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Slow-cooked courgettes with mint, chilli and almonds
Silky, slow-cooked courgettes topped with toasted almonds and fresh mint
Volkswagen employees to ‘grill’ CEO after memo informing of 100,000 layoffs
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume will meet employees to discuss restructuring plans. Reports suggest up to 140,000 jobs could be at risk. Four German manufacturing plants may also face closure after 2030. This overhaul aims to address competition from Chinese electric vehicle makers. The company seeks to improve performance and maintain market competitiveness.
Scientists study Sierra Nevada ponds that change 20°C in a day
Mountain ponds in California's Sierra Nevada show significant daily temperature changes. Winter snowpack profoundly influences pond size and water temperature throughout summer. Less snowfall leads to warmer, smaller ponds with concentrated nutrients. Climate change projections indicate reduced snowpack, impacting these delicate ecosystems. These small water bodies play a crucial role in mountain biodiversity and nutrient cycling.
Zucchine alla scapece (marinated courgettes)
A flavour-packed way to use up a glut of courgettes
Bills star Dion Dawkins explains why Josh Allen 'absolutely sucks' to play with – in a good way
Dion Dawkins is entering Year 10 as the left tackle for the Buffalo Bills, but more importantly, his ninth campaign protecting quarterback Josh Allen’s blind spot.But Dawkins’ job description isn’t your quintessential left tackle "block-anything-that-tries-to-enter-your-pocket" situation. Allen, the 2025 NFL MVP, is the cause of that.Allen is making highlight-reel plays by the week with his ability to keep plays that should result in a sack alive, scrambling his way around the field, sometimes r...
China dismisses Trump election interference accusations as 'entirely fabricated,' threatens countermeasures
China pushed back Friday after President Donald Trump accused Beijing of "working to influence the results" of the 2020 presidential election, describing his accusation as "entirely fabricated."Trump said in a primetime speech Thursday night that "in mid 2018, China was working to influence the results of the U.S. midterm elections and later the results of the 2020 presidential election itself."Trump said in a primetime speech Thursday night that newly released documents "show CIA reporting expl...
The Church of England has taken a long-overdue step on Palestine
By agreeing to hear Palestinian Christians, the Synod has begun to confront its history and responsibilities.
Andy Burnham set to be new UK PM, takes over from Keir Starmer on Monday
Andy Burnham has been elected leader of the Labour Party, the centre-left party announced on Friday. He is set to become the next prime minister of the United Kingdom on Monday, formally replacing Kier Starmer.
Takeaways from Trump's primetime speech. And, at least 2 dead in major Texas flooding
LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Takeaways from Trump's primetime speech. And, at least 2 dead in major Texas flooding July 17, 20267:27 AM ET By Brittney Melton Trump Rehashes Election Fraud Claims, Politics Of Trump's Speech, Texas Flooding Listen · 13:40 13:40 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed
Why is the US attacking southern Iran’s civilian infrastructure?
Analysts say the goals range from targeting Iran's supply lines to curbing its influence in the Strait of Hormuz.
Photos: When the World Cup came to town
The Picture Show Photos: When the World Cup came to town July 17, 20267:17 AM ET By Meredith Nierman As the World Cup moves toward its conclusion this weekend, these photographs from NPR station photographers look beyond the stadium pitches to the places where fans gathered to take in the games. At watch parties just outside the stadiums' gates, on street corners and in public parks and squares, these photos capture the rituals, anticipation, joy, disappointment and celebration that unfolded as...
India's U-19 WC-winning star arrested over alleged attempt to bribe player
Former India U-19 star Manjot Kalra was arrested in Sri Lanka on Friday. He faces allegations of attempting to bribe a player during the Lanka Premier League. Kalra, a co-owner of the Jaffna Kings, was taken into custody by investigators. The alleged bribery attempt was reported by several Jaffna Kings players. Sri Lanka Cricket stated it will cooperate with the ongoing investigation.
LIVE COVERAGE: All the action from FP1 in Belgium
Live coverage of the first Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.
Cocaine & guns: How FIFA's World Cup final referee was caught up in a police raid
Slavko Vincic will referee the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain. This prestigious assignment follows a past controversy involving a police raid. Vincic was questioned as a witness and cleared of any wrongdoing. He has previously officiated a match involving Argentina in 2022. His career has continued to flourish after the incident.
U.S. strikes bridges in Iran, Tehran targets U.S. bases in the Gulf
World U.S. strikes bridges in Iran, Tehran targets U.S. bases in the Gulf July 17, 20267:13 AM ET By NPR Staff A tugboat guides a ship at the Khor Fakkan Container Terminal, the only natural deep-sea port in the region and one of the major container ports in Sharjah Emirate, along the Gulf of Oman on July 14, 2026. Tehran announced it was closing the Strait of Hormuz on July 12 and launched missiles and drones at its Gulf neighbours, in retaliation for new US strikes following an attack by Iran...
Andy Burnham becomes Labour leader in final step towards becoming UK PM
Former Greater Manchester mayor expected to take reins as prime minister and appoint new cabinet on MondayAndy Burnham has become the leader of the Labour party, paving the way for him to take over as British prime minister on Monday.The former mayor of Greater Manchester won the overwhelming support of MPs, trade unions and party branches, making him the only choice to take over from Keir Starmer. Continue reading...
Iran claims bold attack on US airbase and more top headlines
1. Iran claims attack on US airbase in Bahrain 2. Trump unveils declassified intel he says was covered up 3. Company responds after national outbreak traced to food supplier CONSENT DISPUTE — Former Dem candidate accused of storming into ex's home with knife, tape, blames 'misunderstanding'. Continue reading …POWER PLAY — Bernie, AOC bet big on Senate hopeful in Democratic primary in must-win state. Continue reading …‘SOUND OF FREEDOM’ — Navy boss shuts down Blue Angels uproar after wildly low b...
First Thing: Trump launches wide-ranging and unverified attack on integrity of US electoral system
US president accused China of meddling in his 2020 election defeat and said system was ‘catastrophically’ unfair. Plus Christopher Nolan’s epic take on The Odyssey hits the big screenGood morning. Donald Trump accused China of interfering with the 2020 election in a primetime televised address that laid bare his continuing obsession with his defeat to Joe Biden, but which opponents warned was a smokescreen for him to meddle in the forthcoming congressional midterms. Trump’s claims are unverified...
Lindsey Graham’s death leaves South Carolina confronting complex legacy: ‘You loved him and you hated him’
The US state mourns its longest-serving senator while Republicans scramble to choose a successorThe South Carolina state house is a microcosm of the US’s contradictions. Outside there are memorials to the Confederate war dead and African American history. Below a statue of Strom Thurmond, a longtime US senator and racial segregationist, are the names of his five children including Essie Mae, whose mother, a Black maid, was 15 when Thurmond impregnated her.Thurmond died at the age of 100 in 2003;...
'Superworms' help scientists with a vexing task: Cleaning animal specimens
The larvae of a beetle native to South and Central America, the critters are the perfect solution to sticky problem: How to prepare an animal skeleton for scientific use. (Image credit: MirekKijewski/iStockphoto)