NPR photos around the world that moved us in 2024

Lady Gaga's iconic Bad Romance music video, set in a bathhouse under glaring white lights, has been a massive success, earning her Grammy and MTV Video Music Awards. Originally planned to be darker, the video was shot in a white box, with Gaga learning the choreography the night before filming. Gaga later incorporated her original ideas for Bad Romance into her recent single Abracadabra, which is climbing the UK singles chart.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrO4YZeyl0Ihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBynw9Isr28https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4M_XYC7qro Full Article

Yvette Cooper has been accused of causing further distress to the family of murdered MP Sir David Amess by rejecting their calls for a public inquiry into his killing, stating that it would not add value beyond the terrorist's trial and the Prevent learning review. Lady Julia Amess described Cooper's response as "adding salt onto an open wound", expressing feelings of sadness, betrayal, and heartbreak over the perceived lack of support from the home secretary....

China has set up a powerful new radar system in Yunnan province near the China-Myanmar border, capable of monitoring India's ballistic missile launches in real-time, with an estimated range exceeding 5,000 km. This Large Phased Array Radar (LPAR) significantly boosts Beijing's surveillance capabilities, allowing it to track missile tests from India's testing site off the Odisha coast, prompting concerns from Indian security agencies about China's intelligence advantage. The radar, under the command of 'Base 37'...

The annual Commonwealth Day celebration on March 10, 2025, will highlight the unity and diversity of the 56 member countries spanning continents and cultures, with a combined population of 2.7 billion people. The theme "Together We Thrive" emphasizes the importance of cooperation and resilience, promoting shared values of democracy, human rights, and sustainable development. Events like the Commonwealth Day Service in London and flag-raising ceremonies worldwide will honor the past, celebrate the present, and plan...

The Spanish government has agreed to transfer powers to the Basque region for handling work permits for foreigners, allowing the Basque Country to process its own permits for various activities. Additionally, the agreement extends powers for the region to issue weather alerts and take over the former headquarters of the State Meteorological Agency. The Basque government aims to facilitate migrant integration and prevent natural disasters through these new responsibilities, with plans to request further powers...

The Calumet City Elementary District 155 Board censured member Lamarr Miller for inappropriate behavior with students in a previous role, as outlined in a censure resolution approved on Jan. 9. Miller, who serves on the board governing several schools, was disciplined for making inappropriate comments and physical contact with students, resulting in a five-day unpaid suspension and counseling in staff and student relationships. Despite the board's directive to cease such behavior, Miller denied the allegations...