French health ministry extends smoking ban
France to ban smoking at beaches, parks and outside schools from July 1st to protect children.
Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape, sexual assault charges in U.K.
On Friday, Brand pleaded not guilty to five counts of rape and assault that date back more than 25 years. He says the charges are politically motivated. His trial is set for 2026.
After 529 days alone in the Australian bush, Valerie the mini dachshund is home
Valerie ran off while she was on a camping trip with her owners back in 2023 on a remote island in Australia. They had lost hope until locals spotted her more than a year later, surviving in the wild.
Argentine court declares a mistrial in the death of soccer star Maradona
One of the judges stepped down over criticism surrounding her participation in a documentary about the case. Seven health professionals are accused of negligence in the death of the soccer legend.
Rubio’s move to revoke Chinese students visas sparks condemnation
The U.S. will “aggressively” revoke visas from Chinese students and enhance scrutiny for future applicants, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Rubio’s move to revoke Chinese students’ visas sparks condemnation
The U.S. says it will revoke visas for Chinese students who study in “critical fields” or have links to China’s Communist Party. The move could harm U.S. innovation and science research capacity.
Why Germany’s Government Can Spy on a Political Party
Germany’s biggest opposition political party, the nationalist and anti-immigration Alternative for Germany party, has been designated “extremist” by the country’s domestic intelligence agency. That means the German government can tap party members’ phones and hire informants to monitor them, in a measure meant to ensure that the party is not a threat to democracy. U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have both criticized this move. But it is something the German constitution allows and that constitution was shaped by the United States. Our correspondent in Germany looks into how and why this came about.
A Swiss village is buried after a glacier collapses in the Alps
The Birch Glacier above the village of Blatten collapsed and caused a landslide that has buried most of the village. Authorities had evacuated residents earlier this month, but one person is missing.
Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine discusses Trump’s recent criticism of Putin
What does President Trump’s changing rhetoric on Vladimir Putin suggest about his relationship with the Russian leader? NPR’s Michel Martin asks William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine.
President Trump expressing growing frustration with Russia’s Vladimir Putin
For several days now, President Trump has expressed growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the slow progress towards ending the war in Ukraine.
World financial markets welcome court ruling against Trump’s tariffs
Financial markets welcomed a U.S. court ruling that blocks President Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law.
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