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Modi's AI summit turns awkward as tech leaders dodge contact

NEW DELHI (AP) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday invited leaders of some of the top artificial intelligence companies to gather on stage as part of a commitment to build more “inclusive and multilingual” AI around the world.

Former army chief seen as Zelenskyy's top rival reveals rift between them

LONDON (AP) – Ever since he was ousted as the head of Ukraine’s army in 2024 and appointed as the country’s ambassador to Britain, Valerii Zaluzhnyi has widely been seen as the top political rival to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zaluzhnyi, 52, refuses to discuss his political ambitions, saying he doesn’t want to risk harming national unity during a war with Russia.

Tariffs paid by midsize US companies tripled last year

WASHINGTON (AP) – Tariffs paid by midsize U.S. businesses tripled over the course of past year, new research tied to one of America’s leading banks showed on Thursday – more evidence that President Donald Trump ‘s push to charge higher taxes on imports is causing economic disruption.

Swiss 'Golden Era' on Olympic slopes, redemption for Shiffrin

BORMIO, Italy (AP) – It started with a fresh face from Switzerland named Franjo von Allmen bursting on the Olympic scene by grabbing the first of an historic three gold medals in ski racing. It ended with a familiar face in Mikaela Shiffrin finding redemption by recapturing her slalom form.

Eileen Gu brushes off fall and advances to final in halfpipe

LIVIGNO, Italy (AP) – The first thing Eileen Gu thought when she hit the bottom of the halfpipe halfway through her run Thursday night: “Of course this would happen right now,” she said.

Steven Dubois wins men's 500-meter short track speedskating gold

MILAN (AP) – Steven Dubois prevented Dutch short track speedskating star Jens van ‘t Wout from making it three victories out of three at the Milan Cortina Olympics by winning the men’s 500 meters on Wednesday.

Walmart delivers quarter of impressive sales but offers muted outlook

NEW YORK (AP) – Walmart delivered another impressive quarter as the promise of lower prices and speedy deliveries attracted a broader spectrum of Americans from cash-strapped to wealthier households during the critical holiday shopping period.

US trade deficit declined in 2025, but gap for goods hits a record despite Trump tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. trade deficit slipped modestly in 2025, a year in which President Donald Trump upended global commerce by slapping double digit tariffs on imports from most countries. But the gap in the trade of goods such machinery and aircraft – the main focus of Trump’s protectionist policies – hit a record last year despite sweeping import taxes.

Tariffs paid by midsize US companies tripled last year

WASHINGTON (AP) – Tariffs paid by midsize U.S. businesses tripled over the course of past year, new research tied to one of America’s leading banks showed on Thursday – more evidence that President Donald Trump ‘s push to charge higher taxes on imports is causing economic disruption.

UK's former Prince Andrew arrested: Read the police statements in full

LONDON (AP) – U.K. police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The police force did not name Mountbatten-Windsor, as is normal under U.K. law. But when asked if he had been arrested, the force pointed to a statement saying that they had arrested a man in his 60s. Mountbatten-Windsor is 66.

Modi's AI summit turns awkward as tech leaders dodge contact

NEW DELHI (AP) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday invited leaders of some of the top artificial intelligence companies to gather on stage as part of a commitment to build more “inclusive and multilingual” AI around the world.

Tariffs paid by midsize US companies tripled last year

WASHINGTON (AP) – Tariffs paid by midsize U.S. businesses tripled over the course of past year, new research tied to one of America’s leading banks showed on Thursday – more evidence that President Donald Trump ‘s push to charge higher taxes on imports is causing economic disruption.

JERUSALEM (AP) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is set to meet for the first time on Thursday in Washington, an early test of whether one of his marquee foreign policy initiatives can gain broad support and advance the shaky ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.