Ukrainians celebrate as troops make gains
Ukrainians react to the gains made by Ukrainian forces in a military offensive carried out in recent days.
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A 1,000-year-old German boys choir is now accepting girls
Since its founding in 975 A.D., the Regensburg Cathedral boys choir has only admitted boys. But starting on September 12, it will allow girls.
Big crowds and world leaders will attend the Queen's funeral. Security is top of mind
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Nick Aldworth, former U.K. national coordinator for counterterrorism, about how England is prepping security for Queen Elizabeth's funeral in London next week.
Anti-royal protesters are being arrested in the U.K. as the 'Not My King' tag grows
A woman was arrested at St. Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh on Sunday; in London, a protester holding a sign reading "Not my king" was led away by a group of uniformed officers.
Russia insists it's working toward goals in Ukraine, even after troops retreat
The Kremlin made its first public response following Ukraine's success on the battlefield in recent days.
Russia-Ukraine war: A weekly recap and look ahead (Sept. 12)
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Not everyone mourns the queen. For many, she can't be separated from colonial rule
Some people note the enslavement, violence and theft that defined British rule, and they find it difficult to distinguish the individual of Queen Elizabeth II from the institution of monarchy.
From Truman to Biden, the queen's meetings with presidents were formal, fun or awkward
Over seven decades, the late queen met with 13 of the last 14 American presidents. Such moments highlight the close friendship between the U.S. and Britain, but there was also occasional awkwardness.
Britain continues to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II
Crowds in Scotland gathered along the route to watch the coffin holding Queen Elizabeth II's body travel to Edinburgh, where it will be on public view before being flown to London on Tuesday.
How much did Russia's war with Ukraine change in a single weekend?
On Saturday and Sunday, Ukrainian forces reclaimed a wide swath of territory in the northeast in a swift-moving counteroffensive that appeared to catch the Russians by surprise.