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The unfinished story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in Britain
In 1955, Ruth Ellis was hanged for killing her abusive partner, a scandal that gripped the nation. But the murder investigation was flawed and incom…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
What is the path forward for Venezuela?
About two weeks ago, the United States military captured Venezuela’s president, Nicholas Maduro. Since then President Trump has spoken to Venezuela’…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The ceasefire in Gaza enters the next phase. What does that mean?
President Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, says the second phase of the ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas is beginning. He said “phase…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
We hear from an eyewitness to the protests in Iran
Protests are sweeping Iran and the government is cracking down hard, fearing the uprisings pose a threat to the theocratic regime. There is an inter…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Food returns to Gaza. Is it getting to the people who need it?
It has been three months since the ceasefire in Gaza began and food that is desperately needed after being largely blocked for two years has begun re…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Even Amid Violent Crackdowns, Iran’s Protests Continue
In Iran, popular protests continue to sweep the country. Rights groups say hundreds of Iranians have been killed in the government crackdown on the …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
World, Reordering: NPR/Ipsos Poll Reveals Trends in Americans' View of Foreign Policy
A new NPR/Ipsos poll found Americans across the political spectrum want the U.S. to be the moral leader of the world, but far fewer believe it actual…
3 months ago
Venezuela: Who’s in Charge Now?
Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is now is the U.S. But back in Venezuela, the country’s new leadership looks a lot like the old. We look…
3 months ago
U.S. seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker with ties to Venezuela
After a two-week chase, U.S. forces have seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the north Atlantic between Iceland and Britain. The tanker was origi…
3 months ago
In Venezuela, Uncertainty Mixes with Normalcy Days After U.S. Strike
NPR’s Eyder Peralta is in Colombia on the border with Venezuela, and speaks with residents days after American forces seized Venezuelan President Ni…
3 months ago