Live updates: US and Israel hit Iran with intense strikes as Iranian air campaign drives oil prices higher Iranian state television aired footage Friday showing thousands of people across the Islamic Republic taking part in the annual Quds Day. Quds is the Arabic name of Jerusalem.

President Trump says U.S. forces "obliterated" military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, warns oil infrastructure there could be next.

France returns a sacred drum looted during the colonial era to Ivory Coast France has returned a looted sacred talking drum to Ivory Coast, marking the first official restitution of precious artifacts from France to the west African nation after they were looted during the colonial era.

France returned a sacred talking drum looted during the colonial period to Ivory Coast on Friday as part of a nearly decade-old effort by the French government to return cultural artifacts to African nations.

Thai data center boom sparks fears of water shortage, air pollution This story was produced in collaboration with the Environmental Reporting Collective (ERC). Read the ERC’s story on the impacts of data centers globally here. CHONBURI, Thailand — The sun had yet to r...

Our in-depth look at how AI data centers risk depriving Thai communities of water, contaminating waterways and driving fossil fuel consumption. Myself & @andyball.bsky.social for @mongabay.com worked with the Environmental Reporting Collective to look at how the AI boom is playing out in Thailand.

Last 2 names of 6 US soldiers who died in Kuwait attack identified by the Pentagon The last two names of the six U.S. soldiers killed in a Kuwait attack have been released by the Pentagon, and they are from California and Iowa.

The last two names of the six U.S. soldiers killed in a Kuwait attack were released Wednesday by the Pentagon. They died Sunday when a drone hit a command center in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, just a day after the U.S. and Israel launched its military campaign against Iran.

'Brady Bunch' house, used in exterior shots for the popular sitcom, gets LA landmark status The LA city council has voted unanimously to designate the the so-called “Brady Bunch” house in the San Fernando Valley as a historic-cultural monument.

The LA city council has voted unanimously to designate the so-called "Brady Bunch" house in the San Fernando Valley as a historic-cultural monument.

Live updates: Israel confirms attack on Iran with US help as explosions are heard in Tehran Israel launched a daylight attack Saturday on Iran's capital, with a cloud of smoke rising from the city's downtown near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

BREAKING: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, Iranian state media reports.

Live updates: Israel confirms attack on Iran with US help as explosions are heard in Tehran Israel launched a daylight attack Saturday on Iran's capital, with a cloud of smoke rising from the city's downtown near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

BREAKING: President Trump says the U.S. has begun "major combat operations in Iran." Follow AP's live updates.

Catherine O'Hara died from a pulmonary embolism. Cancer was the underlying cause Catherine O’Hara died from a pulmonary embolism, with rectal cancer as the underlying cause. A Los Angeles County death certificate issued Monday lists the embolism as the immediate cause of her death on Jan. 30 at age 71.

Catherine O’Hara died from a pulmonary embolism, with rectal cancer as the underlying cause. A Los Angeles County death certificate issued Monday lists the embolism as the immediate cause of her death on Jan. 30 at age 71.

NYC nurses reach a deal to end a strike at 2 major hospitals while walkout continues at another Nurses and two major hospital systems in New York City have reached a deal to end a nearly monthlong strike over staffing levels, workplace safety and other issues.

New York City nurses reached a tentative deal to end strikes at two major hospital systems while a walkout continues at another.

How to protect a loved one when choosing a nursing home or assisted living facility The need to move a loved one into a nursing home or assisted living facility often comes suddenly — after a fall, a medical crisis or the loss of a caregiver.

The need to move to a nursing home, assisted living facility or another type of care setting often comes suddenly, setting off an abrupt, daunting search. It’s likely something no one ever wanted, but knowing what to look for and what to ask can make a big difference.

Read what France's Macron and the head of NATO are saying to Trump behind the scenes President Donald Trump has shared private messages from world leaders about Greenland, revealing softer tones behind public criticism.

While Europe is pushing back publicly against U.S. President Donald Trump over Greenland, the language appears softer behind the scenes.

Donald Trump thanks you for your attention to these matters in his second term President Donald Trump has commanded attention during his second term. From military interventions to controversial social media posts, the Republican has rewritten the presidency's role in a divided country.

President Donald Trump has commanded attention during his second term. From military interventions to controversial social media posts, the Republican has rewritten the presidency's role in a divided country.

Wall Street sinks as Trump threatens 8 European countries with tariffs over Greenland Stocks are falling on Wall Street after President Donald Trump threatened to hit eight NATO members with new tariffs as tensions escalate over his attempts to assert American control over Greenland.

The S&P 500 fell 2.1% Tuesday, its biggest drop since October, after President Trump threatened to hit eight European countries with new tariffs in a standoff over Greenland.

Record fossil fuel emissions in 2025 despite renewables buildout, report says Global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel combustion are projected to reach a record 38.1 billion metric tons in 2025, an increase of 1.1% from 2024, according to the 2025 Global Carbon…

Global CO2 from fossil fuels is projected to hit a record 38.1B metric tons in 2025, up 1.1%. Increases in the U.S., India and China, plus a 6.8% jump in aviation, outpace clean energy gains. Researchers warn that staying below 1.5°C is no longer plausible.

