Satellite images show the devastation from Spain’s deadly floods The images show a devastating transformation of eastern Spain, where at least 205 people have been killed by flash floods. Read more on NPR

U.K. Conservatives pick Kemi Badenoch as their party’s new leader The party elected Kemi Badenoch as its new leader as it tries to rebound from a crushing defeat that ended 14 years in power. She is the first Black woman to lead a major British political party. Read more on NPR

Chef Edward Lee reflects on ‘Culinary Class Wars’, identity and his next chapter After three decades in Southern cuisine, Lee’s next culinary chapter explores Korean American cooking, moving beyond traditional recipes and fusion concepts. Read more on NPR

Iran’s supreme leader threatens Israel, U.S. with ‘crushing response’ to Israeli attack Iran’s supreme leader threatened Israel and the U.S. with “a crushing response” over attacks on Iran and its allies. The Pentagon said Friday that more U.S. forces would be coming to the region. Read more on NPR

Sikhs march across California urging protections against threats from India on U.S. soil Sikh activists marched 350 miles across California in October, marking the 40th anniversary of a massacre and calling for protection from what they say is a growing threat — transnational repression from the Indian government. Read more on NPR

At a historic cemetery in the South, a Dia de los Muertos festival takes root At a historic Southern cemetery, a Mexican tradition has found a home. Read more on NPR

Opinion: Don’t get ‘river-crabbed!’ How China’s cracking down on punny dissent China’s government is censoring puns and wordplay on-line. NPR’s Scott Simon explains why double meanings are a problem for Beijing. Read more on NPR

As ACA sign ups start, more Americans have health insurance than ever. Will it last? Enrollment in Affordable Care Act health plans has grown every year of the Biden administration, leading to record low numbers of people who are uninsured. Read more on NPR

Women sharing personal stories about abortion bans have become a political force Women who have suffered unnecessarily after being denied abortions are talking about it publicly, and to support candidates. Could these stories have a political impact in the upcoming election? Read more on NPR

Susan B. Anthony broke the law by voting in 1872. In 2024, women honor her courage More than 150 years after Susan B. Anthony was arrested for voting despite being a woman, Americans take to the polls on the anniversary of her historic ballot casting. Read more on NPR