AP News·Thursday, January 1, 2026

AP News - Thursday, January 1, 2026

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US military strikes 5 more alleged drug boats, killing 8 and possibly leaving survivors AP News

Cities around the world welcome 2026 with thunderous fireworks and heightened security AP News

Tatiana Schlossberg, a grandchild of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died at 35 AP News

Capitol riot ‘does not happen’ without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress AP News

Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now AP News

At least 6 reported killed during widening protests in Iran sparked by ailing economy AP News

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor at historic subway station AP News

About 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar during New Year's celebration AP News

Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Ukraine as tensions grow amid peace talks AP News

Photos of New Year’s celebrations across the globe AP News