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Parliament in the United Kingdom is conducting an investigation into Russian meddling in the country's politics. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Damian Collins, a Conservative member of Parliament who is leading the investigation.

A political career was once regarded as fine preparation for a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court. But that was long ago. What's changed?

One of my favorite games to play with friends, and I don’t think I’m unique here, is to play a hypothetical of what you might do for a large sum of money. Like, for $2 million, would you wear nothing but a toga for the rest of your life. Or $5 million, but you have to blare Michael Bolton music at all times. If you do it right, you find a number that makes you really think about it, even though it could never happen. I suppose that’s what makes it fun.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to David Miliband, CEO of the International Rescue Committee, about the group's 2025 Watchlist, which warns that more than 300 million people require humanitarian assistance.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping called Taiwan the "most important" and "most sensitive" issue driving U.S.-China tensions. Sandra Oudkirk is trying to navigate that tricky terrain.

LaTosha Brown — the co-founder of Black Voters Matter — details how she's thinking about the election to come in Georgia, and the threat of voter suppression and disinformation.

On a steamy morning in the Philippines in 1975, Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier fought for the third time. The rematch is remembered as one of the greatest bouts in boxing history. Perhaps a billion people watched worldwide. Ali called it the “Thrilla in Manila.”

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Ava Wallace of The Washington Post about Rafael Nadal's career. The tennis star announced he will retire in November.

The U.S. has been the strongest supporter of Ukraine in its war with Russia. Yet with a series of blunt comments, President Trump now sounds more aligned with Russia than Ukraine.

Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to send $300 checks to most New Yorkers. Legislative leaders say they favor a more “targeted” approach.