Latest in Ukraine: The grain deal is out, cluster bombs and NATO expansion are in
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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'I am crying at my salon': Taliban orders Kabul beauty parlors to shut down
All beauty salons in Kabul must close by the end of July. These businesses are one of the few places where women can work and congregate under the Taliban regime.
Key takeaways from this week's NATO summit, according to the group's leader
NATO's expansion is the exact opposite of what Russia wanted, says Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. He spoke to NPR about its NATO's newest members, and when Ukraine might join them.
Turkey's leader will work to approve Sweden's NATO bid ASAP, the alliance's head says
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says Turkey's leader has agreed to have Turkish parliament vote on Sweden's bid to join the defense alliance.
A key NATO summit starts Tuesday. Here's what's at stake
The war in Ukraine will be top of mind when leaders from North America and Europe meet in Lithuania. So will the makeup of the alliance itself, as Ukraine continues pushing for membership.
Week in Ukraine: NATO meets as Russia's war blows past 500 days
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Biden is meeting King Charles before heading to a NATO leaders summit in Lithuania
President Biden is in Europe this week. He'll first talk climate change with King Charles. Then he's meeting NATO leaders in Vilnius, Lithuania to talk about the war in Ukraine.
Week in Russia-Ukraine: Wagner mutiny rattles Moscow, as counteroffensive creeps along
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Sweden's Northvolt wants to rival China's battery dominance to power electric cars
Northvolt's CEO says the key driver behind the startup is to make Europe self-efficient and less reliant on China for supplies.
An alleged Russian spy whale is in Sweden — and danger. Here's why his tale matters
Hvaldimir unexpectedly headed south after several years in Norway, fueling concerns and efforts to bring him to safety. Experts say his story shines a light on how humans treat animals in general.