What to know about the battle for Russia’s Kursk region
Russia has announced that its troops have fully reclaimed the Kursk region, nearly nine months after losing chunks of the border territory to a surprise Ukrainian incursion.
Who is Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan?
A judge in Milwaukee is accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities. The case has become a high-profile confrontation between the Trump administration and the judiciary over immigration policies.
Sharon Isbin & Amjad Ali Khan’s Strings for Peace: Tiny Desk Concert
The classical guitarist offers a mesmerizing East meets West collision, teaming up with a family of Indian musicians who play the sarod, a darker-toned cousin of the sitar.
Zar Electrik: Tiny Desk x globalFEST
The trio from Marseille, France taps into a centuries-long tradition of Gnawa music for its Tiny Desk.
Elida Almeida: Tiny Desk x globalFEST
Through her music, Elida Almeida carries the heart — and irresistible rhythms — of Cabo Verde to the world.
Mdou Moctar sounds softer on ‘Tears of Injustice’ but the fire remains
The Nigerian songwriter and guitarist's latest record is an acoustic reimagining of 2024's Funeral for Justice.
Carminho: Tiny Desk Concert
The vocalist uses the genre of Portuguese fado as a base to explore other musical worlds.
What to know about the latest effort to end Turkey’s 40-year Kurdish conflict
The militant Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK, announced its resolve to dissolve itself in a historic declaration that could end one of the Middle East's longest-running insurgencies and bring stability…
The Culture Corner: Enter Soweto Gospel Choir’s ‘House of Worship’
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison digs into the South African gospel group's latest record, which recontextualizes classic club hits.
Mdou Moctar: Tiny Desk Concert
There’s a righteous fury to Mdou Moctar’s music, but also a reminder the good fight is always worth fighting.