The World

The World’s reporter on the ground in Havana takes a look at what life feels like in Cuba right now, from long blackouts and economic hardship to changes in the private sector and growing tensions with the United States. Also, women across India are pushing for the ability to just hang out safely in public. And, how mangroves were destroyed while protecting Jamaica from Hurricane Melissa. Plus, Liberian American singer-songwriter Mon Rovia focuses on his journey to finding empathy from grief, and making peace with the fact that he escaped Liberia's civil war as a child, while much of his family remained behind.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned today following reports of two inappropriate relationships, including with a subordinate and a woman suspected of being a spy for the Chinese government. Also, a look at the predicament of seafarers caught in the middle of the US-Israeli war with Iran. And, an Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital this morning in Gaza has killed Dr. Rizk Abu Shaaira, a surgeon who was featured in the Oscar-nominated documentary, “American Doctor.” Plus, the late Nigerian musical innovator Fela Kuti is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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More than 50 world leaders are gathering in Ireland this week for a series of high-level meetings, against a backdrop of growing security concerns across Europe, including bomb threats that have disrupted dozens of flights and targeted several media outlets. Also, combatting loneliness at refugee centers in Germany. And, Doctors Without Borders says DRC is the most challenging place for aid workers. Plus, Peruvian customs agents nab luggage bound for Europe holding some 3,000 tarantulas wrapped in dirty socks.

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Trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi today among Russia, Ukraine and the US will resume tomorrow amid a political deadlock. Also, Malaysia bans online abuse to stem growing violence against women. And, a look at beavers repopulating parts of Spain. Plus, a British musical reimagines the story of “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."

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Pope Leo XIV kicked off his first Latin American tour as pontiff over the weekend. His journey will test the Catholic Church’s role in a region dealing with economic hardship, environmental threats and declining religious affiliation. Also, the party of former President Nelson Mandela loses big in South Africa elections. And, advocates hope this year's COP31 will see a focus on ending coal, even while the conference is being held in Turkey, which is pushing to expand its coal production. Plus, a look at “The Golden Thread” project that celebrates East Boston’s history of immigration.

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Paraguay is facing a deepening political crisis after authorities intervened following the collapse of one of the country's largest digital banks, leaving millions of customers unable to access their money. Also, a former US government contractor has admitted to passing classified information to Ethiopian government officials to support them in their war against rebel forces in the northern Tigray region. And, a new investigation by our partners at Bellingcat demonstrates how satellite mapping services like Google Maps very publicly identify specific facilities on US military installations across the Middle East. Plus, a look at light saber fencing in Spain.

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Hungary has begun publishing the names of tens of thousands of people who spied for the communist-era secret police, shedding light on a system that recruited ordinary citizens to inform on friends, neighbors and colleagues during more than four decades of communist rule. Also, glaciers are disappearing in the high Pyrenees of Spain. And, a look at the Buenos Aires church where two future popes celebrated mass together. Plus, we take a listen to the soul music of Norway’s Sūn Byrd.

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Leaders around the world have been reacting to President Donald Trump's resounding defeat in the US midterm elections. Also, Argentine President Javier Milei has been courting tech leaders worldwide to build data centers in his country's southern Patagonia region. And, we examine why some health centers were able to remain standing amid a raging hurricane in Jamaica. Plus, the red dress that took 14 years and 380 people from around the world to create.

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In his new book, Andrew Natsios, a lifelong Republican and former USAID chief, argues that helping vulnerable populations overseas helps make Americans safer and more prosperous. Also, a look at the impact of the sand trade on coastal communities in Sierra Leone. And, after years of war and overlapping crises, Lebanon’s healthcare workers are struggling with trauma and burnout. Plus, Denmark calls for a ban on “turbo chickens.”

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Since World War II, the US has built up the world’s most powerful navy. But in recent years, China has played catch-up and now boasts the world’s largest military fleet. Also, a look at how Israeli elections will impact Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. And, a new study in Nigeria shows how climate change affects mental health. Plus, 20-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest driver in F1 history to be crowned champion.

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Through hundreds of hours of interviews with North Korean defectors, author Jieun Baek has tried to piece together insights into the "Hermit Kingdom’s" privileged class of elites. Also, El Salvador sends 2,000 troops to Haiti to rescue four military technicians who disappeared in a gang ambush. And, one town in Norway is told not to drink the tap water after tests found higher than average levels of heavy metals and contaminants. Plus, a new survey finds that the Canadian accent is aligning closer to the American accent.

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King Charles III embarks on his first official Caribbean tour as monarch, which comes amid renewed calls for Britain to apologize for its role in the transatlantic slave trade and pay reparations, something Buckingham Palace says he will not do. Also, with no clear winner in Israeli parliamentary elections, the political horse-trading and wrangling has begun. And, after English musician Ed Sheeran was pressured to drop Macklemore because of his pro-Palestinian views, the American rapper is now forging a mini-tour of his own. Plus, a look at why Germany is discouraging college in favor of trade schools.

