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Pope Francis says he is open to helping return Ukrainian children taken to Russia

Pope Francis is greeted by Hungary President Katalin Novak during the farewell ceremony at the Budapest International Airport in Budapest, Hungary, on Sunday. Denes Erdos/AP hide caption

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Pope Francis says he is open to helping return Ukrainian children taken to Russia

Speaking from the papal plane, Francis said he would be willing to help facilitate the return of children taken to Russia since the war began. And he revealed a secret peace "mission" was under way.

Emergency aid has arrived in Sudan to help supply hospitals devastated by fighting

A man walks by a house hit in recent fighting in Khartoum, Sudan, on April 25. The U.S. conducted its first organized evacuation of citizens and permanent residents from the country, the State Department said Saturday. Marwan Ali/AP hide caption

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Africa

Emergency aid has arrived in Sudan to help supply hospitals devastated by fighting

A plane carrying eight tons of medical aid landed Sunday in Sudan, after more than two weeks of fighting between forces loyal to rival generals. The supplies are enough to treat hundreds of wounded.

Asia

What China's growing role on the world stage means for the U.S.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with analysts Yun Sun and Ryan Hass about the implications of China's growing diplomatic role worldwide.

What China's growing role on the world stage means for the U.S.

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King Charles III's coronation will feature Jews, Muslims, and other faiths too

The Stone of Destiny is seen during a welcome ceremony ahead of the coronation of Britain's King Charles III, in Westminster Abbey, London, Saturday, April 29, 2023. SUSANNAH IRELAND/AP hide caption

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Europe

King Charles III's coronation will feature Jews, Muslims, and other faiths too

King Charles III, keen to show that he can be a unifying figure, will be crowned in a ceremony that will for the first time include faiths other than the Church of England.

Saturday

Europe

At least 25 people died from Russian strikes in two Ukrainian cities

Deadly Russian strikes in two Ukrainian cities have killed at least 25 people – including several children.

At least 25 people died from Russian strikes in two Ukrainian cities

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Europe

France's new retirement age goes against a quintessential French notion

Protests in France continue after the retirement age was raised, which threatens a quintessential French concept: That retirement is a time to enjoy life after years of contributing to the economy.

France's new retirement age goes against a quintessential French notion

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The Americas

At a summit aimed at restoring democracy in Venezuela, an opposition leader was missing

We'll take a look a the ongoing political crisis in Venezuela - its effects in the region but also, in the U.S., with more Venezuelans trying to migrate.

At a summit aimed at restoring democracy in Venezuela, an opposition leader was missing

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A forgotten peace petition started after WWI has resurfaced and is inspiring hope

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A forgotten peace petition started after WWI has resurfaced and is inspiring hope

A women's petition for peace written after World War I was signed by nearly three-quarters of all the women in Wales. It was then forgotten for nearly a century.

A forgotten peace petition started after WWI has resurfaced and is inspiring hope

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Friday

At least two dozen people in Ukraine were killed in Russian missile strikes

At least 24 people were killed in the central Ukrainian city of Uman Friday, as Russia fired missiles and drones at Ukraine.

At least two dozen people in Ukraine were killed in Russian missile strikes

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National

Late to the race, White House wants U.S. to become a leader in electric vehicles

There's a race for dominance in electric vehicles and the batteries that power them. China leads right now, but other countries — including the U.S. — are trying hard to catch up.

Late to the race, White House wants U.S. to become a leader in electric vehicles

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Middle East

Turkey's Erdogan cancels election appearances after falling ill

The Turkish president's campaign for another term after two decades in power hit a bump this week when he fell ill.

Turkey's Erdogan cancels election appearances after falling ill

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Music Interviews

On debut album, Abraham Alexander finds solace in vulnerability

On his debut album, Sea/Sons, Abraham Alexander reflects on his upbringing as the son of Nigerian immigrants in Greece and the family's eventual journey to settle in the U.S.

On debut album, Abraham Alexander finds solace in vulnerability

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Two doctors struck by tragedy in Sudan: One dead, one fleeing for his life

Dr. Bushra Sulieman (left) and Dr. Mohamed Eisa in February 2023 at a workshop in Khartoum. Sulieman was killed on April 25 in Khartoum. It's believed he was stabbed to death during a robbery attempt amid the turmoil of the conflict that has broken out in Sudan. Sudanese American Physicians Association hide caption

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Goats and Soda

Two doctors struck by tragedy in Sudan: One dead, one fleeing for his life

The violence in Sudan has claimed the life of a beloved Sudanese American doctor. One of his colleague's talks about Dr. Sulieman's legacy — and the devastating toll of the fighting in Khartoum.

The U.S.-South Korea Washington Declaration meets with criticism in Seoul

A TV screen shows an image of President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in Washington, at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, on Thursday. Biden and Yoon unveiled a new plan Wednesday to counter North Korea's nuclear threat. The words read "The South Korea-U.S. summit and adoption of the Washington Declaration." Ahn Young-joon/AP hide caption

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The U.S.-South Korea Washington Declaration meets with criticism in Seoul

An outpouring of criticism has focused on concerns that Seoul gave more than it got, and that the Washington Declaration might even make South Korea's neighborhood a more dangerous place.

Brittney Griner says she's 'never going overseas' again after her detention

During a press conference in Phoenix on Thursday, Brittney Griner told reporters she wasn't planning to play overseas again unless she was invited to the Olympics. Christian Petersen/Getty Images hide caption

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Sports

Brittney Griner says she's 'never going overseas' again after her detention

During her first press conference since being detained in Russia, the Phoenix Mercury star told reporters the only thing that'd take her off U.S. soil is an invitation to compete in the Olympics.