Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (April 22)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Europe
Macron is beating Le Pen in France's polls — but not by as much as 5 years ago
French voters cast their ballots Sunday. Polls show incumbent president Emmanuel Macron ahead of his rival, populist candidate Marine Le Pen.
Many Ukrainians aren't optimistic about peace with Russia
As a Russian general reveals Kremlin plans to take Ukraine's Donbas region to the east as well as all of the country's south, we look at the situation out a village near the frontlines of the war.
The Queen gets her own Barbie
Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 96th birthday and has been honored with her likeness as a Barbie doll. The Platinum Jubiliee doll celebrates the queen's 70 years on throne.
What this Sunday's election means for the future of France
NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with Sylvie Kauffmann, editorial director at Le Monde, about what France's election means for the future of the country.
Why France's presidential election matters far beyond its borders
Sunday's contest has implications for the spread of far-right ideology, France's relationship with the rest of Europe and the country's posture toward Russia.
15 years later, Portugal identifies a suspect in the probe of a missing British girl
Prosecutors formally accuse a suspect in the investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, who vanished nearly 15 years ago while on a family vacation. She was 3 years old at the time.
Despite U.S. sanctions, oil traders help Russian oil reach global markets
Russia is still making billions of dollars on oil exports since invading Ukraine. That crude is still flowing abroad thanks in part to a controversial group of oil traders.
News brief: Russian attacks, Marjorie Taylor Green hearing, Florida Vs. Disney
The Russia-Ukraine war. Florida's legislature voted to strip Disney World of its self-governing status. A hearing will decide if GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene should be disqualified from office.
Civilians in southern Ukraine are trying to get away from the assault in Mykolaiv
Ukrainian soldiers are still hanging on in Mariupol while the country waits for more weapons from the U.S. In the southern port city of Mykolaiv, residents are fleeing the Russian attacks.