As Punjabi hip-hoppers go global, bhangra outfits get a makeover
New-age Punjabi music artists are blending Western outfits with tradition, reflecting a broader cultural shift.
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The Mississippi town behind the box office hit Sinners
Ryan Coogler presented his smash-hit Sinners in Clarksdale, Mississippi, which served as inspiration for his genre-defying movie.
Turning used cooking oil into soap in a country where deep-fried foods rule
A group of young environmentalists in Honduras are turning used cooking oil into soap and dog food.
Heartbreak as cash-strapped Nigerians abandon their pets
Pet owners are struggling with the rising cost of living in the West African nation.
Silent acts of resistance and fear under Russian occupation in Ukraine
Three Ukrainians describe everyday life and the risks of defying Russian occupation.
The fallout from Trump’s war on Harvard will long outlast his presidency
The US president’s ramped-up threats are seen by many as an attempt to reshape a stronghold of the left. Could he succeed?
At least three dead after Russian bridge collapses onto train
At least 31 people have been injured in the collapse, according to the Russian emergency services.
US sends nuclear deal proposal to Iran
It comes after the UN nuclear watchdog warned Iran has stepped up its production of enriched uranium.
They helped oust a president – now South Korean women say they are invisible again
A snap presidential election has exposed South Korea’s stark gender divide.
News24 | Hamas responds to US truce proposal, to free 10 living hostages
Hamas announced on Saturday that it had submitted its response to a ceasefire proposal from US envoy Steve Witkoff, saying 10 living hostages would be freed from Gaza under the deal.
EU ‘strongly’ regrets US plan to double steel tariffs
The 27-member bloc says Donald Trump’s move undermines efforts to reach a deal, warning of “countermeasures”.
Greetings from Warsaw, Poland, where the flags are flying ahead of a key election
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international correspondents share snapshots of moments from their lives and work around the world.
Hamas responds to U.S. ceasefire proposal for Gaza
While the militant group says it will release 10 living and 18 deceased hostages still held in Gaza, there appear to be other details that need to be worked out before a ceasefire is declared.
After being on opposite sides of Syria’s war, former regime firefighters work side-by-side
In a Damascus firehouse, former regime firefighters work side by side with the White Helmets. They were on opposite sides of Syria’s war, and struggle with prejudices & fears — as they work together to build a new country.
Hegseth says the U.S. will reposition military amid threat from China
At an international forum in Singapore, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. is refocusing its strength and policies on deterring China, and coaxed China’s neighbors and U.S. allies to help.
Warning after 250 million bees escape overturned truck in US
Master bee-keepers are called to the scene after a truck containing 70,000 pounds of active honey bee hives flipped over.
Shakira cancels second concert over production issues
The Colombian pop star says she is “devastated”, after also cancelling her previous show in Boston.
How controversial US-Israeli backed Gaza aid plan turned to chaos
Touted as a vital lifeline for Gazans facing starvation, the first week of the new plan has been beset by chaos.
She defended drug lord El Chapo – now, she’s running for office
On Sunday, Mexico will become the first country to elect all its judges, following a major reform.
Stranded astronauts didn’t know if they would ‘be able to make it back’
Nasa pair Butch and Suni tell the BBC they feared being unable to get home when they failed to dock on the ISS.
The noise battle at the heart of Real Madrid’s stadium
It hosted 65,000 Taylor Swift fans last year but the Bernabéu stadium has been silent since September.