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Thursday, 14 May 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 15:25 CST
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World Cup train and shuttle bus ticket prices cut in New York, New Jersey

Round-trip train tickets brought down to $98 from $150, and bus fares to cost $20 instead of $80, state officials say.

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Could Iran war trigger a hunger crisis?

The UN warns disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could drive up food and fertiliser costs, and worsen global hunger.

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Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese

US sanctions imposed on UN expert Francesca Albanese by the Trump administration temporarily ⁠blocked by a judge.

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In the UK, Muslim votes are treated as a problem to be managed

The UK's local elections exposed the suspicion that meets Muslim political participation.

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Lionel Messi scores two goals as Inter Miami rally to beat Cincinnati

Argentinian star forward's brace and an assist steer Miami to their fifth consecutive away victory in the MLS in the US.

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Japanese snacks go black-and-white: Why Iran war is driving up ink prices

Calbee says it would temporarily use only black and white colours on 14 of its products due to a lack of printing ink.

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Trump praises China as he ignores question about Taiwan

Trump praises China as he ignores question about Taiwan

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UK artist defends ‘Drawings Against Genocide’ show after cancellation

Matthew Collings says his work on Israeli violence against Palestinians has been intentionally misinterpreted.

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How Asia is reacting to Trump's summit in China

President Trump is in Beijing for his big summit with Chinese leaders. How Asia is reacting to the summit.

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These women are trying to change Chinese smoking culture

Cigarette smoking is ingrained in Chinese culture. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to a couple of women trying to change that.

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Yale's Susan Thornton on Chinese President Xi Jinping's warnings about Taiwan

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Susan Thornton of Yale Law School about Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Xi's warnings about Taiwan.

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How China's telecom giant Huawei pivoted after facing U.S. sanctions

NPR's Steve Inskeep returns to China's telecom giant Huawei to see how the company has adapted since facing U.S. sanctions.

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Exploring the urban villages of Shenzhen, the Chinese city known for tech

NPR's Steve Inskeep visits Shenzhen, a city in southern China, where skyscrapers and urban villages teem with life.

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Israel's participation strikes a sour note at annual Eurovision Song Contest

Tensions about Israel's participation loom over the annual Eurovision Song Contest.

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Nepal in a bind as US-China drone war reaches Everest

Superpowers compete for technological foothold on world’s highest peak, pushing Nepal towards a geopolitical chessboard.

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