Lauren Frayer
Stories
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A London beat framed by colonial history
NPR's Lauren Frayer arrived in London after years in India, and she's been covering Britain with the legacy of empire in view.
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Britain's 'ugliest landmark' becomes protected historic monument
Once derided as Britain's ugliest building, London's Southbank Centre is now a protected historic monument -- beloved by symphony-goers as well as skateboarders, who've taken over its Brutalist ramps.
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Britain's PM faces calls to resign over former ambassador's ties to Epstein
Britain's prime minister is facing calls to resign for naming a friend of Jeffrey Epstein as ambassador to the U.S. Police are also investigating if the king's brother passed trade secrets to Epstein.
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U.K. police investigating Peter Mandelson over Jeffrey Epstein email leak claims
Peter Mandelson, the United Kingdom's former ambassador to Washington, is being investigated over claims he leaked sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein.
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The latest Epstein files are tarnishing and toppling powerful figures in the U.K.
Epstein's photos and emails have already prompted King Charles to strip his brother Andrew of his title "prince." Now, they've prompted one of Britain's top diplomats — Peter Mandelson — to step down.
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Hollywood takes some shortcuts when it comes to depicting Americans abroad
An NPR panel looks at how movies portray Americans abroad, from romantic self discovery to culture clash and stereotypes.
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U.S. allies looking to China for deals as Trump threats them with tariffs
President Trump's tariffs and rhetoric have spurred some longtime U.S. allies to diversify their trade ties away from the U.S. Some are going cap-in-hand to Asian superpowers China and India.
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United Nations leaders bemoan global turmoil as the General Assembly turns 80
On Saturday, the UNGA celebrated its 80th birthday in London. Speakers including U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres addressed global uncertainty during the second term of President Trump.
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Britain executed Ruth Ellis in 1955. Now her granddaughter wants justice
In 1955, Ruth Ellis was hanged for killing her abusive partner. Her case became one of the catalysts for abolishing the death penalty in the UK, and 70 years later her family is seeking a posthumous pardon.
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Venezuelans describe the day after U.S. strikes
A day after Saturday's U.S. strikes, Venezuelans describe fear, confusion, and long lines for fuel and food.
