Top-Seeded Woman Defeated In First Round Of French Open
The French Open just started and already the women's No. 1 seed is out. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated.
Europe
Displaced By War, A New Apartment Means Leaving Friends Behind
The government of the Republic of Georgia, resettled those displaced by war in crumbling apartments. Now that they're getting new homes, what happens to the sense of community that survivors forged?
Thousands Turn Out For Cheese-Rolling Race In England
In Cooper's Hill, England, people hurled themselves down a hill, chasing after a 9-pound wheel of cheese. The humans typically trip over one another. Winner of the race gets the cheese.
Macron Holds Talks With Russian President Putin In France
Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to France on Monday to hold talks with Emmanuel Macron, who won the recent presidential election in France despite Russian support for his opponent.
After Trump's Visit, Merkel Signals Shift In U.S.-German Relations
This weekend, German Chancellor Angela Merkel addressed fraying relations between Europe and the U.S., saying Europe may no longer be able to count on others. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Washington Post diplomatic correspondent Anne Applebaum for analysis.
Macron Opens A 'Demanding' Dialogue With Putin In France
The newly elected French president is hosting his Russian counterpart at the Palace of Versailles on Monday. On the docket for the leaders: Ukraine, Syria and mending their countries' tattered ties.
On Day 3 Of Cancellation Chaos, British Airways Edges Closer To Recovery
A "catastrophic" IT systems failure has disrupted roughly 75,000 British Airways passengers' flights since it struck the company Saturday morning. "We profusely apologize," the airline's CEO said.
Uprooted By Conflict, Stuck In Limbo, Yearning For A Place To Call Home
Thousands displaced by conflict have been living for years in crumbling, unsafe apartments. At a recent protest, some sewed their lips shut; others threatened to set themselves on fire.
France And Germany Stake Out New Priorities After Trump Visit
New French President Emmanuel Macron meets Russian president Vladimir Putin Monday. And after President Trump's visit, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Europe needed to be more self-reliant.
Morning News Brief: Kushner And Russia Reports, Europe Tries To Go It Alone
Donald Trump has returned to the U.S. amid reports that Jared Kushner reached out inappropriately to Russia. And in Europe, after Trump's trip, U.S. allies are taking a go-it-alone approach.