For the first time in more than half a century, Japan finds itself in a state of absolute panda-lessness, after the last pair of twin pandas returned to China last month.
For the first time in over 50 years, there are no pandas in Japan
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
In blunt warning, the U.S. says Peru could lose its sovereignty to China
The Trump administration on Wednesday expressed concern that China was costing Peru its sovereignty after a Peruvian court ruling restricted a local regulator's oversight of a Chinese-built mega port.
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U.S. ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates win Olympic silver, in a stunning upset
This is the fourth Winter Olympics for the married U.S. ice dancing pair Madison Chock and Evan Bates, and likely their last, best shot at a medal. They have two as part of the team competition, but not on their own.
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Foundation for Defense of Democracies CEO on why he thinks the US should strike Iran
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Mark Dubowitz of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, who says the U.S. should strike Iran.
Father of US-based Hong Kong activist convicted under national security law
The father of a U.S.-based activist wanted by Hong Kong authorities was convicted of attempting to deal with an absconder's financial assets on Wednesday, in the first court case of its kind brought under a homegrown national security law.
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Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Former NATO chief on Europe and U.S. relations
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former prime minister of Denmark and former head of NATO, ahead of the Munich Security Conference.
Britain's PM faces calls to resign over former ambassador's ties to Epstein
Britain's prime minister is facing calls to resign for naming a friend of Jeffrey Epstein as ambassador to the U.S. Police are also investigating if the king's brother passed trade secrets to Epstein.
