Tuesday, 8 September 2026
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NPR News · 05:40
Russia and North Korea open the first road across their shared border ↗Relations between Russia and North Korea have been flourishing, with North Korea supplying ammunition and troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine in return for economic and military assistance. (Image credit: Dmitry Ignatenko/Government of Primorsky Krai Reg)
NPR News · 06:00
King Charles III clarifies status of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan ↗King Charles III has reiterated that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, remain non-working members of the royal family following their return to the United Kingdom. (Image credit: Jonathan Brady/Pool PA)
NPR News · 06:04
What to know about Canada's escalating trade war with the U.S. ↗Canada struck back at U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods. The outcome could resonate far beyond Canada. (Image credit: Paul Sancya)
NPR News · 09:00
The 2026 midterm general election season is upon us. Here's what to watch ↗The week of Labor Day marks the unofficial kickoff of the general election season. President Trump's unpopularity and Democratic enthusiasm means control of Congress is on the ballot. (Image credit: Brandon Bell)
NPR News · 09:00
60 years later, 'Star Trek' continues to 'live long and prosper' ↗Star Trek. The television series turns 60 on Tuesday and while the show aired for only three seasons, it spawned prequels and sequels (on TV and in theaters) and still has a cult following today.'/> The television series, Star Trek, turns 60 on Tuesday. The original show aired for only three seasons, but it spawned…
NPR News · 09:09
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ignite fires at oil facilities and wound 73 people ↗The attacks come after weeks of escalating clashes between the Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen, which shattered a four-year truce in the country's civil war. (Image credit: AP)
NPR News · 10:30
Has the economy gone C-shaped? ↗A K means the rich and poor are pulling apart. A C supposedly means they're coming back together. We hear the case for both. Which letter you see may depend on what you choose to pay attention to.
NPR News · 10:46
Chrystia Freeland negotiated with Trump. Now she's watching a trade war unfold ↗Chrystia Freeland understands the U.S.-Canada relationship from her time at the negotiating table. Here's what she sees now. (Image credit: Kevin Dietsch)
NPR News · 11:20
GOP to host unusual midterm convention. And, Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect ↗Republicans are aiming to get voters to turn out for the midterms with an unconventional convention. And, Canada's retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. went into effect at midnight. (Image credit: Roberto Schmidt)
NPR News · 13:01
Whatever happened to the Taliban threat: 'We will flog the women'? ↗IN 2024, the ruling Taliban pledged to use flogging as well as stoning to punish people for not following certain of their precepts — committing adultery, running secret schools for girls. Have they followed through? (Image credit: AFP)
NPR News · 13:05
U.K. bans goods from occupied West Bank as Israel and U.S. warn of repercussions ↗Britain announces a ban on goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, prompting warnings of US repercussions and an angry response from Israel. (Image credit: Ahmad Gharabli)
NPR News · 13:24
Australian social media users to be offered choice to opt out of algorithms ↗A government statement said on Tuesday social media platforms would be required to send a notification to new and existing users offering them a choice over their default feed. (Image credit: Rick Rycroft)
NPR News · 19:55
Kenya's foreign trader crackdown sparks fear among migrant communities ↗Kenya's president orders a crackdown on foreigners running small businesses, amid accusations of xenophobia. (Image credit: Simon Maina)
NPR News · 20:17
New report shows the economic toll of ICE raids ↗A new study shows the steep economic cost of 2025's ICE raids in Chicago. Fear kept many immigrants home, draining the area of more than $1.26 billion in lost retail, restaurant, and sales-tax revenue. (Image credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images)