NPR News: Japan faces diplomatic dilemma amid joint pressure from nuclear neighbors

Japan faces diplomatic dilemma amid joint pressure from nuclear neighbors
As the Ukraine war grinds on, ties between Russia and neighboring Japan are at their worst in decades. Tokyo wants more support from Washington, but some Japanese are concerned they may not get it.

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NPR News: Gulf leaders meet in Qatar in effort to stave off new escalation in U.S and Iran war

Gulf leaders meet in Qatar in effort to stave off new escalation in U.S and Iran war
Qatar has been leading intense mediation efforts over the past 72 hours to prevent a new round of possible U.S. attacks on Iran after Tuesday's midterm elections. The uncertainty has the entire Gulf region on edge.

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NPR News: They signed up for a lifetime at sea on an endless cruise. High gas prices intervened

They signed up for a lifetime at sea on an endless cruise. High gas prices intervened
A cruise ship suspended operations suddenly, citing soaring fuel costs. Passengers, including Randy Cassingham, had to disembark in Cambodia. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Cassingham about the ordeal.

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NPR News: Israel is in a political deadlock. What comes next?

Israel is in a political deadlock. What comes next?
Israel's consequential election has ended in a deadlock, with neither side able to claim a majority, What happens now?

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NPR News: Pressure grows for Venezuela's authoritarian regime as opposition leader Machado returns

Pressure grows for Venezuela's authoritarian regime as opposition leader Machado returns
Maria Corina Machado's return to Venezuela presents a fresh challenge for Trump-backed President Delcy Rodríguez and reignites questions over the prospect of new elections.

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NPR News: Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Florida after fleeing Brazil

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Florida after fleeing Brazil
Brazil's defeated candidate Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in the U.S. after a multi-country journey as Washington says it will issue him a visa.

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NPR News: A U.S. cruise ship ends voyage due to fuel costs and passengers lose their homes

A U.S. cruise ship ends voyage due to fuel costs and passengers lose their homes
The Odyssey set sail two years ago on a three-year voyage to the seven continents marketed as combining long-term living at sea with global travel.

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NPR News: U.S. to issue visas to Flávio Bolsonaro as his whereabouts remain unclear

U.S. to issue visas to Flávio Bolsonaro as his whereabouts remain unclear
Flávio Bolsonaro leaves Brazil for the U.S. amid a money-laundering probe, as Washington agrees to issue visas to him and his family.

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NPR News: Local ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump starts in southern Ukraine

Local ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump starts in southern Ukraine
A localized ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia took effect early Tuesday ahead of a humanitarian mission brokered by U.S. first lady Melania Trump, as missile attacks resumed in Kyiv.

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NPR News: A quick guide to Israel's high-stakes elections

A quick guide to Israel's high-stakes elections
Israel is holding its first elections since the Hamas-led attacks of 2023 triggered a chain of conflicts across the region — a quick guide the key players, issues and when to expect a result.

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NPR News: Russia says it will open humanitarian corridor to Ukrainian town

Russia says it will open humanitarian corridor to Ukrainian town
Russia says it will open a humanitarian corridor to the occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky, where people have been eating weeds and pickles to survive while trapped by minefields, shelling and drones.

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NPR News: Brazil's left-wing President Lula elected for fourth term

Brazil's left-wing President Lula elected for fourth term
Brazil's 80-year-old left-wing leader President Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro in a bitterly contested runoff.

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NPR News: Soldiers guard center of Milan as thousands of protesters march in cities across Europe

Soldiers guard center of Milan as thousands of protesters march in cities across Europe
While protests in France have claimed most international attention, large demonstrations also rocked many European cities Saturday from Milan to Rome to Madrid, Lisbon and Tirana.

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NPR News: European student protests take aim at Serbia's elections

European student protests take aim at Serbia's elections
Students have been protesting across Europe. In Serbia, they've selected candidates to run for parliament in Sunday's elections. And they're aiming to end 14 years of government by the populist leader Aleksandar Vucic.

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NPR News: Drinking water supplies dwindle in Yemeni city besieged by Houthi rebels

Drinking water supplies dwindle in Yemeni city besieged by Houthi rebels
Taiz, a city in southwestern Yemen, faces a severe water crisis as Houthi rebels backed by Iran tighten their encirclement. The city has struggled with water issues for over a decade, but the situation has worsened in recent weeks.

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NPR News: Brazil's runoff: Lula's legacy vs. Bolsonaro's dynasty

Brazil's runoff: Lula's legacy vs. Bolsonaro's dynasty
Brazil's tight presidential runoff pits a political giant against a Bolsonaro heir in a battle over the country's political future.

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NPR News: Europe's heat claims 50,000 lives. Climate change blamed for two-thirds of deaths

Europe's heat claims 50,000 lives. Climate change blamed for two-thirds of deaths
Blistering record heat in Europe this summer helped kill more than 50,000 people, with nearly two-thirds of that death toll blamed on human-caused climate change, a new study found.

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NPR News: Bukele says military operation launched to rescue Salvadorans held by gangs in Haiti

Bukele says military operation launched to rescue Salvadorans held by gangs in Haiti
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele said Wednesday he had launched a military operation to rescue four Salvadoran aviation technicians kidnapped by gangs in Haiti.

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NPR News: North Korea says it will resume propaganda broadcasts across border into South Korea

North Korea says it will resume propaganda broadcasts across border into South Korea
North Korea plans to resume anti-Seoul propaganda broadcasts along the heavily armed border with South Korea, leader Kim Jong Un's sister said, reviving a psychological warfare campaign.

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NPR News: Citing 'challenges,' AIPAC halts endorsements and direct contributions to candidates

Citing 'challenges,' AIPAC halts endorsements and direct contributions to candidates
The pro-Israel lobbying group and influential political donor announced it would no longer endorse candidates or give directly to campaigns, instead mobilizing its members to give individually.

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