Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 30)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Thousands have been sent to the hospital due to Japan's blistering heatwave
Japan is sweltering amid a blistering heatwave not seen in decades. As the country deals with an energy crunch, Japanese businesses are trying to save energy by turning lights down and thermostats up.
Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas on how the NATO summit went
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas at the NATO conference in Madrid, Spain.
Scientists say they've solved a 700-year-old mystery: Where and when Black Death began
For centuries, scientists and historians have wondered where the Black Death — the deadliest pandemic in recorded history — came from. New research sheds light on the ancient disease.
Ticking down a checklist of qualifications in 'Mr. Malcolm's List'
A 19th-century British gentleman's requirements for his bride lead to a scheme with many complications in Mr. Malcolm's List, a Bridgerton-like romance based on Suzanne Allain's 2020 novel.
Mariupol theater bombing was a clear war crime, Amnesty International says
Hundreds of civilians were sheltering in the drama theater during the March siege of Mariupol, the southern Ukrainian port city that Russian troops destroyed and now occupy.
Las voces de víctimas de crímenes de género en Argentina a través de testimonios
Un proyecto visual documenta a familiares, hermanos, padres y amigos de víctimas de crímenes de género en Argentina
Families of murdered women and trans Argentinians ensure their voices are not silenced
A visual project documents relatives, siblings, parents and friends of victims of gender-based crimes in Argentina
Ukraine wins back control over Snake Island
Ukraine's southern forces have been striking the island in recent days to take out Russian outposts. Russia's defense ministry said its troops left as a "goodwill gesture."
3 LGBTQ diplomats see opportunity and crisis for queer people around the world
Only four countries in the world have a high level diplomat specifically assigned to handle LGBTQ issues. We spoke to three of them to hear what their work has taught them.