NPR News: Gunman shoots several tourists at historic pyramids in Mexico

Gunman shoots several tourists at historic pyramids in Mexico
A man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacan pyramids opened fire on tourists Monday, killing one Canadian and leaving at least 13 people, authorities said.

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NPR News: Cuba confirms meeting with US officials on island, wants energy blockade lifted

Cuba confirms meeting with US officials on island, wants energy blockade lifted
Cuba's government confirmed that it had recently met with U.S. officials on the island as tensions between the two sides remain high over the U.S. energy blockade of the Caribbean country.

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NPR News: Japan approves scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports

Japan approves scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports
The approval clears a final set of hurdles for Japan's postwar arms sales and facilitate its future sale of weapons such as a next-generation fighter jet and combat drones.

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NPR News: Ukraine's fast-growing defense tech sector takes center stage in Iran war

Ukraine's fast-growing defense tech sector takes center stage in Iran war
While Ukraine seeks to shift its image from not only a recipient of military aid but also a provider, its battle-tested, anti-drone tech is taking center stage in the Iran war.

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NPR News: U.K police investigating if attacks in London are the work of Iranian proxies

U.K police investigating if attacks in London are the work of Iranian proxies
U.K. police said Sunday they are investigating whether a string of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies, the latest of which caused minor damage on Saturday night.

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NPR News: School choice is booming in Iowa. Are students better off?

School choice is booming in Iowa. Are students better off?
With school choice programs ascendant not just in Iowa but across the U.S., Cedar Rapids offers a preview of who wins and who loses when education meets the free market.

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NPR News: North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea

North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff says the launches happened on Sunday morning from the North's eastern Sinpo area.

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