What's at stake in the standoff between Putin and the Wagner group
NPR's Miles Parks speaks to Sam Greene, Professor of Russian Politics at King's College London, about the current turmoil inside Russia.
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Putin is denouncing the private military Wagner group after it said it was rebelling
The latest on a developing situation in Russia involving the high-profile leader of a mercenary group that's been key in Russia's war effort in Ukraine.
At least 209 migrants died after a fishing vessel crossing the Mediterranean sank
More than a week after a fishing vessel carrying migrants sank as it crossed the Mediterranean, many families in Pakistan await news of their loved ones.
How a small Caribbean nation is resisting climate change and rising sea levels
One small Caribbean country is trying to become the world's most climate resilient nation, even in the face of rising seas and intensifying storms.
Ukrainians are responding to Russia's inner turmoil with the Wagner group
Reaction from Ukraine to tensions in Russia over the prominent head of a Russian mercenary group.
Why Ukraine's counteroffensive is going to 'slower than desired'
NPR's Miles Parks talks to Mark Cancian, a retired Marine Colonel, about Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russian forces.
Japan's plan to boost its birthrate raises doubt. But one city has reason for hope
For years, Japanese leaders have tried to halt the country's falling birthrate. They might find lessons in the city of Akashi, whose population has been growing.
Russian mercenary chief says his forces are rebelling to oust the defense minister
Yevgeny Prigozhin, owner of the Wagner private military contractor, made his most direct challenge to the Kremlin yet on Friday, calling for a rebellion aimed at ousting Russia's defense minister.
Apple vs. apples: The tech giant is fighting to trademark the fruit
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with reporter Gabriela Galindo about the tech company Apple seeking to trademark the image of apples, the fruit, in Swiss court.
Through the eyes of Palestinian Americans: Settlers' rampage in West Bank village
A village in the West Bank has been a place of rest and reunion for Palestinian Americans but it came under attack this week by Jewish settlers calling to avenge the deaths of four Israelis.