Former Soviet republic of Georgia walks a thin line between Russia and the West
Georgia is balancing its desire to move closer to the West without antagonizing its powerful neighbor, Russia.
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Russian Surveillance Plane Accidentally Shot Down By Syrian Forces, Moscow Says
The Il-20 surveillance plane disappeared from radar over the Mediterranean Sea near the Syrian city of Latakia. Russia's defense ministry says it happened amid airstrikes by Israeli warplanes.
Got old tableware gathering dust? It might be a good time to give it a closer look
A couple in England had an antiques expert come over to look for anything valuable. It turns out they had a teacup from the late 17th or early 18th century China. They're putting it up for auction.
Russia says it downed dozens of Moscow-bound Ukrainian drones after it struck Kyiv
Russia says its air defenses intercepted at least 24 Ukrainian drones a day after it launched its largest drone strike on the Ukrainian capital of the war.
How the rise of the far right in Ireland provoked the Dublin riots
We look at how the rise of the far right in Ireland helped stoke the riots that broke out across its capital on Thursday and brought "shame" to the country according to the Irish Prime Minister.
What the election of a far-right party in the Netherlands means for Europe
In the Netherlands, a far-right party dominated this week's election. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Dutch political scientist Sanne van Oosten about the party and what the results might mean for Europe.
30 people have been charged in Dublin after anti-immigrant riots earlier this week
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Irish Times reporter Conor Gallagher about riots that tore through Dublin this week.
Tourism in Europe is back after the COVID-19 lull — and locals have mixed feelings
Floods of tourists are boosting post-pandemic economies in cities around the world, but not always to the satisfaction of locals. Seville, in Spain, is one example.
20 years ago, the supersonic passenger jet Concorde flew for the last time
Concorde crossed the Atlantic at twice the speed of sound, cutting travel time in half compared to a conventional passenger plane. The groundbreaking jet made its final flight on Nov. 26, 2003.
What we know about Dublin's riots — and what they indicate about European politics
Rioters in Dublin torched several city buses and police vehicles, and damaged more than a dozen storefronts in the city. It all began with knife attack on Thursday, which left several wounded.