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Relations between the United States and the Vatican are at a low point over President Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo, who is a leading critic of the war in Iran.

President Donald Trump wants a lavish welcome in Beijing for a summit with Xi Jinping next week. But the specter of the war in Iran looms large.

Tense relations soured further after Ukraine accused Israel of buying grain harvested by Russia in occupied territory. Meanwhile, Russia and Iran have grown closer.

Across six locations in Indonesia, NPR spoke with locals about how nickel mining is changing the land and daily life. It's brought jobs, but also concerns about environmental damage and public health.

The remarks contrast with Border Czar Tom Homan's softer messaging earlier this year, after two U.S. citizens were killed by immigration officials in Minneapolis.

This year's winner in NPR's College Podcast Challenge is a letter to a grandparent that grapples with health issues including dementia. It's the story of a family learning to talk about hard things.

The vast majority of Americans — 8 in 10 — say there should be age caps for members of Congress, as well as term limits, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll.

Campaign staffers are turning private polling data into personal paydays. They describe election prediction market as a "Wild West" for staffers.

For three weeks, thousands of children in Europe went without social media or their smartphones, or both. This is the diary of their digital detox.

Polls predict historic losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party on Thursday as anti-immigrant Reform U.K. makes gains, and a new era of multiparty politics takes shape.

Beijing depended on Hungary’s outgoing leader, Viktor Orban, to gain a toehold in Europe. A giant battery factory proved a step too far.

President Trump and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who have had a rocky relationship, will meet on Thursday for talks on security, trade and critical minerals.

Intelligence agents have privately warned of the potential of hybrid attacks from Iran-linked groups. But political leaders, including Chancellor Friedrich Merz, have publicly played down the risk.

Four women and nine children arrived in Australia from detention camps in northeast Syria after a yearslong controversy over their fate.

State officials were assessing the damage from a storm that ripped through the region overnight. At least four people suffered minor injuries.

We can’t be certain — and that’s the point.

Polls predict historic losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party on Thursday as anti-immigrant Reform U.K. makes gains, and a new era of multiparty politics takes shape.

Gabi, the newest monk at a temple in Seoul that is looking to spread Buddhism, vowed to not overcharge as it seeks enlightenment.

A federal judge released the note, which Jeffrey Epstein’s former cellmate said he found in a graphic novel. The New York Times has not authenticated that Mr. Epstein wrote it.

Why Ray Dalio is bearish on the U.S.

Bond investors are expected to scrutinize the results of critical local elections on Thursday as the war in the Middle East adds inflation pressure on the government.

Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc said the shipping giant had deliberately taken a "very cautious approach" during the Middle East crisis.

There have been increasing calls within Europe for the region's most critical workloads to diversify away from dominant U.S. cloud providers.

Oil prices fell Thursday, as investors continue to assess the latest developments in the Middle East amid concerns over renewed tensions between Iran and the U.S.

Powerful property and farming firm Grosvenor Group says knock-on effect of Iran war could arrive next yearFertiliser shortages caused by the Iran war have driven up costs for UK farmers by up to 70% and will have a “dramatic” impact on food prices globally next year, according to one of Britain’s most powerful property and farming companies.Mark Preston, executive trustee of the 349-year-old Grosvenor Group, controlled by the Duke of Westminster, said fertiliser “was already quite expensive” before the 50% to 70% surge in prices since the start of the Iran war in late February. Continue reading...

On its fourth day of public hearings, royal commission into antisemitism also hears Jewish Australians have been pressured to resign and verbally abusedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJewish Australians have been told to use “less obviously Jewish” names, felt pressure to resign and been verbally abused by colleagues in the wake of 7 October 2023.On its fourth day of public hearings, the antisemitism royal commission also heard evidence from Australia’s antisemitism envoy, who said hatred towards Jews had become “almost fashionable”, while a Sydney nurse said New South Wales Health was “not safe for Jewish people”. Continue reading...

About 5,000 councillors and six mayors up for election in England, while Scotland chooses 129 MSPs, and Wales selects 96 members of the SeneddAnd here is the eve-of-poll statement that Rhun ap Iorwerth, the Plaid Cymru leader, issued yesterday.Service is a value which has always sustained Wales. It’s a value instilled in me from a young age by my parents, both teachers. It’s a value I’ve sought to pass on to my children - the gift of giving back to the people and places who gave us so much.Tomorrow is a chance for the people of Wales to choose who serves our nation for the next four years. It’s Plaid Cymru’s deep sense of service to Wales - focusing just on our needs and our future - that first drew me to politics.Today is Scotland’s opportunity to choose a better future by voting SNP for real action on the cost of living, to lock Nigel Farage out of power, and to secure a fresh start with independence. I urge people in every part of Scotland to unite behind the SNP to make it happen. The SNP is the only party that has set out a positive vision for Scotland’s future - and we are the only party with a serious plan to support people with the cost of living. We have set out our plans to bring down food costs, give families more support with the cost of childcare, lower the cost of your daily commute and provide more support for first time buyers. The SNP wants to lower your bills – but all the other parties want to do is stop us. They have no plan of their own and nothing to offer. They want you to vote for an opposition to stop things happening. I am asking people to vote for an SNP Government to get things done. By casting both votes for the SNP, Scotland can elect a strong majority SNP government that will always stand up for Scotland, prioritise the cost of living, and deliver that fresh start of independence that Scotland needs. That opportunity of a better future is now within touching distance. Let’s make it happen today by voting SNP. Continue reading...

