Saudi Arabia says drone intercepted near Islam's holiest city, and other Mideast news

30 October 2026 at 08:28

Saudi Arabia says it intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels near Islam’s holiest city, a claim the Houthis denied

The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists

Independent

By: The Associated Press

29 October 2026 at 23:00

Oct. 23 - 29, 2026

Brazil reelects Lula and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean

Independent

By: The Associated Press

29 October 2026 at 21:30

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won reelection bucking a regional trend of victories for right-of-center presidential candidates allied with Trump. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado returned to the country after months in exile. Panama hosted an underwater lionfish-catching tournament aimed at controlling the spread of the invasive species.

Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart

Independent

By: The Associated Press

29 October 2026 at 21:11

Patrick Stewart, the beloved actor known for his roles as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek” and Professor Charles Xavier in “X-Men,” has died at 86

Israel awaits final election results and other top photos from the Middle East

Independent

By: The Associated Press

29 October 2026 at 18:23

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes unsupported claims of election theft by Arab-led parties as votes are counted. A Lebanese artist transforms shrapnel from Israeli munitions into art. Soccer star Mohamed Salah’s move to Turkey’s Trabzonspor sparks excitement among fans.

The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

Independent

By: The Associated Press

29 October 2026 at 18:04

From front page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today's top photos, chosen by Associated Press photo editors.

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