EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 41 MIN
Armenia's pro-West party wins election, pivoting from Russia
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Armenia’s pro-Western prime minister secured an election victory today, despite a pressure campaign from Russia. Also, Mexico’s World Cup has become a platform for many protests, including teachers, mothers searching for their disappeared children, anti-gentrification groups and others. And, shipping groups are issuing new safety guidance to their vessels as the Strait of Hormuz remains tightly controlled. Plus, a Japanese band plays a traditional folk song in a bouncy Ghanaian-style highlife melody.Photo credit: Anthony Pizzoferrato/APYour support is critical in sustaining our nonprofit newsroom. Donate today and your gift will be matched 2:1!
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Armenia’s pro-Western prime minister secured an election victory today, despite a pressure campaign from Russia. Also, Mexico’s World Cup has become a platform for many protests, including teachers, mothers searching for their disappeared children, anti-gentrification groups and others. And, shipping groups are issuing new safety guidance to their vessels as the Strait of Hormuz remains tightly controlled. Plus, a Japanese band plays a traditional folk song in a bouncy Ghanaian-style highlife melody. Photo credit: Anthony Pizzoferrato/AP Your support is critical in sustaining our nonprofit newsroom. Donate today and your gift will be matched 2:1!
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