South African refugees, Typhoon Halong aftermath, remains of hostages

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ADVERTISEMENT View in Browser | APNews DONATE View in Browser | APNews DONATE AP Afternoon Wire Advancing the Power of Facts Policy changes, but facts endure. AP delivers accurate, fact-based journalism to keep the world informed in every administration. Support independent reporting today. Donate. By Amy Langfield October 30, 2025 By Amy Langfield October 30, 2025 Good afternoon and welcome to your afternoon news update from AP. Today, the Trump administration said it is restricting the number of refugees it admits into the country to 7,500; Israel's military said Thursday that Palestinian militants handed over remains of two hostages; and an archaeological site in Alaska was ravaged by Typhoon Halonga. UP FIRST President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, Thursday, en route to Joint Base Andrews, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) Trump sets 7,500 annual limit for refugees entering US. It'll be mostly white South Africans The Trump administration is restricting the number of refugees it admits annually into the country to 7,500 and they will mostly be white South Africans, a dramatic drop after the United States previously allowed in hundreds of thousands of people fleeing war and persecution from around the world. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Democrats test a new playbook in Tuesday's election: Less talk of Trump, more focus on economy Last-minute scramble over pay takes a toll on military families during the shutdown  Citing AP investigation, senators demand answers on use of full-body restraints during deportations TOP STORIES Palestinian militants hand over 2 sets of remains of hostages to Red Cross in Gaza Israel's military said Thursday that Palestinian militants handed over remains of two hostages, in the latest indication that the fragile ceasefire agreement is moving forward despite Israeli strikes on Gaza this week. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Israel has erected nearly 1,000 barriers in the West Bank during the war in Gaza, group says Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews protest military draft in Jerusalem Israeli raid in southern Lebanon kills municipal employee, sparking protests Archaeological site in Alaska that casts light on early Yup'ik life ravaged by ex-Typhoon Halong A Yup'ik community near the Bering Sea in Alaska endured a storm surge from the remnants of Typhoon Halong earlier this month that devoured dozens of feet of shoreline, disrupting a culturally significant archaeological site. About 1,000 pieces, including wooden masks and tools, were recovered in Quinhagak after the storm hit. But archaeologist Rick Knecht says many more pieces — perhaps up to 100,000 — were left scattered. Read more.  RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba pick up the pieces after Melissa's destruction WATCH: Aerial images of Black River, Jamaica reveal destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa This Swiss village has been swamped and now it's snowed under. They're slowly digging their way out ADVERTISEMENT IN OTHER NEWS In this undated photo provided by NASA in 2016, astronaut Scott Kelly looks out the cupola of the International Space Station. (NASA via AP) In use since 2000: The International Space Station marks 25 years of nonstop human presence in orbit Paris: France adopts consent-based rape law in the wake of landmark Gisèle Pelicot case Virginia: Teacher who was shot by 6-year-old student at school testifies she thought she had died South Carolina: Ex- sheriff pleads guilty to drug-related crimes and stealing from benevolence fund  Young T. rex or a new dinosaur?: New bones add to the debate 40 years later: Michael J. Fox looks back on 'Back to the Future' WATCH: 'Elvira' thanks Elvis: 'You saved my life' TRENDING Fishermen pull on nets during a traditional fish haul of the Rozmberk pond near the town of Trebon, Czech Republic, on Oct. 17. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Photos show Czech fisherman hauling in Christmas carp for holiday tables Thousands of people lined the banks of the biggest pond in the Czech Republic to watch fishermen acting out a centuries-old tradition as they hauled their catch from the Rozmberk Pond — mostly carp that will end up on the tables of families across the country at Christmas. Czechs consider carp a delicacy and many can hardly imagine the festive season without it. Please let us know what you think of this newsletter. You can sign up for more and invite a friend here. For news in real time visit APNews.com. - Amy Please let us know what you think of this newsletter. You can sign up for more and invite a friend here. For news in real time visit APNews.com. - Amy SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe   *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here. ADVERTISEMENT