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Catalan separatist parties lose majority as Spain's Socialists win regional elections

5:14am May 13, 2024

by Miguel Macias

Catalonian separatist parties lost their majority in controlling the northeastern region of Spain. The pro-union Socialist Party won the most votes in Sunday's election.

Socialist candidate Salvador Illa makes a toast with members of his team and party colleagues after the announcement of the results of elections to the Catalan parliament in Barcelona on Sunday.

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Catalan separatists lose majority as Spain's Socialists win regional elections

1:01am May 13, 2024

by The Associated Press

Catalonia's separatist parties are in danger of losing their hold on power in the northeastern region after the pro-union Socialist Party scored a historic result in Sunday's election.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu leave Red Square after the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Russia, on Thursday.

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Putin replaces his defense minister as he starts his 5th term in office

7:29pm May 12, 2024

by The Associated Press

Putin proposed Andrei Belousov, who until recently served as the first deputy prime minister, to replace Sergei Shoigu in a Cabinet shakeup.

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In a Ukrainian border town, the local newspaper keeps watch on returning POWs

8:09am May 12, 2024

by Joanna Kakissis

A profile of a small frontline newspaper that has been reporting on Ukrainian POWs released from captivity in Russia.

What is the U.S. endgame in Ukraine?

5:58pm May 11, 2024

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Emma Ashford, columnist for Foreign Policy, about her latest article "What Does America Want in Ukraine?"

Rain often sweeps the Azores, shaping lush forests and emerald green meadows. When the skies clear, views are often spectacular.

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Hiking the Azores into lush mountains and stormy North Atlantic weather

9:24am May 11, 2024

by Brian Mann

NPR correspondent Brian Mann went trekking on Sao Miguel, one of the most remote islands in the North Atlantic. He found volcanic mountains, birdsong, solitude and lots of rain.

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Israel's Eurovision contestant qualifies for the final, braces for protests

8:11am May 11, 2024

by Jackie Northam

Eden Golan, Israel's representative for this year's Eurovision contest is not having an easy time because of the war in Gaza. She will compete in the finals on Saturday.

In Sweden, tens of thousands demonstrate against Israel participating in Eurovision

4:25pm May 09, 2024

by Willem Marx

In Sweden, tens of thousands of people are demonstrating against Israel participating in the Eurovision song contest due to the country's actions in Gaza.

The former president of Spain's soccer federation Luis Rubiales (center) will stand trial for sexual assault charges after forcibly kissing soccer star Jenni Hermoso, a Spanish judge confirmed.

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Luis Rubiales faces sexual assault trial for unsolicited kiss at World Cup

4:16pm May 09, 2024

by Emma Bowman

The case against the ex-Spanish soccer federation head who kissed player Jenni Hermoso without consent is going to trial, a judge ruled. Three others will be tried for allegedly pressuring Hermoso.

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The Olympic flame arrives in France from Greece ahead of the Summer Olympics

7:43am May 09, 2024

by Eleanor Beardsley

France has officially welcomed the Olympic flame in a ceremony in the southern port city of Marseille. The event featured fighter jets and fireworks, and some 200,000 spectators.

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