What does the future of hostage diplomacy look like?
The recent hostage swap with the Kremlin raises questions about the risks of future detentions.
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The role of Islamic State affiliated groups on foiled attacks in Vienna
NPR's Pien Huang speaks to Ashley Jackson, co-director of the Center on Armed Groups, about the role of Islamic State affiliate groups on the recent foiled attacks on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna.
Israeli forces struck another school in Gaza, killing at least 80 people
An Israeli strike on a school in Gaza killed at least 80 people, according to Palestinian health officials. Israel says it hit a Hamas command center.
Nicolas Maduro's government is openly cracking down on protestors on social media
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro is using social media to crack down on government opponents and glorify security forces.
In a first since the war began, Ukraine launched an invasion into Russia
Ukraine invaded Russia this week - an attack that was shocking in scope and execution. Ukraine’s cross-border incursion into western Russia is now in its fifth day.
UK's worst riots in years were incited by online disinformation about asylum seekers
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks to Dr. Marc Owen-Jones, a disinformation researcher, about the role of social media during race riots in the UK.
Israeli strike on Gaza school kills at least 80 people, Palestinian officials say
The Israeli military acknowledged the strike, claiming it hit a Hamas command center within the school. Hamas denied that.
Here's what we know about Ukraine's military offensive in Russia
Ukraine is on day four of a surprise attack on Kursk, some 330 miles south of Moscow. Videos are emerging of burned out Russian vehicles, Russians surrendering and long lines of Russian cars fleeing.
Russian allies in West Africa cut ties with Ukraine
Two West African countries have cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine. This follows claims that Ukraine helped anti-government rebels in Mali battle and possibly kill Malian soldiers and Russian forces.
A passenger airplane crashed in southeastern Brazil, killing all 61 on board
A passenger plane carrying four crew members and 57 passengers crashed in a residential area outside São Paulo. Authorities say there are no survivors of the crash.