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Taiwan’s president pledges to defend island’s sovereignty after Chinese military drills
December 31, 2025 - 6:46 PM

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Thursday vowed to defend the self-ruled island’s sovereignty in the face of China’s “expansionist ambitions,” days after Beijing wrapped up live-fire military drills near its shores.
Fire at Swiss Alps bar kills many people and leaves multiple injured during New Year's celebrations
December 31, 2025 - 6:38 PM

CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — A fire at a bar in the Swiss Alps has left many people dead and injured during New Year’s celebrations, police said early Thursday.
Cities around the world welcome 2026 with thunderous fireworks and heightened security
December 31, 2025 - 5:35 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — From Sydney to Paris to New York City, crowds rang in the new year with exuberant celebrations filled with thunderous fireworks or light shows, while others took a more subdued approach.
Photos of New Year's celebrations across the globe
December 31, 2025 - 5:20 PM

People across the world celebrate the start of 2026, with New York’s iconic Times Square ball descending 18 hours after the South Pacific greeted the new year.
PHOTO COLLECTION: A look at AP's top photos in December
December 31, 2025 - 4:57 PM

This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors.
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor at historic subway station
December 31, 2025 - 4:02 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City just after midnight Thursday, taking the oath of office at an historic, decommissioned subway station in Manhattan.
Volunteer in Iran's Revolutionary Guard reportedly killed during widening protests
December 31, 2025 - 3:51 PM

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A volunteer member of Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard was killed in a western province during widening demonstrations sparked by the Islamic Republic's ailing economy, authorities said Thursday, marking the first fatality among security forces during the protests.
Cities around the world welcome 2026 with thunderous fireworks and heightened security
December 31, 2025 - 3:41 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — From Sydney to Paris to New York City, crowds rang in the new year with exuberant celebrations filled with thunderous fireworks or light shows, while others took a more subdued approach.
AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EST
December 31, 2025 - 3:04 PM

Cities around the world welcome 2026 with thunderous fireworks and heightened security
Viral '6-7' tops 2025 list of overused words and phrases
December 31, 2025 - 3:03 PM

Respondents to an annual Michigan college survey of overused and misused words and phrases say " 6-7 ” is “cooked” and should come to a massive full-stop heading into the new year.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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Taiwan’s president pledges to defend island’s sovereignty after Chinese military drills

Fire at Swiss Alps bar kills many people and leaves multiple injured during New Year's celebrations

Cities around the world welcome 2026 with thunderous fireworks and heightened security

Photos of New Year's celebrations across the globe

PHOTO COLLECTION: A look at AP's top photos in December

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor at historic subway station

Volunteer in Iran's Revolutionary Guard reportedly killed during widening protests

Cities around the world welcome 2026 with thunderous fireworks and heightened security

AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EST

Viral '6-7' tops 2025 list of overused words and phrases

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