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Migrants who survived capsize off African coast begin returning to Pakistan

Jan. 30, 2025 05:30 AM EST

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A group of migrants who survived the capsizing of a boat off the coast of West Africa earlier this month began returning to Pakistan on Thursday, the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Some 50 people died when a boat carrying them to the Canary Islands...

Dan Brown's next thriller, 'The Secret of Secrets,' to be published Sept. 9

Jan. 29, 2025 10:29 AM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Dan Brown' s next global, multi-tiered thriller finds protagonist Robert Langdon journeying from Prague to New York to London as he evades a would-be assassin and ponders the depths of human consciousness. Doubleday announced Wednesday that “The Secret of...

No, Spain isn't banning tourists. Here’s what to know before planning a trip

Jan. 27, 2025 08:19 AM EST

MADRID (AP) — Spain attracted a record 94 million tourists last year, making the Southern European nation famous for its Mediterranean coastline, sweeping landscapes and historic cities among the most visited countries on earth. The surge in visitors has stoked complaints at times...

Today in History: February 6, Queen Elizabeth II accedes to throne

Jan. 27, 2025 00:16 AM EST

Today is Thursday, Feb. 6, the 37th day of 2025. There are 328 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 6, 1952, Britain’s King George VI, 56, died at Sandringham House in Norfolk, England; he was succeeded as monarch by his 25-year-old eldest daughter, who...

Women's soccer has its first million-dollar player. Here's a look at how the record fee has grown

Jan. 26, 2025 10:44 AM EST

United States defender Naomi Girma has become women's soccer's first million-dollar player. The 24-year-old Girma completed her move from San Diego Wave to Chelsea for a reported 900,000 pounds ($1.1 million) on Sunday. Here's a look at how the record transfer fee (in...

Auschwitz was liberated 80 years ago. The spotlight is on survivors as their numbers dwindle

Jan. 25, 2025 15:18 PM EST

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The world's focus will be on the remaining survivors of Nazi Germany's atrocities on Monday as world leaders and royalty join them for commemorations on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. The main observances take place at the site in...

Today in History: February 6, Queen Elizabeth II accedes to throne

Jan. 24, 2025 16:22 PM EST

Today is Thursday, Feb. 6, the 37th day of 2025. There are 328 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 6, 1952, Britain’s King George VI, 56, died at Sandringham House in Norfolk, England; he was succeeded as monarch by his 25-year-old eldest daughter, who...

US economic losses from natural disasters soared in 2024, even as they eased globally

Jan. 24, 2025 06:04 AM EST

Economic losses from hurricanes and other natural disasters soared in the U.S. last year and were above average globally, reflecting another year of costly severe storms, floods and droughts. Damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton helped push total economic losses from natural...

Why meeting Trump's military spending target could be tough for NATO's lowest spender

Jan. 23, 2025 15:35 PM EST

MADRID (AP) — While Europe’s military heavyweights have already said that meeting President Donald Trump’s potential challenge to spend up to 5% of their economic output on security won't be easy, it would be an especially tall order for Spain. The eurozone’s fourth-largest...

Spain's leader wants the EU to ‘make social media great again.’ Here's how

Jan. 23, 2025 12:03 PM EST

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is launching a crusade against what he sees as the downsides of social media. The Socialist leader wants the European Union, which already leads the world in internet regulation, to put additional checks on Elon...