NPR News Now NPR News Now

NPR News: 09-28-2026 12AM EDT

Sep 28, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers the arrest of five men near a UK base hosting US bombers amid escalating US-Iran tensions, noting the war's unpopularity due to high fuel costs. The report also details Hurricane Nolo's impact on Hawaii, Pope Leo's address on clergy abuse in France, and ongoing Russian-Ukrainian attacks. Additionally, the episode highlights Switzerland's rejection of stricter neutrality, college football ranking shifts, and other international developments.

Topics discussed

Arrests near British Air Force base in Iran conflict Iran diplomacy and US war unpopularity Rising fuel prices and election impact Hurricane Nolo moves away from Hawaii Pope Leo addresses clergy abuse in France Russian and Ukrainian forces trade attacks Switzerland rejects strict neutrality proposal College football rankings update Sponsor message from Charles Schwab
Listen ad-free on Castria