Boris Johnson Resigns From U.K.’s Foreign Secretary Post
Johnson’s exit became public hours after the departure of Brexit Secretary David Davis — who said he disagreed with Prime Minister Theresa May’s plan for leaving the EU.
Another Boy Is Reportedly Rescued From Thai Cave, After Being Trapped For Weeks
The apparent rescue comes one day after the first four members of the team were saved from flooded caves, in a complicated and hours-long process.
Britain’s Brexit Secretary Abruptly Quits, Throwing Deal To Leave EU In Doubt
Days after Prime Minister Theresa May’s Cabinet hammered out a proposal for leaving the bloc, Brexit Secretary David Davis is stepping down, saying the plan leaves the U.K. in a weak position.
First Group Of Trapped Boys Rescued From Cave In Thailand
At least four of the trapped soccer players have been freed from a cave in Thailand. Eight more boys and their coach need to be brought up by divers from the flooded cave.
After British Woman Exposed To Nerve Agent Dies, U.K. Wants Answers
Police say the woman was exposed to Novichok, the same nerve agent that also sickened a former Russian spy and his daughter in March. The U.K. is blaming the Kremlin for the woman’s death.
U.S. Soybeans Are A Prime Target For Chinese Tariffs
David Greene talks to soybean farmer Michael Petefish, head of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association, about how farmers are preparing to take the hit from Chinese tariffs.
Britain’s Brexit Minister David Davis Resigns
Davis resigned Sunday, 48 hours after British Prime Minister Theresa May announced that her divided government had finally agreed on a plan for ties with the EU after the U.K. leaves next year.
Morning News Brief
President Trump is set to announce his latest Supreme Court nominee. A rescue drama in a flooded Thai cave complex continues. And NPR begins a new series on the effects of heat, as the climate warms.
U.S. Tries To Derail WHO Resolution Endorsing Breastfeeding
David Greene talks to Patti Rundall, of the British advocacy group Baby Milk Action, about a resolution that was expected to be approved by delegates at the U.N.-affiliated World Health Assembly.
Stung By Trump At G-7, Allies Look For Better Outcome At NATO Summit
President Trump is heading to Brussels for a NATO summit this week. The alliance wants to present a united front, but Trump has complained other members are not spending enough on defense.
English Woman Exposed To Nerve Agent Dies
Dawn Sturgess and a 45-year-old man became sick in Amesbury, England, just miles from the home of the former Russian spy exposed to Novichok in March.
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