The reason for Sweden's higher inflation in May? Some experts point to Beyoncé
When Beyoncé kicked off her world tour in Sweden last month, fans from all over the world flocked to Stockholm for the two sold out shows.
Europe
Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russia appears to produce limited gains so far
Ukraine's troops have retaken a number of villages from Russian forces. But the increased fighting is also generating heavy casualties on both sides, according to a British military assessment.
Swiss voters support climate bill as scientists warn about melting glaciers
The referendum to introduce new climate measures was sparked by a campaign by scientists and environmentalists to save Switzerland's iconic glaciers, which are melting away at an alarming rate.
Ukraine war is hurting Africa, South African President Ramaphosa tells Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday met with a group of leaders of African countries who traveled to Russia on a self-styled "peace mission" the day after they went to Ukraine.
An associate of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is sentenced to prison for extremism
Lilia Chanysheva was sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison in the latest in a series of lengthy prison terms handed down to Kremlin political opponents. Women are increasingly singled out for repression.
'Still alive,' Pope Francis jokes as he leaves a Rome hospital 9 days after surgery
"The pope is well. He's better than before,'' said Dr. Sergio Alfieri, the surgeon who performed the 86-year-old pontiff's operation on June 7.
Morning news brief
A boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Greece. Another round of smoke from Canadian wildfires is drifting south. A dangerous horse tranquilizer is being laced into U.S. street drugs.
Migrant ship sinking off Greece: Dozens are dead and hundreds are missing
NPR's A Martinez talks to Associated Press journalist Derek Gatopoulos about the smuggling boat that capsized off the coast of Greece.
As the U.S. and democracies worldwide face threats, Britain shows how to fight back
With democracy under siege around the world, the U.K. offers a glimmer of hope. Despite attacks from former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Britain's institutions resisted.
An American is arrested over the death of a U.S. tourist at a German castle
An American man has been arrested over the death of one U.S. tourist and an assault on another near Neuschwanstein castle after he allegedly pushed the two women down a steep slope, authorities said.