World Cup fever, Sudan reporting and more - Your weekly AP recap

This week, AP captured the excitement of the World Cup around the globe, delivered exclusive reporting on Sudanese women facing sexual assault in war, revealed how migrant families faced separation again, and explored the future of journalism in the age of AI.

View in browser Newsletter News Highlights June 15, 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. Meet the AP Archive team this week Our Archive team are attending the FOCAL Festival of Archives in London (June 16), sponsoring the FOCAL International Awards and Jane Mercer Researcher of the Year Award (June 19) , and heading to Sunny Side of the Doc in La Rochelle (June 23–26) to connect with the global documentary community. SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT AP’s top editor discusses journalism in era of AI at Web Summit Rio  At the Web Summit Rio on Tuesday, AP Executive Editor Julie Pace discussed the value of AP’s journalism in the era of AI emphasizing the organization’s long history of innovation in service of its mission to inform the world with accurate, firsthand reporting. READ MORE IN FOCUS Featured photo galleries Soccer fans around the world watch the World Cup Around the world, soccer fans are gathering in homes, stadium plazas, and public viewing venues to watch the World Cup and share in the excitement of the tournament. SEE PHOTOS New York Knicks win first NBA championship since 1973, in photos The New York Knicks won their first NBA title since 1973 with a 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5. SEE PHOTOS 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 finds that dozens of kids separated during Trump’s first administration faced separation again. READ MORE Second winner AP delivers exclusive and tough reporting on Sudanese women facing sexual assault in the country’s war. READ MORE Best of the AP: Honorable mentions AP lands exclusive interviews with Iranian players at World Cup training camp Paris staff negotiate exclusive access to an archaeological dig beneath Notre Dame AP captures the creativity and community spirit of a quirky steampunk festival in New Zealand FEATURED SPOTLIGHT Week in Pictures This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Anita Baca, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide made or published by The Associated Press in the past week. SEE MORE From around the world Spotlight stories from this week's news that provides an in-depth look at significant issues and current events. An ancient whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean teems with life. READ MORE Solar power hits new milestones in the US even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy. READ MORE Pope Leo will tap into the Sagrada Familia’s allure while honoring Catalonia’s holy mountain. 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