For your right to be curious.

Donate

Play Live Radio

Next Up:

0:00

0:00 0:00

Available On Air Stations

Build a transformational philanthropy program for this trusted NPR affiliate.
Seeking a 100% major gift fundraiser passionate about public media to develop relationships with people who support an informed and civil central Illinois.
Hire will have community visibility, many prospects, and professional resources.
Interviews in progress, open until filled. Apply now.

The News Roundup - International

WAMU 88.5

Published April 6, 2023 at 3:47 PM CDT

Participants wave the NATO flag at Senate Square in Helsinki, Finland after the country became the 31st member of NATO.

Finland joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization this week, doubling the alliance’s border with Russia. Now, all eyes turn to Sweden as the country faces an uphill battle for membership.

The United Nations has condemned a decision by the Taliban to forbid women from working for the United Nations in Afghanistan. U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres immediately asked that the group rescind the order.

Popular social media app TikTok was fined $15 million by a U.K. watchdog this week for failing to protect the privacy of children.

We cover the most important stories from around the globe in the international hour of the News Roundup.