French health ministry extends smoking ban France to ban smoking at beaches, parks and outside schools from July 1st to protect children. Eleanor Beardsley
Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape, sexual assault charges in U.K. On Friday, Brand pleaded not guilty to five counts of rape and assault that date back more than 25 years. He says the charges are politically motivated. His trial is set for 2026. Lauren Frayer
Hungary's Viktor Orbán chips away at the country's judiciary Hungary's Viktor Orbán has chipped away at institutions that make a democracy healthy, including the judiciary, where he has stacked courts with loyalists, reduced judges' pay and limited expression. Leila Fadel
Critics say new law in Hungary could further stifle the free press A new law in Hungary may jeopardize funding that news agencies rely on from overseas grants. Supporters say it protects the country from outside influence. Critics say it's a way to stifle the free press. Leila Fadel
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's approval higher outside of Hungary's cities Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is a divisive figure on the world stage and at home. But the farther you drive outside of the city, the more support you find for him. Leila Fadel
Officials blame climate change for glacier collapse that destroyed Swiss town A collapsing glacier roared down a mountainside in the Swiss Alps on Wednesday. It wiped out one village in its path. The destruction it caused surprised officials who blamed climate change. Eleanor Beardsley
A Swiss village is buried after a glacier collapses in the Alps The Birch Glacier above the village of Blatten collapsed and caused a landslide that has buried most of the village. Authorities had evacuated residents earlier this month, but one person is missing. Eleanor Beardsley
Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine discusses Trump's recent criticism of Putin What does President Trump's changing rhetoric on Vladimir Putin suggest about his relationship with the Russian leader? NPR's Michel Martin asks William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine. Michel Martin
President Trump expressing growing frustration with Russia's Vladimir Putin For several days now, President Trump has expressed growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the slow progress towards ending the war in Ukraine. Charles Maynes
Hungary inspires U.S. conservatives. Its leader is seen as running a 'dictatorship' Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has been called "Trump before there was a Trump." Here's why his reshaping of Hungary's political institutions inspires U.S. conservatives. Leila Fadel