Europe

Former U.N. secretary-general wants to see Ukraine admitted to NATO quickly

7:48am May 22, 2024

What would it mean for Russia's war if NATO invited Ukraine to join the alliance as soon as this year? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen.

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Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state

5:12am May 22, 2024

by The Associated Press

Norway, Ireland and Spain recognized a Palestinian state on Wednesday in a historic move that drew immediate condemnation from Israel and jubilation from the Palestinians.

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Zelenskyy's popularity in Ukraine has fallen. Will he hold elections?

9:02am May 21, 2024

by Steve Inskeep

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's approval rating soared to a high of 90% after Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. As the war drags on, his popularity has waned.

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London High Court grants Julian Assange the right to appeal extradition to the U.S.

11:11am May 20, 2024

London's High Court grants Julian Assange an appeal on his pending extradition to the US to face espionage charges.

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Music & Culture

Paul McCartney, former member of the Beatles, tops rich list of British musicians

6:07am May 20, 2024

The annual Sunday Times "Rich List" says the former Beatle is the first British musician to become a billionaire.

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Assessing the Russia-Ukraine war since the latest offensive began around Kharkiv

5:21am May 20, 2024

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor about the impacts and strategies involving Russia's latest offensive on northeastern Ukraine.

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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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World News

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.