Ukraine begins offensive in south to take back territory from Russia
The Ukrainian military says it has begun a counteroffensive in the country's south to take back key territory occupied by the Russians early in the war.
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Ukrainian attacks suggest offensive may be underway in the south
Ukraine has been talking for weeks about a counteroffensive against Russian forces in the southern city of Kherson. Without saying so explicitly, Ukrainian attacks suggested an operation is underway.
What it's like for Ukrainians working at a nuclear plant under Russian occupation
Andriy Tuz was at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant when it came under Russian control. Now in Switzerland, the plant's ex-spokesman talks about his ordeal leaving and how remaining Ukrainians are doing.
Early monsoon rains have wrought devastating flooding throughout Pakistan
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Dr. Farah Naureen, Mercy Corps' country director for Pakistan, about relief efforts in the region after catastrophic flooding.
Germany's energy options are dwindling as it tries to break ties with Russia
Millions of Germans are worried about efforts to wean the country off of Russian natural gas and possibly not having heat this winter. But energy experts say German industry should be more concerned.
Russia-Ukraine war: A weekly recap and look ahead (Aug. 29)
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
After a deadly jail blast, Ukrainians want answers about war prisoners held by Russia
The families of Ukrainian soldiers imprisoned by Russian forces have embarked on a desperate search for information after a deadly explosion at the Olenivka prison.
In the Taliban's Afghanistan, the near-broke central bank somehow still functions
A recent visit to Afghanistan showed a country facing an economic crisis. The banking system has seized up. Credit cards aren't working. Afghans abroad struggle to send money to relatives back home.
International aid reaches Pakistan, where floods have claimed more than 1,000 lives
International aid was reaching Pakistan on Monday as evacuations were underway for widespread flooding that have claimed more than 1,000 lives this summer.
Pakistan's floods have killed more than 1,000. It's been called a climate catastrophe
The deaths have been climbing since mid-June. Soldiers and rescue workers are evacuating stranded residents to the safety of relief camps and providing food to thousands of displaced Pakistanis.