Year-end ‘good news’ as flat-headed cats reappear in Thailand after 29-year absence Flat-headed cats haven’t gone extinct in Thailand after all. A population is clinging on in the peat swamp forests of Princess Sirindhorn Wildlife Sanctuary, in the country’s south, after eluding…

Camera traps in a Thailand wildlife sanctuary have confirmed flat-headed cats for the first time since 1995, with 29 records in 2024–25.

Fewer than 2,500 remain across Southeast Asia. Conservationists hope the rediscovery sparks protection for threatened peat swamp habitat.

Why China is holding military drills around Taiwan — and the history behind it China’s decision to bring serious firepower to bear for military drills in the waters off Taiwan this week has deep roots both in the past several weeks and the past several decades.

China’s decision to bring serious firepower to bear for military drills in the waters off Taiwan this week has deep roots — both in the past several weeks and the past several decades.

Chinese military stages drills around Taiwan to warn 'external forces' after US, Japan tensions The Chinese military says it dispatched air, navy and rocket troops to conduct joint military drills around Taiwan to warn against what it called separatist and “external interference” forces.

Taiwan's aviation authority says more than 100,000 air travelers will be affected by China military drills.

Top diplomats of China, Cambodia and Thailand meet as Beijing seeks to strengthen role in dispute Foreign ministers from Cambodia and Thailand have convened with their Chinese counterpart to discuss the border dispute between the two Southeast Asian countries.

Foreign ministers from Cambodia and Thailand convened with their Chinese counterpart as the Beijing government, building on its expanding presence in the world diplomatic arena, sought to play a stronger mediating role in the violent border dispute between the two Southeast Asian countries.

It's Messi. Repeat, Messi. The Inter Miami star is MLS' first back-to-back MVP winner Lionel Messi has become the first back-to-back MVP in Major League Soccer history. The 38-year-old Argentine star was announced Tuesday as this year’s winner of the league’s top individual honor.

Lionel Messi wins the MLS MVP award, becoming the first player to win the honor in back-to-back years.

Why Japan has issued an advisory for a possible megaquake in the country's north Japan has issued a megaquake advisory after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori, the northernmost prefecture on the main island.

Japan has issued a megaquake advisory after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori, the northernmost prefecture on the main island. Damage from this quake was modest — 34 mostly mild injuries and some damage to roads and buildings.

Police recover a swallowed Fabergé pendant after a 6-day wait for it to reappear Police have recovered a James Bond-inspired Fabergé pendant after six days of waiting for it to exit a suspect's gastrointestinal tract.

Police have recovered a James Bond-inspired Faberge pendant after six days of waiting for it to exit a suspect's gastrointestinal tract.

Hong Kong authorities say netting on buildings that caught fire did not meet code Hong Kong authorities say the netting on buildings that caught fire last week did not meet codes for fire resistance.

Hong Kong officials said the protective netting that covered scaffolding around buildings that caught on fire last week did not meet codes for fire resistance.

Princess Aiko's popularity sparks calls to change Japan's male-only succession law Princess Aiko's increasing popularity is sparking discussions about changing Japan's male-only succession law.

Princess Aiko's increasing popularity is sparking discussions about changing Japan's male-only succession law. Aiko is the only child of the current emperor and cannot succeed him under the law.

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a rare Superman comic book! And it fetched $9.12M! A copy of the first Superman issue, unearthed by a trio of brothers cleaning out their late mother’s attic, netted $9.12 million at a Texas auction house which says it is the most expensive comic book ever sold.

A copy of the first Superman issue, unearthed by three brothers cleaning out their late mother’s attic, netted $9.12 million this month at a Texas auction house which says it is the most expensive comic book ever sold.

Thai woman found alive in coffin after being brought in for cremation A woman in Thailand shocked temple staff when she started moving in her coffin after being brought in for cremation.

A woman in Thailand shocked temple staff when she started moving in her coffin after being brought in for cremation.

I scrolled through the @1stforall.bsky.social's gallery of print front pages for local coverage of "No Kings" protests. Here are some of the standout papers, starting with the Daily Sentinel of Grand Junction, Colorado:

Live updates: Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of Gaza peace plan, Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause fighting in Gaza and release some hostages and prisoners in an agreement that was first put forward by President Donald Trump.

World leaders expressed hope for peace and urged Israel and Hamas to fulfill their commitments in the hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the parties had agreed to the “first phase” of a deal signaling a major breakthrough in the two-year war in Gaza. Follow AP's live updates.

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations. The Bonhams auction is to begin Nov. 11 in Los Angeles with three of the paintings.

Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations. The Bonhams auction begins Nov. 11 in Los Angeles with three of the paintings.

Hundreds of hikers rescued from Mount Everest after severe snowstorm About 900 hikers, guides, and staff stranded by a snowstorm on Mount Everest's Chinese side have reached safety.

About 900 hikers, guides, and staff stranded by a snowstorm on Mount Everest's Chinese side have reached safety.

Live updates: Trump gives Israel ‘full backing’ to destroy Hamas if new Gaza peace plan rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss ending the war in Gaza as Israel grows increasingly isolated.

BREAKING: Palestinian government welcomes Trump's plan to end the Israel-Hamas war and vows to make reforms demanded by U.S.