Why a mountaineer chose to turn around just 200 meters from Mount Everest's summit
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to mountaineer Kirstie Ennis about her decision to descend Mount Everest, just 200 meters from the summit.
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The reason for Sweden's higher inflation in May? Some experts point to Beyoncé
When Beyoncé kicked off her world tour in Sweden last month, fans from all over the world flocked to Stockholm for the two sold out shows.
Israel is reportedly debating a wider offensive after intense battle in the West Bank
Israeli troops and Palestinian militants in the West Bank have fought one of their most intense battles of the past year, leaving at least five Palestinians killed and scores injured.
Secretary Blinken and China's Xi Jingping didn't reach agreement on military contact
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese leader Xi Jingping. He called the talks "candid and constructive," but they did not reach an agreement on resuming military-to-military contact.
How Secretary Blinken is tackling the China relationship (and others in the region)
Much of the Biden administration's approach to the world focuses on the U.S. competition with China.
Blinken calls China talks 'constructive,' while acknowledging 'deep differences'
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Secretary of State Antony Blinken about talks in Beijing meant to ease tensions between China and the U.S.
Antony Blinken meets China's Xi in a bid to ease soaring U.S.-China tensions
In footage released by China's state broadcaster, Xi is heard to say "The two sides have agreed to follow through on the common understandings President Biden and I have reached in Bali."
A record number of people worldwide have been forced to flee their homes
NPR's A Martinez talks to David Miliband of the International Rescue Committee, about the driving forces that led to 108.4 million people being displaced globally — the largest number since WWII.
Deadly West Bank firefight leaves at least 3 Palestinians dead, dozens more injured
The violence marked a rare use of Israeli airpower in the territory. During the clashes, Palestinian militants detonated a roadside bomb next to an Israeli military vehicle.
Swiss voters support climate bill as scientists warn about melting glaciers
The referendum to introduce new climate measures was sparked by a campaign by scientists and environmentalists to save Switzerland's iconic glaciers, which are melting away at an alarming rate.