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Election in Venezuela: A Presidential Challenger Who Isn't Even on the Ballot
Published: July 26, 2024 22:20
In Venezuela's presidential elections, incumbent Nicholas Maduro fights a movement against him lead by Maria Corina Machado, who's been barred from the race. In Russia, Russian American journalist, Alsu Kurmasheva, is sentenced to prison in a case similar…
Notorious leader of Sinaloa drug cartel is captured in U.S. operation
Published: July 26, 2024 20:57
After a decades long man hunt the defacto head of Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel is arrested just outside El Paso. What more do we know about his capture and what impact, if any, will this have on the fentanyl crisis here.
The opposition is energized ahead of Venezuela's high stakes election
Published: July 26, 2024 20:57
The opposition is united against longtime leftist President Nicolas Maduro, who is seeking a third term in this Sunday's election amid the country's gravest economic and political crisis in decades.
An arson attack in France stranded tens of thousands ahead of Olympics
Published: July 26, 2024 20:04
Authorities are searching for the arsonists who set fire to high-speed train infrastructure in France, stranding tens of thousands at the start of the Paris Olympics.
Paris prepares for the Olympic opening ceremony on the River Seine
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/26/g-s1-13520/olympic-games-opening-ceremony-2024-paris
Published: July 26, 2024 16:53
The amphibious ceremony starts with a float parade on the Seine. The open-air venue has invited serious security concerns.
A pollster sheds light on Palestinian attitudes toward the U.S., Israel and Hamas
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/26/g-s1-12949/khalil-shikaki-palestinian-polling-israel-gaza-hamas
Published: July 26, 2024 16:40
For three decades, Khalil Shikaki has provided insights into Palestinian public opinion. The most recent poll showed a rise in Hamas popularity, though a majority of respondents don't support Hamas.
What to know about Venezuela's election, as Maduro faces stiff opposition
Published: July 26, 2024 16:20
Venezuela is holding a presidential election on Sunday that could bring dramatic change to the nation, if the opposition candidate can really knock out longtime President Nicolás Maduro.
French rail systems attacked ahead of Olympics opening
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/26/nx-s1-5052714/french-rail-systems-attacked-ahead-of-olympics-opening
Published: July 26, 2024 14:08
High-speed rail traffic to Paris was disrupted by what officials described as “criminal actions” and sabotage.
Harris asks Americans not to see the war in Gaza through a 'binary lens'
Published: July 26, 2024 11:09
Vice President Kamala Harris met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. After the meeting what did she say about the humanitarian crisis and negotiations toward a cease-fire deal?
The U.S. arrested a Mexican drug lord. Will it affect the cartel's business?
Published: July 26, 2024 08:36
One of Mexico’s most notorious drug lords is now in U.S. custody. Authorities in the U.S. announced Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada had been arrested, and will appear before an American judge soon.
French high-speed rail sabotaged hours before Olympic opening ceremony, officials say
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/26/g-s1-13471/french-train-rail-olympics-disruption
Published: July 26, 2024 08:19
Hours away from the grand opening ceremony of the Olympics, high-speed rail traffic to the French capital was severely disrupted Friday by what officials described as “criminal actions” and sabotage.
Morning news brief
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/26/nx-s1-5044398/morning-news-brief
Published: July 26, 2024 08:04
One of Mexico’s most notorious drug lords is in U.S. custody. Vice President Kamala Harris met Thursday with Israel's prime minster. The Olympics opening ceremony gets underway Friday in Paris.
Venezuelan's go to the polls this weekend to elect a president
Published: July 26, 2024 07:35
Incumbent socialist leader Nicolas Maduro is running for a third term amid the country's grave economic crisis and an increasingly authoritarian political climate.
U.S. authorities arrest top Sinaloa cartel leader and son of 'El Chapo'
Published: July 26, 2024 02:36
Ismael Zambada, a historic leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, and JoaquĂn Guzmán LĂłpez, a son of another cartel leader, were arrested by U.S. authorities in Texas, the U.S. Justice Department said.
An Olympic First: Paris to hold the Opening Ceremony in the River Seine
Published: July 25, 2024 23:35
Olympic Opening Ceremonies are typically held in stadiums. For the 2024 Games, Paris is taking the event to the heart of the city, in and along the River Seine. NPR's Eleanor Beardsley has this preview.
Russia sentences Russian American journalist to 6.5 years in secret trial
Published: July 25, 2024 22:16
On the same day that a Wall Street Journal reporter was convicted of espionage, Russian American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva was sentenced to six and a half years in prison in a similar case.
