NPR News: 06-21-2026 2AM EDT
Summary
Vice President Vance joins U.S. envoys in Switzerland for ceasefire talks with Iran, mediated by Pakistan, as tensions escalate over the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Southern Europe braces for extreme heat and wildfire risks, and Ebola cases surge in the Democratic Republic of Congo amid strained health infrastructure. The broadcast also covers wildfires in Utah, Pope Leo’s visit to Italy, and Wyndham Clark’s lead at the U.S. Open.
Topics discussed
US-Iran ceasefire talks in Switzerland amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
Southern Europe braces for extreme heat and wildfire risks
Ebola outbreak escalates in Democratic Republic of Congo
Wildfire evacuation underway in Alberta, Utah
Pope Leo's visit and poll on Trump-Pope relations
Wyndham Clark extends lead at PGA U.S. Open
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