What can President Biden do to help end the war in Ukraine as his term runs out? Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Washington Thursday, seeking President Biden’s approval on a strategy to end the war with Russia on Ukraine’s terms. Joanna Kakissis
Independent study suggests Russian support for the war in Ukraine is complicated Russian President Putin insists his country is united behind the war effort in Ukraine. Many Russian polls confirm it, but the findings of an independent study present a more complicated picture. Charles Maynes
German election result shows evidence of a pushback against the far-right’s agenda German Chancellor Scholz’s liberal party narrowly beat the country’s largest far-right party in a regional election seen as a litmus test for where politics are headed in Europe’s biggest economy. Rob Schmitz
From Gaza to Ukraine, why do so many modern wars last so long? Russia and Ukraine have fought for a decade. The Israel-Hamas war is part of a conflict dating back generations. NPR’s Greg Myre has covered both wars, and looks at why they seem to defy a solution. Greg Myre
Alcohol-free beer is gaining popularity, even at Oktoberfest At Weihenstephan, non-alcoholic wheat beer and lager now make up 10% of the volume. The increase over the last few years mirrors the statistics for the rest of Germany's beer industry. The Associated Press
New center-right government in France announced 2 months after divisive elections The French presidential palace unveiled a new government dominated by conservatives and centrists. A left-wing coalition secured the most seats in June-July elections but failed to win a majority. The Associated Press
U.K. dads are wrapping baby slings on male statues to push for more paternity leave The purpose is to raise awareness on the U.K.'s low paternity leave benefits, which currently stand at two weeks of paid time off for new fathers. Juliana Kim
How Germany's far-right party is using AI-generated videos in its campaigns Germany's far-right party is campaigning with AI-generated videos warning of the supposed dangers of migration for the upcoming regional vote. Critics call the ads racist. Rob Schmitz
Former Harrods employees' accusations against their late boss resurface The late owner of London's luxury department store Harrod's, Mohamed Al Fayed, is accused of raping five women and sexually abusing others. Lauren Frayer
Turkey wants to regulate Germany's beloved döner kebab street food Under Turkey's proposal, beef would be required to come from cattle that is at least 16 months old, and be marinated with specific amounts of fat, yogurt or milk, onion, salt, thyme, and pepper. The Associated Press
