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NATO chief faces challenge at summit as Trump demands 'loyalty' and not just burden-sharing 05.07.2026 0:57 ↓

AP correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports on how NATO's chief is trying to keep US President Donald Trump committed to the alliance ahead of the summit in Turkey.

Trump's administration won't seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool 05.07.2026 0:49 ↓

The Trump administration says it will not seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Prosecutors to lay out their case against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk 05.07.2026 0:40 ↓

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on this week’s scheduled court appearance for the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk.

Nigeria says 2 nationals were killed during anti-migrant violence in South Africa 05.07.2026 0:38 ↓

AP correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports on the reported killing of two Nigerians at an anti-immigrant protest in South Africa.

British military says cargo ship reports being under attack in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen 05.07.2026 0:35 ↓

AP correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports on the recent attack on a cargo ship off the coast of Yemen, according to British military.

Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America's 'joyous' 250th anniversary 05.07.2026 0:52 ↓

AP correspondent Donna Warder has a wrap up of America’s 250th Independence Day.

Iran's top officials attend prayer for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran 05.07.2026 0:45 ↓

AP correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports on Iran's top leaders attending funeral ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Eala upsets Wimbledon champion Swiatek in win for Philippines, No. 2 seed Rybakina also out 04.07.2026 1:01 ↓

AP correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports on Alex Eala's historic third-round win over defending champion Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon.

Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday 04.07.2026 0:44 ↓

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on some of the America 250 celebrations.

Pope marks July 4 by praying in Lampedusa for migrants who died seeking freedom and prosperity 04.07.2026 0:57 ↓

AP correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports on Pope Leo the Fourteenth's message highlighting the plight of migrants during mass on Italy's Lampedusa island.

Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls 04.07.2026 0:38 ↓

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on President Donald Trump’s pardoning of 11 people.

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia 04.07.2026 0:40 ↓

AP correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports on the Ukrainian drones that hit an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, the latest strike on Russian oil infrastructure.

Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday 04.07.2026 0:45 ↓

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on President Donald Trump’s speech at Mount Rushmore.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of famous friends at Madison Square Garden 04.07.2026 0:49 ↓

They’re married. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding.

Conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori wins Peru’s presidential election in a runoff 03.07.2026 0:45 ↓

Peru has elected a new, right leaning president. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief gifted Trump a lavishly encrusted ring 03.07.2026 1:01 ↓

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a gift for President Trump on behalf of diamond businesses in Belgium

Erdogan's warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summit 03.07.2026 0:55 ↓

President Trump is scheduled to head to a NATO summit next week, hosted by Turkey's autocratic leader Recep Erdogan. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures 03.07.2026 0:50 ↓

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on wildfire threats in the West.

Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up. Trump heads to Mount Rushmore 03.07.2026 1:08 ↓

Visitors to Washington, D.C. talk to the Associated Press about America's 250th birthday. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

A fairytale at MSG: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding set to take place 03.07.2026 0:55 ↓

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on what is expected to be the Swift-Kelce wedding.

Finding freedom from the heat on July 4th will be a challenge in eastern US 03.07.2026 0:51 ↓

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on a heat wave smothering the eastern United States.

As her 180-day mandate expires, Venezuela's acting leader defends quake response 03.07.2026 0:41 ↓

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports as her 180-day mandate expires, Venezuela's acting leader defends the quake response.

NATO commander says Europe has backfilled most gaps from US cutbacks on military equipment 03.07.2026 0:47 ↓

NATO's top commander tells The Associated Press European allies have filled most of the gaps left by the U.S. decision to cut back its military contributions in times of crisis.

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship 03.07.2026 0:49 ↓

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports archivists have found a rare Declaration of Independence in the papers of a captured U.S. ship.

The Vatican excommunicates Catholic group; Tiktokers face caning for kissing on camera 03.07.2026 2:00 ↓

AP correspondent Walter Ratliff has this week's Religion Roundup.