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The first of five regional elections in 2026, which took place in the wealthy southwestern state of Baden-Württemberg, has resulted in an unexpected victory for the ecologist Greens. For a long time, Chancellor Friedrich Merz's center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) had been confident that it would be able to win back its former stronghold of Baden-Württemberg from the

Cryptically-worded billboards, such as this one in San Francisco's Mission District, have been springing up all over the city in the past year or two. They are intended to be understood only by a small audience. Chloe Veltman/NPR hide caption toggle caption Chloe Veltman/NPR Billboards in San Francisco used to be easy to understand, whether

"We are the winners of the evening," said Tino Chrupalla, co-chairman of the far-right populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) in virtually every interview he gave on election night. Markus Frohnmaier, the AfD's top candidate in Baden-Württemberg, struck the same note: "I am very, very satisfied!" With 18.8% of the vote, the AfD achieved its best election

The Federal Reserve is facing tough choices as the economy faces deep uncertainty Audio will be available later today. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and his colleagues are expected to hold their benchmark interest rate steady. Saul Loeb/AFP hide caption toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP The Federal Reserve's balancing act is getting harder. The central bank

What is the latest on the Iran women's football team? After their Asian Cup campaign ended on Sunday in Australia, the Iran team bus was surrounded by hundreds of protesters chanting "save our girls." The players onboard were reportedly seen making SOS signs and photographing those outside. The bus went back to the team hotel on the

Senegal supporters protest after a controversial penalty was awarded to Morocco during the Africa Cup of Nations final soccer match between Senegal and Morocco on Jan. 18, 2026, in Rabat, Morocco. Youssef Loulidi/AP hide caption toggle caption Youssef Loulidi/AP GENEVA — Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday by governing

A tool of endless potential or a technology that threatens democracy via deepfakes? While AI-generated imagery has made its way into our everyday lives, its impact on society is still being explored. The exhibition "Fake! Early Photo Collages and Photomontages," which can be seen at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam until May 25, takes a step back from

The Venezuela team celebrates after defeating the United States in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Miami. Lynne Sladky/AP hide caption toggle caption Lynne Sladky/AP MIAMI — Venezuela won the World Baseball Classic for the first time, rebounding from a blown eighth-inning lead to beat the United States

FILE - A general view of a pumping station at the end of the Druzhba oil pipeline in the east German refinery PCK in Schwedt, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007. Sven Kaestner/AP hide caption toggle caption Sven Kaestner/AP BRUSSELS — Top European Union officials said Tuesday they have offered to pay Ukraine to repair a damaged

Daniel Biss, the mayor of Evanston, Ill., sits for a portrait at his campaign office on February 28, 2026, ahead of the Illinois primary. Jamie Kelter Davis for NPR hide caption toggle caption Jamie Kelter Davis for NPR Daniel Biss, the mayor of Evanston, Ill., has won the Democratic primary for the state's 9th congressional