McDonald's is leaving Russia, after more than 30 years
In 1990, the Big Mac's arrival in Moscow signaled a new era. Now McDonald's is tearing down the golden arches and writing off its investment in Russia.
Europe
Finland monitors Russia's movements as it waits for acceptance into NATO
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Mikko Hautala, Finnish ambassador to the United States, about his country's bid to join NATO after decades of remaining neutral.
Airbnb is renting out the iconic Moulin Rouge for three one-night stays
The historic space was established as a dance hall in 1889, featuring a cabaret show that included the first cancan performance.
A Ukrainian band is this year's Eurovision Song Contest winner
The band Kalush Orchestra mixes traditional folk music with contemporary hip hop. Their song "Stefania" took the first-place prize.
A WWII veteran meets the man who found and returned his long-lost bracelet
A Czech hobbyist who returned a Colorado veteran's bracelet he found at a former World War II prisoner of war camp finally got to meet the veteran, traveling halfway around the world to do so.
The war has worsened disparities for women in Ukraine
Ukrainian feminists say their country came a long way, legally and culturally, in the past decade. Now advocates are trying to address sexual assault, economic hardship and other effects of the war.
Finland and Sweden announce they want to join NATO, marking a big blow to Putin
Finland changed its policy toward the military alliance after troops invaded Ukraine. Sweden has avoided all military alliances, but like Finland, has also grown closer and closer to NATO over time.
McConnell says the Senate will pass the largest Ukraine aid package yet on Wednesday
The GOP leader spoke from Stockholm following a trip to Kyiv. He backed Sweden and Finland joining NATO and pushed back on more isolationist voices in his party.
Ukraine wins Eurovision Song Contest
Ukraine has won the Eurovision Song Contest, perhaps Europe's biggest musical competition. NPR's Joanna Kakissis was watching with Ukrainians in Dnipro.
Volunteers in Ukraine risk their lives to distribute supplies under constant shelling
In some Eastern Ukraine cities, volunteers risk their lives to deliver food and medicine to those afraid to leave their homes because of constant shelling.