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U.K.'s parliament had a rare debate about the royals
- Lauren Frayer
- Feb 24, 2026
Something rare happened Tuesday in the U.K. Parliament: MPs criticized the royals, which 19th century rules prohibit. But an exception was made for di...
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European leaders came together in solidarity on Ukraine War fourth anniversary - but peace seems a long way off
- Feb 24, 2026
Watching President Zelenskyy and first lady Olena Zelenska in the centre of Kyiv lead a minute's silence to honour the tens of thousands of soldiers w...
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Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine reflects on 4th anniversary of war with Russia
- Mary Louise Kelly
- Feb 24, 2026
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Bridget Brink, the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine who's now running for Congress, about the U.S.'s next moves in...
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The Louvre Museum's director has resigned in the wake of October's brazen jewel heist
- The Associated Press
- Feb 24, 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron accepted Laurence des Cars' resignation as "an act of responsibility" at a moment when the Louvre needs security upgr...
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DOJ hides Trump-related Epstein files. And, what to know for the State of the Union
- Brittney Melton
- Feb 24, 2026
An NPR investigation found that the DOJ withheld some Epstein files related to abuse allegations against Trump. And, what you need to know ahead of th...
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France blocks government access to the U.S. Ambassador
- The Associated Press
- Feb 24, 2026
France's spat with the U.S. ambassador to Paris has taken another turn with the French foreign minister now saying the top U.S. diplomat in France mus...
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France ups the ante in the spat with US ambassador, says ministers will no longer meet him
- The Associated Press
- Feb 24, 2026
France's spat with the U.S. ambassador to Paris has taken another turn with the French foreign minister now saying the top U.S. diplomat in France mus...
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France moves to bar US Ambassador Charles Kushner from direct government access
- The Associated Press
- Feb 24, 2026
France's top diplomat has requested that U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner no longer be allowed direct access to members of the French government. Kushn...
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BAFTAs apologize after guest with Tourette syndrome uses racial slur during ceremony
- Anastasia Tsioulcas
- Feb 23, 2026
A man with Tourette syndrome shouted a racial slur and other offensive remarks during the BAFTA awards ceremony Sunday. The BBC did not edit out his o...
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U.K. arrests ex-ambassador to the U.S. on suspicion of misconduct over Epstein ties
- Lauren Frayer
- Feb 23, 2026
Police have arrested Peter Mandelson, a veteran Labour Party politician who served as British ambassador to the U.S., as part of an investigation into...
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In the shadow of the Olympics, migrants search for a welcome in Milan
- Ruth Sherlock
- Feb 23, 2026
As Italy cracks down on migration, Milan takes a different path — offering shelter and integration to asylum seekers even as the central government ti...
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Trump to raise global tariffs. And, most say the state of the union is weak, poll says
- Brittney Melton
- Feb 23, 2026
President Trump says he is raising global tariffs to 15%. And ahead of the president's address tomorrow, most Americans say the state of the union is...