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Your afternoon news update ADVERTISEMENT View in Browser | APNews DONATE View in Browser | APNews DONATE   AP Afternoon Wire Advancing the Power of Facts Policy changes, but facts endure . AP delivers accurate, fact-based journalism to keep the world informed in every administration. Support independent reporting today. Donate. By Amy Langfield December 31, 2025 By Amy Langfield December 31, 2025     Good afternoon and welcome to your afternoon news update from AP. President Donald Trump has issued the first vetoes of his second term; Bulgaria will become the 21st country to join the euro; and young Africans find hope in farming as urban life becomes too expensive.   Afternoon Wire will be on hiatus tomorrow in observance of the New Year's Day holiday. Be sure you are signed up for AP News Alerts so you don't miss any major breaking news.   UP FIRST The National ...