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Centrists in Europe have lost their majority. After Europe's parliamentary elections over the weekend, nationalist and far-right parties got a boost in their share of power.

NPR's Scott Simon asks Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha about his new collection, "Forest of Noise," and about the conflict in Gaza.

After a bruising first six weeks in office, the prime minister replaced her finance chief and lost her interior secretary. But Truss herself still faces calls to quit.

Abortion access has declined dramatically nationwide, but many states have further protected abortion by enacting "shield laws," allocating funding, stockpiling medication and repealing old laws.

As residents of "char" islands grapple with poverty and climate change, they are often cut off from medical services. A new service could help.

The songs of singer-songwriter Patty Griffin are full of heartbreak and longing — so much so that a friend recently challenged her to write a happy song. She discusses that song and her new CD, Children Running Through.

NPR listeners contribute stories commemorating the life and history of the World Trade Center. Some of the most surprising were about weddings. The Sonic Memorial Project uncovered tales of romance and marriage that took place 1,377 feet above sea level.

A vacant seat in the Oregon Senate will soon belong to an African-American Army veteran from Eugene. The Lane County Board of Commissioners made the selection Wednesday.

Students in Oregon would learn more about the history and culture of the state's Native American tribes under a proposal being considered by state lawmakers.

The nearly extinct American religious group with roots in 18th century England has lost one of its last remaining members.