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The Latest AP headlines from around the world 25.06.2026 0:58 ↓

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports more than 160 people have died from twin earthquakes in Venezuela; oil tankers are passing through a new route in the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions; Colombia has a new president endorsed by President Trump; and Paris rooftop living is proving to be deadly in the heat.

Americans are inundated with suspected scams. New polling shows why few victims report them 25.06.2026 0:40 ↓

A lot of Americans say they’re getting scammed. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

An oil tanker navigates the Strait of Hormuz despite threats from Iran's Revolutionary Guard 25.06.2026 0:41 ↓

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports an oil tanker has navigated the Strait of Hormuz despite threats from Iran's Revolutionary Guard

Venezuela reeling after powerful twin earthquakes kill at least 32 people as promises of aid pour in 25.06.2026 0:42 ↓

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on twin earthquakes in Venezuela that have killed at least 164 people and left nearly one thousand injured.

Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting 25.06.2026 0:51 ↓

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on a war powers reversal after GOP senators are berated by President Donald Trump.

The latest in sports 25.06.2026 0:59 ↓

Mexico remains unbeaten in the World Cup, a historic day for a Cubs' shortstop; a Lions' player is facing felony charges and the Lakers resign on of their top players.

Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National Mall 25.06.2026 0:48 ↓

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports President Trump has kicked off America 250 celebrations.

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas 24.06.2026 0:27 ↓

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on powerful earthquakes hitting Venezuela.

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Venezuela, swaying buildings in the capital 24.06.2026 0:35 ↓

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on several earthquakes around the world all in one day.

Trump's showdown with Cassidy: Inside the blow-up on Capitol Hill 24.06.2026 0:43 ↓

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on a heated exchange at a Republican meeting with President Trump.

Rural area in Northern California jolted by its biggest quake since 1940 24.06.2026 0:39 ↓

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports a mild earthquake shook an area in California.

Sharp drops in Big Tech companies pull indexes mostly lower on Wall Street 24.06.2026 0:47 ↓

Big Tech sends stocks mostly lower.

A member of the cultlike Zizians group is charged in the killings of her parents in Pennsylvania 24.06.2026 0:55 ↓

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that a Zizians member has been charged with murder.

Mamdani proves his power in New York House races, plus more takeaways from Tuesday's primaries 24.06.2026 0:55 ↓

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports Mayor Mamdani proves his power in New York House races, plus more takeaways from Tuesday's primaries.

New York sweep by Israel critics shines light on a fraught issue for Democrats 24.06.2026 0:55 ↓

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports New York sweep by Israel critics shines light on a fraught issue for Democrats.

Top Army general who was last US soldier to leave Afghanistan is suddenly leaving his post 24.06.2026 0:40 ↓

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that another top U.S. military leader is stepping down.

US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle 'forever chemicals' case 24.06.2026 0:51 ↓

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a settlement between the Trump administration and a chemical company.

Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote 24.06.2026 0:44 ↓

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports a federal judge is barring President Trump from implementing a proof of citizenship requirement for voting.

Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100M fund created by IOC 24.06.2026 0:30 ↓

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports Olympic athletes will get cash grants from a new $100M fund created by the IOC.

Progressive candidate concedes Colombian presidential election to Trump-backed outsider 24.06.2026 0:42 ↓

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the progressive candidate has conceded Colombia's president election to a Trump-backed outsider.

IRS did better than expected in tax season after slashing staff, except on the phone, watchdog says 24.06.2026 0:40 ↓

Many taxpayers received their refunds on time this year, but a new report reveals some groups had a much tougher time during this year's tax season. AP correspondent Marcela Sanchez has more.

Trump heads to Capitol to speak with GOP senators who have grown increasingly frustrated with him 24.06.2026 0:57 ↓

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a cancelled bill signing by President Trump.

US stocks edge higher as falling oil prices help take pressure off the market 24.06.2026 0:48 ↓

Stocks edge higher as falling oil prices help take pressure off the market.

How Americans are feeling about the country's 250th anniversary, according to new polls 24.06.2026 0:40 ↓

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on a new poll on what Americans think of the country’s upcoming 250th anniversary.

Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams arrested in federal bribery probe, AP source says 24.06.2026 0:39 ↓

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports the chief of staff for former New York City Mayor Eric Adams is arrested in a federal bribery probe.