Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
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Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he had productive talks Sunday with a delegation from Ukraine, but he says more work is needed to get to a deal with Russia. The talks in Florida came ahead of a visit to Moscow this week by President Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff, as NPR's Michelle Kellerman reports.
Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner joined Rubio in the talks with the delegation from Kyiv. Rubio says they made progress and they're working on something that will be comprehensive to make sure Ukraine won't face another Russian invasion once this war ends. It's not just about the terms that ends fighting. It's about also the terms that set up Ukraine for long-term prosperity.
The head of the Ukrainian delegation, Rustem Umirov, said the U.S. was, quote, super supportive. Rubio says he's realistic, calling the diplomacy complicated with a lot of moving parts. He says it will continue when Witkoff goes to Moscow this week. Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, Washington.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has asked that country's president for a pardon. Netanyahu is facing charges of fraud, breach of trust, and accepting bribes. MPR's Daniel Estrin explains just what's at stake.
What he's interested in is staying in power, and if he is convicted of bribery and the other charges, it could mean the end of his political career.
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Chapter 2: What updates are there on Ukraine's diplomatic talks with Russia?
This is really an issue that is polarizing the country. There's a new poll out today that shows about half of Israelis who were questioned do not support a pardon for Netanyahu, and the other half either does support a pardon or doesn't know.
Opposition leaders are opposing a pardon without an admission of guilt and a withdrawal from political life. Dozens of oil and gas companies have announced they'll cut their climate pollution in the coming years. But as NPR's Michael Copley reports, only a few have said just how they plan to meet those targets.
Seventy-five of the world's biggest oil and gas companies have said they'll eliminate heat-trapping emissions from their operations by mid-century. But just six have disclosed current and planned investments to cut climate pollution. That's according to the International Energy Agency, which examined publicly available data on more than 100 oil and gas companies.
The IEA said some companies are probably withholding information for competitive reasons. That makes it hard for investors and governments to assess whether companies are delivering on their commitments. Climate scientists say the world needs to move a lot faster to cut emissions in order to avoid more dangerous storms, floods and heat waves. Michael Copley, NPR News.
Police in Stockton, California are now turning to the public. They're looking for help in solving a Saturday night shooting. that left three children dead and one adult also killed. Eleven other people were wounded. The shooting took place at a children's birthday party, and police say that someone at the party may have been the target of the shooter.
So far, there are no suspects, and police are asking the public for tips, video, and photos that may help them make an arrest. This is NPR News. The government of Nigeria is reporting record levels of hunger. This comes as international aid groups have scaled back their work because of widespread funding cuts. And Pierre's Gabriela Emmanuel reports.
This past year in the West African country, 30 million people faced extreme hunger. That number is expected to jump to 35 million people during next year's lean season.
This is the highest level Nigeria has ever recorded. And this is the highest number in the continent.
Chi Layel is with the World Food Program in Nigeria.
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