Nation/World
Want to follow the latest in world news? Keep reading below for today's national and world news headlines!
The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday
The best offense. The best defense. The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel…
The Latest: Germany advises not to visit 3 Spanish regions
BERLIN — German authorities are advising against tourist trips to Catalonia and two other Spanish regions in light of rising coronavirus infections.
Egypt releases news editor after over 2 years in detention
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian authorities released the editor of an independent news website after more than two years in pre-trial detention, the head of Journalists’ Union said.
Iran detains 2 Swedish nationals over drug smuggling
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran detained two Swedish nationals over drug smuggling, the website of the country's judiciary reported on Tuesday.
World shares mixed after Wall Street rally; gold retreats
MITO, Japan (AP) — World shares were mixed on Tuesday after U.S. stocks advanced overnight. The price of gold retreated after surging to nearly $1,975 per ounce.
South Korea to have solid fuel rockets in major deal with US
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea said Tuesday it has won U.S. consent to use solid fuel for space launch vehicles, a move that is expected to enable Seoul to launch its first surveillance satellites and acquir…
Police: 5 Pakistani commandos killed in early morning raid
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A raid on a suspected militant hideout in northwestern Pakistan early on Tuesday morning killed five anti-terrorism commandos and two militants, the police said.
UN report: North Korean officials abused repatriated women
GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. human rights office reported Tuesday that scores of North Korean women who had traveled abroad in a desperate search for work were abused by security officials and police through beatings, de…
The Latest: IMF OKs $4.3B emergency loan to South Africa
JOHANNESBURG — The International Monetary Fund has approved a $4.3 billion emergency loan to South Africa as it reels under the coronavirus pandemic.
The Nation's Weather
The Nation's Weather for Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Zimbabwe's ruling party calls US ambassador a 'thug'
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe’s ruling party has threatened the United States ambassador with expulsion, calling him a “thug” and accusing him of funding organizers of anti-government protests planned for Friday…
Damaged door of attacked German synagogue replaced
BERLIN (AP) — The bullet hole-ridden door of a German synagogue that held firm in a botched far-right attack on Yom Kippur last year was being replaced on Tuesday, a week after the suspect went on trial. It is slat…
AP News Digest 3:40 a.m.
Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at
Australian Outback pub bans messy emus for 'bad behavior'
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — An Australian Outback pub has banned emus for “bad behavior,” and erected barriers to prevent the large, flightless birds from creating havoc inside.
Chinese in Sydney fall victim to 'virtual kidnapping' scam
SYDNEY (AP) — Australian police have revealed that Chinese students based in Sydney are being forced to stage photos and video of themselves bound and blindfolded in an extortion scam described as virtual kidnappin…
The Latest: South Africa nearing half-million virus cases
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa is closing in on a half-million confirmed coronavirus cases as the country posted nearly 300 deaths in a single day.