‘Witches marks’ and curses found carved into the walls of historic England manor About 20 carvings in “a wide range of designs” including some meant to trap demons or to seek help from the Virgin Mary have been found at Gainsborough Old Hall in Lincolnshire, England. Chandelis Duster
Spain flooding: Photos show the devastation in Valencia Authorities in the region report at least 70 people have been killed after torrential rain overpowered the area. Nicole Werbeck
The rules of war aren't protecting civilians. Can they be enforced? The Geneva Conventions recently marked their 75th anniversary, yet the rules of war are being widely violated. NPR’s Greg Myre reports from two ongoing wars, Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas. Greg Myre
How France uncovered the mystery of the forbidden photos of Nazi-occupied Paris The search for the unknown photographer began in the summer of 2022, with the discovery of an old photo album at a flea market in southern France. Nick Spicer
Imposters stole thousands of pounds of posh cheddar, rattling the U.K. cheese world A London distributor says thieves posing as a French client stole some $389,000 worth of cheddar. The tight-knit U.K. cheese community is on high alert — and asking people to help sniff out the goods. Rachel Treisman
South Korean officials brief NATO on North Korean troops helping Russia NATO is receiving an intelligence briefing from South Korean officials about the possible involvement of North Korean troops helping Russia in Ukraine. Teri Schultz
A defiant Putin closes global summit aimed at reshaping global order Russian President Vladimir Putin neither confirms nor denies the presence of North Korean troops in Ukraine. Putin’s comments came during a press conference at a Russian-hosted summit for the world’s top developing economies. Charles Maynes
Russia hosts this years BRICS summit of developing economies Russian President Vladimir Putin hosts leaders from many of the world’s fastest developing economies at a summit this week. Leila Fadel
As Ukraine's birth rate plunges, here's what one doctor is doing to reverse the trend Ukraine is suffering from more than a Russian invasion. Births have plummeted. But many families with help from the government and doctors are trying to buck the trend and have a child in wartime. Ashley Westerman
Moldova election is over shadowed by accusations of interference by Russia It's crunch time for Moldova, the tiny country balancing between EU member countries and Russia, as presidential election and referendum results come in. Charles Maynes
