Iran war coverage, ICE revelations and more - Your weekly AP recap

This week, AP led early coverage of the Iran war, revealed exclusive details from inside ICE's largest family detention center, examined life inside Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and explored rising global risks from sea-level changes to Nepal's elections.

View in browser Newsletter News Highlights March. 9, 2026 Welcome to the News Highlights newsletter With our weekly summary, stay informed of the latest stories and in-depth reports directly in your inbox. Dive into these stories and more to stay up-to-date with the world's most pressing issues. AP video: February monthly highlights AP Forward Is data the next frontier for newsroom collaboration? Discover how leading journalists are building successful data partnerships and sharing practical lessons, including how to work with AI. REGISTER HERE Best of the AP Each week, The Associated Press awards honors for the news scoops or exclusives that did the most to enhance AP's competitive position in the previous seven days. First winner Speed, planning and teamwork give The Associated Press a decisive advantage in covering the Iran war in its earliest hours. READ MORE Second winner AP reporter speaks to Iranian doctors who say agents intimidated them and obstructed medical care. READ MORE Best of the AP: Honorable mentions AP provides exclusive details on life inside ICE's giant family detention center Mexico team quickly launches robust coverage of drug kingpin's killing AP Washington video team delivers breakthrough State of the Union production Intrepid coverage of an unexpected birth that gives hope dwindling Amazon tribe can avoid extinction Impactful, visual project tells the story of how Russia's invasion changed the lives of Ukrainians forever AP's Race and Audio teams pioneer audio series exploring Black culture and identity in New York FEATURED SPOTLIGHT Week in Pictures This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Patrick Sison, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past week. SEE MORE AP LEARNING The World Cup Effect: Opportunities for Media, Business and Communities Join Associated Press journalists and special guests for an in-depth exploration of the opportunities, challenges and logistics surrounding the global phenomenon of World Cup 2026 – returning to North America for the first time since 1994. SIGN UP From around the world Spotlight stories from this week's news that provides an in-depth look at significant issues and current events. Some key figures about Nepal's parliamentary election. READ MORE The sea is higher than we thought and millions more are at risk, study finds. READ MORE Winter Paralympics 50th anniversary: Chinese dominance expected amid boycotts over Russian flag. READ MORE SEE MORE ON AP.ORG > The Associated Press Contact us Need any help? We're open 24/7. Visit AP.org The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world's population sees AP journalism every day. ©2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. 200 Liberty St. New York, NY, 10281, US Contact us      Update your preferences or unsubscribe Update your preferences or unsubscribe