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Friday, April 26, 2024
- What to know about a possible Israeli military offensive in Rafah
In Gaza's southernmost city, where more than a million Palestinians have sought shelter and where aid groups have centralized operations, worries have grown over a possible Israeli military operation.
- China's influence operations against the U.S. are bigger than TikTok
Intelligence officials and lawmakers describe the Chinese-owned social media app as a national security threat. But they haven't shared that evidence with the public.
- Ukraine pulls U.S.-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over drone threats
Five of the 31 tanks have already been lost to Russian attacks in Ukraine, where the use of surveillance and hunter-killer drones had made it difficult for them to operate.
- Here's why Spain's prime minister Pedro Sánchez is considering stepping down
Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez left Spain in suspense after announcing he may step down because of what he called an "unprecedented" smear campaign against his wife.
- Guatemalan AG raids Save the Children office over a migrant children rights complaint
Prosecutor Rafael Curruchiche said that the complaint filed by an unidentified foreigner had raised serious concerns because it involved allegations of abuse of children.
Thursday, April 25, 2024
- Crucial Weapons Head to Ukraine; And horses jam London's rush hour.
Newly approved military aid package goes to Ukraine, Taiwan and Israel. We'll hear about what its impact on the battlefield will be. And in London, royal horses get loose during rush hour. Sign up for State of the World+ to listen sponsor-free and support the work of NPR journalists. Visit plus.npr.org.
- Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned as a transitional council takes over
Haiti's de facto prime minister, Ariel Henry, has formally stepped down and a new transitional council has been sworn in. Finance chief Michel Patrick Boisvert is the new interim prime minister.
- Venice tests a 5-euro fee for day-trippers as the city grapples with overtourism
The fragile lagoon city of Venice launched a pilot program to charge day-trippers an entry fee that authorities hope will discourage crowds on peak days and make the city more livable for residents.
- An American hostage is seen alive for the first time since Oct. 7 in a Hamas video
Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who turned 24 last month while in captivity, has spent more than 200 days in captivity. His left arm was partially blown off by a grenade during the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7.
- China launches a new crew to its space station, advancing toward lunar mission
Three astronauts will spend six months on China's space station. Some experts worry China's ambitious space program could pose a threat to U.S. space superiority and military effectiveness.
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