These team USA marathon runners are rooting for each other on and off the track
Published: July 25, 2024 21:54
Clayton Young and Conner Mantz are longtime training partners and friends. They're also the two fastest men's marathoners representing the U.S. at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.The pair met on a run at Brigham Young University in 2017. They've been…
Fact checking Netanyahu's claim that Rafah civilian casualties are 'practically none'
Published: July 25, 2024 20:09
In Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's address to Congress, he said civilian casualties in Rafah were "practically none." NPR and other organizations have documented numerous civilian casualties there.
In the Canadian Rockies, a fast-moving wildfire ravages the resort town of Jasper
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/25/nx-s1-5052037/jasper-alberta-canada-wildfire
Published: July 25, 2024 20:09
The fire, which prompted 25,000 people to flee, roared into the near-deserted town overnight as a “wall of fire,” devastating up to half the structures in the picturesque resort, officials said.
Israel and Hezbollah have escalated attacks on each other. How likely is war?
Published: July 25, 2024 17:46
Hezbollah, the militant group based in Lebanon, shares Hamas’ goal of destroying the state of Israel. New Yorker writer Dexter Filkins talks about his reporting trip to the Lebanese/Israeli border.
Art is a comfort for these displaced Lebanese kids
Published: July 25, 2024 14:59
Displaced by current airstrikes and past conflicts, children board a brightly painted bus to attend art classes that aim to make them feel like kids again — and give them a way to express their pain.
Harris looks to strike a careful balance on Israel's war in Gaza
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/25/nx-s1-5048285/harris-gaza-war
Published: July 25, 2024 10:00
The vice president can't afford to repel supporters of Israel, a key Democratic constituency, as she works to win back some voters alienated by President Biden's policy on the war.
After a 3-year hiatus due to Russia’s invasion, music festival is held in Ukraine
Published: July 25, 2024 07:48
Ukraine's largest music festival was held over the weekend in Kyiv for the first time since 2021. Going to the festival is about a lot more than just the music.
In an address to Congress, Netanyahu defended his country’s war in Gaza
Published: July 25, 2024 07:46
When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint meeting of Congress Wednesday, his supporters in the chamber cheered him as demonstrators outside condemned Israel's war in Gaza.
Beats for Buddhism: A South Korean DJ spins followers to the faith
Published: July 25, 2024 00:00
Like many other countries, South Koreans are turning away from organized religions. But DJ Yoon Seong-ho is using his beats to attract new followers to his Buddhist faith.
Thousands of protesters marched in D.C. ahead of Netanyahu's speech to Congress
Published: July 24, 2024 21:48
Thousands of protesters marched near the U.S. Capitol to protest against the war in Gaza, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress.
Netanyahu met with standing ovation and protest over joint meeting of Congress
Published: July 24, 2024 21:41
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting this week separately with President Biden and Vice President Harris. Wednesday afternoon, he addressed a joint meeting of Congress.
This is what 10 months of war feels like to a family in Gaza
Published: July 24, 2024 20:54
Israel's prime minister addresses Congress as Gaza's civilian death toll soars from Israeli airstrikes and the war grinds on for the tenth month.
Meta takes down thousands of Instagram and Facebook accounts linked to sextortion
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/24/nx-s1-5050709/meta-sextortion-scams-nigeria-facebook-instagram
Published: July 24, 2024 20:49
The social media owner announced it has taken down thousands of accounts in Nigeria that were linked to financial sexual extortion scams.
Why Olympic surfing events are in Tahiti, thousands of miles from Paris
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/24/nx-s1-5050686/olympics-surfing-tahiti
Published: July 24, 2024 17:24
Olympic surfing events are taking place in Teahupo’o, a small village nearly 9,800 miles from the host city of Paris. The path to Tahiti has been years in the making, and not without controversy.
Relatives of Israeli hostages want cease-fire deal from Netanyahu speech
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/24/g-s1-13105/gaza-hostages-families-israel-netanyahu-speech
Published: July 24, 2024 16:53
Families of hostages still being held in Gaza are hopeful Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will announce a cease-fire deal that would bring the hostages home during his address to Congress Wednesday.
Diplomacy has reduced their numbers, but dozens of Americans are still detained abroad
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/24/nx-s1-5049597/wrongful-detentions-foley-foundation-evan-gershkovich
Published: July 24, 2024 10:00
The number of "unjust detentions" fell 42% over the last two years, according to the nonprofit Foley Foundation. Despite the progress, nations like Russia continue to pose major risks for U.S. travelers.
