Decades of failures turned Grenfell Tower into a 'death trap,' report says
The report on the deadly London high-rise fire blames government, regulators and the industry for the deaths of 72 people.
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Family member of a Hamas captive mourns the dead hostages
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Moshe Lavi, whose brother-in-law is among the hostages being held in Gaza, about the recovery of six dead hostages from Rafah by Israeli forces this weekend.
Ex-aide to N.Y. govs accused of working for China. And Russia’s deadly missile attack
A key aide to several New York Democratic governors has pleaded not guilty after being accused of working on behalf of China. And, a government reshuffle in Ukraine after deadly Russian missile strike.
Ukraine's foreign minister submits resignation as Russian strikes kill 7 in Lviv
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba's resignation offer comes days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned about an imminent Cabinet reshuffle.
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Israel’s PM faces growing opposition over his stance on Gaza. Russia launches massive barrage against Ukraine. Longtime aide to New York’s governors accused of secretly working for China.
Former Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz issues searing rebuke to PM Netanyahu
Benny Gantz, a former Israeli war cabinet member who walked out in June, has told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a deal to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza or else step down.
Selfies taken in desirable locations makes people less likely to go there, study finds
A new study finds that seeing other people in photos at a desirable locale — especially selfies — makes people less likely to go there.
German automaker Volkswagen considers closing two plants in the country
Germany’s largest industrial employer, Volkswagen, is reportedly considering closing at least two plants in Germany after years of declining value and a struggle to transition to electric vehicles.
Judges and civil servants in Mexico protest proposed changes to judiciary
The legislative and executive branch in Mexico are about to pass a popular constitutional reform that would remake the judiciary. Judges, civil servants and law students are protesting the move.
Breakout at Democratic Republic of Congo jail draws attention to horrific conditions
Over 100 prisoners were killed — either shot dead or crushed — after they tried to escape from the infamous Makala Prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital of Kinshasa.