PBS
Former first lady of France Bernadette Chirac dies at 93
Bernadette Chirac, the steel-willed former first lady of France who spent 12 years at the Élysée Palace from 1995 to 2007 beside President Jacques Chirac, has died at 93.
PBS
U.S. mortgage rates are staying high – and the Federal Reserve can do little about it
Investors' inflation expectations, much more than the central bank, are among the factors that affect the cost of home loans.
PBS
Pope Leo XIV warns against 'fanning the flames of polarization' on first papal visit to Spain in 15 years
Pope Leo XIV urged Spaniards on Saturday to stop "fanning the flames of polarization" as he arrived in Spain at a moment of political turmoil for the Socialist-led government and a credibility crisis
NPR
Israel has reportedly used white phosphorus near Lebanese cities and towns. What is it?
White phosphorus is not banned under international law, but can "create cruel injuries" and indiscriminate harm in civilian areas.
NPR
Pope Leo says war with Iran is not a 'just war'
Pope Leo XIV said the war in Iran does not qualify as a "just war" according to Catholic teaching, while answering questions by journalists aboard the papal plane for his six-day visit to Spain.
New York Times
Trump’s Defense Department Sees Growing Espionage Threat From Israel
The Defense Department has increased the counterintelligence threat assessment to its highest level, and Israel is believed to have eavesdropped on American negotiations with Iran.
BBC
King's nephew Peter Phillips weds NHS nurse with William and Kate among guests
Peter Phillips married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling during a private ceremony on Saturday.
BBC
West Ham joint chairman David Sullivan steps down after 'serious' historical allegations
Sullivan is stepping down from his position as joint chairman and director of the club with immediate effect "having been made aware of the impending publication of serious historic allegations".
New York Times
Israeli Strike Kills 3 Lebanese Soldiers, Days After Truce Was Signed
Israel invaded Lebanon and occupied parts of the country to fight Hezbollah, an Iran-backed armed group, but its military offensive has drawn in others.
NPR
Despite a competitive market, finding a summer job is highly beneficial for teens
Teenagers looking for summer jobs face a tough labor market. But the personal benefits are huge.
BBC
The Nowak murder has lit a match under British politics. This is how we got here
The police response to the murder of Henry Nowak has triggered a heated transatlantic debate.
New York Times
What Visual Evidence Tells Us About Israel’s Use of White Phosphorus in Lebanon
Videos collected by The Times shows how the Israeli military has deployed a munition that can be extremely harmful over populated areas in Lebanon.