Netanyahu to deliver his 4th address to members of Congress
Published: July 24, 2024 09:09
Benjamin Netanyahu will speak to members of Congress on Wednesday. His words will be watched closely by family members of hostages and by a delegation of soldiers who have fought in Gaza since Oct. 7.
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu can expect a mixed reception as he addresses Congress
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/24/nx-s1-5049499/israel-benjamin-netanyahu-us-congress
Published: July 24, 2024 09:00
The Israeli leader speaks Wednesday to a joint meeting of Congress amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Republicans are strongly supportive of Israel, while Democrats are increasingly critical.
Civilians in Sudan face violence from both warring sides, humanitarian group says
Published: July 24, 2024 07:25
A new report on Sudan from Doctors Without Borders reveals that civilians have little protection from indiscriminate attacks and sexual violence with very little aid able to enter the country.
Expert on dictators warns: Don't lose hope -- that's what they want
Published: July 23, 2024 17:06
Autocracy, Inc. author Anne Applebaum says that today’s dictators — including Putin and Xi — are working together in a global fight to dismantle democracy, and Trump is borrowing from their playbook.
Palestinian detainees from Gaza say they are facing abuse in Israeli prisons
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/23/g-s1-11048/israel-palestinian-prisoners-abuse-gaza
Published: July 23, 2024 14:47
Most Palestinians who've been rounded up since Oct. 7 are incarcerated without due process or contact with the outside world, Israeli human rights organizations say. Israel denies abusing detainees.
Death toll in southern Ethiopia mudslides rises to at least 157 as search continues
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/23/nx-s1-5049503/mudslides-southern-ethiopia-death-toll
Published: July 23, 2024 09:59
Young children and pregnant women were among the victims. At least five people have been pulled alive from the mud.
U.S. ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield announces $60 million in aid to Haiti
Published: July 23, 2024 08:38
The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. announces additional aid to Haiti on a lightning visit to the troubled Caribbean island.
The head of the UNHCR says it's time to think about the future of Ukrainian refugees
Published: July 23, 2024 08:14
The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees has pledged $100 million of support for people in Ukraine as they prepare for winter.
Russian-American journalist sentenced to 6.5 years in rapid, secret trial
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/23/nx-s1-5049473/russian-american-journalist-convicted-in-secret-trial
Published: July 23, 2024 07:08
Alsu Kurmasheva, a journalist for the U.S. government-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, was convicted of "spreading false information" about the Russian army.
France’s snap elections made the far-left and the far-right stronger than ever
Published: July 22, 2024 21:53
When French President Emmanuel Macron called snap legislative elections in June, he shocked even some of the closest members of his cabinet. Extremes dominate parliament.
Severe drought in Ethiopia has forced people to find new ways to grow food
Published: July 22, 2024 21:19
In Ethiopia, millions are suffering from malnutrition after repeated droughts and flash floods in recent years. The severity of the drought in some regions has communities learning new ways to adapt.
Slovenia's Tadej PogaÄŤar outraced his top rivals to win the Tour de France
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/22/nx-s1-5048581/tour-de-france-winner-tadej-pogacar
Published: July 22, 2024 11:12
Pogačar also won the sport’s other major race, the Giro D’Italia, earlier this year, making him the first man to win both majors in a season since 1998.
French Olympians can’t wear hijabs. Human rights group says its discrimination
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/22/nx-s1-5043751/france-olympics-hijab-ban-amnesty-international
Published: July 22, 2024 09:05
A researcher for Amnesty International says France's hijab ban causes systemic issues beyond the Olympic games.
Facing scandal and condemnation, Russia fields tiny Olympic team in Paris
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/22/nx-s1-5048559/russia-summer-olympic-paris-team-small-scandal
Published: July 22, 2024 09:00
In 2021, Russia sent 335 athletes to the Tokyo Summer Olympics. This year? The number of competitors is just 15. Doping scandals and the Ukraine war have taken a toll on the Olympic powerhouse.
Anti-whaling activist arrested in Greenland, could be extradited to Japan
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/22/nx-s1-5048550/anti-whaling-activist-sea-shepherd-arrested-greenland
Published: July 22, 2024 08:34
Canadian-American activist Paul Watson was en route to the North Pacific on a mission to intercept a new Japanese whaling ship when police boarded his vessel.
U.S. authorities arrest an ex-Syrian military official who ran a notorious prison
Published: July 22, 2024 08:02
U.S. authorities arrested a 72-year-old Syrian man at the Los Angeles airport -- in a case that activists hope will be a turning point for victims of Syria's ruling regime.
