Pope Leo Urges Angola to 'Build Hope' and Heal War-Scarred Past During Africa Tour
Pope Leo XIV celebrated a large Mass in Angola during the third leg of his Africa tour, calling on the country to move beyond divisions rooted in its history of civil war. The Africa tour also included a historic first p...
In India's Chile Pepper Fields, Nearly Every Farmer Is a Woman
A photo report by NPR documents how chile pepper farming in a region of India is almost entirely carried out by women, for whom it represents a key source of income. Farmers like 44-year-old Rajeshwari carefully grade ha...
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again as U.S. Prepares for New Nuclear Talks
Iran has again blocked the Strait of Hormuz, with the IRGC's hardline position appearing to dominate decision-making in Tehran as a ceasefire deadline approaches. NPR reports that U.S. negotiators are heading to Pakistan...
Real Estate Investment Trusts Buying Long-Term Care Facilities Linked to Resident Harm
Real estate investment trusts have become landlords for thousands of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals across the United States. Reporting by NPR highlights cases where residents suffered serious h...
U.S. Opens Tariff Refund Portal After Supreme Court Struck Down Most Trump Tariffs
Two months after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the majority of President Trump's tariffs, the federal government is opening a customs portal on Monday allowing businesses to begin requesting refunds. The portal is e...
Euronews Midday Bulletin: Top Stories – April 19, 2026
Euronews published its midday news bulletin for April 19, 2026, rounding up the most important stories from Europe and beyond, covering world affairs, business, politics, culture, and travel....
A Husband Finds the Perfect Gift for a Wife Who No Longer Remembers Her Birthday
NPR profiles the emotional experience of celebrating a birthday when a partner is living with dementia, exploring the sorrow and tenderness involved when a once-shared milestone is no longer remembered. The story centers...
Iowa's School Choice Expansion Offers Preview of Education Market Winners and Losers
With school choice programs expanding across Iowa and the broader United States, Cedar Rapids is emerging as a case study in the consequences of applying market dynamics to public education. Some schools face potential c...
Argentina Marks One Year Since Pope Francis's Death With Open-Air Tribute in Buenos Aires
Argentina commemorated the first anniversary of Pope Francis's death with a large outdoor gathering at Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires on April 18, 2026. A DJ priest led the tribute, blending electronic music with messages...
China races humanoid robots in Beijing half marathon
China staged a half marathon in Beijing featuring humanoid robots competing in a real race environment. The event was designed to test advances in endurance, balance, and AI behavior, with engineers viewing it as a miles...
Bodies of 50 infants found dumped at Trinidad graveyard
Police in Trinidad discovered the remains of 50 infants at a graveyard. A preliminary investigation suggests the case may involve the unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses....
Trump signs executive order to fast-track psychedelic drug research
President Trump signed an executive order easing research restrictions on psychedelic substances including psilocybin and LSD. The order aims to accelerate scientific studies into their potential therapeutic uses for men...
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles into East Sea
North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea in the latest of a series of recent weapons tests. Analysts say the tests signal Pyongyang's rejection of South Korea's diplomatic overtures t...
Iran warns nuclear deal 'far off' as Hormuz Strait remains closed
Iranian officials declared that a deal with the United States remains far from reach amid stalled negotiations. Iran stated the strategically vital Hormuz Strait will remain shut until the US lifts its blockade of Irania...
NASA shuts down Voyager 1 instrument to extend mission life
NASA announced it has switched off one of Voyager 1's remaining science instruments. The move is not a sign of mission failure but a deliberate measure to conserve power and keep the aging probe operational for longer....
Australia's most-decorated soldier vows to fight war crime murder charges
Ben Roberts-Smith has spoken publicly for the first time since being charged with five counts of murder as a war crime. He vowed to contest the charges against him....
Bodies of 56 Found at Trinidad and Tobago Cemetery, Mostly Infants
Police discovered dozens of bodies at a cemetery in Cumuto, Trinidad, with initial investigations pointing to unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses. Al Jazeera reports 56 bodies described as mostly children, while Deuts...
North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles Toward Sea
North Korea fired ballistic missiles toward the sea, according to NPR News. The launch follows recent missile test activity observed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Further details on the range or type of missiles we...
US Coast Guard Finds Overturned Vessel Near Saipan in Search for Missing Ship
A US Coast Guard aircraft spotted an overturned vessel off the coast of Saipan while searching for the missing dry cargo ship Mariana, which suffered engine failure on April 15. The Mariana is a 145-foot US-registered ve...
Mexico, Spain and Brazil Pledge Aid to Cuba, Reject US Pressure
Leaders of Mexico, Spain, and Brazil meeting in Barcelona vowed to increase aid to Cuba and affirmed that Cubans must determine their own future. Deutsche Welle adds that the pledges come amid a US oil embargo and Donald...