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Federal judges are looking back to the 18th century to define what constitutes an invasion, weighing a key legal argument for the Trump administration’s use of a wartime deportation authority. (Image credit: Charly Triballeau)

It can be intimidating to enter a new queer space, especially if you’re starting to explore your gender and sexuality. Organizers share advice on how to find a support network with confidence. (Image credit: Nickolai Hammar/ NPR)

It’s one of the world’s most-watched non-sporting annual events, and this year, all eyes will be on Basel, Switzerland, the host of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. The competition organized by the European Broadcasting Union is in its 69th year,

A day of confusion and chaos as Russia and Ukraine agree to first direct talks in 3 years  CNN May 15, 2025 – Zelensky to send Ukrainian team to Istanbul for Russia peace talks  CNN Russia and Ukraine to hold first direct

Trump agenda hits speed bump in US Congress as hardliners revolt  Reuters Senate Republicans put House on notice: We won’t accept your Trump agenda bill without changes  NBC News ‘First time we were hearing of them’: The GOP megabill is packed with

President Trump returns to Washington Friday after a four-day tour through the Gulf where he struck business deals and was treated like royalty by the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE.

NPR’s A Martinez talks with Doug Silliman, president of the Arab Gulf States Institute and former U.S. ambassador to Iraq, about President Trump’s Gulf trip and Iran’s offer to revive a nuclear deal.

Killing of a Mexican TikToker Valeria Márquez raises questions  BBC TikTok beauty influencer shot dead during live stream in Mexico  CNN Mexican influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream appeared to be killed by hit man: prosecutors  Yahoo Valeria Márquez, TikTok Influencer, Shot Dead

This has been a devastating week in Gaza after days of airstrikes. There was hope President Trump’s visit to the region would advance ceasefire talks, but Israel’s blockade of Gaza has only escalated.

Ninety-two people were confirmed dead in the rubble of the building. The building was the only one in Thailand to collapse in the earthquake that was centered in neighboring Myanmar. (Image credit: Sakchai Lalit)