Actor Kevin Spacey's sexual offence trial begins in London
Kevin Spacey appears in a London court, as the jury is sworn in for the beginning of the the actor's trial over sexual offences — charges the actor denies.
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The role of Belarus' Lukashenko in resolving the Russia-Wagner Group conflict
A major player in resolving the dispute between the Wagner Group and the Russian state over the weekend was Belarus' leader Alexander Lukashenko.
Zaporizhzhian Cossack traditions are making a comeback during the war
On a wooded river island, a Ukrainian family guards the legacy of the Zaporizhzhian Cossacks, whose history and traditions are making a comeback during the war.
Nearly 2,000 migrants have died crossing the Mediterranean this year. Here's why
Flimsy boats, EU policies and an increase in migrants attempting the crossing are some of the factors converging to make this year an especially deadly one.
That's no pizza: A wall painting found in Pompeii doesn't depict Italy's iconic dish
A fresco discovered at the Pompeii archaeological site looks like a pizza, but it's not, experts say. Tomatoes and mozzarella were not available when the fresco was painted some 2,000 years ago.
At least 10 dead, including children, in Russian missile strike in eastern Ukraine
The pizza restaurant in the city of Kramatorsk took a direct hit on Tuesday night. The place was a popular hangout for local residents, as well as Ukrainian troops, journalists and aid workers.
There's instability in Russia's military leadership. What does that mean for Putin?
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former CIA operative John Sipher about Russian President Vladimir Putin's grip on power after the Wagner Group's aborted mutiny.
Smoke from Canada's wildfires darkens Europe's skies
A plume of smoke and soot stretches for thousands of miles from the province of Quebec province across the Atlantic Ocean, as seen in satellite images from NASA.
They set sail with dreams and met disaster: Stories from the ill-fated migrant ship
Hundreds of illegal migrants from Pakistan and other nations were aboard, hoping to land lucrative jobs in Europe. We talk to family members, some still awaiting news of the fate of their loved ones.
Putin addresses Russians after Wagner Group's failed uprising
In a short speech, Putin talked about the mutiny and said he was always in charge. Russian authorities have dropped the charges against the mercenary leader and others involved in the brief rebellion.