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A U.K. soldier accused of terrorism escaped prison strapped under a truck
Friday, September 08, 2023
A manhunt is on in the U.K. for a terror suspect whose cinematic prison break has captivated the country. Former soldier Daniel Khalife escaped from a London prison strapped under a food truck.
Belfast's walls from the Troubles are set to come down, but locals want them to stay
Thursday, September 07, 2023
Belfast's peace walls, built in the Troubles to tamp sectarian violence, were slated to be torn down in 2023. But locals are protesting. Many want them preserved as war relics & public art.
Manhunt is underway for U.K. terror suspect who escaped prison strapped under a truck
Thursday, September 07, 2023
Authorities found straps dangling from a truck that left a prison kitchen early Wednesday. The suspect, last seen wearing a chef's uniform, is an ex-soldier accused of planting fake bombs and spying.
NPR's new podcast 'Love Commandos' tells the story of a Bollywood kind of love
Wednesday, September 06, 2023
The Hindi-language film industry is famous for romantic comedies filled with singing and dancing. Sometimes, Bollywood films are more than pure entertainment — they can offer a blueprint for love.
He was hailed as a crusader for love. Now he's accused of being a villain
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Sanjoy Sachdev was lauded as India's cupid. But Sachdev and his group have became villains in the eyes of many of the people they promised to help.
Marrying for love in India can be risky — it often comes without parental consent
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
A group called Love Commandos helps couples who marry for love in India. NPR's Rough Translation podcast looks at the circumstances surrounding the group's downfall.
The British government plans to deport migrants to Rwanda
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
In recent years, there's been an influx of migrants crossing the sea border to England. The British government found a solution that critics are calling illegal: Deport them to Rwanda, Africa.
Fans react to Spain's Women's World Cup win
Sunday, August 20, 2023
Spain defeated England to win its first title in the Women's World Cup.
Where families forbid love, 'love commandos' step in to help young couples in India
Sunday, August 13, 2023
A story of a group in India that helps young people escape arranged marriages and instead marry for love.
Encore: Pub-goers are skeptical of U.K. government decision to cut the tax on pints
Saturday, August 12, 2023
With high inflation, it feels like everything in the U.K. is more expensive — except beer. The government has begun taxing alcohol by strength rather than volume. So ale and prosecco are cheaper.
Pub-goers cheer the U.K. government's decision to cut the tax on pints in pubs
Thursday, August 10, 2023
With high inflation, it feels like everything in the U.K. is more expensive — except beer. The government has begun taxing alcohol by strength rather than volume. So ale and prosecco are cheaper.
They wanted a Bollywood ending, not an arranged marriage. Their escape came at a cost
Sunday, August 06, 2023
More than 90% of Indians have arranged marriages, and polls show most are happy with that system. But for couples who want to follow their hearts, the risks can be severe.
Actor Kevin Spacey is acquitted in the U.K. on sexual assault charges
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
A jury in London acquitted Spacey on Wednesday after 12 hours of deliberations. On hearing the verdict, Spacey wiped away tears and mouthed the words "thank you" to the jury.
Claims about BBC host accused of paying a teen for sexually explicit photos disputed
Monday, July 10, 2023
The alleged victim's mother says for three years, a BBC star funded her teen's drug habit in exchange for explicit photos. It's the latest scandal to rock Britain's beleaguered public broadcaster.
This WWII battle wasn't against Nazis. It was between Black and white GIs in England
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
It's the 80th anniversary of a little-known battle — by Black U.S. soldiers against segregation in the military. They were convicted of mutiny. Villagers in England want them exonerated.
After China stop, Blinken turns his attention to the war in Ukraine
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Fresh from China and a meeting with President Xi Jinping, Secretary of State Antony Blinken turns his focus to a conference in London centered on recovery and rebuilding in Ukraine.
Inquiry finds Boris Johnson deliberately misled Parliament over 'partygate'
Thursday, June 15, 2023
A U.K. parliamentary committee says the former PM's lies over COVID rule breaches were "unprecedented," and recommends he be denied a pass to ever enter the parliament building again.
The city of Manchester celebrates Manchester City soccer for treble win
Monday, June 12, 2023
Manchester, England, is hosting a victory parade Monday night for Manchester City. The soccer stars won a so-called "treble" this year — the Champion's League, Premier League and FA Cup.
In his 1st White House visit, Rishi Sunak talks Ukraine, AI — and how to say his name
Thursday, June 08, 2023
After Boris Johnson, Brexit and political turmoil, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wants to convey stability in his first trip to the White House. On the agenda: Ukraine, NATO and AI.
In his 1st White House visit, Rishi Sunak talks Ukraine, AI — and how to say his name
Thursday, June 08, 2023
President Joe Biden and U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak are due to meet Thursday at the White House, where they'll likely focus on the war in Ukraine and NATO.