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Iran War timeline continues to shift. And, jury rules Live Nation acted as monopoly

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Mediators push to extend U.S.-Iran ceasefire

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Indonesia's capital of the future faces doubts in the present

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3 things to know about naval blockades as U.S. begins patrols in the Strait of Hormuz

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Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack

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French government seeking release of 86-year-old French widow detained by ICE

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Bukele signs reforms allowing life prison sentences for people as young as 12

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Sudan's war enters a fourth year

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Popes have spoken out on politics before. But with Trump and Pope Leo it's different

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Greetings from Nairobi, where taking a matatu is no ordinary bus ride

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Trump says new talks with Iran will happen soon. And, Eric Swalwell faces new allegations

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Trump says Iran talks could resume in days as U.S. military blocks Iranian ports

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Fela Kuti is the first African artist to enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

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Pope heads to Cameroon as separatists announce 3-day pause in fighting

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'Humiliated, broken, powerless': Sudan enters fourth year of war

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The last detention camp for ISIS wives and kids

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After losing loved ones, an Israeli and a Palestinian work together for Middle East peace

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Fuel protests have Ireland's government facing possible no-confidence vote

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Eric Swalwell will resign from Congress. And, Trump feuds with Pope Leo over Iran War

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Israel and Lebanon agree to start peace negotiations after rare talks in D.C.

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U.K. inquiry lays bare 'catastrophic' missed chances before stabbings at dance class

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In 2024, Israel killed Hezbollah's top leaders and is thought to have decimated its arsenal. So how is the Iran-backed group still firing rockets into Israel? NPR's Lauren Frayer looks as how Hezbollah has re-armed and changed tactics.

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5 things to know about Péter Magyar, Hungary's new prime minister

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