Celebration, conflict, and global reporting – Your weekly AP recap

This week: Scenes from Bastille Day and Chile's patron saint festival, deep coverage of Texas floods and Russian sabotage, and how sports and climate stories intersect worldwide.

View in browser   Newsletter News Highlights July 21, 2025 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. In focus Celebrations around the world Photos capture Chileans’ devotion and celebration for patron saint Our Lady of Mount Carme VIEW PHOTOS > Photos show Bastille Day celebrations in France   VIEW 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 demonstrates strength in breaking news with urgent and deep reporting of Texas’ deadly floods. Read more Second winner AP intelligence reporting exposes growing Russian sabotage efforts around Europe. Read more Best of the AP: Honorable mentions AP documents the difficulties that have followed U.S. aid cuts in Liberia. AP brings Wimbledon to life with sharp, engaging coverage of serious themes and viral moments. AP team leverages digital tools including interactive map and visuals to illustrate China’s expanding visa-free policy. AP first to confirm historic Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed by wildfire. From around the world of sports Spotlight stories from the past week of worldwide sports. Curveballs are disappearing in MLB as velocity obsession reshapes pitching landscape. Read more How climate change could force FIFA to rethink the World Cup calendar for the upcoming tournaments. Read more A martial art that emerged among the enslaved in Brazil is helping Parkinson’s patients. Read more Featured Spotlight Week in Pictures This photo gallery, curated by photo editors Patrick Sison and Courtney Dittmar, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide 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. The reconstruction of Copenhagen’s Old Stock Exchange takes shape after a destructive fire. Read more In African politics, the rampant belief in witchcraft fortifies some and vexes others. Read more A look inside a lab making the advanced fuel to power growing US nuclear energy ambitions. 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.   AP NEWS Get the app for breaking news     ©2025 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