Prometheus

Who owns stolen art? Today on the show, the bloody journey of a Benin Bronze from West Africa to the halls of one of England's most elite universities — a tale of imperialism, betrayal, and the making of the modern world.

Even if Greenland were for sale, buying the Artic territory would be complicated. And French President Emmanuel Macron promises to renovate the Louvre, which is falling into disrepair.

Russia lost a key ally when the Syrian President was ousted by Islamist rebels last month. NPR visited a Russian air base in western Syria to examine how Moscow will fare under Syria's new rulers.

They'll take the stage together for the first time in seven years in May. Continue reading…

For nearly 30 years, the world's major powers have observed a voluntary moratorium on nuclear testing. But with tensions rising around the globe, some fear that could soon change.

For many, the Lunar New Year is a time to reflect on people they have lost. But it's also a time to set intentions and welcome the new energy of the future.(Image credit: Greg Baker/AFP)

Steve Witkoff helped negotiate the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. His visit to Gaza pn Wednesday was the first by a senior U.S. official in more than a decade.(Image credit: Hasan Eslayeh)

Sharaa was already de facto head of Syria's government ever since a coalition of rebel fighters swept through most of Syria and ousted Assad's regime.(Image credit: Ali Haj Suleiman)

The Doomsday Clock now stands at 89 seconds to midnight, the closest to catastrophe in its nearly eight-decade history. Here's a look at how — and why — it's moved.(Image credit: Kayla Bartkowski)