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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News, I'm Lakshmi Singh.
What happened in Iran after the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei?
President Trump says he's agreed to resume talks with Iran, but the June ceasefire is over. Both sides have been locked in retaliatory strikes over the last few days as Iran held ceremonies to mourn slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Audio of the funeral captured by Reuters. Khamenei was assassinated more than four months ago. NPR's Hadil Al-Shalchi reports the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, rarely seen in public, called for revenge.
Brigadier General Ahmed Vahidi said the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the beginning of a, quote, new chapter of honor and perseverance in Iran. In a statement, he called Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, a martyr, and that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard will not rest until justice is served. While Vahidi occasionally issues public statements, his attendance at Khamenei's funeral was the first public appearance since the start of the war.
How did the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps respond at Khamenei’s funeral?
Vahidi publicly performed funeral prayers with three of Khamenei's sons. Khamenei's fourth son and current Iranian leader was not seen during the week-long funeral procession. Hadil Alshalchi, NPR News, Istanbul.
In Venezuela, survivors of the earthquakes that killed nearly 4,000 people last month now face growing risks from poor sanitary conditions in overcrowded shelters. John Otis has the latest.
Nearly all quake survivors with no place to go are living in tents and underneath tarps in shelters like this one in a Caracas baseball park. It's one of more than 80 shelters that have sprung up for some 18,000 people whose homes were destroyed. But the World Health Organization warns of disease outbreaks, poor sanitation, and a lack of access to clean water in the shelters. Another problem is a shortage of health professionals.
What sanitary and health risks are quake survivors facing in Venezuela shelters?
Thousands fled the country during an economic crisis. In addition, many health workers in La Guaida State, the region hardest hit by the quakes, were killed, have gone missing, or lost their homes. For NPR News, I'm John Otis.
The FIFA World Cup is now in the quarterfinal stage. Spain and Belgium are facing each other this hour in Los Angeles. Steve Futterman is at the match.
Which World Cup quarterfinal match and players are highlighted in today’s coverage?
Spain has a great young player, 18-year-old Lamin Yamal, and he has really not come through like we expected him to. He's turning 19 on Monday. He's had only one goal in this World Cup. He's had sort of a lingering hamstring injury, but they say he is ready now. And a lot of people think that this could be a showcase for him today. So look for him, this superstar in the making.
Why is the proposed 250-foot Trump arch stirring debate in Washington, D.C.?
Tomorrow, it's Norway against England in Argentina versus Switzerland. This is NPR News. A federal panel has advanced President Trump's proposed 250-foot arch to the next stage of review. NPR's Rachel Treisman reports that it's also gearing up for a debate over its height.
The National Capital Planning Commission approved the arch's preliminary site and building plans after hearing more than two hours of public pushback on Thursday. It wants the Department of the Interior to come back in September with more details. about things like pedestrian access and lighting plans. The commission chair, a Trump appointee, says that's when it will consider whether D.C.
What did China’s successful sea‑based rocket booster recovery test involve?
's height limits apply to the arch. The administration is arguing that federal projects should be exempt, which contradicts decades of precedent. The commission's lawyer says changing that could reshape the city. Rachel Treisman, NPR News.
China says it has successfully tested a sea-based rocket booster recovery system. The test marks the first time China has successfully pulled off a reusable rocket retrieval. Jan Kamenzin-Brumby has more.
Named Long March 10B, the 230-foot rocket launched from China's southern Hainan Island. The rocket's booster returned six minutes later and was retrieved from an offshore platform. China is the second nation to ever recover an orbital-class rocket successfully. The test marks an attempt to break the U.S. 's historic dominance in the reusable rocket space.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:01–0:04
2
What happened in Iran after the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei?
0:04–1:03
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How did the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps respond at Khamenei’s funeral?
1:03–2:01
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What sanitary and health risks are quake survivors facing in Venezuela shelters?
2:01–2:27
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Which World Cup quarterfinal match and players are highlighted in today’s coverage?
2:27–2:51
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Why is the proposed 250-foot Trump arch stirring debate in Washington, D.C.?
2:51–3:33
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What did China’s successful sea‑based rocket booster recovery test involve?
3:33–5:04