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  • US threatens Russia with tariffs over peace deal with Ukraine
    US President Donal Trump has threatened "very severe tariffs" on Russia if a peace deal with Ukraine isn't reached within 50 days. He's also agreed on a plan to funnel military aid to Ukraine through NATO. Also, Oman plans to institute a personal income tax starting in 2028. And, Cuban medical mission are under scrutiny amid allegations of forced labor. Plus, Gen Z finds faith on social media and community in Christian groups in the Netherlands.Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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  • US demands Ukraine pay for weapons to fight Russia
    US President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte have announced that the United States will sell US-made arms to Ukraine, a reversal from Trump's former statements suggesting he wouldn’t transfer any weapons. Also, protests are a hallmark of university life — but on campuses across England, student activism and academic freedom are facing mounting pressure. And, Turkey arrests more opposition mayors across the country. Plus, France celebrates Bastille Day with parties and fireworks.Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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  • Bosnians mark 30th anniversary of Srebrenica genocide
    This week marks three decades since a massacre in the Bosnian town of Srebrenica where more than 8,000 Bosniak men and boys were systematically killed by Serb forces in 1995. Some survivors and victims’ families say they're still looking for justice. Also, after decades of insurgency against the Turkish government, the PKK has ceremonially laid down its arms. And, residents of Tehran who fled during the recent war with Israel are rebuilding, but they say that nothing feels the same. Plus, flower deliveries become a viral sensation in Mexico.Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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  • The global race to build icebreakers
    The EU has awarded Finland around $105 million to help purchase a new icebreaker ship. It's part of a global race to expand fleets with the capacity to safely move through the Arctic as climate change opens up new pathways through the ice. Also, Houthi rebels strike two ships in the Red Sea. And, Palestinian Christians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank say they’re facing “systematic attacks.” Plus, the Olavide Museum in Spain, which was founded in the late 19th century and contains hundreds of life-sized models of people infected with cutaneous diseases, is set to close its doors.Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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  • Youth drive anti-government protests in Kenya
    Thousands of people in Kenya have taken to the streets to protest the government of President William Ruto. The demonstrations are driven by young people who are frustrated with a host of government policies and are demanding change. Also, a look at why fentanyl seizures at the US-Mexico border have dropped sharply. And, Russia launches its largest-ever drone attack on Ukraine. Plus, a look back at cafes sparking a renaissance in tiny French towns.Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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