Rescue team ends search for a man overboard from Norwegian Cruise Line ship
The tragedy marks the 19th overboard incident on a cruise ship this year, with only two passengers successfully rescued.
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South Korea's acting president impeached. And, how the 'Beyoncé Bowl' did on Netflix
South Korea's acting president has been impeached less than a month after the impeachment of his predecessor, Yoon Suk Yeol, for imposing martial law. And, how'd the "Beyoncé Bowl" do on Netflix?
More than 10,000 migrants died in 2024 trying to reach Spain by sea, aid group says
The migration route that connects West African nations with the Spanish Canary Islands remains the deadliest in the world, according to a Spanish aid organization.
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South Korea's parliament has voted to impeach the acting president, Israel strikes Yemen's capital following attacks by Houthi rebels, and Georgian protests continue in support of EU membership.
Protests in Georgia continue as demonstrators rally in support for joining the EU
On the eastern edge of the Black Sea, the Georgian president is refusing to step down, as demonstrations have gone on for weeks in support of Georgia joining the European Union.
Israeli peace activists try to keep hope alive as Trump set to take office
When his parents were killed in the Hamas-led on Israel October 7th, 2023, Moaz Inon put aside a successful tourism business career to focus on something else: peaceful co-existence with Palestinians. He has some ideas for the incoming Trump administration, which ignored Palestinians before.
Turkey expected to play a major role in Syria following fall of the Assad regime
Turkey is expected to play a major role as the new government takes over ruling Syria. Turkey had shown tacit support for groups fighting the Assad dictatorship.
South Korea's opposition-controlled parliament votes to impeach acting president
South Korea's opposition-controlled National Assembly voted to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo, less than two weeks after President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached after he declared martial law.
Number of journalists killed in conflict zones reaches 5-year high, according to RSF
At least 54 journalists were killed covering conflict zones in 2024, according to Reporters Without Borders. NPR speaks with the head of RSF in the U.S., Clayton Weimers.
Officials open investigation into cause of plane crash in Kazakhstan
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with retired pilot and safety consultant John Cox about the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan Thursday.