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What happened in the latest U.S. strikes on Iran and why were they launched?
Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. The U.S. military hit targets in Iran Saturday. It was the third round of strikes this week and followed an Iranian strike against a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions in the region are continuing to increase, and Arianne Tabatabaye says that should come as no surprise.
You have a regime that is much more emboldened today, much less willing to make concessions and uphold them when it comes to the United States and is holding a grudge.
How are regional tensions and leadership dynamics shaping U.S.-Iran confrontations?
And so on the U.S. side, you have a mercurial president who is also very keen to kind of react to whatever you see on the Iranian side. So this combo is bound to lead us to where we are as we speak.
Taba Taba Yee is with the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Iran now says the Strait of Hormuz is again closed.
Why did Paris close landmarks and what is the impact of the latest heatwave?
The Eiffel Tower and other Paris landmarks closed early Saturday because of another brutal heatwave. It's France's third this year. NPR's Eleanor Beardsley reports.
In addition to the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum will close early due to temperatures forecast to soar above 100 degrees Fahrenheit through next week. Paris is mostly un-air-conditioned as temperatures are usually in the mid-80s this time of year. Scientists say the frequent and prolonged heat waves are due to global warming caused by man-made greenhouse emissions.
How severe is the historic flooding in Missouri and Kentucky and who was affected?
Europe is warming faster than any other continent. Paris is extending heat wave measures With parks open all night and drinking water stations available, docks set up along the Seine River for swimming are attracting huge crowds as people cast aside reservations over cleanliness in order to cool off. Eleanor Beardsley, NPR News, Paris.
A historic rainfall has left several communities across Missouri and Kentucky underwater. It's also prompted water rescues, including an evacuation of a summer camp.
What were the recent attacks in Ukraine and what casualties were reported?
NPR's Chandelier Stuster has more on our story.
Flooding in parts of Kentucky and Missouri has led to rescue operations for stranded motorists and a summer camp along the Black River. More than 200 children and counselors were airlifted from floodwaters at Camp Tomsock on Friday in Leicesterville, Missouri. They were flown to a nearby elementary school where they were reunited with family. Anne DeField says she is grateful her two sons and their fellow campers are home safe. It was a whirlwind.
Which global sports and cultural events made headlines (World Cup, Pamplona) and what occurred?
And my boys, when they got home, were like... I mean, I couldn't hug them long enough, but they were fine. Like, they really just thought it was all a big adventure. At least one person has died from the flooding in Missouri. Portions of Kentucky are under a flood wash through Sunday. Shondalese Duster, NPR News.
Explosions and fires were reported across the Ukrainian capital of Kiev on Saturday as Russian forces launched new drone and missile strikes. Officials say at least six people were killed, including a child, and 29 others were wounded in those attacks. Four people were also killed in Ukraine's Sumy region, while two others died from a missile attack in Odessa. You're listening to NPR News. England has advanced to the semifinals of the World Cup after defeating Norway 2-1. NPR's Russell Lewis reports.
At kickoff in Miami Gardens, a heat advisory was in place because of temperatures that felt like 108 degrees. Both England and Norway seemed sluggish at first, fighting through the mugginess as much as the other team's defenses. But Norway struck first, going up 1-0. England answered next. Jude Bellingham, the English savior, who scored twice against Mexico in the round of 32, equalized, tying it up late at halftime. The score remained 1-1 through the second half, forcing 30 minutes of extra time. Bellingham needed just three to score his second goal, and that was enough. ending Norway's deepest run ever at the World Cup and putting England through to the semis. Russell Lewis, NPR News, Miami Gardens, Florida.
A midfielder for the South African World Cup team has died. At a social media post, South Africa's Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture said 25-year-old Jaden Adams died but gave no other information about the death.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What happened in the latest U.S. strikes on Iran and why were they launched?
0:01–0:27
2
How are regional tensions and leadership dynamics shaping U.S.-Iran confrontations?
0:27–0:48
3
Why did Paris close landmarks and what is the impact of the latest heatwave?
0:48–1:18
4
How severe is the historic flooding in Missouri and Kentucky and who was affected?
1:18–1:50
5
What were the recent attacks in Ukraine and what casualties were reported?
1:50–2:19
6
Which global sports and cultural events made headlines (World Cup, Pamplona) and what occurred?
2:19–5:04