Renewed fighting tests Gaza ceasefire and Israel briefly halts aid
JERUSALEM (AP) — Gaza's fragile ceasefire is facing its first major test. An Israeli security official said the transfer of humanitarian aid into the territory was halted Sunday after Hamas militants killed two soldiers, but later said it would resume Monday. Israeli forces launched a wave of strikes across Gaza but later said they resumed enforcing the ceasefire. U.S. President Donald Trump said the ceasefire remains in effect. Health officials say at least 36 Palestinians were killed. A little over a week has passed since the start of the U.S.-proposed truce aimed at ending two years of war. A senior Egyptian official involved in ceasefire negotiations said “round-the-clock” contacts were underway to de-escalate the situation.
Trump calls Colombia's Petro an ‘illegal drug leader’ and announces tariffs and an end to US aid
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It's a war of words between President Donald Trump and Colombian leader Gustavo Petro over illegal drugs, with hundreds of millions of dollars in American aid hanging in the balance. Trump says he'll slash U.S. assistance and enact tariffs because Colombia's leftist president “does nothing to stop” drug production and is an “illegal drug leader.” Petro is rejecting the accusations and defending his work to fight narcotics in Colombia, the world’s largest exporter of cocaine. Colombia received an estimated $230 million in the U.S. budget year that ended Sept. 30. Meanwhile, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has announced the latest U.S. strike on a vessel that was allegedly carrying “substantial amounts of narcotics.”
A cargo aircraft skids off a Hong Kong runway into the sea, killing 2 airport workers
HONG KONG (AP) — A cargo aircraft skidded off a Hong Kong runway and collided with a security patrol car before both fell into the sea early Monday. The two people in the car died, while the four crew members on the plane were rescued unhurt. The flight, arriving from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, was landing at Hong Kong International Airport around 3:50 a.m., according to Hong Kong’s airport authority. The crash closed one runway, but two others were not affected and operations were normal at one of Asia's busiest airports. The Boeing 747 was being flown by Turkey-based ACT Airlines under lease by Emirates, the long-haul and cargo carrier based in Dubai.
Centrist Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivia's presidential runoff, topping right-wing rival
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Preliminary results show that Rodrigo Paz, a centrist senator who was never a nationally prominent figure until now, has won Bolivia’s presidential election, galvanizing voters outraged by the country’s economic crisis and frustrated with 20 years of rule by the Movement Toward Socialism party. “The trend is irreversible,” said Óscar Hassenteufel, the president of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal. Early results show that Paz, 58, secured more than 54% of the vote. His rival, former right-wing President Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga, won just over 45% of the vote.
To hit back at the United States in their trade war, China borrows from the US playbook
WASHINGTON (AP) — China has expanded its export rules on rare earths, requiring foreign firms to get approval for exporting products containing even small amounts of China-originated materials. This move mirrors the U.S.'s foreign direct product rule, which restricts China's access to certain U.S. technologies. Experts say China is adopting U.S. strategies in trade disputes. Since 2018, China has developed laws and policies to retaliate in trade conflicts, similar to U.S. practices. These include the Unreliable Entity List and the Anti-Foreign Sanction Law. While these tools help China counter U.S. actions, they also risk escalating tensions.
Trump suggests US will buy Argentinian beef to bring down prices for American consumers
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump says the United States could purchase Argentinian beef in an attempt to bring down prices for American consumers. He told reporters aboard Air Force One during a flight Sunday from Florida to Washington that "If we do that, that will bring our beef prices down.” Trump promised earlier this week to address the issue as part of his efforts to keep inflation in check. U.S. beef prices have been stubbornly high for a variety of reasons, including drought and reduced imports from Mexico due to a flesh-eating pest in cattle herds there.
George Santos says he's humbled but dismisses 'pearl clutching' critics
NEW YORK (AP) — Freed from the prison where he had been serving time for ripping off his campaign donors, former U.S. Rep. George Santos says he’s humbled by his experience behind bars. But he says he's also unconcerned about the “pearl clutching” of critics upset that President Donald Trump granted him clemency. Speaking on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Santos said Sunday that if Trump “had pardoned Jesus Christ off the cross, he would have had critics.” Santos won office after inventing a bogus persona as a Wall Street dealmaker. He was serving a 7-year prison sentence for fraud and identity theft when Trump ordered him released him Friday.
Thieves steal crown jewels in 4 minutes from Louvre Museum
PARIS (AP) — Thieves have pulled off a daring heist at the Louvre, stealing priceless Napoleonic jewels. On Sunday, they used a basket lift to access the museum, smashed display cases, and fled with the treasures. The theft happened in the Galerie d’Apollon, where the French Crown Jewels are displayed. Officials say the operation took only four minutes and was carried out by professionals. The Louvre has faced criticism for understaffing and security issues. The museum closed for the rest of Sunday as investigators began their search for clues. The heist has sparked political debate in France.
State emergency officials say new rules and delays for FEMA grants put disaster response at risk
State emergency management officials say they're facing funding challenges from the federal government that threaten the country's ability to respond to crises. The Trump administration has cut state grants and tied funding to immigration enforcement. And the government shutdown adds to the problem. Last week, a federal judge ordered the Department of Homeland Security to stop linking grants to immigration enforcement. Some states have seen drastic cuts to homeland security grants, leading to a freeze on the entire $1 billion program. Emergency management agencies are delaying hiring and equipment purchases. Experts warn these disruptions could jeopardize preparedness and response to disasters.
AP Top 25 gets an overhaul behind No. 1 Ohio State; Vandy is a top-10 team for 1st time since 1947
Vanderbilt is now a top-10 team in college football for the first time since 1947. The Commodores' rise comes after a weekend where nine teams in The Associated Predss Top 25 lost. Ohio State remains No. 1 for the eighth straight week after defeating Wisconsin 34-0. Four top-10 teams lost in the same week for the third time this season. Indiana is up to a program-record No. 2 and Texas A&M moved to No. 3 for its highest ranking since 1995. Alabama and Georgia also climbed. Vanderbilt is 6-1 and off to its best start since 1950.
