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Thieves steal 'priceless' jewels from the Louvre Museum

The Louvre Museum in Paris was closed Sunday after "priceless" jewels were stolen in a brazen daytime burglary.

Thieves steal 'priceless' jewels from the Louvre Museum

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Sunday

A basket lift used by thieves is seen at the Louvre museum on Sunday in Paris.
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Europe

Masked thieves steal 'priceless' jewels from the Louvre Museum

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez called the heist "a major, highly organized operation" that lasted just seven minutes. Authorities were still drawing up the value of the stolen items.

Friday

Young people dance in The Matchmaker Bar during the Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival in Lisdoonvarna, Ireland, on September 27.

Young people dance in The Matchmaker Bar during the Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival in Lisdoonvarna, Ireland, on Sept. 27. The annual event, known as Europe's biggest matchmaking festival, draws thousands seeking love, music and dancing. Rob Stothard for NPR hide caption

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Europe

In the age of algorithms, one Irish town still does love the old-fashioned way

Most won't leave the town of Lisdoonvarna with a partner. But for a few nights each fall, they find something rarer — company, ritual and the comfort of not looking for love alone.

In Ireland, one small town is still playing matchmaker

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Monday

With hundreds of clinics specialized in hair transplants, Istanbul is a growing hub in the industry, attracting people from all over the world.

With hundreds of clinics specialized in hair transplants, Istanbul is a growing hub in the industry, attracting people from all over the world. Ozan Kose/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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World

How one country has become a top destination for hair transplants

With more than 1 million people going to Turkey for the procedure every year, hair transplants are transforming men's scalps — and vanity. But not every story ends with a perfect hairline.

Turkey's unexpected new growth business: hair transplant

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Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip take part in a protest demanding their release from Hamas captivity and calling for an end to the war, in Jerusalem on Saturday.

Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip take part in a protest demanding their release from Hamas captivity and calling for an end to the war, in Jerusalem on Saturday. Mahmoud Illean/AP hide caption

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Middle East conflict

What to know as Gaza ceasefire talks begin in Egypt

Israel and Hamas appear closer than ever to a deal to end their two-year war — but questions remain. Delegations from Israel, Hamas, the U.S., Egypt and Qatar are meeting on Monday.

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Children cool off in a mist fountain in central Paris amid a heatwave, on Aug. 13.

Children cool off in a mist fountain in central Paris amid a heatwave, on Aug. 13. Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Europe

In France, debate heats up over air conditioning

Air conditioning has become a hot debate in France in a summer of heatwaves.

In France, debate heats up over air conditioning

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Saturday

Families whose children joined the PKK (Kurdish Workers Party), hold their images as they sit in front of the headquarters of the Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party after the PKK announced its dissolution, in the Kurdish-majority city Diyarbakir, western Turkey on May 12, 2025.

Families whose children joined the PKK (Kurdish Workers Party), hold their images as they sit in front of the headquarters of the Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party after the PKK announced its dissolution, in the Kurdish-majority city Diyarbakir, western Turkey on May 12, 2025. Ilyas Akengin/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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World

Two Kurdish mothers reckon with what peace could mean after decades of war

A militant Kurdish group end its struggle against Turkey: grieving mothers ask if it was worth the high cost

Two Kurdish mothers reflect on the end of a decades-long conflict

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A view of the ancient site of Gobekli Tepe, known as the world's oldest temple, in Sanliurfa, Turkey, on Feb. 17.

A view of the ancient site of Gobekli Tepe, known as the world's oldest temple, in Sanliurfa, Turkey, on Feb. 17. Mustafa Hatipoglu/Anadolu via Getty Images hide caption

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World

An ancient archaeological site meets conspiracy theories — and Joe Rogan

In the hills of southeastern Turkey lies a site so ancient, it's turning our understanding of civilization on its head and leading to conspiracy theories.

A glimpse into the ancient Turkish site challenging our views on early civilization

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Saturday

World

A glimpse into the ancient Turkish site challenging our views on early civilization

In the hills of southeastern Turkey lies a site so ancient, it's turning our understanding of civilization on its head and fueling conspiracy theories.

A glimpse into the ancient Turkish site challenging our views on early civilization

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Thursday

World

French president and first lady sue Candace Owens for defamation

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte are suing a U.S. influencer for claiming that the first lady was born male.

