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Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Yemen threaten new attacks as U.S. carrier approaches region

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

Yemen's Houthi rebels hinted at resuming attacks on Red Sea shipping. Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah also issued a threat on Sunday, warning of "total war" if Iran is targeted.

EU investigates Musk's AI chatbot Grok over sexual deepfakes

By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

European Union regulators have opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X after its AI chatbot Grok started producing nonconsensual sexualized deepfake images.

ICC judges say former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial

By Molly Quell, Associated Press

Duterte is facing charges of crimes against humanity for his alleged involvement in dozens of killings as part of his so-called war on drugs when in office.

Recovery of the last hostage's remains in Gaza opens the way for next phase of ceasefire

By Julia Frankel, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Hamas says it now has committed to all terms of the ceasefire's first phase.

Zelenskyy says U.S. security agreement for Ukraine is '100% ready' to be signed

By Associated Press

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that a U.S. security guarantees document for Ukraine is “100% ready” after two days of talks involving representatives from Ukraine, the U.S. and Russia.

Carney says Canada not pursuing free trade deal with China as Trump threatens tariffs

By Rob Gillies, Associated Press

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday his country has no intention of pursuing a free trade deal with China.

More bodies recovered from landslide in Indonesia, with many still missing

By Associated Press

The predawn landslide on the slopes of Mount Burangrang in Indonesia's West Java province on Saturday buried some 34 houses in Pasir Langu village.

The last refuge for a tiny hummingbird facing extinction is an ancient forest in Ecuador

By Gonzalo Solano, Cesar Olmos, Associated Press

Deep in the Ecuadorian Andes, the Yanacocha Reserve is the last refuge for a tiny hummingbird teetering on the edge of extinction.

Syrian army announces ceasefire with Kurdish-led force extended for another 15 days

By Ghaith Alsayed, Associated Press

Hours after the expiration of a four-day truce between the Syrian government and Kurdish-led fighters Saturday, Syria’s defense ministry announced the ceasefire had been extended by another 15 days.

Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over its new China trade deal

By Michelle L. Price, Rob Gillies, Associated Press

President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if America's northern neighbor went ahead with its China trade deal.