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Colombia's World Cup jersey becomes a political battleground ahead of runoff election

NPR | By John Otis

Published June 4, 2026 at 3:58 PM CDT

As Colombia gears up for the World Cup, the national team's iconic yellow jersey is becoming a political battleground in a bitter presidential race.

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Thousands of Albanians protest a planned luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner

Megan Williams

Albania braces for bigger protests as Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort sparks environmental outrage.
Scientists probe how pigeons use magnetism to navigate

Ari Daniel

Homing pigeons rely on a variety of signals to navigate, including magnetism. But it hasn't been clear how they detect magnetic cues. Researchers propose the answer may be found in the birds' livers.
Does Israel still need U.S. support?

Franco Ordoñez, Greg Myre

In recent years, Israel's relationship with the U.S. has changed — not for the better, some analysts say. Now, new tensions have emerged between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Jill Biden on why she was 'overwhelmed' when her husband left the 2024 race

Tyler Bartlam, Scott Detrow, Natalie Winston, Ashley Brown

Former first lady Jill Biden reflects on the end of her husband's 2024 campaign and her time in the White House with NPR's Scott Detrow, which she details in her new memoir, View From the East Wing.
Fighting suspicion and mistrust about Ebola

Gabrielle Emanuel

A big challenge in fighting this Ebola outbreak is the spread of rumors and falsehoods on social media. Aid workers and officials are launching efforts to combat this misinformation.