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Updated 2025-07-04 21:02
WhatsApp sues Indian government over unconstitutional internet laws, privacy encroachment
India's new measures would force WhatsApp to make messages on its platform traceable.
‘Our phones are our only weapon’: French citizens demand police reform to address racism
One year after the death of George Floyd sent shockwaves around the world, calls to reform France’s police force have been met with pushback. French police say that they're afraid, too.
Aung San Suu Kyi's lawyer sees little chance for a fair trial
For the first time in nearly four months, Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of Myanmar's ousted government, was seen in person when she appeared briefly in a court in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, on Monday.
A year after George Floyd’s murder, New Zealand reckons with its own police reform
George Floyd’s death has raised awareness about problems with policing across the globe — but it’s not clear how much has changed.
‘Mining kills’: A gold rush in Brazil threatens the Yanomami Indigenous people
Thousands of illegal miners have invaded Yanomami land in recent years, polluting rivers, destroying forests and putting Indigenous communities at risk. Now, those communities are fighting back.
Belarus flight diversion: Lukashenko presents 'real threats to European security,’ says analyst
Katia Glod, a Belarus analyst with Center for European Policy Analysis, joins The World's host Carol Hills, with insights on yesterday's flight diversion and subsequent detention of dissident Roman Protasevich, a passenger onboard.
ICE contracts at local, regional level spark contentious debate
Without a federal mandate to end immigration detention in county jails and private detention centers, advocates continue turn to local and state lawmakers to act.
The blockade on Gaza hampers life and reconstruction
Israel and Egypt have imposed a blockade on the Gaza Strip since 2007. Israel says it’s for security reasons but the UN has called it “collective punishment.” Now that the fighting has stopped, reconstruction in Gaza will be painfully slow.
As demand grows to cancel Tokyo Olympics, who has the power to call it off?
According to the latest polls, 83% of people in Japan think the Games should be postponed or scrapped entirely. But there’s been a lack of clarity about who gets to make that decision.
A future pandemic is ‘almost guaranteed,’ Fauci says
Dr. Anthony Fauci says a pandemic preparedness plan is being fine-tuned in anticipation of the next one. "We’re working on universal corona vaccine," Fauci told The World's host Carol Hills.
Imagining Gaia, the Earth, as 'one great, living organism'
James Lovelock's hypothesis could unlock a whole-systems approach to protecting the amazing life forms on Earth.
How money became 'the most powerful metaphor' in the world
Faith is all that separates cash from printer paper
Thousands of migrants leave Morocco for Spanish Ceuta amid diplomatic dispute
Jonathan Zaragoza-Cristiani follows migration from Morocco at the University of York. He talked with The World’s host Carol Hills about what’s happening between Morocco and Spanish Ceuta.
Filipinos hesitant about getting COVID jab after dengue fever vaccine debacle
After a major controversy over a dengue fever vaccine, Filipinos are vaccine-wary when it comes to the COVID-19 jab.
The Galápagos Islands needs tourism. Can herd immunity revive it?
In mainland Ecuador, only 6% of people have been vaccinated so far. But officials are hoping to have all adults on its islands vaccinated by the end of this month.
Your digital footprint can come back to haunt you, says media historian
Adolescent transgressions once confined to yearbooks are becoming immortal.
The return of la terrasse in Paris— and a sense of normalcy
After six months of forced closure, restaurants, cafes and bars in Paris can open for outdoor dining at 50% capacity.
Self-declared state of Somaliland celebrates 30 years of independence
With little international recognition, Somaliland has nevertheless cultivated a reputation for being more stable and more democratic than its neighbor Somalia.
‘How to Report a Hate Crime’ booklets empower Asian Americans amid rise in discrimination
When Asian Americans face discrimination, it's not always clear how to report it. Esther Lim tries to bridge this gap with booklets on how to report hate crimes in native Asian languages.
Amid growing pressure, Biden announces plans to distribute more COVID-19 vaccines worldwide
President Joe Biden announced on Monday that the US would make 20 million additional vaccines available for other countries by the end of June from its reserves of Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson shots.
England indoor dining resumes, but where are all the staff?
More than 1 in 10 hospitality workers in the UK have left the industry over the past year due to COVID-19. Between Brexit and the pandemic, owners are short-staffed, now that indoor dining is back.
Germany plans to return looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria. Will other countries follow suit?
For many inside and outside of Africa, the Benin Bronzes are symbols of colonialism and exploitation, and they’ll stay that way until they’re returned.
‘Difficult years’: Brazil's fishing communities struggle to stay afloat during pandemic
Of the estimated 1 million fishermen and women in Brazil, many have struggled to stay afloat financially over the last year. Entire communities have been hit by COVID-19.
Many asylum-seekers are returned at the US-Mexico border under Title 42. Advocates call it a ‘sham.’
A bottleneck continues to build in Mexico near the US-Mexico border, as a public health order invoked by the Trump administration remains in place and shuts out many migrants and asylum-seekers from entering the United States.
She survived a chemical attack in Syria. But could her baby have been impacted?