Group of 13 women and children left Syria for Australia on Wednesday, with authorities saying some adults may be chargedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThirteen women and children have landed in Australia after being detained for more than seven years in Syrian detention camps following the fall of Islamic State.One of the women, Janai Safar, was taken into custody by Australian federal police officers shortly after she and her child landed in Sydney from Doha on Thursday evening. Passengers who were on the flight said they saw four officers board the plane and escort three people, including a man, woman, and child, off the plane. Continue reading...

Four empty oil tanks were reportedly damaged, although it’s unclear whether the drones belong to Ukraine or Russiain PalermoMeanwhile, the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, is to meet Pope Leo at the Vatican on Thursday in an effort to ease tensions after Donald Trump’s repeated criticisms of the first North American pontiff.“If anyone wants to criticise me for proclaiming the gospel, let them do so with the truth: the church has spoken out against all nuclear weapons for years, there is no doubt about that. I simply hope to be listened to because of the value of God’s word.” Continue reading...

Two British nationals who left MV Hondius before outbreak was detected are already self-isolating at home, say officialsWhat is hantavirus?British passengers onboard a cruise ship hit with a deadly outbreak of hantavirus will be asked to self-isolate in the UK for 45 days, a health official has suggested, as two passengers who left the vessel continue to isolate at home in Britain.Neither of the two Britons who left MV Hondius at Saint Helena in late April are reporting symptoms, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKSA). Continue reading...

The US and Iran have offered conflicting messages over the likelihood of a deal being reached imminentlyThe Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it has killed the commander of Hezbollah’s Radwan force, the most elite unit of the pro-Iran armed group, in a strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs.In a statement, the IDF named the Radwan commander as Ahmed Ghalib Balut, saying he was killed in a strike in the Dahiyeh neighbourhood in southern Beirut. Continue reading...

Retail group with 4,800 stores worldwide expects drop in profits this year amid ‘muted market’Business live – latest updatesThe sports fashion retailer JD has warned that profits will fall this year amid a “muted market” hit by weaker spending by young people and concerns about the Middle East conflict.The company, which runs 4,800 stores worldwide including the JD, Blacks and Millets chains in the UK, said it expected profits of between £750m and £850m in the year ahead, after reporting £852m in the year to the end of January. Continue reading...

In an exclusive interview from prison, Sadia Moalim Ali, a 27-year-old rickshaw driver, tells of her treatment after being arrested for demonstrating against the governmentA woman being held in prison in Somalia for taking part in peaceful protests has described how she was tortured by her guards.Sadia Moalim Ali, 27, told the Guardian she was stripped naked by two male guards in a room monitored by CCTV, kicked, beaten with a baton and left for two days in a small cell without food. Continue reading...

Hantavirus latest updates: Confirmed cases rise to 5 from Dutch cruise ship, WHO says  YahooHantavirus Case in Switzerland Spurs Race to Trace Contacts  WSJCountries scramble to track passengers of virus-hit cruise ship  ReutersSpanish passenger on the ‘Hondius’: ‘There are 23 people who got off on Saint Helena and have been wandering around’  EL PAÍS EnglishWhat doctors know about how the Andes hantavirus spreads  CNN

Live updates: Iran expected to respond Thursday to US proposal for ending war, source says  CNNUS, Iran Deliberate Peace Deal With Nuclear Breakthrough Distant  Bloomberg.comTrump sees swift end to war as Iran reviews US peace proposal  ReutersTrump’s Surrender Deal Is Immediately Dealt a Brutal Blow  YahooIran War Live News Updates: U.S. Awaits Iran’s Response to Latest Peace Proposal  WSJ

The energy giant's profits jump by nearly a quarter as it benefits from the recent volatility in the oil price

A British man is among three people evacuated from the ship while two other Britons are self-isolating in the UK.

Aston Villa midfielder and former England international Lucy Staniforth did not hesitate when she made the decision to retire from football at the end of the season.

Liverpool cut the size of their planned rise in ticket prices for the next couple of seasons after fan protests.

Iran’s stance on US war negotiations explained

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin says the meeting was requested by the US.

Iranian media has released video purporting to show the wreckage of a US drone that was shot down by Iran.

Neymar apologises to teammate Robinho Jr and his family after a Santos match.

One woman and her child landed in Sydney on Thursday evening via Doha

British passengers may need to isolate for 45 days, health chiefs warn

Rubio expected to discuss island with Pope Leo on Thursday after rising tensions between the two countries

Firefighters extinguished a smouldering area of around 30 square metres in one of the tanks

Vice president may find himself facing ‘the Kamala Harris problem,’ conservatives caution

This latest action comes just a month after GM initiated a separate recall for more than 270,000 Chevrolet Malibu cars across the United States

Across six locations in Indonesia, NPR spoke with locals about how nickel mining is changing the land and daily life. It's brought jobs, but also concerns about environmental damage and public health.