Lauren Frayer
Stories
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British politician Nigel Farage launches DOGE-like team to audit local authorities
The idea of a Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, appears to have jumped the Atlantic. British politician Nigel Farage, a friend of President Trump's, is now launching something similar.
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Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape, sexual assault charges in U.K.
On Friday, Brand pleaded not guilty to five counts of rape and assault that date back more than 25 years. He says the charges are politically motivated. His trial is set for 2026.
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U.K., France and Canada leaders tell Israel to end operations in Gaza and let aid in
Leaders from the U.K., France and Canada issued a joint statement calling on the Israeli government to end its military operations in Gaza and immediately allow humanitarian aid to enter the region.
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With immigration limits, the U.K. vows to end a 'failed experiment in open borders'
Taking a page from President Trump's playbook, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced visa restrictions, using language his critics said was dangerous.
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Europe marks 80 years since the end of World War II
Parades and memorials across Europe marking 80 years since Nazi Germany's surrender at the end of World War II.
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How Europe in commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday
Thursday marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day, when the Allies accepted Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender. The day will be marked with memorials and moments of silence across Europe.
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Cardinal Vincent Nichols expects a 'mood of reflection' at his first conclave
As he prepares to enter the seclusion of a conclave to elect a new pope, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the Archbishop of Westminster, reflects on diversity and sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
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Inside the Sistine Chapel, before the College of Cardinals takes over for the Conclave
NPR secured one of the last public tours of the Sistine Chapel before it closes for the Catholic Church's upcoming conclave to select the next pope.
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A family planning expert weighs in on the Trump administration's pronatalist policies
The Trump administration is seeking ideas to boost the birthrate in the U.S. NPR's Lauren Frayer speaks with Lyman Stone of the Institute for Family Studies about his policy recommendations.
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100 days of DOGE: What Elon Musk has achieved and what comes next
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency claims to have saved billions of dollars. It has cut costs in some places, but in other areas it has exaggerated its success. What is the future of Musk and DOGE in the Trump orbit?
