In the Xinjiang region of western China, the government has detained hundreds of thousands of Uyghurs and other Muslim ethnic groups, sparking accusations of cultural genocide and potential crimes against humanity. In this episode of Embedded, NPR correspondent Emily Feng follows the story of Uyghur man Abdullatif Kucar as he searches for his family, shedding light on the extensive Chinese surveillance of Uyghurs and the impact it has on individuals. Through exclusive interviews and historical context, the series delves into the ongoing crisis in Xinjiang and the struggles faced by those caught in the turmoil.
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Boy, 15, stabbed to death with hunting knife by fellow pupil during lunch break
A 15-year-old boy fatally stabbed fellow pupil Harvey Willgoose, also 15, at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield during lunch on February 3, using a five-inch hunting knife. The defendant has admitted to manslaughter but denies murder, claiming he carried the knife for protection; CCTV footage revealed the deadly altercation, which caused panic among other students. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A 15-year-old boy named Harvey Willgoose was fatally stabbed in the...
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