European allies praise Biden's decision to step aside
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/22/nx-s1-5048560/biden-european-reaction
Published: July 22, 2024 07:27
European leaders list Biden's accomplishments while in office in recognizing the difficult decision he made. Zelenskyy praises Biden's support during Ukraine's "most dramatic moment in history."
Netanyahu travels to Washington to address member of Congress
Published: July 22, 2024 07:27
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington, D.C., this week to address a joint meeting of Congress. He may also meet with President Biden.
A Story About Witches in Ukraine
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/22/1196982610/a-story-about-witches-in-ukraine
Published: July 22, 2024 07:00
A play about witches is selling out in Ukraine's capital Kyiv. And even though the plot takes place centuries ago, the play's takeaways and parallels to today resonate with Ukrainians. We hear from actors and audience members.
Russia sentences American Michael Travis Leake to 13 years on alleged drug charges
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/21/nx-s1-5047809/michael-travis-leake-russia-prison-sentence
Published: July 21, 2024 17:40
The American rock musician and former paratrooper was arrested last year on drug trafficking charges.
Israel says airstrike in Yemen will block weapons to Houthi militia
Published: July 21, 2024 12:15
Israeli jets bombed Yemen's Red Sea port of Hodeidah, igniting huge fires and inflicting substantial damage. Israel says the port is where Houthi fighters received many of their weapons from Iran.
At the funeral of a senior Hamas leader, pride and hope for the future
Published: July 21, 2024 12:03
The war in Gaza has brought Sunni and Shiite armed groups closer together in Lebanon. Many there fear that fighting on its border with Israel could drag the country into war.
Vietnam's most senior political leader has died, leaving behind a vacuum in the party
Published: July 21, 2024 12:03
What does the death of the long-serving leader of Vietnam, one of the world's last remaining communist regimes, mean for the country and the region?
Women in Ukraine are taking over traditionally male-dominated work as the war goes on
Published: July 21, 2024 12:02
A program in Ukraine trains women to drive buses and large trucks — jobs typically dominated by men. But the ongoing conflict with Russia is reshaping Ukraine's economy, its job market and who is available to work.
Chinese companies offer to 'resurrect' deceased loved ones with AI avatars
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/18/nx-s1-5040583/china-ai-artificial-intelligence-dead-avatars
Published: July 21, 2024 10:00
Startups are catering to mourners who want a way to communicate with their lost loved ones — or at least digital likeness of them.
Bangladesh imposes strict curfew with a 'shoot-on-sight-order' following deadly protests
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/20/g-s1-12498/bangladesh-curfew-deadly-protests
Published: July 20, 2024 23:28
Disruptions continue after IT outage affects millions around the globe
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/20/g-s1-12487/crowdstrike-microsoft-outage-update
Published: July 20, 2024 18:57
Airports, hospitals, and banks said they were recovering after a failed software update delivered by the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike to Microsoft’s Windows systems.
Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen a day after drone attack on Tel Aviv
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/20/nx-s1-5047310/israel-strikes-houthi-targets-yemen
Published: July 20, 2024 18:09
Israel said its fighter jets struck targets at a port in Yemen in response to "hundreds of attacks" against Israel in recent months. On Friday, a drone slammed into an apartment building in Tel Aviv.
Drone attack hits Tel Aviv; ICJ rules West Bank Israeli settlements are unlawful
Published: July 20, 2024 11:57
A drone attack came into Israel from over the Mediterranean Sea and struck near the Tel Aviv beachfront. Separately, the U.N's highest court said Jewish settlements in the West Bank are unlawful.
Pushback against over-tourism in Spain is reflected in new signs across Madrid
Published: July 20, 2024 11:57
Tourism is important to the Spanish economy but critics are arguing the country is too reliant on it.
A Communist Party meeting in China aimed to chart a new course for the country
Published: July 20, 2024 11:57
China’s ruling Communist Party has held an important meeting in Beijing to plan China’s development and reform for the next five years.
Near Ukraine's front line, a devastated community takes stock after Russian advances
Published: July 20, 2024 11:01
For the last 10 weeks, a battle has raged for a small northeastern Ukrainian border town just five miles from Russia. After delays, Western military aid helped stall Russia's assault.
How Ukrainian scouting culture thrives in the woods of western New York state
Published: July 20, 2024 09:00
Every July, campers, counselors and administrators gather on 84 acres of hilly woods in the woods of western New York state that has been home to a Ukrainian summer camp called “Novyi Sokil” since 1950.