French president and first lady sue Candace Owens for defamation

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Monday

Assad is gone. But can Syrians go home?

Adham Aljamous, 32, and his father Nouruldeen, 72, on their rooftop in Gaziantep, Turkey. They fled Syria over a decade ago. Now, with a chance to return, they're unsure what's left of home. Rebecca Rosman for NPR hide caption

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Middle East

Assad is gone. But can Syrians go home?

After over a decade in exile, many Syrians living abroad are contemplating what was once unthinkable: going home. But what does home look like today?

Syrians in Turkey weigh returning home... or staying put

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Monday

Middle East

Syrians in Turkey weigh returning home...or staying put

Millions of Syrians fled during the civil war more than a decade ago. After the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad in December, many are considering returning home. But what is left to return to?

Syrians in Turkey weigh returning home... or staying put

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Syrians in Turkey Decide Whether to Return Home

Millions of Syrians fled their country during the civil war that lasted more than a decade. Now the dictator has been deposed and the country is trying to recover. Many ex-pat Syrians, including a large number in Turkey, are looking at what they have left in Syria and deciding whether to return.

Syrians in Turkey Decide Whether to Return Home

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Monday

Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) greets Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi prior to their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Monday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) greets Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi prior to their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Monday. Alexander Kazakov/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP hide caption

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Middle East conflict

Israel strikes Tehran and Fordo site, as Russia backs Iran in deepening conflict

Israel says it struck multiple sites across Tehran, including the Fordo nuclear site hit by the U.S. days earlier and a prison known for jailing regime opponents.

Sunday

Friday

Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister, during a news conference at the United Nations office in Geneva, Switzerland, on Friday. Iran maintained Friday it won't negotiate with the U.S. while an Israeli assault continues.

Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister, during a news conference at the United Nations office in Geneva, Switzerland, on Friday. Iran maintained Friday it won't negotiate with the U.S. while an Israeli assault continues. Fred Merz/Bloomberg/Getty Images hide caption

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Middle East conflict

At war with Israel, Iran's foreign minister decries 'betrayal of diplomacy' in Geneva

Iran is engaging in diplomatic efforts on multiple fronts as its battle with Israel enters a second week.

Thursday

Wednesday

Airmen in camouflage uniforms look at a GBU-57 bomb at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri on May 2, 2023. The long, olive green, cylindrical bomb with pointed end lies horizontal on a truck bed.

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National Security

The U.S. used 'bunker buster' bombs in Iran. Here's what to know about them

Iran's most fortified nuclear facility, called Fordo, is buried deep inside a mountain. Only the U.S. has the 30,000-pound bombs — often referred to as "bunker busters" — capable of reaching it.

The U.S. could use 'bunker buster' bombs in Iran. Here’s what to know about them

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An Iranian protester holds up a poster of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in an anti-Israel gathering in Tehran, Iran, on June 13.

An Iranian protester holds up a poster of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in an anti-Israel gathering in Tehran, Iran, on June 13. Vahid Salemi/AP hide caption

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Middle East conflict

Trump says 'nobody knows' what he'll do as Iran warns the U.S. not to strike

President Trump declined to say whether the U.S. would strike Iranian nuclear facilities, moments after Iran's supreme leader warned the U.S. against an attack and rejected Trump's call to surrender.

Monday

A screenshot of Iranian state television moments after an Israeli strike hit the station's headquarters in Tehran.

In Iran, a state-run news presenter was on air Monday, describing the sound of nearby Israeli bombing, when a massive blast hit the building. Iranian State TV, via IRIB hide caption

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Middle East conflict

Israel strikes Iranian state TV during live broadcast on the fourth day of conflict

On Monday evening, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the recent Israeli attacks have set back Iran's nuclear program by a "very long time," but emphasized that more targets remain.

Sunday

A man looks at flames rising from an oil storage facility after it appeared to have been struck by an Israeli strike in Tehran, Iran, early Sunday, June 15, 2025.

A man looks at flames rising from an oil storage facility after it appeared to have been struck by an Israeli strike in Tehran, Iran, early Sunday. Vahid Salemi/AP hide caption

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Middle East conflict

Israel and Iran trade more deadly strikes in third day of escalating conflict

At least 10 people were killed in Israel overnight, after multiple Iranian missiles evaded the country's defense systems. Explosions rocked Tehran, where the health ministry said 224 have been killed.

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