What to know about a possible Israeli military offensive in Rafah
In Gaza’s southernmost city, where more than a million Palestinians have sought shelter and where aid groups have centralized operations, worries have grown over a possible Israeli military operation.
China’s influence operations against the U.S. are bigger than TikTok
Intelligence officials and lawmakers describe the Chinese-owned social media app as a national security threat. But they haven’t shared that evidence with the public.
Ukraine pulls U.S.-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over drone threats
Five of the 31 tanks have already been lost to Russian attacks in Ukraine, where the use of surveillance and hunter-killer drones had made it difficult for them to operate.
Guatemalan AG raids Save the Children office over a migrant children rights complaint
Prosecutor Rafael Curruchiche said that the complaint filed by an unidentified foreigner had raised serious concerns because it involved allegations of abuse of children.
Crucial Weapons Head to Ukraine; And horses jam London’s rush hour.
Newly approved military aid package goes to Ukraine, Taiwan and Israel. We’ll hear about what its impact on the battlefield will be. And in London, royal horses get loose during rush hour. Sign up for State of the World+ to listen sponsor-free and supp…
China launches a new crew to its space station, advancing toward lunar mission
Three astronauts will spend six months on China’s space station. Some experts worry China’s ambitious space program could pose a threat to U.S. space superiority and military effectiveness.
José Andrés mourns slain World Central Kitchen workers in National Cathedral service
“They risked everything to feed people they did not know,” the chef and founder of the humanitarian group said of the seven aid workers who were killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza.
‘Tales of Kenzera: Zau’ — a video game about grief, inspired by Bantu mythology
NPR’s Juana Summers talks with game designer Abubakar Salim about the long journey of creating a game to process the grief of losing his father to cancer.
Horses were on the loose in London
Riderless horses from the royal Household Cavalry were galloping through central London Wednesday morning. They kept going for several miles.
What Congress’ $60 billion of military aid for Ukraine could mean for the battlefield
Congress has approved $60 billion in military aid for Ukraine. Here’s a look at what it it’s likely to include and how it might reshape the battlefield.
Biden signs $95 billion military aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
Ukraine will get most of the weapons as it struggles to combat Russia’s overwhelming firepower. The bill also includes more arms for Israel, and humanitarian help for Gaza.
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