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How Ukraine is keeping the power grid running amidst war with Russia

4:33pm April 17, 2024

by Jenna McLaughlin

An international team found a creative solution to help keep Ukraine's lights on amidst Russian attacks. That same solution could help everyone from the military to commercial pilots.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan speaks to the media during a visit to the Francis Crick Institute in London to announce a new London Growth Plan to boost economic growth on April 3.

Why London's Muslim mayor needs the same security as the king

7:33am April 17, 2024

by Fatima Al-Kassab

London Mayor Sadiq Khan talks to NPR about being a Muslim politician in Britain — and his fears around a second possible Donald Trump presidency.

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Britain wants to phase out tobacco sales — starting with teenagers

7:19am April 17, 2024

by Lauren Frayer

The U.K. Parliament has given initial approval to one of the toughest anti-tobacco laws in the world. It aims to create a smoke-free generation by phasing out tobacco sales by age.

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine deserves the same military help Israel received against Iran

5:06am April 17, 2024

by Polina Lytvynova

President Zelenskyy urges allies to show Ukraine the same support they gave Israel in repelling Iran's aerial attack. The U.S. and allies helped Israel take down some 300 Iranian drones and missiles.

People watch as fire and smoke rise out of the Old Stock Exchange in Copenhagen.

World News

Fire ravages 17th-century Old Stock Exchange in Copenhagen, toppling the iconic spire

9:23am April 16, 2024

by The Associated Press

Passersby rushed to help emergency services save priceless paintings and other valuables as a fire raged through one of Copenhagen's oldest buildings on Tuesday.

Politics & Government

Morning news brief

5:03am April 16, 2024

Iran says its attack against Israel was a success. The House plans to hold separate votes on aid for Israel and Ukraine. Supreme Court hears challenge to law used to prosecute Jan. 6 defendants.

Wrexham football club, welcome to League One

4:40pm April 15, 2024

by Ashley Brown

The Welsh soccer club famously owned by North American actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have earned another promotion. Next year Wrexham AFC will play in the third division of English football.

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It's tough to break into the art world — but it's easier if you have a key

12:40pm April 12, 2024

by Devan Schwartz

A German art museum employee was fired after hanging his own art in one of the galleries.

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Ukraine has adopted a new mobilization law to boost its military ranks

7:19am April 12, 2024

After months of deliberations, Ukraine's parliament adopted the law to mobilize hundreds of thousands of new soldiers. Russian troops are on the offensive, and Ukrainian soldiers are exhausted.

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Arts

Morning news brief

5:22am April 12, 2024

The cultural legacy of OJ Simpson. Ukraine's parliament adopts a law to mobilize hundreds of thousands of new soldiers. The interpreter for the LA Dodgers' star player is charged with bank fraud.