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British couple held in Iran end hunger strike
Craig and Lindsay Foreman's family say they were on hunger strike for 93 and 84 days, respectively.…
What’s behind Trump’s shift to economic pressure on Iran? Will it work?
Months into the war, Trump is returning to squeezing Iran's economy rather than military offensive for now.…
Remembering Anas, Mohammed and Gaza’s other slain journalists
Our colleagues in Gaza have taken the journalism profession to an unseen level. In doing so, they've paid a heavy price.…
Protesters rally in India’s Jharkhand over alleged exam irregularities
Demonstrators in Ranchi demand an overhaul of the state's examination system.…
UEFA Super Cup – PSG vs Aston Villa: Prediction, start time, how to watch
As Champions League and Europa League winners face off, here is everything to know on the venue, history and more.…
Decades of abuse revealed at Michigan art school. And, the Iran war's impact on midterms
A new report has revealed decades of alleged abuse at an elite art school. NPR spoke with one of the victims. And, Iran is playing the long game with …
At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Nizhnekamsk
A day of mourning has been declared in the Russian republic of Tatarstan after the attack killed 13 people.…
Buried abuse memory brought sisters' abuser to justice
Mellissa Arkwright could not remember the abuse she suffered as a child until she had taking therapy.…
Rare £3.7m Ferrari seized in police crackdown
Ninety vehicles worth more than £8m were seized in a weekend operation in central London.…
Kurdish hunger striker says ICE force-feeding ‘mentally broke me’
Exclusive: Film-maker Gabar Choli describes how he endured coercive treatment over eight months in detention in TexasA Kurdish man who was force fed o…
Who is Mohsen Rezaei, and how significant is his appointment?
Former IRGC commander Rezaei will be taking over as secretary of Iran's top security body amid Hormuz talks.…
Senior detective under investigation over use of AI
Police say a voluntary referral about an officer was made to the IOPC on 23 June.…
One year on, Gaza mourns journalist Anas al-Sharif’s death
Gaza remembers Anas al-Sharif, a journalist whose voice defined the impact of war on civilian lives.…
UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF hit out at Infantino over World Cup privatisation plan
Three confederations release letter criticising FIFA's president over his proposal to sell off stakes in the World Cup.…
Netanyahu rejects US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan | First Thing
Israeli PM is insisting on a full Hamas disarmament before the deal can be implemented. Plus, what it feels like to get locked in to an opera performa…
Ocean heat records broken as hottest July temperature recorded
Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.…
At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's Tatarstan region, officials say
It is one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia since the start of Moscow's war on Ukraine.…
The FAA wants to reboot the nation's airspace. This airline shows how it might work
When Alaska Airlines wanted to optimize its operations, it turned to a small startup called Air Space Intelligence. Now the FAA has hired the company …
Who really needs testosterone?
The military plans to start screening service members for low testosterone, and social media is overflowing with claims about testosterone therapy. Bu…
Mike Lindell touts Trump ties in race for governor of Minnesota, where Trump has lost
Lindell, of "MyPillow," plays up his ties to Trump, who endorsed him for Tuesday's primary. But the state Republican convention backed one of his oppo…
In a competitive Maine Senate race, women voters could be the deciders
The race between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson is one of this year's most high-profile Senate contests. To win, both candidates will need support fro…
An arts school where Epstein allegedly preyed on students reveals decades of abuse
In a new report, former Interlochen students detail some 70 allegations of sexual abuse by nearly 50 adults employed or affiliated with the school. On…
Voters are sick of the two-party system. A new poll shows they're open to big changes
A new poll shows support for moving the U.S. toward proportional representation, a system that elects multiple representatives in a single district in…
‘Like the movies’: How Ukraine’s ground robots are changing rules of war
They carry ammunition, can conduct kamikaze missions and have shown they can capture enemy positions.…
Anguished locals watch as Israel demolishes homes in southern Lebanon
Anguished locals watch as Israel demolishes homes in southern Lebanon…
Israeli forces kill one in Gaza as another body recovered from rubble
Gaza Health Ministry says hospitals receive bodies of two Palestinians as Netanyahu rejects Trump plan to end war.…
Don Nelson, Hall of Fame basketball coach and NBA player, dies at 86
Nelson was a five-time NBA champion with the Boston Celtics but is best remembered for his innovative coaching style.…
North Korea’s hackers using AI for attacks, cybersecurity firm says
Hacking group Kimsuky using AI-generated documents in spear-phishing attacks, South Korean cybersecurity firm says.…
Pakistan-administered Kashmir votes in reduced third phase amid unrest
Voting postponed in seven of 11 Poonch division constituencies as boycott calls and violence mar the region's elections.…
Ukraine launches drone attack on Russian oil refining facilities – Europe live
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that strikes on such facilities were directly linked with putting more pressure on MoscowMeanwhile, at least five people died…