How the Ukraine-Russia war is playing out differently on 3 separate fronts Ukraine is holding ground it seized inside Russia. Yet Ukraine is losing villages inside its own territory. And in the Black Sea, the Russian Navy has been forced to retreat. Greg Myre
Ukraine is now fighting Russia on 3 separate fronts Ukraine's incursion into Russia opens a third front that Kyiv is counting on to build leverage and morale. NPR's A Martinez talks with the Financial Times' Ukraine correspondent Christopher Miller. A Martínez
Ukraine's incursion into Russia may have changed the course of the war NPR’s David Folkenflik speaks to strategic studies professor Phillips O’Brien of the University of St. Andrews in Scotland about the significance of Ukraine’s military incursion into Russia. David Folkenflik
Proposed lithium mine in Serbia sparks protests over potential environmental impact A proposed lithium mine in Serbia is spurring protests over its potential impact on the environment. The mineral is in high demand because it’s crucial for the batteries that run electric vehicles. Rob Schmitz
Banksy's back with surprise daily street art of animals across London Banksy has been unveiling stencils and installations depicting animals at different spots around the city every day for more than a week, leaving fans and art critics guessing as to their meaning. Willem Marx
Ukrainian forces now control more than 400 square miles of Russian territory Ukraine says it has solidified its control over parts of Russia's Kursk region. NPR's Michel Martin talks to retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges about Ukraine's strategic goals behind the operation. Michel Martin
Jewels stolen during a brazen 2019 heist are back on display in Germany The Grüne Gewölbe, or Green Vault, in Dresden said this week that the exhibit of historical items is reopening to the public in "almost all its glory" following the bold robbery five years ago. Joe Hernandez
Ukrainian forces attack a second border region in western Russia Ukraine is firing artillery and launching drone strikes on Russia's Belgorod region, according the the Russian governor of the territory, who has declared a state of emergency. Greg Myre
It's been a week since Ukrainian troops launched an attack in Russian territory Ukraine’s military says it now controls almost 400 square miles of Russia. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Sergey Radchenko of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. Steve Inskeep
Parisians changed their tune by the end of the Olympics Before the Paris Olympics began, residents worried about the cost, security and the impact on their daily lives. But once the Games started, people's attitudes changed as they cheered for it all. Fatima Al-Kassab