Audio postcard: Spending a day on a forest path in the Silh River valley
It's tradition in Switzerland to follow "wander" trails. We hear what it's like to walk along a gorgeous river valley in the hills above Zurich.
Europe
News brief: 4th Jan. 6 hearing, eastern Ukraine, cryptocurrency vulnerability
The House Jan. 6 panel holds another hearing. Russia is close to capturing Severodonetsk, a key city in the eastern part of Ukraine. Analysis shows cryptocurrency tech is vulnerable to tampering.
Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov's Nobel Peace Prize medal auctioned for a record
The $103.5 million will go to Ukrainian children displaced by the war. The editor in chief of a Russian independent newspaper was honored before the paper was forced to close by Vladimir Putin.
Major stations across the U.K. are deserted as a rail strike begins
More strikes are planned later this week in a rail dispute over pay, working conditions and job security.
Belgium returns remains of slain Congolese leader
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Congolese historian Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja about Belgium's efforts to reconcile over colonialism.
French President Macron faces an uphill battle to a second term
France's ruling center-right coalition lost its absolute majority in parliamentary elections Sunday, presenting President Emmanuel Macron with the likelihood of a difficult second term in office.
A French city approved burkinis in its pools. Then the backlash came
The city of Grenoble's move to allow the full body-covering swimsuit for Islamic women has sparked a legal battle. Activists say it's a matter of civil — and women's — rights.
'Crash' director Paul Haggis was arrested on sexual assault charges in Italy
Oscar-winning film director and screenwriter Paul Haggis is being detained on sexual assault charges. He has previously been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women.
French President Macron's alliance is projected to lose its parliamentary majority
The strong performance of the leftist coalition, led by hard-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon, is expected to make it harder for Macron to implement the agenda he was reelected on in May.
The once-quiet southwestern corner of Ukraine is now playing a key role in trade
An overlooked corner of Ukraine is quietly playing a critical role in the country's efforts to import and export goods. Russia is trying to cut it off.