Is a new Iran nuclear deal possible?
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with NPR’s Geoff Brumfiel and Greg Myre about the upcoming meeting between Iran and the United States. Source link
Israeli intelligence chief's brother charged with smuggling cigarettes into Gaza
Bezalel Zini, an Israeli military reservist on active duty, is accused of smuggling 14 cartons of cigarettes in exchange for $117,000. Source link
Italy Toughens Protest Laws, Hours Before Planned Rallies at Winter Olympics
The restrictions could affect people demonstrating this weekend outside Olympic events in northern Italy. Source link
2026 Olympics in Italy worry environmentalists : NPR
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — In the main square of this town high in the Italian Alps that will host many of the Winter Olympic Games this month, there stands a…
Keir Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for believing Mandelson’s ‘lies’
Directly addressing Epstein’s victims, he said: “I am sorry, sorry for what was done to you, sorry that so many people with power failed you. Sorry for having believed Mandelson’s…
The Louvre Thieves Dropped This Priceless Crown. Now It Looks Like This.
Empress Eugénie’s crown was left lying on the sidewalk after the Louvre Museum heist in October. The museum has now released pictures of the damage. Source link
In ‘My Undesirable Friends’ Julia Loktev captures the attack on Russia’s free press : NPR
Ksenia Mironova is one of the journalists profiled in My Undesirable Friends: Part I — Last Air in Moscow. Cinetic Marketing hide caption toggle caption Cinetic Marketing In the fall…
Dozens of Muslims 'massacred' in Nigeria for refusing to join jihadists, says governor
At least 78 bodies have been buried, while there are fears that around 170 people were killed altogether. Source link
Quick End to Second Day of Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Hints at Impasse
American negotiators trumpeted plans for a prisoner swap, but that was small recompense for months of diplomatic efforts by the Trump administration. Source link
Ski mountaineering and other events : NPR
Athletes compete during the men’s sprint race at the Ski Mountaineering World Cup event in Bormio, Italy in February 2025, a year before the sport makes its debut at the…