How an infectious disease expert interprets conflicting reports on COVID-19's origins
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Michael Osterholm about what the general public can understand about the origins of COVID-19.
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Why Brexit's back in the news: Britain and the EU struck a Northern Ireland trade deal
Britain and the European Union signed a new agreement to solve one of Brexit's thorniest challenges: the trading status of Northern Ireland.
Nigeria's general election saw disorganization and violence
Results from the Nigeria's general election are gradually trickling in, in a weekend vote that was delayed by poor organization and sporadic violence at polling stations.
A look at Russia's information war on Ukraine
In the year since Russia invaded Ukraine, the conflict has played out on the battlefield of information, too. Russia is using social media, traditional media and allies to push false narratives.
After a violent weekend, officials say they aim to deescalate tensions in West Bank
As three Israelis are fatally shot and a Palestinian is killed during riots by Jewish settlers, the U.S. is pushing diplomacy to keep violence in the occupied West Bank from escalating more.
The second season of 'La Brega' tells the story of Puerto Rico through its music
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Alana Casanova-Burgess about the new season of the podcast La Brega, which tells a history of Puerto Rico through eight famous songs.
The impact of the Ukraine war on food supplies: 'It could have been so much worse'
That's the view of Joseph Glauber of the International Food Policy Research Institute. He considers the fear the war would lead to a surge in food prices – and a dramatic worsening of world hunger.
Janet Yellen visits Ukraine and pledges even more U.S. economic aid
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen made a surprise visit to Ukraine and announced $1.25 billion in economic aid as the country's war with Russia goes into its second year.
When will it be over? And 9 more questions about Russia, Ukraine and a year of war
How is Russia framing its invasion? What happened to the Ukrainians who fled? And when, how and why will the war end? NPR reporters answer your questions on everything Ukraine.
'I can dream it, but I can't afford it': The stark reality of life in Iran right now
It's been more than five months since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody, which sparked mass protests in Iran. But part of what fueled them was a sense of economic desperation.