UN speeches, mercury’s toxic trail and more - Your weekly AP recap

This week, AP reported from the United Nations General Assembly, uncovered mercury's long-lasting damage from Mexico to the Amazon, revealed hidden arms payments linked to Russia, and spotlighted the Women's Rugby World Cup final.

View in browser   Newsletter News Highlights SEPT. 29, 2025 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 Debrief: Highlights from the United Nations General Assembly Catch AP’s debrief of the day’s United Nations General Assembly highlights, where world leaders converged for high-stakes diplomacy. WATCH NOW > 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 AP documents mercury’s long trail of damage from Mexico to the Amazon.   Read more Second winner AP exposes hidden arms payments to skirt possible sanctions on Russia. Read more Best of the AP: Honorable mentions AP team ventures deep into Venezuela’s drug-fishing frontier after U.S. strikes AP reveals how victims are getting caught up in Trump deportation dragnet for reporting crimes Team devises new digital tools for breaking down complex Vatican coverage Education network collaboration shows how natural disasters disrupt kids’ learning for years Featured Spotlight Week in Pictures This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Eloy Martin, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past week. SEE MORE > AP Learning: Stylebook Workshops Join editors from The Associated Press for two engaging AP Stylebook Workshops this fall, where you’ll learn AP style mechanics and content guidance straight from the source, Dates: Oct. 1 to Nov. 19. 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. What Americans think about legal immigration, according to a new poll. . Read more Tourism is helping Uganda’s endangered mountain gorillas make a comeback. Read more South Korea moves closer to legalizing tattoo artistry. , Read more IN FOCUS Women’s Rugby World Cup final Photo highlights of untouchable England beating Canada at Women’s Rugby World Cup final. SEE 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.   AP NEWS Get the app for breaking news     ©2025 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