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Ariana Grande withdraws from a London musical and will take a break from the public eye

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 0:40


AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports singing star Ariana Grande is pulling out from a London stage musical, slated for 2027.

Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has rare meeting with International Red Cross

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 0:44


AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Myanmar's detained former leader has meet with the International Red Cross.

US faces new pressure to build weapons without China's rare earth magnets

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 0:55


AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on a push for the U.S. to build weapons without China's rare earth magnets

Trump overhaul could gut Head Start preschool standards, leaving states to set the rules

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 0:37


AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on potential regulation changes for Head Start programs.

The latest International News Headlines

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 0:58


AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on a major wildfire close to Athens, Greece; the aftermath of a ferry fire in Indonesia; further strikes in the Russia-Ukraine war; and Shiite pilgrims arrive in Karbala, Iraq, for the Arbaeen pilgrimage.

At colleges, the AI boom means everyone wants to dabble in computer science

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 0:38


AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that College computer science majors are down. AI for everyone else is up.

Water-dropping aircraft take off to tackle major Greek wildfire, after 2 killed in crash

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 0:41


AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports firefighters continue battling a major wildfire burning west of Athens.

Number of people missing unknown after Indonesian ferry fire that killed 5, rescuers say

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 0:43


AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports ferry fire rescuers in Indonesia say it is unclear how many people remain missing.

AP Sports Digest

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 0:56


Last minute trades before the deadline in the Majors, and a clarification on the 5 by 5 rule for the NCAA. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports.

Judge clarifies NCAA eligibility order, which could blunt its impact on new '5 for 5' rule

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 0:40


AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that a U.S. district judge clarifies NCAA eligibility order, concerning the new '5 for 5' rule

A suicide bomber strikes an antimilitant rally in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 14

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 0:55


AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on an attack on a rally in Pakistan.

2 killed when firefighting helicopters collide near Athens as Europe's wildfire emergency rages

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 0:44


AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on Europe's raging wildfires.

Plane carrying European tourists crashes in Peru, killing 13 people on Nazca Lines viewing flight

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 0:41


AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on a plane crash in Peru that killed more than a dozen people.

Eastern Washington fires have burned 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 0:32


AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on wildfires in eastern Washington state.

Why immigration remains strong for Trump among Republicans, according to a new AP-NORC poll

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 0:37


AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on what U.S. adults think about President Donald Trump's handling of immigration.

Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge after most migrants leave the Spanish territory

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 0:38


AP correspondent Akram Oubachir (oo-bah-SHEER') reports the influx of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta has riled up Spain's far right causing protests and tensions in the city.

Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge after most migrants leave the Spanish territory

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 0:52


AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports the influx of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta has riled up Spain's far right causing protests and tensions in the city.

Republicans want voters to elect Kansas Supreme Court justices and move court to the right

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 0:34


Kansas voters will be deciding Tuesday on who'll be selecting the state's Supreme Court justices. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Trump says he will order halt to Iran strikes after parameters reached for deal to end war

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 0:51


AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on Sunday's attacks on Gaza.

Idaho fast food restaurant shooting leaves 3 dead and 7 injured, city spokesman says

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 0:42


AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on this weekend's deadly shooting at a fast-food restaurant in Idaho.

Trump says he will order halt to Iran strikes after parameters reached for deal to end war

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 0:44


AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports President Donald Trump says he will order a halt to Iran strikes after parameters reached for deal to end war.

Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least 9

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 0:31


AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports Russia has struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least 9.

FBI investigates as Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on its water systems

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 0:36


Another state is reporting cyberattacks on its water systems. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Israeli strikes in Gaza Friday and Saturday kill 4 despite ceasefire

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 0:56


AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports Israeli strikes continue in Gaza despite a ceasefire.

All 10 climbers swept away in avalanche in Pakistan have died

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 0:52


All ten climbers swept away by an avalanche Thursday in Pakistan have now been confirmed dead. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability for failed World Cup equity plan

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 0:49


AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports, the European soccer body declares no confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino and vows accountability for failed World Cup equity plan.

