The Kingdom Behind Glass
Who owns stolen art? Today on the show, the bloody journey of a Benin Bronze from West Africa to the halls of one of England’s most elite universities — a tale of imperialism, betrayal, and the making of the modern world.
Greenland, Still Not For Sale. And the Mona Lisa Gets Its Own Room.
Even if Greenland were for sale, buying the Artic territory would be complicated. And French President Emmanuel Macron promises to renovate the Louvre, which is falling into disrepair.
Visiting a Russian air base to see how Moscow will fare after the fall of the regime
Russia lost a key ally when the Syrian President was ousted by Islamist rebels last month. NPR visited a Russian air base in western Syria to examine how Moscow will fare under Syria’s new rulers.
As global tensions rise, so do fears of new nuclear testing
For nearly 30 years, the world’s major powers have observed a voluntary moratorium on nuclear testing. But with tensions rising around the globe, some fear that could soon change.
Photos: Celebrations commence the Year of the Snake
For many, the Lunar New Year is a time to reflect on people they have lost. But it’s also a time to set intentions and welcome the new energy of the future.
Trump’s Mideast envoy visits Gaza before meeting with Netanyahu
Steve Witkoff helped negotiate the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. His visit to Gaza on Wednesday was the first by a senior U.S. official in more than a decade.
Trump’s callout of Russia’s Vladimir Putin is raising eyebrows
President Trump is threatening sanctions and tariffs on Russia if Putin doesn’t reach an agreement to end the war in Ukraine. Some are surprised, considering Trump’s affinity for the Russian leader.
Neymar leaves Saudi team to return to his first soccer club in Brazil
Neymar struggled through physical injuries for most of his time in the Middle East, with a previous ACL rupture that kept him sidelined for a year.
The Louvre will be renovated and the ‘Mona Lisa’ will have her own room
French President Emmanuel Macron laid out an ambitious plan for a “reimagined, restored and expanded” Louvre. An art critic says Macron is aiming for another success after restoration of Notre Dame.
Syria’s new government is trying to rebuild. First it must keep the lights on
Syria’s new de facto government faces a host of challenges. One of its most pressing is also one of its most basic: keeping the lights on.
Promised U.S. visas, tens of thousands of Afghans are in limbo with Trump order
White House executive orders have effectively frozen all evacuations of American allies in Afghanistan. Veterans from across the political spectrum are pushing to change this.
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