What happens when Russia arrests civilians in the Ukrainian territories it occupies? New Yorker writer Joshua Yaffa followed a group of women through the Russian prison system.
The Ukrainian women disappearing into Russian prisons
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Nepal warns of possible fresh flooding as communities grapple with devastation
Authorities in Nepal warned of possible fresh flooding on Sunday and urged residents in flood-affected districts to remain on high alert after water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River.
(Image credit: Rajesh Kumar Singh)
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Icelanders vote on whether they want to join the EU
The final vote is expected to be extremely close, with ballot counting continuing through the night.
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Rescuers race to find thousands missing after deadly Himalayan floods
Rescue crews are struggling through blocked roads, high mountain canyons and dangerous terrain as they search for thousands of people missing in Nepal and Tibet.
Photos: See the aftermath of deadly flash floods in Nepal
Nepal officials say the death toll has continues to rise in Wednesday's floods that washed away communities in Nepal and Tibet, which is held by China. About 2,500 people are missing in both areas.
(Image credit: Ambir Tolang)
Srebrenica survivor Ahmed Hrustanovic reflects on Ratko Mladic's death
Ahmed Hrustanovic reflects on Ratko Mladic's death with NPR's Scott Simon. All of Hrustanovic's adult male relatives died in the Srebrenica Massacre engineered by Mladic.
Friday, August 28, 2026
Trump says U.S. has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves
President Trump says his administration has entered a sweeping agreement with Venezuela that could give the U.S. access to vast amounts of the South American country's untapped oil reserves, at cost.
(Image credit: Mark Schiefelbein)