'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie begs for 'someone to come forward' in her mother's disappearance

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 0:41


“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie has issued a new plea in the disappearance of her mom. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Trump's threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty into attorney general talks

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 0:40


President Donald Trump issues a new threat if two Senate Republicans don't confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Europe's wildfire crisis shifts as some 200,000 French return but new blazes force thousands to flee

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 0:43


AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on wildfires in France and Greece.

Trump stands to profit off US policy announcements by selling fast access to his social media posts

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 0:36


A new Trump family business has some critics concerned about insider trading. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Spain to put containment fence on Ceuta's border with Morocco after frontier rush that killed 67

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 0:46


AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports Spain will put a containment fence on Ceuta's border with Morocco after frontier rush that killed 67.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he's 'very concerned' Trump will interfere in the midterm elections

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 0:43


Maryland's governor says he's concerned that President Donald Trump might use his federal power to influence the midterms. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Here's a look at the week ahead on Wall Street

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 0:56


Here's a look at the week ahead on Wall Street.

Seattle mayor defends ousting police chief after festival shootout

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 0:42


Seattle has a new interim police chief after a mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

Marine Corps says F-35B stealth fighter crashed in California, pilot ejected

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 0:49


A pilot survives a military jet crash in California. AP correspondent Jennifer King reports.

Trump says anti-weaponization fund in IRS settlement is 'dead' even as he defends it

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 0:59


AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports President Trump was asked about a $1.7 billion fund he wants that has raised red flags among some Republicans.

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case, hoping someone recognizes it

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 0:53


AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on notes involving the Nancy Guthrie investigation.

US stocks rise to finish a wild July as Amazon soars, Apple sinks and inflation worries worsen

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 0:41


"Like nothing I've ever felt," AP reporters breakdown the aftermath of the Venezuela earthquake

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 16:39


In this episode of The Story Behind the AP Story, AP reporters Juan Pablo Arraez and Regina Garcia Cano speak about covering the June 24 Venezuelan earthquakes that killed dozens and caused irreversible damage.

Trump steps back from pledge to let Ukraine make Patriot interceptors

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 0:41


President Trump appears to be backing away from a commitment to give Ukraine a license to make Patriot interceptors. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

Trump hails a 'unique' Cabinet meeting at Camp David as he seizes on Spain's migration crisis

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 0:55


AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the status of the Iran war.

On the AP Religion Roundup, some Democrats are foregrounding faith during midterm campaigns, and Israelis worry about flagging support of young Jewish Americans

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 2:09


On this week's AP Religion Roundup, some Democrats are foregrounding faith during midterm campaigns, and Israelis worry about flagging support of young Jewish Americans. AP correspondent Walter Ratliff reports.

Asian soccer body joins opposition to FIFA and Infantino's World Cup private equity plan

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 0:39


AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports the heat is on for FIFA's president over his World Cup private equity plan.

Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remain

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 1:13


AP correspondent Sam Mednick reports Hamas has said that it will agree to disarm as part of a Gaza deal announced by President Trump.

Spain's PM blames trafficking gangs as 60,000 cross into Ceuta from Morocco, with 41 deaths

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 0:52


AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports chaos as thousands cross the border from Morocco into Spain leading to dozens of deaths.

Anthropic says its AI models hacked 3 organizations during testing

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 0:45


The AP's Marcela Sanchez reports an AI company says its models hacked into three organizations.

Firefighters battle the last hot spots of a monster wildfire in France's southwest

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 0:50


AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports firefighters battle the last hot spots of a monster wildfire in France's southwest.

Wall Street rises as Amazon and chip stocks jump, even as oil prices add to worries about inflation

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 0:39


Amazon and tech stocks give the markets a boost.

A discarded SpaceX rocket is on a high-speed collision course with the moon

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 0:35


A SpaceX rocket is on a collision course with the moon. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

The latest AP Headlines from around the world

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 0:59


AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports, Hamas agrees to disarm in potential deal ; at least 18 dead in Spain after recent influx of migrants ; some quake survivors sleep in cars in Japan ; Asian soccer body opposes FIFA's private investors plan.

Quake survivors in southwestern Japan sleep in cars in sweltering heat as death toll rises to 34

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 0:48


AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports some survivors of the earthquake in Southwestern Japan are sleeping in their cars as electricity and water are scarce.

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