Europe

Ukraine says Russia has recently taken out a third of its power stations

7:19am October 19, 2022

Ukraine's president calls Russian drone strikes on critical infrastructure "terrorism." As winter cold starts to set in, officials are calling on Ukrainians to conserve electricity.

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Ukrainian officials warn people to prep for electricity, water and heating outages

7:19am October 19, 2022

NPR's A Martínez talks to former Ukrainian infrastructure minister Volodymyr Omelyan, as he returns from the frontline. He warns of a humanitarian crisis if critical infrastructure isn't protected.

News brief: Ukrainian infrastructure, Biden addresses gas prices, Haiti crises

6:29am October 19, 2022

Russian attacks are destroying Ukraine's infrastructure as winter nears. President Biden is making more moves to rein in gas prices. Haiti suffers as gangs keep a stranglehold on supply lines.

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Britain's Prime Minister Liz Truss attends a news conference in the Downing Street Briefing Room in central London, Oct. 14. Truss has only been in office for six weeks but has already drawn calls for her removal.

World News

The U.K.'s Liz Truss hangs on by a thread, as party members call for her ouster

7:10pm October 18, 2022

by Willem Marx

After a bruising first six weeks in office, the prime minister replaced her finance chief with former leadership rival Jeremy Hunt. But she still faces a barrage of criticism.

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Russian attacks have damaged at least 30% of Ukraine's energy infrastructure

4:26pm October 18, 2022

by Nathan Rott

Russian attacks have damaged at least 30% of Ukraine's energy infrastructure, raising concerns about the coming winter.

People walk past the BBC Headquarters in London on Tuesday as the BBC is celebrating 100 years of broadcasting.

World News

The BBC is celebrating its 100th birthday

3:52pm October 18, 2022

by The Associated Press

The British Broadcasting Corp. was formed on Oct. 18, 1922. It's now an iconic source for news around the world.

News brief: Iranian drones in Ukraine, Ga. midterms, Biden's speech on abortion

7:40am October 18, 2022

Does Russia's use of Iranian drones signal a shift in strategy? Gubernatorial candidates debate in Georgia rematch. President Biden will make what's billed as a "major" speech on abortion rights.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a media conference at EU headquarters in Brussels on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

Economy

The European Union faces a battle to keep energy prices from harming its economy

5:42am October 18, 2022

by The Associated Press

European Union leaders enter a crucial stretch this week to make sure runaway energy prices and short supplies do not further tank their struggling economies and foment unrest.

What's the future of Britain's prime minister after her economic plan is rejected?

5:06am October 18, 2022

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Rainbow Murray, politics professor at Queen Mary University of London, about the economic and political upheaval in the U.K., and the future of Prime Minister Liz Truss.

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Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko speaks to reporters in front of a building destroyed by a Russian drone strike Monday.

In Ukraine, trend lines point to escalation, not an endgame

5:06am October 18, 2022

by Greg Myre

When the question comes up on how the war in Ukraine ends, the debate tends to be brief. After eight months of fighting, most all the signs are pointing toward prolonged conflict.