Sep 12 International News Not everyone mourns the queen. For many, she can’t be separated from colonial rule While her 70-year reign saw the British Empire become the Commonwealth of Nations, the scars of colonialism linger. By Juliana Kim, NPR Sep 12 International News For many, Queen Elizabeth II can’t be separated from colonial rule Juliana Kim, NPR
Sep 8 International News Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96, surrounded by the royal family at Balmoral estate Queen Elizabeth II, whose seven decades on the throne of the United Kingdom was a longer reign than any other British monarch, has died at the age of 96. By Becky Sullivan, NPR Sep 8 International News Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96, surrounded by the royal family Becky Sullivan, NPR
Sep 8 International News Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s monarch for 70 years, dies Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, has died. She was 96. By Associated Press Staff Sep 8 International News Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s monarch for 70 years, dies Associated Press Staff
Sep 8 International News Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision as her doctors worry about her health Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle in Scotland after her doctors became worried about her health. By Dustin Jones, NPR Sep 8 International News Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision Dustin Jones, NPR
Sep 5 International News 10 were killed and 15 injured in stabbing attacks in Canada Police are searching for two male suspects after stabbings in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. At least 10 people are dead and 15 are wounded. By Emma Bowman, NPR Sep 5 International News 10 were killed and 15 injured in stabbing attacks in Canada Emma Bowman, NPR
Aug 4 International News A Russian court sentences WNBA star Brittney Griner to 9 years on drug charges The verdict comes nearly six months after Griner was arrested at a Moscow-area airport with cannabis vape cartridges in her luggage. By Bill Chappell, NPR , Rachel Treisman, NPR and Charles Maynes, NPR Aug 4 International News Russian court sentences WNBA star Brittney Griner to 9 years Bill Chappell, NPR, Rachel Treisman, NPR and Charles Maynes, NPR
Jul 8 International News Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is assassinated at a campaign rally Abe, an ultra-nationalist who served as Prime Minister longer than anyone else before stepping down in 2020, was shot and killed on Friday. By John Ruwitch, NPR Jul 8 International News Ex-Japanese PM Shinzo Abe assassinated at campaign rally John Ruwitch, NPR
Jun 22 International News More than 900 people have reportedly been killed in an earthquake in Afghanistan A powerful 5.9 magnitude earthquake shook eastern Afghanistan overnight, causing homes of mud-brick and cinder block to collapse over sleeping families. By Diaa Hadid, NPR and Fazelminallah Qazizai, NPR Jun 22 International News More than 900 people reportedly killed in Afghanistan earthquake Diaa Hadid, NPR and Fazelminallah Qazizai, NPR
Jun 1 International News To fight the opioid crisis, Canada tests decriminalizing possession In a policy shift aimed at reducing deaths from overdoses, Canada is decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of drugs in British Columbia. By Brian Mann Jun 1 International News To fight the opioid crisis, Canada tests decriminalizing possession Brian Mann
Mar 21 International News Jetliner crashes with 132 aboard in southern China, officials say A Chinese plane has crashed in rural southern China with 132 onboard in what could be the country's worst aviation disaster in two decades. By Emily Feng, NPR Mar 21 International News Jetliner crashes with 132 aboard in southern China, officials say Emily Feng, NPR
Mar 16 International News Zelenskyy calls on U.S. to ‘do more’ in virtual address to Congress Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke to the U.S. Congress. His remarks come as the Russian invasion enters its third week. By NPR Washington Desk Mar 16 International News In a virtual address, President Zelenskyy calls on the U.S. to ‘do more’ NPR Washington Desk
Mar 8 International News Biden will ban imports of Russian oil because of Moscow’s war on Ukraine The ban would mark a divergence in U.S. sanctions from those of its allies and partners, most of whom rely on Russian oil and gas. By Scott Detrow, NPR Mar 8 International News Biden will ban imports of Russian oil Scott Detrow, NPR
Feb 25 International News Russia says it’s ready for talks with Ukraine The Kremlin says Russia is ready to send a delegation to Belarus for talks with Ukrainian officials. By Associated Press Feb 25 International News Russia says it's ready for talks with Ukraine Associated Press
Feb 24 International News Biden is expected to announce new sanctions as Russia attacks Ukraine The next round of sanctions could target banks and export controls, which would cut Russia off from critical technology like semiconductors. By Franco Ordoñez, NPR Feb 24 International News Biden is expected to announce new sanctions as Russia attacks Ukraine Franco Ordoñez, NPR