Iran-backed operatives have been charged over nearly 20 attacks, including a plot on a U.K. base housing U.S. troops. Separately, a U.S. soldier is held in the U.K. on Russia spying claims.

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Iran-backed trio accused of plotting attacks on U.K. base hosting U.S. jets

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Iran-backed trio accused of plotting attacks on U.K. base hosting U.S. jets

Iran-backed operatives have been charged over nearly 20 attacks, including a plot on a U.K. base housing U.S. troops. Separately, a U.S. soldier is held in the U.K. on Russia spying claims.

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U.S. officials look to Europe to learn how to make prison better

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U.S. officials look to Europe to learn how to make prison better

American prison officials are looking to European nations like Germany and Norway for a roadmap on how to design a prison that emphasizes rehabilitation and a successful return to life on the outside.

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U.S. midterm results give Ukrainians glimmer of hope : State of the World from NPR

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U.S. midterm results give Ukrainians glimmer of hope : State of the World from NPR

Ukrainians say they don’t put much stock in the latest round of peace talks with Russia underway in Abu Dhabi. But they do sense optimism after a seismic political shift in the U.S. midterm elections. In Russia, meanwhile, the country’s best-known independent newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, is shutting down after more than 30 years amid state pressure and wartime censorship laws.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

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U.S. boycotts U.N. human rights review for second year running

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U.S. boycotts U.N. human rights review for second year running

The U.S. has skipped a key U.N. human rights review for the second year running. Rights groups warn the absence risks undermining global accountability.

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Indonesia's VP offers resignation as questions mount over his eligibility

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Indonesia's VP offers resignation as questions mount over his eligibility

His resignation offer comes amid a widening political rift between Prabowo and Widodo and a separate investigation into allegations that senior police officials wiretapped the president.

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Seven days of chaos in the ER: How this country's healthcare system is unraveling

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Seven days of chaos in the ER: How this country's healthcare system is unraveling

Renewed fighting has pushed Ethiopia's healthcare system close to collapse: "The whole emergency (room) was flooded with war trauma patients," one surgeon says of a brutal week in September.

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U.S.-mediated talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war begin in Abu Dhabi

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U.S.-mediated talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war begin in Abu Dhabi

The two-day session in the UAE's capital, Abu Dhabi, is the first such meeting since February. It will focus on security guarantees, the White House said before the discussions.

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How word of mouth is helping an Amish community's fight against measles

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How word of mouth is helping an Amish community's fight against measles

In Pennsylvania, health officials use a quiet vaccination campaign designed to win the trust of the state's Amish community, which has been hit hard by the measles outbreak.

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Will Secretary Pete Hegseth pay the price for the Iran war? : Consider This from NPR

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Will Secretary Pete Hegseth pay the price for the Iran war? : Consider This from NPR

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky filed a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday. The charges against him include illegally waging war against Iran in violation of the War Powers Resolution. President Trump says he will stand by Hegseth even if he's impeached. What does this moment tell us about Hegseth's tenure at the Pentagon? This episode was produced by Kathryn Fink and Connor Donevan, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by Larry Kaplow, Jason Breslow and Tinbete Ermyas. Our executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

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Breeding beer hops for a hotter planet : State of the World from NPR

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Breeding beer hops for a hotter planet : State of the World from NPR

The Czech Republic’s distinctive pilsner beer owes its crisp, bitter taste to a specific variety of hops. But climate change is making it harder to grow the plants. Now, Czech researchers are developing hop varieties that can survive hotter, drier summers.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

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What Trump meant when he said the U.S. is cutting aid to Israel

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What Trump meant when he said the U.S. is cutting aid to Israel

President Trump says he's halting aid to Israel. Israelis are worried. But experts say the U.S. is just shifting aid from the State Department to the Pentagon, with less congressional oversight.

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