Singer-songwriter Jesse Welles has made a name for himself by singing the news. NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Welles about his music and what motivates his creativity.

The second-in-command of the RSS, a Hindu nationalist organization in India, rarely speaks to the Western press. Here's what he said about his group's controversial history.

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Munich's famous river wave, the Eisbachwelle, vanished after a dredging in early November. Authorities are working to resurrect the beloved wave but impatient surfers have also tried their own methods.

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Chris Power has read more than 150 novels in seven months as one of the judges for this year's Booker prize.

Copenhagen is expected to receive 30% more rainfall by the end of the century. The city is responding with a massive long-term adaptation plan.

Beim Auftritt im Oval Office wirkte Friedrich Merz wie ausgewechselt. Das hat auch mit der Sprache zu tun, sagt Rob Schmitz, Korrespondent des US-Senders NPR.

Beim Auftritt im Oval Office wirkte Friedrich Merz wie ausgewechselt. Das hat auch mit der Sprache zu tun, sagt Rob Schmitz, Korrespondent des US-Senders NPR.

The dismantling of Hungary's democracy is a point of fascination for political scientists around the world — including those advising the Trump administration.

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Germany hosts almost a million Syrians who fled war and dictatorship.

Chef Jose Andres talks about his work around the world as founder of World Central Kitchen, and how he spends Thanksgiving.

Germany's defense minister said damage to two data cables in the Baltic Sea appeared to be acts of sabotage. Several European countries have launched investigations.