Henry Kissinger's complicated legacy
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Jeremi Suri, professor of public affairs and history at University of Texas at Austin about Henry Kissinger's complicated legacy.
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Russia's Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a landmark ruling
Addressing a lawsuit filed by the Justice Ministry, the court labeled the LGBTQ+ "movement" in Russia an extremist group and banned it. The case was classified, and the ministry disclosed no evidence.
Meta warns that China is stepping up its online social media influence operations
China has become the third most common source of foreign influence operations, behind Russia and Iran, according to the owner of Facebook and Instagram.
Up First briefing: Truce in Gaza extended for 7th day; Henry Kissinger dies at 100
Israel and Gaza agreed to extend their truce for one more day. Henry Kissinger, a towering figure in U.S. foreign policy, dies at 100.
Mediators work to extend Israel-Hamas truce after final planned hostage swap
U.S. and Israeli officials are in Qatar working on a new cease-fire extension. On Wednesday, Hamas released 16 hostages from Gaza. Israel says more than 140 hostages remain in captivity.
A Gaza woman describes trying to keep her family safe — and alive
A Gaza woman describes the fear of living under airstrikes, and her attempts to keep her children safe.
In Venezuela, harmful oil spills are mounting as the country ramps up production
After the U.S. lifted its sanctions, Venezuela is trying to revive its beleaguered oil industry. But ramping up production is causing more oil spills.
U.S. announces charges against an Indian national over alleged assassination plan
The U.S. Justice Department announced charges against an Indian national for allegedly taking part in a murder-for-hire scheme on American soil orchestrated by an Indian government employee.
Widespread flooding has already killed hundreds in East Africa
Many countries in East Africa have gone from drought to deluge, and the rains aren't over yet.
Israeli soldier describes his time in Gaza
An Israeli reservist, on a brief home leave during the temporary ceasefire, tells personal stories from his two weeks stationed inside Gaza.