Europe

Russia is hit with more airstrikes. Does this point to an escalation in the war?

10:20am May 31, 2023

For well over a year, Russia has carried out airstrikes across Ukraine. Now Russia finds itself on the receiving end, including drones that hit apartment buildings in Moscow.

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Deal that allows Ukraine to export grain across the Black Sea has been extended

5:15am May 31, 2023

NPR's Michel Martin speaks to European Commissioner for Transport Adina Valean about efforts to help Ukraine export grains and agricultural products.

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A beluga whale — a suspected Russian spy — has reappeared after four years

4:41pm May 30, 2023

by Rob Schmitz

A Beluga whale, allegedly a Russian spy, has reappeared in Sweden after a four year absence.

Contestant in cheese rolling is knocked unconscious but comes out on top

10:31am May 30, 2023

Contestants gather in England for the Coopers Hill Cheese Rolling to chase a big wheel of cheese down a steep hill. Canadian Delaney Irving regained conscious to find out she won the woman's race.

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Morning news brief

5:16am May 30, 2023

Russia launched a pre-dawn air raid on Ukraine's capital. Republican presidential hopefuls head to Iowa. China launches a new crew into space, including its first civilian astronaut.

This photo shows a part of an apartment building which was reportedly damaged by Ukrainian drone in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, May 30, 2023. In Moscow, residents reported hearing explosions and Mayor Sergei Sobyanin later confirmed there had been a drone attack that he said caused "insignificant" damage.

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Russia reports several drone strikes on Moscow buildings as Kyiv is attacked again

5:15am May 30, 2023

by Charles Maynes

Explosions were reported in several districts of Moscow and outlying regions of the city Tuesday as Russia launched a pre-dawn air raid on Ukraine's capital Tuesday that killed at least one person.

Russian authorities reported several drone attacks on the capital Moscow

5:04am May 30, 2023

Russia launched a pre-dawn air raid on Ukraine's capital Tuesday, killing at least one person while Moscow authorities said the Russian capital was attacked by drones.

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What's next for French protesters

4:29pm May 29, 2023

by Eleanor Beardsley

Unhappy with the pensions reforms rammed through by President Emmanuel Macron, millions of French citizens have been protesting. But the law is still set to go into effect later this year.

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Recep Tayyip Erdogan makes a speech at the presidential palace, in Ankara, Turkey, on Sunday after securing five more years in office.

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Erdogan's victory could be fateful for Turkey's democracy and role in the world

11:28am May 29, 2023

by Fatma Tanis

The longtime leader overcame dissatisfaction over high inflation and a slow earthquake response to secure another five-year term as president.

With a victory in Turkey's presidential runoff, Erdogan cements his power

10:56am May 29, 2023

Erdogan is set to continue his run as modern Turkey's longest-serving leader. He won Sunday's runoff despite having faced widespread anger at his government's response to a devastating quake.

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