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The fate of the Amazon rainforest may rest on the results of Brazil's vote on Sunday

After record deforestation and environmental deregulation in the past few years, the result of the Brazilian election could very well determine the fate of the Amazon rainforest.

The fate of the Amazon rainforest may rest on the results of Brazil's vote on Sunday

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Europe

The real world impact of Russia's annexation of Ukrainian regions

Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally annexed four regions of Ukraine. Ukraine responded by submitting an application to quickly ascend into NATO. The moves are an escalation in the conflict.

The real world impact of Russia's annexation of Ukrainian regions

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Review

Music Reviews

Fungi served as Bjork's latest muse in her new album, 'Fossora'

Bjork's Fossora peers down into the soil, in a love letter to fungi. "Bubbly and fun" is how she describes her new album.

Fungi served as Bjork's latest muse in her new album, 'Fossora'

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Sports

Players on Spain's women soccer team say they won't play until changes are made

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Barcelona-based reporter Alan Ruiz-Terol about 15 women soccer players renouncing to play for the Spanish national team.

Players on Spain's women soccer team say they won't play until changes are made

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Middle East

The history of Iran's so-called morality police

Iran's Guidance Patrol is under fire after protests across the country. NPR's Juana Summers speaks with an Iranian scholar Roxane Farmanfarmaian about the history of the controversial institution.

The history of Iran's so-called morality police

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Russia's Illegal Annexation Ushers In A Dangerous New Phase Of The War

In Moscow on Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin is seen on a screen set at Red Square as he addresses a rally and a concert marking the annexation of four regions of Ukraine. ALEXANDER NEMENOV/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Russia's Illegal Annexation Ushers In A Dangerous New Phase Of The War

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the formal annexation of four territories in Ukraine on Friday, after the conclusion of what U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called "sham" referendums and "a complete farce."

Russia's Illegal Annexation Ushers In A Dangerous New Phase Of The War

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Understanding Putin's latest moves as he annexes even more of Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin illegally annexed four more Ukrainian regions Friday. NPR's Juana Summers speaks with senior policy researcher at the RAND corporation Dara Massicot about the move.

Understanding Putin's latest moves as he annexes even more of Ukraine

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The U.S. women's basketball team will face China in the World Cup gold-medal game

The United States' Brionna Jones (center) is fouled by Canada's Bridget Carleton, (right) during their semifinal game at the women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney on Friday. Rick Rycroft/AP hide caption

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Sports

The U.S. women's basketball team will face China in the World Cup gold-medal game

Breanna Stewart and the United States used a dominant defensive effort to beat Canada and reach the gold-medal game of the World Cup for the fourth consecutive tournament.

People in Cuba protest over the island-wide blackout caused by Hurricane Ian

People in Bacuranao, Cuba, protest on Friday, asking for the restoration of the electrical service that collapsed due to the devastation of Hurricane Ian. Ramon Espinosa/AP hide caption

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The Americas

People in Cuba protest over the island-wide blackout caused by Hurricane Ian

The power outage caused by the storm prompted protests in the streets of Havana as several hundred people demanded restoration of electricity more than two days after a blackout hit the entire island.

What you need to know about Brazil's presidential election

The two front-runners in Brazil's presidential elections in the final days of campaigning. Left: President Jair Bolsonaro in Santos on Wednesday. Right: Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in São Paulo on Monday. Left: Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images; Right: Andre Penner/AP hide caption

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What you need to know about Brazil's presidential election

As one of the world's largest democracies heads to the polls on Sunday, here are the main candidates and issues in the Brazilian election.

What you need to know about Brazil's presidential election

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Putin illegally annexes territories in Ukraine, in spite of global opposition

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Ukraine invasion — explained

Putin illegally annexes territories in Ukraine, in spite of global opposition

The Russian president signed what he calls "accession treaties" that world powers refuse to recognize. It's his latest attempt to redraw the map of Europe at Ukraine's expense.

Threats to water and biodiversity are linked. A new U.S. envoy role tackles them both

Monica Medina, assistant secretary of state for oceans and international environmental and scientific affairs is pictured on Sept. 20 in New York City. She will take on additional responsibilities as an envoy on biodiversity and water resources. Monica Schipper/Getty Images for WWF Internation hide caption

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Politics

Threats to water and biodiversity are linked. A new U.S. envoy role tackles them both

"The loss of nature and rising water insecurity are global health threats that must be confronted together," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

In a bio-engineered dystopia, 'Vesper' finds seeds of hope

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Movie Reviews

In a bio-engineered dystopia, 'Vesper' finds seeds of hope

In the sci-fi drama Vesper, the title character is a 13 year old bio-hacker who lives in a future where humankind has wiped out all edible plants.

In a bio-engineered dystopia, 'Vesper' finds seeds of hope

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Thursday

Music Interviews

Ginger Root's Cameron Lew wants his new EP to showcase city pop as familiar yet fresh

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Cameron Lew of the band Ginger Root about his new EP Nisemono and the vintage Japanese pop that inspires his sound.

Ginger Root's Cameron Lew wants his new EP to showcase city pop as familiar yet fresh

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