News Brief: What Trump And Putin Want From Their Summit, Plus Iraq Protests
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet in Helsinki – why have senators strongly urged Trump not to meet Putin alone? And southern Iraq is in turmoil as protests over jobs and basic services spread.
Elon Musk And British Diver Exchange Harsh Words Over Thai Cave Rescue
British diver Vern Unsworth, who helped rescue 12 boys from a cave in northern Thailand called Musk’s mini-sub a “PR stunt.” The billionaire fired back, called the diver a “pedo guy.”
What To Expect From The Trump-Putin Summit
Thomas Graham was President George W. Bush’s Russia adviser on the National Security Council. NPR’s Michel Martin asks him what President Trump should be asking of Putin when they meet Monday.
What Putin Might Expect From Meeting With Trump In Helsinki
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Russian foreign policy expert Dmitri Trenin about what Russian President Vladimir Putin hopes to gain from his Monday meeting with President Trump.
France Defeats Croatia: A Recap Of The 2018 World Cup
NPR’s Michel Martin recaps the World Cup final with Roger Bennett, host of the Men in Blazers and American Fiasco soccer podcasts.
How The Trump-Putin Summit Could Affect 2 Arms Control Treaties
The U.S. and Russia possess 92 percent of the earth’s atomic arsenal. Both recently announced plans to build new nuclear weapons. How will the Trump-Putin summit affect two non-proliferation treaties?
France Wins World Cup
France entered the tournament as a favorite, powered by stars like forwards Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann, while Croatia was seen as a longshot for victory.
Novak Djokovic Beats Kevin Anderson To Win Fourth Wimbledon
The Serbian tennis player won his fourth Wimbledon and his 13th major title with his victory over Kevin Anderson of South Africa.
Trump Says He Sees The European Union As A ‘Foe’ Of U.S.
President Trump told CBS that he has “low expectations” ahead of a summit with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, and added, “I think the European Union is a foe, what they do to us in trade.”
In Britain, Businesses Brace For A Hit Amid Tensions In The ‘Special Relationship’
Many in the U.K. are hoping that any tensions with the U.S. over trade are temporary – especially business owners.
Haiti’s Prime Minister Resigns After Riots Over Fuel Price Hike
Haiti’s prime minister resigned before he could be removed from office by the country’s parliament. The government announced a double-digit price increase in fuel, sparking riots this month.
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