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People stand next to a vehicle in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, on April 2, where workers from the World Central Kitchen (WCK), were killed in Israeli airstrikes, according to the NGO.

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ICC reportedly weighs arrest warrants for Israeli officials; new abortion lawsuit

8:05am April 29, 2024

by Suzanne Nuyen

The International Criminal Court is reportedly preparing arrest warrants for Netanyahu and other Israeli officials. What the latest abortion lawsuit has to do with new rights for pregnant workers

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World Central Kitchen says it will resume operations in Gaza

8:21pm April 28, 2024

by James Doubek

The aid group said the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire and that it has almost 8 million meals ready to distribute. The group halted efforts after Israeli strikes killed seven workers.

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30 years of democracy in South Africa

5:26pm April 28, 2024

This weekend marks 30 years since Nelson Mandela was elected president of South Africa, officially ending the country's era of apartheid. NPR's Scott Detrow talks with journalist Redi Thlabi.

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Spain's prime minister considers resigning

5:26pm April 28, 2024

by Miguel Macias

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is considering resigning and is expected to make his decision known on Monday.

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China has big plans for its space program

5:26pm April 28, 2024

by John Ruwitch

China launched three astronauts into space last week while Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting the country. Likely a coincidence, it still stood as a reminder of China's lofty space goals.

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Meet the winner of the 'best baguette in Paris' award

5:26pm April 28, 2024

by Eleanor Beardsley

The Utopie bakery has been crowned the winner of the 31st annual "best baguette in Paris" competition.

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An independent review finds no evidence for Israel's claims about UNRWA and Hamas

8:12am April 28, 2024

UNRWA lost international funding after Israel said a significant number of its employees were part of Hamas. An independent review now says Israel hasn't provided evidence to support this accusation.

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Cult leader charged with murder in Kenya

8:12am April 28, 2024

by Ayesha Rascoe

A cult leader in Kenya was charged with murder after the discovery last year of more than 400 bodies in a remote forest. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to journalist Carey Baraka about the case.

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As Israel threatens to move into Rafah, Hamas releases video of two hostages

8:12am April 28, 2024

by Michele Kelemen

As Israel threatens to move on Rafah, Hamas is also adding pressure with the release of a video of two of its hostages. One is an American.

Visitors observe the painting the Mona Lisa by Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci on display in a gallery at Louvre on May 19, 2021 in Paris, France.

The Louvre Museum looks to rehouse the 'Mona Lisa' in its own room — underground

6:00am April 28, 2024

by Chloe Veltman

Louvre Director Laurence des Cars said her institution is looking at upgrading both the visitor experience surrounding the iconic painting as well as the museum overall.