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A TV screen shows a file image of North Korea’s missile launch during a news program at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Ahn Young-joon/AP hide caption toggle caption Ahn Young-joon/AP SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Thursday its testing spree this week involved various new weapons systems, including … Read more
Jim Whittaker is interviewed for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the First American Ascent of Mount Everest in Berkeley, Calif., Feb. 22, 2013. Jeff Chiu/AP hide caption toggle caption Jeff Chiu/AP SEATTLE — The celebrated mountaineer Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest, has died. He was 97. Whittaker, who also served as … Read more
Until a few years ago, Ben Roberts-Smith was one of Australia’s most celebrated war heroes. But now, he will stand trial for alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan. Source link
President Trump speaks from the White House on April 1. His stated goals for the Iran war look mostly unmet. Alex Brandon/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/Getty Images President Trump’s goals for the war with Iran included putting an end to the country’s nuclear program, destroying its military capabilities and creating regime change. … Read more
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. Downtown Cairo, or Wust el-Balad as it’s known locally, is a treasure trove of hidden gems. Imprinted on every high-ceilinged building, arched balcony and iconic roundabout are relics that feel like love letters from … Read more
A man sits among buildings destroyed in a joint attack by Israel and the United States in Tehran, Iran, on Monday. Majid Saeedi/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Majid Saeedi/Getty Images Click here to listen to NPR’s State of the World podcast, a human perspective on global stories in just a few minutes, every weekday. The U.S. … Read more
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 2, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/Getty Images North America Oil prices plunged and stocks surged as global investors breathed a sigh of relief after … Read more
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories The U.S. and Iran reached a ceasefire deal yesterday, just hours before President Trump’s deadline for Iran to meet his demands. Under … Read more
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories In a press conference last night, President Trump reiterated his threats against Iran’s civilian infrastructure and promised destruction if the country doesn’t … Read more
FILE – Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II greets Corp. Ben Roberts-Smith from Australia, who was recently awarded the Victoria Cross, during an audience at Buckingham Palace in London, Nov. 15, 2011. Anthony Devlin/AP/PA pool hide caption toggle caption Anthony Devlin/AP/PA pool MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia’s most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, faces war crime charges on … Read more