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April 19, 2026 5 visible stories Society & Rights

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What are Iran's longterm goals for a peace deal with the U.S.?

NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks to Narges Bajoghli, associate professor of Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins, about Iran's long-term goals.

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How Marcus Smith carries his Filipino identity in England’s top rugby league

Few know England men's national rugby union team standout Marcus Smith is half-Filipino, yet in the quiet rituals before kickoff and in the way he carries himself, his roots are unmistakable

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[Two Pronged] My friend needs help with addiction, but her family dynamic might be the problem

When a letter's sender's friend needs help with addiction, but feels the cause of that addiction is the family dynamic, how can healing proceed?

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NPR World • 1m ago

What are Iran's longterm goals for a peace deal with the U.S.?

NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks to Narges Bajoghli, associate professor of Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins, about Iran's long-term goals.

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Rappler • 1m ago

How Marcus Smith carries his Filipino identity in England’s top rugby league

Few know England men's national rugby union team standout Marcus Smith is half-Filipino, yet in the quiet rituals before kickoff and in the way he carries himself, his roots are unmistakable

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Philippines Athletes Editors' Pick

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[Two Pronged] My friend needs help with addiction, but her family dynamic might be the problem

When a letter's sender's friend needs help with addiction, but feels the cause of that addiction is the family dynamic, how can healing proceed?

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Philippines Human Interest Life and Style

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The South Korean authors rising above a tide of hate to become bestsellers

A quiet revolution is unfolding as women writers carve out space in the wake of an anti-feminist backlash.

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NPR World • 1m ago

Life jacket worn by a passenger who survived the Titanic auctioned off for over $900,000

A life jacket worn by a passenger on the RMS Titanic has sold at auction for 670,000 pounds, which is more than $900,000.

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