunday in response to the killing of U.S. troops, and Iran fired missiles toward Jordan that risked widening the conflict into neighboring Israel.

Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities and expose gaps in Ukraine's air defenses

Russia has attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones and bombs, killing at least six people. Dozens are wounded. The strikes highlight Ukraine's shortage of U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems. Moscow has increased missile use to counter Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil fac...

Not Greek to them. Scholars question Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'

NEW YORK (AP) — For Greek translator Emily Wilson, the release of director Christopher Nolan's “The Odyssey” has been gratifying in various ways. Her acclaimed 2017 edition of Homer's epic has reached the top 5 on Amazon.com, leading a wave of similar books boosted by the movie. Nolan has even

The World Cup winner will earn $51 million under expanded purse

The winner of the World Cup will hoist a trophy, receive championship rings for the first time and gain a lifetime of glory in what will be a defining moment in the country's sports history. It'll also lead to a significant payday.

Andy Biggs and David Schweikert offer competing visions for Republican Party in Arizona primary

PHOENIX (AP) — As the head of the conservative Freedom Caucus in the U.S. House, Rep. Andy Biggs was one of the Republican Party's most hard-line brawlers in Washington, championing President Donald Trump's agenda while frustrating establishment leaders.

Rescuers in Indonesia find mother and son survivors from sunken passenger boat

PALU, Indonesia (AP) — Rescuers in eastern Indonesia found two more survivors, a mother and son, on Sunday from a passenger boat that sank earlier in the week and were searching for 18 others still missing.

Thunderstorms will clear wildfire smoke from Northeast ahead of World Cup final, meteorologists say

Meteorologists say smoke from the Canadian wildfires that has engulfed the Northeast in haze is expected to mostly clear from the New Jersey area just in time for the World Cup final on Sunday, thanks to thunderstorms passing through the area. Warnings of unhealthy air quality remained in effect ...

Former China Development Bank president is under anti-corruption probe

BEIJING (AP) — A former president of the China Development Bank was put under investigation on suspicion of serious violations of party discipline and the law, the country's top anti-graft watchdog announced on Sunday.

A centuries-old festival in Japan brings Shinto traditions and towering floats to the streets

In Japan, the Gion Matsuri festival brings towering floats to the streets in Shinto religious processions that are rooted in rituals dating back more than 1,000 years and that were intended to ward off epidemics. The monthlong festival in the former imperial city of Kyoto is closely linked to Yas...