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. | | | Featured photo galleries from Milano Cortina 2026 | | | When Olympic dreams hit the ice | Photos of the most dramatic falls, flips and hard landings from the Milan Winter Olympics, including Ilia Malinin and Lindsey Vonn. | | Drone cameras are changing how broadcasters show Olympic winter sports by chasing athletes down the course for fast and close-up shots. | | | 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. | | | 'Execution, torture, abductions, rape': Ethiopia's hidden conflict. | | | | | | | | AP photographer captures defining photos of Lindsey Vonn's downhill crash at the Winter Olympics. | | | Best of the AP: Honorable mentions
| | | This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Jon Orbach, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past week. | | | | | | | | 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. | | | Brazil Carnival in photos | The world's biggest party is back as Carnival celebrations return to Brazil with glittery, outrageous costumes, samba rhythms ringing out until dawn and hundreds of raucous roaming parties flooding the streets. | | | | Spotlight stories from this week's news that provides an in-depth look at significant issues and current events. | | | What independents think of Trump's recent immigration actions, according to a new AP-NORC poll. | | Paris wine show reflects surging demand for zero- and low-alcohol drinks. | | Seahawks enjoy morning beers, praise 'best team in the world' as Seattle celebrates Super Bowl title. | | | Need any help? We're open 24/7. | | | 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 | | | |