The Associated Press

The Associated Press is an American multinational nonprofit news agency headquartered in New York City. The AP is owned by its contributing newspapers, radio, and television stations in the United States, all of which contribute stories to the AP and use material written by its staff journalists.

South Africa's Parliament is choosing a president in a vote with unprecedented uncertainty

For the first time in 30 years, South African lawmakers will elect a president on Friday with the outcome not a mere formality

3:43AM ( 3 months ago )

South African President Ramaphosa seems set for reelection after key party says it will back him

The leader of South Africa’s second biggest party says it will back Cyril Ramaphosa for president, almost guaranteeing he will be reelected for a second term in Parliament later Friday

3:43AM ( 3 months ago )

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa set for reelection after dramatic last-minute coalition deal

The leader of South Africa’s second biggest party says it will back Cyril Ramaphosa for president, almost guaranteeing he will be reelected for a second term in Parliament later Friday

3:43AM ( 3 months ago )

We have a deal: South African president set for reelection after dramatic late coalition agreement

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to be reelected for a second term after his African National Congress party signed a last-minute coalition agreement with its long-time political rival as the new Parliament convened to choose the country’s leader

3:43AM ( 3 months ago )

We have a deal: South African president set for reelection after a dramatic late coalition agreement

3:43AM ( 3 months ago )

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is reelected by lawmakers for a second term

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been reelected by lawmakers for a second term after his African National Congress party struck a dramatic late coalition deal with the main opposition and other parties

3:43AM ( 3 months ago )

Canada's defense investment plans put it on track to meet NATO guideline, minister says

Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair says his country looks on track to meet NATO’s military spending guideline by 2030

3:20AM ( 3 months ago )

R.E.M. reunite at Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony also honoring Timbaland and Steely Dan

A reunion of R

2:06AM ( 3 months ago )

AI startup Perplexity wants to upend search business. News outlet Forbes says it's ripping them off

The artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI has raised tens of millions of dollars from the likes of Jeff Bezos and other prominent tech investors for its mission to rival Google in the business of searching for information

1:59AM ( 3 months ago )

Chinese soccer fans are pouring money into a food stall run by Singapore's goalkeeper. Here's why

Chinese soccer fans have poured their love — and money — into a Singaporean goalkeeper’s food stall after his performance in a game this week indirectly helped China advance to the third qualifying round for the World Cup in 2026

1:57AM ( 3 months ago )