Morning news brief
House votes along party lines to impeach the Homeland Security chief. Vice President Harris to travel to Germany for a series of meetings with U.S. allies. Indonesians voted for a new president.
Europe
Portugal's approach to the opioid epidemic is a flashpoint in U.S. fentanyl debate
Portugal's focus on care and treatment over law enforcement and incarceration is widely viewed as a model for helping people recover from opioid addiction. But it's become a flashpoint in the U.S.
Donald Trump continues to express his longstanding skepticism of NATO
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Anders Adlercreutz, Finland's minister for European affairs about NATO reaction to Trump's remarks targeting the transatlantic military alliance. Finland is new to NATO.
How Europe is responding to Trump's comments about NATO and Russia
After Donald Trump said at a campaign stop he would not defend NATO countries he deemed insufficiently paid-up, European leaders said the remarks undermined their security as well as that of the U.S.
How Portugal got the number of fatal overdoses in the country to drop 80%
Portugal has emerged as a promising international model for tackling a deadly drug and addiction crisis. The country has used a focus on health care and community support to save lives.
A court orders Netherlands to halt fighter jet part exports to Israel over Gaza war
The court said there is a "clear risk that Israel's F-35 fighter jets might be used in the commission of serious violations of international humanitarian law."
A rescue ship saved them from the sea. Now these migrants find a tough road in Europe
Thousands of migrants have drowned while trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea from North Africa to Europe. The dangerous journey does not deter many more from the risky crossing.
Morning news brief
Israel threatens ground offensive against Rafah in southern Gaza. Trump reignites questions about what he'd do to U.S. alliances as president. Republicans call on President Biden to close the border.
Trump told S.C. rally that he supports Russian aggression against NATO allies
NATO's Secretary General condemned former President Trump's remarks supporting Russian aggression against NATO allies. What are the risks of Trump's inflammatory rhetoric?
Precious medals: Summer Olympic athletes will compete for pieces of the Eiffel Tower
The organizers of the 2024 Games in Paris have announced that this year's Olympic medals will be made with bits of the Eiffel Tower, embedded inside the gold, silver and bronze.