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Israel has expanded its control in Gaza since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire last year, leading to increased violence and a deadly toll on Palestinians. Previously, Israel controlled half of Gaza, but now its forces have pushed deeper into the region.

Count Binface, an intergalactic warrior, is challenging Nigel Farage in Britain's election as concerns about the Reform UK leader's finances impact his political comeback.

A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people, making it one of the country's deadliest on record. The incident occurred as soaring temperatures affected much of the country.

The Ebola death toll in Congo has reached 600, with new suspected cases reported in previously unaffected regions, indicating the disease is spreading beyond the Ituri epicenter.

The U.S. and Iran have intensified their exchanges of fire across the Middle East, with recent attacks threatening a ceasefire deal. Thursday's attacks were reported to be larger in scale, raising concerns about the stability of the truce.

NPR's Scott Detrow interviews Nicholas Burns, a former U.S. Ambassador to NATO, about recent developments in the U.S.-Iran conflict and the ongoing NATO summit. The discussion focuses on implications of Iran-related strikes and NATO's strategic priorities.

Fresh strikes between Iran and the United States have occurred, and a tense ceasefire has been scrapped, raising questions about whether the war with Iran is resuming.

Graham Platner ended his bid for U.S. Senate. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is assisting in the investigation of Nolan Wells' death.

President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a NATO summit in Turkey and announced the U.S. will provide Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air defense systems.

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, escalating tensions and threatening an interim deal aimed at ending the conflict.

The International Olympic Committee has lifted a decade-long ban on Russian athletes from international competitions, reversing restrictions linked to a state-sponsored doping scandal and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The decision allows Russian athletes to return to Olympic events.

Trump stated he believes the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is over but has not ruled out potential talks. The International Olympic Committee has lifted Russia's suspension, allowing its athletes to compete in the 2028 games.

President Trump announced from Turkey that the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is over but did not rule out continuing talks to end the war with Iran.

Carl Bildt, co-chair of the European Council on Foreign Relations, discusses the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, and the alliance's status during President Trump's second term.

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she'll run for the French presidency next year despite being sentenced Tuesday to wear a court-ordered electronic monitor for embezzlement.

Tehran has targeted Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes, escalating regional tensions. The conflict raises risks of an interim agreement to halt fighting breaking down, potentially sparking a wider Middle East conflict.

NATO began its summit in Ankara, Turkey, emphasizing unity, but tensions within the alliance were highlighted by President Trump's criticisms of European allies, raising concerns about NATO's future. The event underscored challenges to maintaining cohesion among members.

NATO leaders believe President Trump's criticism of the alliance aims to pressure Europe into increasing defense spending, while some analysts worry he may have hidden intentions.

The IOC is moving to allow more Russian athletes to compete in Olympic events. This decision comes as Moscow continues missile and drone strikes in Ukraine.

The International Olympic Committee has lifted Russia's suspension, advising sports organizations to stop a three-year vetting program for Russian athletes ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The change aims to streamline qualification processes for the event.