Despite the war and Russian missile attacks, residents of Kyiv go ice fishing
Despite the war and Russian missile attacks, residents of Ukraine’s capital Kyiv go ice fishing on the Dnipro river bisecting their city.
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Nine arrested in France over death of far-right student
Quentin Deranque died on Saturday, two days after being beaten in Lyon by masked men believed to be far-left militants.
No DNA matches on glove found in Nancy Guthrie case, police say
It’s been two weeks since the 84 year old’s disappearance and authorities say there have not been any arrests
U.S. releases new details on alleged secret Chinese nuclear test
At a event in Washington D.C., A U.S. official said a remote earthquake in 2020 was caused by a Chinese nuclear test.
News24 | What’s behind Somalia-Saudi Arabia military deal?
Somalia and Saudi Arabia signed a military cooperation agreement weeks after Israel’s recognition of an independent Somaliland. But what’s in it for Saudi Arabia?
Eleven killed in multiple strikes on alleged drug boats, US military says
More than 130 people have been killed in these alleged “narco-trafficking operations” carried out by the US since September.
Jesse Jackson: A life in pictures
A look back at the remarkable life of the US civil rights activist, who died on Tuesday aged 84.
A photojournalist details her rebellion against the Syrian regime — and her father
Loubna Mrie grew up in Syria, where her father was allegedly an assassin for the regime. She joined the Syrian revolution first as a protester and then as a photojournalist. Her memoir is Defiance.
Police identify suspect in Rhode Island ice rink shooting
Two people were killed and three others were injured at a shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket.
News24 | Judge slams Trump administration after removal of Philadelphia slavery exhibit
A judge in the United States has ordered the National Park Service (NPS) to restore an exhibit about nine people who were enslaved by former president George Washington at a historical site in the city of Philadelphia.
India has long promised ‘vibrant’ border villages, as China speedily builds up
India’s government launched a Vibrant Villages Programme almost four years ago. But as China steadily builds up its side, Indian residents wonder what’s taking so long.
Rev. Jesse Jackson has died. And, U.S. and Iran set for high-stakes nuclear talks
Longtime civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at age 84. And, the U.S. and Iran are set for high-stakes negotiations today in Geneva about Iran’s nuclear program.
Former deputy special envoy for Iran discusses US-Iran nuclear talks
As the U.S. and Iran continue to engage indirectly in nuclear talks, what challenges remain? NPR speaks with Richard Nephew, former deputy special envoy for Iran in the Biden administration.
US and Iran to meet for second round of nuclear talks
Representatives for the U.S. and Iran will meet in Geneva Tuesday for a second round of nuclear talks as the U.S. builds up military forces in the region.
Third round of Russia-Ukraine talks to take place as strikes continue
Expectations for a breakthrough are low as delegations meet for a third time to try and negotiate an end to the war.
US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies aged 84, family says
The founder of the Rainbow/PUSH coalition — a US civil rights and social justice organisation — was an outspoken critic of apartheid in South Africa
News24 | Two bomb attacks in Pakistan kill 14, as Afghanistan border area battles escalate
Two bomb attacks and a gunfight between police and militants in northwest Pakistan killed at least 11 security personnel and three civilians, including a child, a security official said.
News24 | ‘Born actor’: Icons honour Robert Duvall’s legacy after the cinema legend’s death at 95
Tributes have been pouring out for Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall, who died at the age of 95 on Sunday.
Trump administration tries to resolve three crises with Iran, Ukraine and Gaza
This week, the Trump administration seeks diplomatic deals on three fronts, as it tries to make a nuclear deal with Iran, end the Russia-Ukraine war and advance a ceasefire in Gaza.
A look at how the Trump administration is approaching Iran, Ukraine and Gaza
NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute about how the Trump administration’s approach to Iran, Ukraine and Gaza aligns with national security.
News24 | New US ambassador Brent Bozell arrives in SA, amid fraught relations
A conservative media critic picked by US President Donald Trump to be US ambassador to South Africa has arrived to take up his post, the US embassy said, as relations between the countries remain fraught.