How Iran's 'Axis of Resistance' has shaped the war
NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Peter Salisbury, professor at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, about how Iran and its allies have reshaped the war in the Middle East.
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NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Peter Salisbury, professor at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, about how Iran and its allies have reshaped the war in the Middle East.

Archaeologists have discovered a simpler and older astronomical observatory near Salisbury, England, believed to be the earliest evidence of prehistoric people's understanding of the cosmos.

In Salisbury, UK, a man found what he believed to be a perfume bottle in 2018 and gave it to his girlfriend. It was later identified as containing the same Novichok nerve agent used in the attempt to kill former Russian spy Sergei Skripal.

The house in Salisbury where former Russian spy Sergei Skripal was poisoned with novichok is now on the market, with estate agents offering a 30% stake for £114,000.

Sir Alex Younger, the former head of MI6, has died at the age of 62. He was known for his role in apprehending the perpetrators of the Novichok attack in Salisbury.

A French court has sentenced Chen Zhangjie, the Chinese captain of the Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker Boracay, to one year in prison in absentia and issued an arrest warrant for failing to comply with orders during an inspection in international waters, with the vessel suspected of transporting Russian oil in violation of Western sanctions.

Johannes Peterlik, former Secretary-General to ex-Minister Kneissl, is set to stand trial for abuse of office and violating secrecy obligations. He is accused of requesting a secret report on the 2018 Salisbury poisoning and making it accessible to Egisto Ott, with his trial beginning on Tuesday.

Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson, known for 'The Salisbury Poisonings' and 'Blue Lights', are developing a new political thriller for the BBC titled 'D-Notice', focusing on investigative journalism.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged a detainer for Javiel Pena Sola, an illegal immigrant accused in a deadly hit-and-run in Salisbury, North Carolina, that killed three people on July 18. ICE is urging authorities to keep him in custody.

Preparations for the FIFA World Cup final are underway, with discussions focusing on player fitness, team dynamics, and the highly anticipated first-ever halftime show. Meanwhile, FIFA and the White House are monitoring the impact of Canadian wildfires on the event.

The World Cup continued with various teams exiting the tournament, players making transfers, and political statements being made, including an appeal for Palestine. The event also sparked discussions about its impact on host cities and historical team performances.

The 2026 Men's World Cup began with various teams, including England, Portugal, and France, playing their opening matches. Cristiano Ronaldo made history by starting his sixth World Cup campaign, while Morocco announced its bid for the 2030 tournament.
Salisbury University women's lacrosse advanced to the NCAA Division III Final Four, and will face Wesleyan on Friday.

Russia has ordered the expulsion of a British diplomat, the second secretary of the British embassy, accusing him of engaging in 'intelligence and subversive activities' and requiring him to leave the country.

Passion Pictures, CNN Films, and Propagate Content are joining forces on The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door, a documentary about a notorious chemical weapon attack in the UK that triggered an…

The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 930, with Ituri remaining the epicenter. Neighboring countries are increasing preparedness efforts as the outbreak continues to accelerate, despite Canada barring travelers from the DRC.

Eight years after the Salisbury poisoning, Charlie Rowley recounts the moment he unknowingly gave his girlfriend, Dawn Sturgess, a perfume bottle containing the Novichok nerve agent, which ultimately led to her death.

A tractor-trailer carrying Bud Light and Michelob Ultra overturned on Route 44 in Salisbury, Connecticut, resulting in thousands of beer cans spilling across the highway.

CNN Films has released the trailer for its BAFTA-winning documentary 'The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door' and announced its premiere date for Sunday, July 12th.

Salisbury Cathedral has successfully completed a two-year project to restore a stained-glass treasure created by Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris. The refurbishment of the "Angels" window has been hailed as a huge success, expected to lift spirits and rekindle hope.

The former Secretary General to Karin Kneissl is on trial for alleged abuse of office, denying accusations of leaking secret analyses related to the Salisbury poison attack.

A powerful winter storm with heavy snowfall is impacting extensive areas of the United States' East Coast, paralyzing cities like New York and Boston, leading to school closures, thousands of flight cancellations, and travel bans.
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support the family of a Salisbury University student who died in a fatal crash.