Is news reporting in Cambodia becoming more dangerous?

Concerns over press freedom in Cambodia are growing after reports of a recent crackdown against local and foreign journalists.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Which Chinese EV should you buy?

We take a look at the cars set to shake up the motoring market

Source: Financial Times

China accuses U.S. of ‘serious regression’ on Taiwan after State Dept. website change

China accused the United States of a “serious regression” in its position on Taiwan, after the State Department updated the Taiwan section of its website.

Source: NBC News

European leaders meet as US and Russia lock them out of Ukraine talks | First Thing

The meeting, convened by Emmanuel Macron, comes as US officials prepare for talks in Riyadh with their Russian counterparts. Plus, the comprehensive ridiculing of New Zealand’s tourism campaign

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Source: The Guardian

Some performers canceled their Kennedy Center shows. Here's why W. Kamau Bell didn't

Comedian W. Kamau Bell speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about his decision to perform at the Kennedy Center after President Donald Trump assumed the organization's chairmanship.

Source: NPR

A fired national park ranger lost his dream job. He says the public is losing more

Brian Gibbs was an environmental educator at Effigy Mounds National Monument in Iowa. His job was among those nixed by the Trump administration as it pushes to shrink federal spending.

Source: NPR

Syrian man who stopped Austria knife attack describes ordeal

A Syrian delivery driver who helped halt a deadly stabbing rampage in Austria by driving his car into the attacker

Source: Al Jazeera

Syrian leader al-Sharaa tours former Assad strongholds on surprise visit

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited Latakia and Tartus on Sunday, his office said, making his first official trip to the coastal provinces formerly known as strongholds of ousted ruler …

Source: France 24

She suspected a heart attack, but was diagnosed with broken heart syndrome

Broken Heart Syndrome mimics symptoms of a heart attack. It can strike after a stressful event, such as the loss of a loved one, a physical shock, or prolonged anxiety. …

Source: NPR

French minister in 'historic' Western Sahara visit to back Moroccan sovereignty

French Culture Minister Rachida Dati began a visit on Monday to the disputed Western Sahara, a sign of French support for Moroccan sovereignty over the desert territory. The long-frozen conflict …

Source: France 24

Uganda drops military trial as opposition leader’s health falters

Kizza Besigye has grown 'critically ill' during hunger strike against imprisonment, his lawyer says.

Source: Al Jazeera

DRC conflict: Pressure mounts on Rwanda as M23 seize Bukavu

The DR Congo insists on a military solution in the fight against the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels. Analysts say the fall of Bukavu could complicate matters.

Source: Deutsche Welle