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World A veteran state department negotiator unpacks the ceasefire agreement in Gaza Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, attributes the Gaza deal in part to Trump's transactional nature and breaking of traditional diplomatic crockery. Dave Davies
Arts & Life One teen solo traveler's journey to break a world record At just 19 years old, a California teen is racking up miles as he endeavors to visit every country in the world. He has visited 118 countries so far to beat the world record for the title of youngest person to visit every country.
World Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to a temporary ceasefire after days of deadly clashes Clashes in recent days have killed dozens of people on both sides of the border. Pakistan is grappling with militant attacks that have increased since 2021, when the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan. The Associated Press
Environment Greetings from the Rhône Glacier, where a gash of pink highlights how it's melting Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. Rob Schmitz
Health Study: We're losing the war against drug-resistant infections faster than we thought Antimicrobial resistance is responsible for some 1.2 million deaths a year and contributes to millions more. Data in the new report shows that the problem is growing at an alarming rate. Jonathan Lambert
Politics A Supreme Court ruling on voting rights could boost Republicans' redistricting efforts A Supreme Court case over Louisiana's congressional map could determine the future of Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination and allow Republicans to draw 19 more House seats. Hansi Lo Wang
Politics In rural America, scarce doctors battle misinformation as they practice medicine Conspiracy theories about health fill a vacuum created by the lack of doctors in many rural communities. Meanwhile, doctors in these areas say patients have become increasingly distrustful and sometimes hostile. Yuki Noguchi
Politics Shutdown hits day 15 as public feels the strain and Capitol Hill standoff drags on The government shutdown is on its 15th day, and as the public increasingly begins to feel the effects, it remains unclear which party on Capitol Hill will blink first. Leila Fadel
Politics Republican Rep. Mike Lawler on his calls for Democrats to reopen the government NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Republican Congressman Mike Lawler of New York about the ongoing government shutdown and his calls for Democrats in his state to end it. Michel Martin