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Why the U.K. prime minister is calling for a bigger military to face Russia

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (center) and Britain's Defence Secretary John Healey (right) meet with BAE system apprentices as they look at a submarine model during a joint visit on March 20 in Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom. Starmer says the U.K. must upgrade its military in response to threats from Russia. WPA Pool/Getty Images hide caption

Britain gets a defense boost aimed at sending a message to Russia, and to Trump

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers his speech during a visit to the BAE Systems'Govan facility, in Glasgow, Scotland on Monday. Andy Buchanan/AFP via AP hide caption toggle caption Andy Buchanan/AFP via AP LONDON — The United Kingdom will build new nuclear-powered attack submarines, get its army ready to fight a war in Europe and

Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape, sexual assault charges in U.K.

Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court on Friday in London. Jeff Spicer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jeff Spicer/Getty Images LONDON — Clutching a Puritan prayer book, actor and comedian Russell Brand walked into a London courtroom Friday wearing an unbuttoned black shirt with multiple crucifixes around his neck and repeated the words "not

After 529 days alone in the Australian bush, Valerie the mini dachshund is home

Valerie the mini dachshund, at home in mid-May. Georgia Gardner hide caption toggle caption Georgia Gardner Bundled in a little blanket on a plush couch, Valerie doesn't quite look like a dog who recently survived more than 17 months in the Australian wilderness. She's nestled between her two owners, 24-year-old Georgia Gardner and 25-year-old Josh

Why Germany’s Government Can Spy on a Political Party

Enlarge this image The Reichstag building, which houses the German Bundestag on May 4, 2025. Hauke Schröder/picture alliance via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Hauke Schröder/picture alliance via Getty Images The Reichstag building, which houses the German Bundestag on May 4, 2025. Hauke Schröder/picture alliance via Getty Images Germany's biggest opposition political party, the

Hundreds of writers call for Gaza ceasefire and aid

British performers, writers and activists protest Israel's actions in Gaza outside the gates of Downing Street on May 21, 2025. Leon Neal/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Leon Neal/Getty Images More than 300 cultural figures across the United Kingdom and Ireland have signed a letter demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and unrestricted aid to

CPAC chair plans more conservative gatherings around the world

Conservative Political Action Conference chairman Matt Schlapp spoke with NPR at the Kempinski Hotel in Budapest, Hungary. Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPR American and European populists, nationalists and conservatives are gathering today in Hungary, where Prime Minister Viktor Orbán praised President Trump. "The Trump tsunami swept through the world and changed the

Healthcare System Collapses in Sudan’s Capital

Enlarge this image Dr .Sara Abdurahaman at Al-Buluk Pediatric Hospital treats an 8-month old baby in the critical care unit of a malnutrition ward. Faiz Abubakr for NPR hide caption toggle caption Faiz Abubakr for NPR Dr .Sara Abdurahaman at Al-Buluk Pediatric Hospital treats an 8-month old baby in the critical care unit of a