Michael Balogun spent his early years in and out of jail — until he decided to become an actor. Balogun credits that decision as to why he's alive today.
Israel's Netta, crowned for the song, "Toy," marked a return to the competition's hallmarks. Although she played into the over-the-top style, the singer thanked the audience "for choosing different."
The often over-the-top Eurovision song contest is taking place this week and winners will be announced Saturday. Several songwriters discuss what it takes to write a Eurovision winner.
Putin plays in the exhibition game every year. Last year he scored seven goals. And just like last year, Putin's team came out on top — he had former NHL players on his team.
Australian scientist David Goodall died Thursday after traveling to Switzerland to end his life. He hoped his story would lead to more countries changing laws surrounding assisted suicide.
David Greene talks to Sir Simon Gass, former British Ambassador to Iran, about how the Trump administration's exit from the Iran nuclear deal impacts Europe.
The Cannes film festival began this week on the French Riviera. It's the 71st edition this year. But some things are entirely new, like a phone hotline for victims of sexual harassment.
In his defense, Richard Grenell said his tweet instructing German companies to "wind down operations immediately" in Iran was just following "White House talking points."
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Ambassador David O'Sullivan, the European Union's ambassador to the U.S., about President Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Iran nuclear deal.