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Updated 2025-07-09 23:30
Russia tests vaccine science by combining Sputnik and Astrazeneca in new trial
Judy Twigg, a global public health expert at Virginia Commonwealth University, joins The World's host Marco Werman to discuss the science behind Russia's new vaccine cocktail.
Mermaid diving is making a splash in China
"I think in a past life I was a fish," said Wang Xiao Xue, a mermaid-in-training. Mermaid diving is a fast-growing trend in China, with 60 mermaid diving training centers — more than in any other country.
This Houston student grew up in the US. Now he may be forced to self-deport to India due to a visa backlog.
A growing number of young people in the US, whose parents are highly skilled immigrant workers, may be forced to leave the country because of a visa backlog that won't allow them to stay.
For the first time, 'children of the revolution are fighting the revolution' says former US rep
July 26 celebrations in Cuba were dampened by protests, communication shutdowns and COVID-19 restrictions — a completely different experience from previous years' fiery speeches and street parties. Former Florida Democratic Rep. Joe Garcia has been watching events in Cuba closely.
This young folklorist is on a mission to preserve Rohingya stories before it's too late
Mohammed Rezuwan, 24, lives in Cox’s Bazar, the world’s largest refugee camp. He’s gathering Rohingya folk stories before a generation of storytellers dies off.
Sudan’s troubled attempt at education reform
For decades under the dictatorship of Omar al-Bashir, Sudan’s school curriculum was infused with Islamic ideology. As the new government set out to change that, an intense debate has grown over the future of Sudan's school curriculum.
The World remembers singer Amy Winehouse on the 10th anniversary of her death
British jazz and soul singer Amy Winehouse died 10 years ago on Friday. Host Marco Werman reflects on her talents.
Iran's 'system is essentially water bankrupt,' says environmental expert
Kaveh Madani, a senior fellow at Yale University and former deputy head of Iran's Department of Environment, joins The World's host Marco Werman to discuss some of the reasons behind Iran's latest water shortages.
As the Taliban advances, life in Afghanistan becomes increasingly precarious
Since US President Joe Biden announced the unconditional withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan back in April, the Taliban has been taking over districts across Afghanistan. It has yet to reach major cities, such as Kabul, but how much longer can the Afghan security forces hold the group back?
'It never feels routine,' says Hungarian fencer Aida Mohamed, on her 7th Olympic Games
Aida Mohamed says she's putting in longer hours and she's more experienced, but she's as excited now as her first time at the Olympics in 1996. She joined The World's host Marco Werman to talk about her fencing career and the bubbling anticipation as the Tokyo Games begin.
In Thailand, new abortion freedoms face spiritual resistance
Early-stage abortions are legal in Thailand, but many doctors and nurses there refuse to do them.
Sports of Olympic past: Where are they now?
Securing a spot at the Olympics isn’t a lifelong promise. The International Olympic Committee has cut sports like plunge-for-distance, tug of war and rope climbing out of the Games, but competitions have continued outside the Olympic ring.
Ice cream is becoming hugely popular in China, as shops experiment with sweet — and savory — flavors
As China experiments with frozen treats, people can now find popsicles shaped like the Great Wall of China, boba tea-flavored ice pops and even peppercorn-flavored ice cream. China's gelato shop owners say ice cream is gaining popularity the same way coffee did 30 years ago.
Rocket fire in Kabul signals deepening insecurity as US troops withdraw from Afghanistan
ISIS claimed responsibility for rockets fired Tuesday in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul. There were no reports of serious injuries, but it’s yet another reminder of the worsening security situation in Afghanistan as US troops are leaving.
‘I can speak the language of rhyme:’ Dakota Camacho on Guam, family and hip-hop
Seattle-based artist Dakota Camacho went on a quest to understand the complexities of their ancestors’ history, the Chamorro people. In the process, Camacho developed a unique hip-hop style inspired by their ancestors.
After the revolution, a secular Sudan?
The Nuba rebels of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) are negotiating with the transitional government, and reviving an age-old issue in Sudan: secularism, or the separation between religion and the state.
Farmworkers who face extreme heat fear retaliation or deportation if they complain, says nurse
Farmworkers are 35 times more likely to die from a heat-related death than other occupations. Roxana Chicas, a nurse and assistant professor at Emory University School of Nursing in Georgia, told The World's host Marco Werman that more needs to be done to protect farmworkers' rights.
Hawaiians highlight surfing's cultural roots as it makes its Olympic debut
"Surfing to us is just one more thing in the list of things that has been separated from our cultural heritage, our people and our sovereignty," Kalani Ka‘anā‘anā, with the Hawaii Tourism Authority, told The World.
'Homeland and life': The chant to Cuba’s anti-government protests
"We never wrote the song for us. We didn’t do it to get attention. We did it for the people. We did [it] because we want change," said Cuban singer Randy Malcom, about his song, "Patria y vida," in an interview with The World's Latin America correspondent, Jorge Valencia.
Cuba’s promise of a homegrown COVID-19 vaccine
Cuba, a world leader in medicine, is the first in Latin America to develop its own COVID-19 vaccine.
Brazilian Rodrigo Amarante’s solo album ‘Drama’ testifies to a rich musical career
The Brazilian songwriter’s second-ever solo album contains everything from ‘Tuyo,’ the theme song he wrote for the Netflix series “Narcos,” to the more personal, ‘Tango,’ about the people he wants to be surrounded by.
This artist wants you to take a bite out of art history
Art Bites founder Maite Gomez-Rejón uses art from different eras of history to inspire her culinary projects and give her visitors a sensory experience.
