Buddhists and Hindus in Sri Lanka marked their New Year on Tuesday. As residents in the capital Colombo celebrated, a war thousands of miles away was making itself felt.
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At least five killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages
The country’s interior minister says the attacker has been killed after a shoot-out with police.
Pope Says News Outlets Misread Some of His Remarks as Criticism of Trump
Pope Leo responded directly on Monday to a presidential attack. But since then, he said, some of his statements during his Africa trip have been misconstrued.
What people in power think the impact of the Iran war will be
Faisal Islam talks to some of the world’s most powerful people about the conflict and the economy.
Coachella campers are turning tents fancy – and not all Brits are happy
Campers are being judged for over-the-top tent set ups at this year’s festival in California.
Counter-terror police investigate another London arson attack
It comes as a man attempts to ignite a plastic bag containing containing fluid in north-west London.
Photos: How overfishing in Southeast Asia is an ecological and human crisis
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What life is like when you have an unfortunate surname
For years, Andy Mycock didn’t know others found his surname funny. Now, he’s the one making the jokes.
Tired of waiting for your EV to charge up? One Chinese company has a novel solution
Chinese car company NIO is putting up EV battery swapping stations all around the world. NPR took a ride in one car for the experience. (Image credit: Tang Ke/VCG via Getty Images)
Ukraine launches specialized Russian studies program to better understand the enemy
Ukraine launches political Russian studies program to better understand wartime enemy.