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A London court will rule on Julian Assange's extradition to the U.S.

8:56am May 19, 2024

A London court could decide the fate of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Monday: Will he be freed, or will he be sent to the U.S. to face 18 charges under the Espionage Act?

The controversy over King Charles' portrait

5:26pm May 18, 2024

The first portrait painted of King Charles since his coronation has some critics seeing red. NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben discusses the controversy with art journalist Holly Black.

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What Russia's latest military offensive means for Ukraine

8:44am May 18, 2024

by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon talks with strategic studies professor Phillips O'Brien of the University of St. Andrews in Scotland about the significance of Russia's latest military offensive in Ukraine.

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The assassination attempt on Slovakian PM is the latest example of violence in Europe

8:02am May 18, 2024

There's a lot of finger-pointing in Slovakia following the assassination attempt this week on its prime minister. It's another example of political violence that's been taking place in Europe of late.

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A Crimean couple in Ukraine says they're reliving an 80-year-old story

8:02am May 18, 2024

by Joanna Kakissis

A Crimean Tatar couple in Ukraine, displaced by Russian troops, sees parallels to the Soviets' forced deportation of 200,000 Tatars from Crimea 80 years ago.

Argentina's President Javier Milei gestures as he presents his book "El camino del libertario" in Madrid, Spain, on Friday.

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Argentine president Javier Milei begins unusual visit to Spain, snubbing officials

11:16pm May 17, 2024

by The Associated Press

Before kicking off a three-day visit to Madrid, Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei stirred controversy, accusing the socialist government of bringing "poverty and death" to Spain.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands during a bilateral meeting on Thursday in Beijing, China.

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Putin and Xi further their embrace to defy U.S.-led pressure

5:08pm May 17, 2024

President Xi Jinping of China and Russia's Vladimir Putin doubled down on their alliance against the West this week during the Kremlin leader's visit to Beijing.

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Beloved football manager Jurgen Klopp is leaving Liverpool

5:05pm May 17, 2024

This weekend will be Liverpool FC manager Jurgen Klopp's last match in charge of the team he's been with for almost nine years. He's a fan favorite for his personality and relationship with the city.

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Children from Cork, Ireland sing "The Spark," in a music video.

This wholesome banger from a group of Irish kids is the spark you need

2:17pm May 17, 2024

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

A shot of pure joy to start off the weekend: a charming video of kids from Cork, Ireland, rapping about finding and following their creative voice.

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French police fatally shoot a man suspected of planning to set fire to a synagogue

5:26am May 17, 2024

by The Associated Press

French police shot and killed a man armed with a knife and a metal bar who is suspected of having set fire to a synagogue in the Normandy city of Rouen early on Friday, authorities said.