The rise, future and legacy of Bezos and Amazon
What accounts for the extraordinary rise of Amazon, and what does that rise tell us about ourselves?
Indian activists hope elderly priest’s death marks a turning point for human rights in India
Stan Swamy died on July 5. The Indian government said he died of medical causes, but now, officials from the US and United Nations are expressing concern about the circumstances of his death — and activists hope their pressure could force a turning point for human rights in the country.
'Eritrean forces have to get out of Ethiopia,' analyst says
Michelle Gavin, a senior fellow for Africa studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joined The World's host Carol Hills to help make sense of the unfolding situation in Tigray.
Families leaving traditional education have lessons for those left behind
A shake-up in education pushes us into the future of learning.
Gyro is the ‘holy grail’ of Greek fast food. An Athens restaurant offers a vegan alternative.
This fast-food joint in Athens is serving up a vegan version of a traditionally meaty wrap.
A NatGeo documentary reveals 'Secrets of the Whales'
National Geographic has released “Secrets of the Whales,” a video documentary miniseries that seeks to unravel the secrets of whale behavior and understand whale cultures of orcas, humpbacks, narwhals, belugas and sperm whales.
Iranian journalist targeted in alleged Iran kidnap plot says operation ‘must be condemned’
Masih Alinejad spoke from Brooklyn with The World's host Marco Werman about the kidnapping plot.
Feminist activists in China speak out against online censorship despite government pushback
Feminist and LGBTQ groups in China face online harassment and government censorship of their social media accounts and activities.
Do lobsters feel pain? The British Parliament wants to know.
The British parliament is currently considering whether to include invertebrates, like lobsters, in a new animal welfare bill that would mean the end of live-lobster boiling.
US bans some solar products from Xinjiang, citing human rights abuses of Uyghur people
A recent report shows that polysilicon companies — a key component of solar panels — used forced labor of Uyghur people.
South Africa’s democracy is ‘standing firm’ despite civil unrest, says analyst
William Gumede, the executive chairperson of the Democracy Works Foundation in South Africa, discusses the recent civil unrest in South Africa with The World’s host Marco Werman.
Will Ghebreyesus’ pandemic report card earn him a second WHO term?
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization, has been a mainstay face of the COVID-19 pandemic response over the past year.
Protesters in Cuba are calling for the ‘end of the communist state,’ historian says
Lillian Guerra, who writes extensively on the politics of Cuba, has been following the protests from her home in Gainesville, Florida. She joined The World's host Marco Werman to talk about the significance of protests over the weekend.
In Colombia, companies expedite vaccine rollout with private funds
With only 15% of Colombia’s population fully vaccinated, some public health experts have criticized the privately funded scheme for perpetuating inequities. Others say it will eventually benefit everyone.
A radio personality drew popular cartoon Tintin into Bangladesh scenes while quarantining —to the delight of fans
Several months ago, Bangladeshi radio personality R. J. Apu, who grew up reading the comics throughout the 1990s — and whose actual name is Zahidul Haque Apu — created cover art that shows Tintin in various cities across the country.
Brazil's soy boom takes a toll on traditional farming communities
Brazil outpaced the United States last year to become the largest soy-producing country in the world. Record exports are again expected this year. But, mass soy production is wreaking havoc on traditional farming methods.
US-Canadian border restrictions prove ‘soul-crushing’ for businesses in isolated Point Roberts
Point Roberts shares its only land border with Canada, whose citizens can’t cross because of COVID-19 restrictions. Business owners are now struggling to stay afloat.
Haitians’ voices need to be heard in country’s rebuilding, former Amb Pamela White says
Pamela White served as US ambassador to Haiti from 2012 to 2015 and is now with the School of Policy and International Affairs at the University of Maine. She discussed the situation in Haiti with The World's host Marco Werman.
US human trafficking report elicits anger from several countries
The Biden administration’s first comprehensive annual review of modern slavery is causing shockwaves around the world.
Ford hits a 'home run' with its new all-electric F-150 pickup
Ford’s F-Series pickup trucks are the best-selling vehicles in the United States. Now the all-electric version of the popular F-150 is the talk of the auto industry.
Why we can’t quit cities
A historian’s ode to the resilient city, warts and all.
Scientists turn to the ancient Mayans for lessons on sustainability
Lisa Lucero, an anthropology professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and an expert on Mayan civilization, discussed her findings with The World's host Marco Werman.
Peru’s likely next president is popular with Indigenous voters. It’s made him a target for hate speech.
Peru’s closely contested presidential election exposes a long-standing but rarely acknowledged problem in the country — a legacy of marginalizing Indigenous people, who account for more than 26% of the population.
Hundreds protest Turkey’s withdrawal from treaty to prevent violence against women
On July 1, Turkey formally withdrew from the Istanbul Convention, designed to protect women against violence, claiming a section on sexual orientation and gender identity counters Turkey’s “family values.”
Reflections on the 100-year anniversary of China’s Communist Party
Two people born in China in somewhat different eras join host Marco Werman to look at the evolution of the Chinese Communist Party.
Critics say Biden’s plan to combat domestic extremism repeats past mistakes
Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) was used to infiltrate Muslim American communities after the 9/11 attacks. Some say Joe Biden's new plan after the Capitol Hill breach doesn't do much better.
‘Canada Day is a reckoning’: Many cancel celebrations as nation mourns Indigenous unmarked graves
Canadians are being urged to use the day to reflect on the nation’s history of oppression and honor Indigenous communities.
What the US can learn from Canada’s commission on Indigenous residential schools
For some, recent findings signal that Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission didn’t go far enough to get answers about what took place in the residential schools.
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