Celebrating 10 years in office, London Mayor Sadiq Khan talks to NPR about Prime Minister Starmer's future, far-right disinformation about his city, and how he's survived President Trump's insults.
Fighting between the U.S. and Iran appears to have paused after intense strikes. A Supreme Court ruling puts over 300,000 immigrants with TPS at risk of losing work permits. Nominations opened for the UK Labour Party election to succeed Keir Starmer.
Fighting between the U.S. and Iran appears to have paused after intense strikes. A Supreme Court ruling puts TPS for over 300,000 immigrants at risk. Nominations open for UK Labour leader, with Andy Burnham expected to take the role.
The Taliban's ban on smartphones, initially targeting government employees, is raising fears of broader restrictions. This move threatens vital support systems for Afghans, impacting healthcare, education, and the ability to document abuse or seek help, as phones are crucial for remote consultations, coordination, and giving voice to the marginalized.
Europe is experiencing rising demand for air conditioning due to increasingly frequent heat waves. While politicians debate its use, scientists are exploring "solid-state cooling" as a more efficient, refrigerant-free alternative to conventional ACs, which contribute to global warming.
Gaza residents, including unemployed men playing cards, face bleak prospects as Israeli forces expand control to nearly 70% of the territory. An "orange zone" restricts aid and intensifies shelling, turning neighborhoods like al-Shujaiya into ghost towns with few remaining families.
A devastating wildfire in Spain's Almeria province has claimed 12 lives, with victims found in burnt-out vehicles as they attempted to flee. Eight injured and 23 missing, the blaze has consumed over 3,200 hectares amid a severe heatwave gripping the country.
