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What are the latest developments in the US‑EU trade talks with President Trump in Scotland?

Nora Rahm 0:00

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rom. President Trump is in Scotland where he's meeting with European Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen on trade. They're attempting to reach an agreement before Trump's declared deadline of Friday when he says he'll impose tariffs. Before the meeting, Von der Leyen said she hopes they'll be able to do it.

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uh trade between the European Union and the United States. We're together the two largest economies worldwide. Right. Um if you look at the trade volume, it's the biggest trade volume globally with one point seven trillion dollars among us.

How is the humanitarian crisis affecting children in Gaza during the daily UN aid pauses?

Unknown 0:41

And if you look at our markets, it's a huge market, eight hundred million people if you take the United States and the European

Nora Rahm 0:48

Union. Trump is to meet tomorrow with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The Israeli military says it has halted military operations in parts of Gaza, a pause it will carry out each day for ten hours to allow UN convoys to deliver food and medicine. Doctors and aid workers warn that the health effects from prolonged hunger may be irreversible for many of Gaza's children. NPR's Emily Fang reports.

Emily Fang 1:18

In this tent by the sea in Gaza City, Hadaya al-Matawak tries to comfort her baby son, Muhammad. He's one and a half years old and weighs only about seven pounds. She says she can't find food and only gives him water.

What sparked the artillery exchanges on the Thailand‑Cambodia border and how is President Trump involved?

Emily Fang 1:33

Dr. Ahmed Alfarah, head of pediatrics at Nasser Hospital in South Gaza, says Israel's restrictions in letting an aide impact a generation of children.

Unknown 1:42

A generation of children who are below three years. Because the central nervous system is nearly composed in this three years.

Emily Fang 1:52

He warns children like Muhammad who are starving lack vitamins crucial to organ and brain development. Emily Fang and PR News.

Nora Rahm 2:01

Thailand and Cambodia exchanged artillery fire across their disputed border for a fourth straight day today.

What caused the deadly crowd surge at the Hindu temple in India and what are the safety concerns?

Nora Rahm 2:07

Michael Sullivan reports from Thailand.

Michael Sullivan 2:10

Cambodia and Thailand both say the other opened fire first early Sunday morning. The Cambodians insisting Thai forces were massing for attacks across the border, while the Thai said they were simply responding to attacks from Cambodia. Cambodia's prime minister said he agreed with President Trump's proposal for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire. Thailand's acting Prime Minister Puntam Wecha Chai said he was grateful for President Trump's efforts, but said he preferred bilateral talks between the two countries. In a statement, Puntam's office now says he will travel to Malaysia Monday for negotiations with his Cambodian counterpart to work towards a ceasefire. For NPR News, I'm Michael Sullivan in Shanghai, Thailand.

Nora Rahm 2:56

This is NPR News in Washington.

How are wildfires impacting Turkey’s Bursa region and what evacuation measures are in place?

Nora Rahm 3:00

Officials in India say at least six people were killed today in a crowd surge at a popular Hindu temple. Dozens of others were injured. Thousands of people had gathered at the temple in northern India when a high voltage electric wire purportedly fell, causing a panic. Crowd surges at religious gatherings are not uncommon in India, where huge groups of pilgrims can overwhelm local infrastructure and security measures. In Turkey, the wildfires that have been burning for weeks are now threatening Bursa, the fourth largest city, forcing more than 1700 people to flee their homes. The highway linking Bursa to Ankara is closed. Dozens of severe wildfires have hit Turkey since late last month. They're being spread by strong winds, dry conditions, and unseasonably high temperatures.

What are the new features of the final stage of the Tour de France and who is leading the race?

Nora Rahm 3:49

It's the final stage of the world's most famous cycling race. The one hundred twelfth edition of the Tour de France ends today in Paris, Rebecca Rossman reports.

Rebecca Rossman 3:59

Before its traditional sprint finish on the Champs lysees, this year's Tour is adding something new. Three punishing loops around the steep bout de Montmartre. Organizers say the change was inspired by last year's Olympics, where similar road races through the city center drew in more than half a million people. Thousands of fans lined Montmart's cobbled streets early Sunday, hoping to watch riders tackle the climb beneath the Sacre Cœur.