Biden says there could be a cease-fire in Gaza by Monday. Talks are still ongoingFebruary 26, 2024 6:04 PMBy NPR Staff Negotiators have been trying to reach a deal on a temporary cease-fire to to move hostages held in Gaza out of the territory. President Biden says he's optimistic the cease-fire could begin in a week.
Hungary has approved Sweden's bid to join NATO, the final hurdle to membershipFebruary 26, 2024 1:38 PMBy Rob Schmitz Hungary’s parliament has approved Sweden’s bid to join NATO, clearing the way for the Nordic nation's accession to the military alliance after two years of intense negotiations.
U.S. airman dies after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy February 26, 2024 1:25 PMBy Juliana Kim Aaron Bushnell, who was an active duty member of the U.S. Air Force based in San Antonio, Texas, is seen in a video saying “Free Palestine!” after lighting himself on fire.
Play6min 58secWhy Egypt won't allow vulnerable Palestinians across its borderFebruary 26, 2024 4:02 AMBy Greg Myre and Aya Batrawy Egypt's empty Sinai Peninsula would offer safety for Palestinian civilians. But Egypt fears refugees might never be allowed back, citing the painful history of earlier Israeli-Palestinian wars.
31,000 Ukrainian troops have been killed so far in the war, Zelenskyy saysFebruary 25, 2024 3:39 PMBy Joanna Kakissis It's the first time Ukraine has publicly given a figure for military casualties. As Russia's war on Ukraine enters its third year, Zelenskyy says 2024 could be decisive.
Jake Sullivan says U.S., Israel have agreed to 'basic contours' of a cease-fire dealFebruary 25, 2024 1:51 PMBy Joe Hernandez It's unclear whether Hamas would also sign on. The White House national security adviser also called on Republicans in Congress to approve more military aid to Ukraine.
Play30min 18secA new home for the African diaspora in Ghana stirs tensions February 25, 2024 4:00 AMBy Emmanuel Akinwotu Ghana tried to create a haven for anyone from across the African diaspora. But for some Ghanaians, the project has become a source of bitterness.
Play5min 12secSeries of recent DOJ cases show foreign operatives plotting assassinations in U.S. February 25, 2024 4:00 AMBy Ryan Lucas State-sponsored assassination plots on U.S. soil may sound like the stuff of movies, but the Department of Justice says it has foiled four such cases since 2022.
Putin remains defiant as ever 2 years into Russia's war in UkraineFebruary 24, 2024 5:08 PMBy Charles Maynes The Russian leader had a busy week, one that saw him exude confidence about Russia's military and economic resilience as Ukraine has increasingly struggled on the battlefield.
After 2 years of war in Ukraine, 6 cities hold out hope under fireFebruary 24, 2024 8:42 AMBy Joanna Kakissis , Claire Harbage , Polina Lytvynova , and Hanna Palamarenko In the 80% of Ukraine that remains in Kyiv's hands, two years of full-scale war with Russia have brought grief, destruction and, despite all, optimism.