Dalya Khaled al-Masoud was in the early months of her pregnancy in April 2017, when Syrian regime forces carried out a chemical attack near her town of Khan Sheikhoun. She experienced difficulty breathing, foaming at the mouth and even fainted. Later, her baby was born without limbs. She believes the chemical attack was the culprit.
Hurricane season arrives early this year. Are authorities prepared?
Emergency management specialists are bracing for an early — and intense — hurricane season.
Tibetans in exile elect a new president
Penpa Tsering, the new president-elect of the Central Tibetan Administration, said his first priority is to build trust. The election comes at a critical time for the Tibetan diaspora, as China tightens its grip on the region.
Spiritual leaders seek to spur an 'ecological conversion'
From Native American traditions to Eastern thought to mainstream Catholicism, spiritual teachings call on humanity to live in harmony with nature.
The world celebrates Eid — including some of The World’s listeners
We asked The World’s listeners to share what Eid al-Fitr means to them and their families. Here’s what they told us.
Graphic designer creates biodegradable masks that bloom flowers when buried
COVID-19 masks have been contributing to plastic pollution around the world. One graphic designer has created a biodegradable mask that blooms when buried in the soil.
Amsterdam bans fossil fuel ads from its metro
Advocates hope the ban on ads glorifying cheap flights and gas-guzzling cars will pave the way for larger, more comprehensive ad bans across the Netherlands and beyond.
Pandemic report: ‘We are not short on recommendations. We are short on action.’
Dr. Joanne Liu, a member of the Independent Panel for Pandemic and Preparedness Response, discusses the new pandemic report and recommendations on preparedness.
A decade of war has devastated Syria's health care system
Sometimes, the most basic services are not available to patients. And it can lead to dire consequences.
For pregnant women, getting the COVID-19 jab is a challenging choice
Information on vaccines for pregnant women differs, depending on the country. Making the choice to get the shot while pregnant can get complicated, explains Valerie Fernández, who faced the decision herself in Arizona.
A Gaza mother struggles to protect her kids
A mother of three living in Gaza discussed with The World's host Marco Werman the trauma that her children face while living under airstrikes.
New Zealand condemns China’s treatment of Uyghurs but won't call it ‘genocide’
New Zealand has joined other countries in calling out China for its mistreatment of Uyghurs, but falls short of calling it "genocide." Critics say the condemnation has been "watered down" to protect China as an essential trade partner.
Cash, beer, doughnuts: Can incentives work to get people vaccinated?
In a matter of weeks, some parts of the globe have gone from trying to get enough vaccines to now having them, and trying to convince people to take them.
Afghan amb to the US on the Taliban: ‘They are not interested in peace but power’
The Afghan ambassador to the US, Roya Rahmani, spoke to The World's host Marco Werman about the security situation in Afghanistan, and the government's handling of it.
A year of pandemic schooling highlights education gaps for English-language learners
Remote learning has been especially hard on students for whom English is a second language. Educators are now trying to support them and their families.
'This is a war scene’: Rio residents grieve, protest against deadly police raid
At least 25 people were killed on Thursday in a police raid on a poor community in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Now, residents and local officials are demanding answers — and accountability.
COVID-19 may impact Nepal's climbing season, but government denies rising cases
Mountaineers say COVID-19 is rapidly spreading on Mount Everest. "We could have a very, very bad tragedy this year," said Leo Namen, a climber from Canada.
Latin American and Caribbean countries use volcanic landscapes to tap geothermal energy
Global capacity for geothermal energy has nearly doubled over the past two decades.
Is Brexit destabilizing Northern Ireland?
Last month's violence in Northern Ireland was blamed on anger over Brexit but, upon closer inspection, the issues run much deeper.
A small town in Sweden fights to preserve Elfdalian, a dying forest language
The town of Älvdalen is fighting to preserve its local language amid pushback from some members of parliament.
A patent waiver 'strikes the right balance' between commercial interests and public health, says South Africa WTO rep
Mustaqeem De Gama, South Africa's representative to the World Trade Organization, tells The World's Marco Werman about the global effort to relax intellectual property restrictions during the pandemic.
Twitter's ban on actor Kangana Ranaut could lead to confrontation with Indian government
The expulsion of Kangana Ranaut from Twitter may put the platform on a path toward confrontation with the Indian government.
France’s top elite school closes in quest for diversity
In April, French President Emmanuel Macron ordered the closure of L’Ecole Nationale d’Administration, with plans to “to build something better.” But will its replacement be more of the same by a different name?
As Europe plans to reopen, travelers must read the fine print
After a year of travel restrictions, the EU commission has laid out plans that could see the continent open its borders by June. But several COVID-19 rules and restrictions will still apply.
This medieval Catholic church in Spain hosts iftar meals during Ramadan
Many of Spain’s 2 million Muslims are celebrating iftar, the traditional dinner at nightfall during Ramadan, alone. But Barcelona's Santa Anna Church has opened its courtyard for the nightly meal to keep the festive tradition alive.
US will go ‘beyond mere statements’ to support Ukraine sovereignty, says former US amb
William Taylor, the former US ambassador to Ukraine, joined The World's host Marco Werman to talk about what's at stake with Secretary of State Antony Blinken's strategic visit to Kyiv.
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