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UK to release confidential documents related to former Prince Andrew

LONDON (AP) – Britain’s House of Commons on Tuesday approved the release of papers related to former Prince Andrew’s appointment as a trade envoy. The approval came in a voice vote. It was unclear when the release could occur, as the former prince was arrested last week on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Galápagos park releases 158 juvenile hybrid tortoises to restore the ecosystem

FLOREANA ISLAND, Ecuador (AP) – Nearly 150 years after the last giant tortoises were removed from Floreana Island in Ecuador’s Galápagos archipelago, the species made a comeback Friday, when dozens of juvenile hybrids were released to begin restoring the island’s depleted ecosystem.

Thai officials say 72 tigers at tourist parks died of canine distemper

BANGKOK (AP) – The deaths of 72 tigers in two animal parks for tourists in northern Thailand shouldn’t be a major concern for the public, officials said Tuesday, because they were caused by a virus not known to affect humans, rather than bird flu.

Milan Cortina Olympics close as Olympic flag passes to France

VERONA, Italy (AP) – The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony paying tribute to Italian dance and music inside the ancient Verona Arena, roughly mid-distance between the far-flung mountain, valley and city venues that made these the most spread-out Winter Games in Olympic history.

US beats Canada for first men's hockey gold at the Olympics since 1980

MILAN (AP) – The United States is on top of the hockey world for the first time in nearly a half-century. No miracle needed.

Eileen Gu in tears after learning of her grandmother's death

LIVIGNO, Italy (AP) – By taking chances, Eileen Gu is building a sport. She’s winning medals. Yet on a sunny Sunday at the Olympics where she defended her title on the halfpipe, maybe the best prize of all was knowing her grandma would be proud.

Facebook owner Meta to buy AI chips from AMD in deal worth up to $100 billion

Facebook owner Meta Platforms will buy artificial intelligence chips from Advanced Micro Devices in a deal that will also give it the opportunity to buy up to a 10% stake of the chip company.

China restricts exports to 40 Japanese entities with ties to military

BANGKOK (AP) – China restricted Tuesday exports to 40 Japanese entities it says are contributing to Japan’s “remilitarization,” in the latest escalation of tensions with Tokyo. Beijing has shown continued displeasure with Tokyo since Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in November implied Japan could intervene if China used military force against Taiwan.

Hegseth and Anthropic CEO to meet over military's use of AI

WASHINGTON (AP) – Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to meet Tuesday with the CEO of Anthropic, with the artificial intelligence company the only one of its peers to not supply its technology to a new U.S. military internal network. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has made clear his ethical concerns about unchecked government use of AI.

UK to release confidential documents related to former Prince Andrew

LONDON (AP) – Britain’s House of Commons on Tuesday approved the release of papers related to former Prince Andrew’s appointment as a trade envoy. The approval came in a voice vote. It was unclear when the release could occur, as the former prince was arrested last week on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

State of the Union offers Trump a chance to make his foreign policy case

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address is expected to tilt heavily on domestic issues, but it’s also a chance for the Republican to make the case for his foreign policy efforts to Americans who are increasingly demonstrating uneasiness about his priorities.

Ukraine marks 4 years since Russia's full-scale invasion

It has been exactly four years since Russia launched its large-scale invasion of Ukraine, attacking the country from multiple directions. On Feb. 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a “special operation,” a campaign that many expected to be brief and to end with Kyiv’s capitulation.