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In a shocking turn of events, martial law was declared late at night by the president of South Korea, giving him extraordinary powers. Then after protests and an act of parliament, the order was reversed seven hours later. To try to understand what is happening with this key U.S. ally and trading partner, we hear from NPR's correspondent in Seoul.(Image credit: Chung Sung-Jun)

Russia's president and senior Kremlin officials financed and facilitated the transport of at least 314 Ukrainian children into "coerced" foster care and adoptions, a new Yale University report says.(Image credit: Alexander Kazakov)

A fan remix aims to make Kiss' 1988 hit sound less like Bon Jovi's 1984 single "She Don't Know Me." Continue reading…

Kilby Block Party has revealed its 2025 lineup. Headlined by New Order, Beach House, Weezer, and Justice, the four-day music festival also boasts an impressive undercard featuring the likes of Devo, Yo La Tengo, Built to Spill, St. Vincent, TV on the Radio, Slowdive, Panda Bear, and more. Set to…Please click the link below to read the full article.

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an "emergency martial law" on Tuesday, accusing the opposition of paralyzing the government with anti-state activities.(Image credit: Ahn Young-joon)

Israel is severing ties with the main United Nations agency that provides aid to Palestinians. With the focus largely on Gaza, the move also threatens key services in the occupied West Bank.(Image credit: Afif H. Amireh for NPR)

Documents up for auction detail lawyers' doubts, with one suggesting it would be easier if band just retired. Continue reading…

Bono recalls how band’s 2004 rock anthem had been destined to become a song without “unstable chemistry.” Continue reading…

Many of rock's biggest acts are poised to return to the road. Continue reading…

President Joe Biden has pledged to spend all of the military assistance funds Congress approved this year for Ukraine before the end of his administration on Jan. 20, 2025.(Image credit: Oleg Petrasiuk)