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McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain reacts after becoming a world champion after the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Darko Bandic/AP hide caption toggle caption Darko Bandic/AP ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — McLaren driver Lando Norris clinched his first Formula 1 title at … Read more
NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Jimmy Story, a former U.S. ambassador to Venezuela, about the American military buildup in the region and pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Source link
FILE – Benin’s President Patrice Talon attends a meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at Planalto presidential palace in Brasilia, Brazil, on May 23, 2024. Eraldo Peres/AP hide caption toggle caption Eraldo Peres/AP COTONOU, Benin — A coup that was announced in Benin on Sunday has been “foiled,” the interior minister said … Read more
The Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, 1575, by Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598) is often considered the world’s first atlas. The library has two copies. Greta Rybus/for NPR hide caption toggle caption Greta Rybus/for NPR PORTLAND, Maine — For many of us, GPS has been a game changer – a tap, a voice, a turn-by-turn path, will get you … Read more
FILE – Benin’s President Patrice Talon attends a meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at Planalto presidential palace in Brasilia, Brazil, on May 23, 2024. Eraldo Peres/AP hide caption toggle caption Eraldo Peres/AP COTONOU, Benin — A group of soldiers has appeared on Benin’s state TV announcing the dissolution of the government … Read more
ATHENS, Greece — At least 18 migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea in an inflatable boat died when it capsized south of the island of Crete, Greek authorities said Saturday. The half-sunken boat was located Saturday by a passing Turkish merchant vessel, authorities said. Two survivors were rescued and a rescue operation to find … Read more
Gaza students with scholarships to Canada say visa delays have left many stranded, and some were killed waiting to leave. Source link
Professor Sumit Ganguly, Director of the Huntington Program at Stanford, says Putin’s visit to India reflects ongoing ties despite U.S. pressure. Source link
Protesters in Tbilisi, Georgia mark a year of unrest, accusing the government of ditching Europe for closer ties with Russia. Source link
NPR’s Eyder Peralta speaks with Susan Sawyer of the University of Melbourne about Australia’s new ban on social media for children under 16. It goes into effect next week. Source link