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NPR speaks with U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., about his bipartisan bill proposing additional sanctions on Russia and new penalties for its trading partners, including China.

President Trump has repeatedly threatened to impose sanctions against Russia if it doesn't move toward a ceasefire or ending the war with Ukraine. But Russia is escalating its attacks.

SCOTUS clears way for sweeping immigration operations to resume in L.A., Trump continues to threaten unmoved Russia with sanctions, House committee releases some documents from Epstein's estate.

Many of New Zealand's unique birds are heading toward extinction. So the country is taking on an ambitious conservation project: eradicating the invasive species that prey on them.

The Supreme Court is expected to decide this week whether it will consider the legality of President Trump's use of emergency powers to impose country-specific tariffs.

The U.N., created 80 years ago to maintain international peace and security, has recently struggled with the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. It also faces a new challenge — the Trump administration.

NPR's Student Podcast Challenge received nearly 2,000 entries from all around the country. Here are some of this year's best middle school submissions.

Sébastien Lecornu, 39, is a Macron loyalist who has served as defense minister since 2022. The National Assembly ousted former Prime Minister François Bayrou in a no-confidence vote on Monday.

President Trump says he wants the U.S. to be a world leader on AI development, but his administration's immigration policies could interfere with that goal.

Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett is defending the court majority's work on emergency rulings. NPR spoke with Sarah Isgur, editor of SCOTUSblog, who recently interviewed Barrett.