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The Islamist militia group yesterday put the hostages-for-prisoners swap on hold for several hours, alleging that Israel had violated the terms of a four-day truce.

From the author and illustrator of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom now comes The Baddies: a witch, a troll and a ghost like being bad so much they compete to see who can be the very worst.

Floods of tourists are boosting post-pandemic economies in cities around the world, but not always to the satisfaction of locals. Seville, in Spain, is one example.

Mexico's military is trying to relaunch the country's oldest airline — part of a worrying trend of militarization in the country.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Irish Times reporter Conor Gallagher about riots that tore through Dublin this week.

Hamas freed hostages yesterday, and is set to free more today. Israel will release more Palestinian prisoners in exchange as the pause in fighting continues.

NPR's Scott Simon talks about how much he enjoys watching school stage productions this time of year and why.

In the Netherlands, a far-right party dominated this week's election. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Dutch political scientist Sanne van Oosten about the party and what the results might mean for Europe.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with conductor Marin Alsop about the 30th anniversary of "Too Hot To Handel" — a modern take on Handel's baroque classic, "Messiah."

Journalist Lewis M. Simons, who won a Pulitzer Prize for investigating the hidden wealth of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos, shares his thoughts after a sold-out Broadway matinee of Here Lies Love.