In Russia, polls consistently show support for the war in Ukraine somewhere around 70%. But a recent independent study of Russians' opinions indicates the picture is more complex. We hear more from our correspondent in Moscow.

And in Ukraine, couples who are separated by the war can now propose and get married online over an app. The service is so popular there is a months-long wait for virtual ceremonies.

President Biden talked about the sweeping changes he has seen during his long career, urged an end to wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan, and said "some things are more important than staying in power."

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California is suing ExxonMobil for allegedly misleading the public for decades about the recyclability of plastic. And, Israeli strikes in Lebanon yesterday left nearly 500 people dead.

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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Jon Finer, President Biden's deputy national security adviser, about Biden's final address as president to the United Nations General Assembly.

The trade of cross-border missiles came after the deadliest day of conflict in Lebanon since 2006. Lebanon’s health ministry said on Tuesday that 558 people have been killed.

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Thousands flee Israeli strikes in south Lebanon as fighting intensifies. VP Harris makes multiple stops in the swing state of Wisconsin. California sues ExxonMobil for misleading recycling claims.

The cutting-edge technology makes it easier for Russia as well as Iran to quickly and more convincingly tailor polarizing content aimed at swaying American voters, intelligence officials said.

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Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon kill over 350 and injure more than 1,000. The attacks were mostly in southern Lebanon where Hezbollah militants have been trading fire across the border with Israel since the war in Gaza began. Our correspondent is there in the south of Lebanon where civilians are fleeing the attacks any way they can.

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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Karim Khan, the lead prosecutor for the International Criminal Court, about the pager explosions and conflict in the Middle East.

Conflicts are escalating across the Middle East, Europe and Africa as world leaders gather in New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly high level debate.

The US is trying to broker an end to the war between Israel and Hamas. Ceasefire talks begin and end and begin again. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has traveled to the region 10 times in the past year.

And that's not the only war the US hopes to end. Russia and Ukraine have been fighting since 2014 when Russia first attacked. It launched a full-scale invasion in February 2022, more than two and a half years ago.

The US and NATO have been supporting Ukraine's efforts to hold off Russia in a hope to preserve broader security and stability in Western Europe.

The next occupant of the White House looks certain to inherit two major conflicts.

Why are these wars lasting so long with no end in sight?

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Kim Yeji, whose cool style and demeanor made her a "main character" of the Summer Olympics, has landed an acting gig and work with fashion brands. She says her athletic career remains her priority.

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Analysts say it's Israel's largest aerial strikes against Hezbollah since 2006. Lebanon's Health Ministry say dozens of women and children are among the casualties.

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Russia and Ukraine have fought for a decade. The Israel-Hamas war is part of a conflict dating back generations. NPR’s Greg Myre has covered both wars and looks at why they seem to defy a solution.

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World leaders meet at the annual United Nations General Assembly in New York -- in a week that is likely to be dominated by events in the Middle East.

As attacks between Israel and Hezbollah escalate, fears of an all-out war grow. World leaders are in New York for U.N. meeting. Police in Birmingham, Ala., search for suspects in a mass shooting.

At Weihenstephan, non-alcoholic wheat beer and lager now make up 10% of the volume. The increase over the last few years mirrors the statistics for the rest of Germany's beer industry.

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The body's call to speed up a transition from fossil fuels is part of a pact designed to bring countries together to tackle challenges in the 21st century.

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Since the war began, the U.S. and its NATO allies have slowly and incrementally provided military assistance to Ukraine. The U.S. is cautious, hoping to prevent escalating the war that Russia started.

After a week of unprecedented Israeli attacks in Lebanon and Hezbollah counterattacks, Lebanon is bracing for more attacks to come.