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Mariupol theater bombing was a clear war crime, Amnesty International says

Debris covers the inside of the drama theater in April following a March 16 bombing in Mariupol, Ukraine, in an area now controlled by Russian forces. Alexei Alexandrov/AP hide caption

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Ukraine invasion — explained

Mariupol theater bombing was a clear war crime, Amnesty International says

Hundreds of civilians were sheltering in the drama theater during the March siege of Mariupol, the southern Ukrainian port city that Russian troops destroyed and now occupy.

Law

News brief: Supreme Court winds down, Biden news conference, election deniers

The Supreme Court will issue opinions in two remaining cases. President Biden wraps up a week of high-level meetings with allies in Europe. Election denialism evolves into a nationwide movement.

News brief: Supreme Court winds down, Biden news conference, election deniers

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Politics

Biden is wrapping up a week of high-level meetings with allies in Europe

While in Europe, President Biden committed more U.S. troops to NATO and worked with G-7 leaders on Russia. Before heading home, he'll take questions about the domestic issues waiting for him.

Biden is wrapping up a week of high-level meetings with allies in Europe

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Tensions are on the rise between Russian and Europe's Baltic region

The Kremlin is threatening to retaliate against NATO member state Lithuania, after the Baltic state decided to block some goods into a Russian territory known as Kaliningrad.

Tensions are on the rise between Russian and Europe's Baltic region

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The region responsible for 40% of Italy's agriculture faces worst drought in 70 years

Italy's agricultural heartland is suffering its worst drought in 70 years. Authorities are struggling to deal with the situation and save as much of the country's harvest as possible.

The region responsible for 40% of Italy's agriculture faces worst drought in 70 years

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World

International special envoys for LGBTQ rights talk about pride around the world

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with envoys assigned to LGBTQ issues – the U.S.'s Jessica Stern, Italy's Fabrizio Petri and Argentina's Alba Rueda – about whether life is improving for queer people globally.

International special envoys for LGBTQ rights talk about pride around the world

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Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 29)

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson stands beside President Biden and other world leaders posing for a photo during the NATO summit on Wednesday in Madrid, Spain. The defense alliance declared Russia a direct threat and members are committing to boost troop levels and position heavy equipment along NATO's eastern flank. Stefan Rousseau/WPA Pool/Getty Images hide caption

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Russia-Ukraine recap

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 29)

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Biden is boosting U.S. troops in Europe because of Russia's war in Ukraine

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Ukraine invasion — explained

Biden is boosting U.S. troops in Europe because of Russia's war in Ukraine

President Biden said there will be a permanent headquarters in Poland for the U.S. 5th Army Corps. It's one of several ways NATO forces will be beefed up after Russia invaded Ukraine.

NATO will boost military defenses especially on the eastern flank nearest Russia

NPR's A Martinez talks to retired Navy Adm. James Stavridis, a former NATO commander, about measures the security organization can adopt to better defend itself against Russian aggression.

NATO will boost military defenses especially on the eastern flank nearest Russia

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NATO meets in Madrid for what the alliance calls a transformative summit

In a last minute deal, Turkey dropped its objections to Finland and Sweden joining the security alliance — all but ensuring NATO's enlargement in the midst of the war in Ukraine.

NATO meets in Madrid for what the alliance calls a transformative summit

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Politics

News brief: Jan. 6 hearing, NATO summit, recession fears lead to layoffs

A recap of the explosive testimony before the House Jan. 6 panel. Turkey agrees to support Norway and Sweden joining NATO. As fears of a recession build, companies are laying off workers.

News brief: Jan. 6 hearing, NATO summit, recession fears lead to layoffs

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Germany aims to offset living costs and gas demand with discounted public transport

This summer, one can travel in Germany on public transportation for less than $10 a month. It's part of a government package to tackle the soaring cost of living by using more public transportation.

Germany aims to offset living costs and gas demand with discounted public transport

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