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Leaders of France, Germany and Britain endorse calls for cease-fire in Gaza

5:03am August 12, 2024

by The Associated Press

In a joint statement released Monday, the British, French and German leaders endorsed the latest push by the U.S., Qatar and Egypt to broker an agreement to end the 10-month-old Israel-Hamas war.

Russian troops prepare for a counterattack after Ukraine’s surprise offensive

4:47am August 12, 2024

by A Martínez

After rapid advances in western Russia, a Ukrainian military offensive slowed over the weekend. Russia is sending reinforcements to the area for a likely counterattack, but hasn't launched it yet.

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Israel issues more evacuation orders in Gaza after a deadly airstrike

4:43am August 12, 2024

by A Martínez

Strikes in Gaza continue to kill dozens of Palestinians, and Israeli military evacuation orders are forcing Palestinians to displace with their families -- again.

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Why are people in Serbia protesting plans to dig a giant lithium mine?

4:35am August 12, 2024

by Steve Inskeep

Thousands filled the streets of the Serbian capital Belgrade on Saturday to protest plans to mine one of Europe’s largest deposits of lithium. Lithium is a crucial material for electric car batteries.

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Closing Ceremony - Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 16

Photos: See what happened at the Olympic closing ceremony

9:19pm August 11, 2024

by NPR Staff

The Games in Paris wrapped up with the closing ceremony. We take a look at the lavish celebration.

The world's oldest solar calendar may have been unearthed in Turkey

8:01pm August 11, 2024

by Rebecca Rosman

Researchers say an ancient calendar discovered in southern Turkey may also memorialize a devastating comet strike that hit Earth nearly 13,000 years ago.

Ukrainian and Russian troops are gearing up for a showdown in western Russia

2:46pm August 11, 2024

by Greg Myre

After several days of rapid advances in western Russia, the Ukrainian military offensive has slowed. Russia is sending reinforcements to the area, but has not yet launched a major counterattack.

Nigerian athletes say mismanagement by the country's officials cost them the Olympics

8:38am August 11, 2024

by Emmanuel Akinwotu

Nigeria had a terrible showing at the Olympics. Its athletes say they were failed by corruption and mismanagement by the nation's sports officials.

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Student protests in Bangladesh ousted its prime minister. What's next for the region?

8:35am August 11, 2024

by Ayesha Rascoe

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Mushfiq Mobarak, a Professor of Economics at Yale University, about how regional powers will view the overthrow of Bangladesh’s authoritarian leader last week.

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The U.S. is bracing for an Iranian response to the killing of a senior Hamas leader

7:58am August 11, 2024

by Ayesha Rascoe

NRR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Firas Maksad, the Middle East Institute, about a potential Iranian response to the killing of a Hamas leader in Tehran.

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