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Earth movers transport soil at a construction site in Beijing, China, Friday, July 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)

China's exports jump 5.8% in June as tariffs reprieve prompts a rush of orders

China has reported its exports accelerated in June as a reprieve on U.S. tariffs prompted a rush of orders by companies and consumers. Exports climbed 5.8% from a year earlier, up from a 4.8% … more

7/14/25

President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable discussion with first responders and local officials at Hill Country Youth Event Center in Kerrville, Texas, during a tour to observe flood damage, Friday, July 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Trump is attending the FIFA Club World Cup final

Former President Donald Trump will be attending the FIFA Club World Cup final in New Jersey. Sunday's match at MetLife Stadium offers Trump a preview of next year’s World Cup, which North America … more

By MICHELLE L. PRICE | 7/14/25

President Donald J. Trump speaks at a roundtable discussion at the Community Emergency Operations Center in Kerrville, Texas, Friday, July 11, 2025. (Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Trump to meet NATO secretary general as plan takes shape for Ukraine weapons sales

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is set to meet President Donald Trump this week on the heels of the U.S. leader announcing plans to sell NATO allies weaponry that it can then pass on to Ukraine. … more

By AAMER MADHANI | 7/14/25

Kate, Princess of Wales speaks to ballboys and ballgirls as she participates in the presentation ceremony for the women's singles final at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Kate, Princess of Wales, is scheduled to present the Wimbledon trophies to Alcaraz and Sinner

Kate, the Princess of Wales, is scheduled to return to Wimbledon to watch the men’s final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner and present the trophies afterward. Sunday's match is a repeat of … more

7/14/25

A laboratory technician Nozipho Mlotshwa works on samples at the Wits laboratory Antiviral Gene Therapy Research Unit, at University of the Witwatersrand Medical School, in Johannesburg, South Africa, Thursday, May 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

US aid cuts halt HIV vaccine research in South Africa, with global impact

South Africa has played a historic, global role in scientific research, from COVID-19 vaccines to HIV. Now that's under threat after the Trump administration cut hundreds of millions of dollars in … more

By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME | 7/14/25

Pope Leo XIV waves to faithful as he arrives to celebrate a mass inside the St. Thomas of Villanova church in Castel Gandolfo, Sunday, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Pope celebrates Mass in parish church with special ties to his Augustinian order

Pope Leo XIV has called for compassion for the poor, victims of tyranny, and those affected by wars. On Sunday, he celebrated Mass at St. Thomas of Villanova church in Castel Gandolfo, which has ties … more

By NICOLE WINFIELD and SILVIA STELLACCI | 7/14/25

In this photo provided by Pannonhalma Archabbey, a restorer shows an old book with holes in its pages due to a drugstore beetle infestation, at the Pannonhalma Archabbey's library in Pannonhalma, Hungary, Thursday, July 3, 2025, as a beetle infestation threatens its ancient collection. (Pannonhalma Archabbey via AP)

Hungary's oldest library is fighting to save 100,000 books from a beetle infestation

A medieval abbey in Hungary is battling a beetle infestation threatening its ancient book collection. Workers at the Pannonhalma Archabbey are removing around 100,000 books for disinfection after the … more

By JUSTIN SPIKE | 7/14/25

FILE - People purchase air conditioners at a shop on a hot summer day in Srinagar, Indian-controlled Kashmir, June 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Mukhtar Khan, File)

India wants air conditioners to be made with milder temperature settings to save energy

The Indian government has proposed requiring the lowest temperature setting on all new air conditioners to be 20 Celsius, or 68 Fahrenheit. They hope the change will result in large savings on … more

By SIBI ARASU | 7/14/25

Relatives carry the body of 13-year-old Seraje Ebrahim, killed in an Israeli strike on a drinking water distribution point, for burial outside Al-Awda Hospital in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, Sunday, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Palestinian death toll in the 21-month-long war in Gaza tops 58,000, Gaza health officials say

The Gaza Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll in the 21-month-long war in Gaza has surpassed 58,000. The ministry does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count but … more

By WAFAA SHURAFA and IMAD ISSEID | 7/13/25

The Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Eternity C is seen near Cathlamet, Oregon, July 23, 2019. (Mike Cullom via AP)

Search ends for those missing after Yemen's Houthi rebels sink ship in Red Sea

The search for those missing after Yemen’s Houthi rebels sank a ship in the Red Sea has ended as at least four people are presumed dead and 11 others remain unaccounted for. That's according to the … more

By JON GAMBRELL | 7/13/25

Emergency services at scene of small plane crash at London Southend Airport

Emergency services have raced to the scene of a small plane crash at London Southend Airport. In a statement, Essex Polices says it was alerted just before 4 p.m. Sunday local time to the “serious … more

7/13/25

Chelsea's players celebrate after winning the Club World Cup final soccer match against PSG in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Chelsea beats PSG 3-0 for Club World Cup title as Palmer scores twice and sets up third goal

Cole Palmer scored twice and fed João Pedro for a goal as Chelsea overwhelmed Paris Saint-Germain in the first half and beat the European champions 3-0 in the final of the first expanded Club World … more

7/13/25

FILE - Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari speaks during the UN Climate Change Conference COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. (Adrian Dennis/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Here's how Nigerians remember Buhari, who ruled both as a dictator and a democrat

Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari is being remembered as a divisive figure who oversaw one of the country’s most troubled periods. He ruled Africa’s most populous nation twice as a … more

By OPE ADETAYO | 7/13/25

FILE - Winner Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, right, and second placed Italy's Jannik Sinner pose with trophies after the final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Jannik Sinner faces Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon in a rematch of their epic French Open final

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are meeting to decide the Wimbledon championship just five weeks after they played each other in an epic French Open final. Sunday’s matchup at Centre Court between … more

7/13/25

Nigeria's ex-president Buhari dies aged 82

Nigeria’s former president, Muhammed Buhari, who led Nigeria twice as a military head of state and a democratic president has died aged 82. The announcement came from the press secretary for … more

7/13/25

Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts after winning a point against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in the men's singles final at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Photo highlights from Wimbledon finals

LONDON (AP) — This gallery, curated by AP photo editors, showcases a weekend of finals at Wimbledon. It includes the men's and women's finals won by Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek respectively. … more

By KIN CHEUNG, KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH and JOANNA CHAN | 7/13/25

Former Netanyahu aide could face charges in security leak case

Israel’s attorney general says a close adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been advised that he could face criminal prosecution on allegations of providing secret information to harm … more

7/13/25

FILE - South Africa's Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, center, visits an abandoned gold mine where miners are rescued from below ground, in Stilfontein, South Africa, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe, File)

South African president suspends police minister and launches probe into alleged links to criminals

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu and announced an investigation into allegations that he has been colluding with criminal syndicates. Ramaphosa’s … more

By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME | 7/13/25

Ecuador offers $100,000 reward for information on lawmaker accused of raping a minor

Ecuador’s government is offering a $100,000 reward for information on a lawmaker whom authorities accused of raping a minor. The Interior Ministry on Sunday announced the reward in the case against … more

7/13/25

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks to the army leaders at the Hotel le Brienne, Sunday, July 13, 2025, ahead of the Bastille Day parade in Paris. (Ludovic Marin, Pool Photo via AP)

French President Macron announces 6.5 billion euros in extra military spending in next two years

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced $7.6 billion euros in additional military spending over the next two years. Speaking Sunday, he cited unprecedented threats from Russia, terrorism and … more

By ANGELA CHARLTON | 7/13/25