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A deadly train collision in Spain that left dozens of people dead and injured appears to have been caused by human error. Also, a record turnout at the polls by Palestinian citizens of Israel has positioned Arab parties to win a historic 19 out of 120 seats in the Knesset. And, an update on Jamaica one year after Hurricane Melissa. Plus, a vaccine that could soon help prevent the deadliest form of skin cancer — melanoma — from returning in those diagnosed.

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Israelis have flocked to the polls in what is considered one of the most important elections in the nation's history. Also, Colombia's government takes down more than 30 items from the National Museum of Bogota, most of them reflecting leftist, feminist and LGBTQ history. And, residents of a favela in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro try to change the image of their neighborhood through food. Plus, the discovery of a new dwarf planet in space.

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Serbia is facing an unprecedented political experiment after a student-led movement swept to power, ending Aleksandar Vučić's 14 years in office. Also, incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wins Brazil’s runoff election. And, María Corina Machado returns to Venezuela to a rapturous welcome from supporters. Also, polls project youth voters in Israel could lean farther right than the rest of the population. Plus, using technology to track the migration path of monarch butterflies across North America.

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France is deploying 70,000 police and military personnel across its cities, with more protests planned for this weekend. But it’s far from alone; similar protests have spread to several countries across Europe. Also, a new Frontline documentary details the story of a woman’s journey from Turkey to Germany after she fled Syria when she was 11 years old. And, a look at the 28-year-old millionaire who inherited the Russian Wagner Group mercenary force. Plus, we follow the musical journey of Latin Grammy-nominated Argentine pop star Dillom, who will soon tour the United States.

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A vulnerability identified by AI in the popular programming language PHP set off a global scramble this week. As IT teams around the world rushed to take down websites that rely on PHP and patch the flaw, cybercriminals have raced to exploit it. Also, ahead of Sunday's presidential runoff in Brazil, we take a listen to some of the country's biggest musicians who are taking political sides. And, as Israeli strikes forced families across Lebanon to flee, many migrant workers found themselves abandoned and without shelter; but rather than wait for help, they mobilized their own networks. Plus, a museum in Switzerland puts historic artifacts found amid melting glaciers on display.

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Former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland took the lead for Ottawa during the high-stakes trade talks with the US in 2018. Her tough negotiating stance angered US President Donald Trump, as she details in her new book. Also, the British government has approved renewed production at the Jackdaw gas field, 150 miles off the Scottish coast. And, a closer look at Serbian politician Aleksandar Vučić. Plus, fighting loneliness among the elderly in Chile.

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For civil defense workers in southern Lebanon, saving lives comes at an enormous personal cost, as they navigate relentless danger, mourn colleagues killed in Israeli strikes and struggle with memories of those they couldn't save. Also, a new study finds that the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has caused 60% of marine life to decline in the area. And, unofficial results show roughly three-quarters of voters in the Canadian province of Alberta rejected a move toward separation from Canada in this week’s vote. Plus, a look at why funding scientific research overseas matters.

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What started as demonstrations over the French education system in the past month converged with other grievances — over things like housing and the cost of living — this weekend, with some protests turning violent. Also, lessons learned from Portugal's decriminalization of drugs. And, an Israeli colonel who served in the West Bank has called Israeli settler violence a national security threat. Plus, remembering Indian guitarist and songwriter Mahesh Tinaiker.

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Ousted former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's courtroom battle is only beginning, but Venezuela's political future is already being negotiated without him. Also, six months after the end of Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule in Hungary, how much has changed? And, reactions across the Catholic world to Pope Leo XIV's cancer diagnosis. Plus, the world's largest regatta welcomes a Palestinian rowing team.

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Families are returning to southern Lebanon, but the fighting isn't over. Israeli strikes continue, and parts of the south remain under Israeli military control. Also, an international group of scientists, diplomats, and timekeepers changed how the world keeps time today. And, this week, Ukraine faced restrictions on access to Pentagon-funded Starshield and US intelligence sharing, hindering its ability to intercept drones and strike Russian targets. Plus, archaeologists have discovered what they believe to be the oldest known shipwreck in the world!

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Houthi fighters are escalating their attacks on Saudi infrastructure and civilians, leaving Riyadh with few easy options. Also, Brazilian students are protesting promised education cuts by presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro. And, a look at how climate change is contributing to loneliness around the world. Plus, a stray dog that’s captured hearts in Chile.

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A trial begins for a Ukrainian national charged with sabotaging the Nord Stream pipeline. Also, Indonesia’s wildfire season is at its worst in over a decade. And, Nepal has suspended its search for the more than 5,000 people still missing from August's catastrophic flooding. Plus, Formula One announces that it will hold its first African Grand Prix in three decades in Rwanda.

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Thousands of people marched through New Delhi Monday toward India's Supreme Court, where opposition leaders sought to challenge a sweeping revision of the country's voter registration lists that removed more than 130 million names from the rosters. Also, a look at sexual assault at universities in the UK. And, an update on Hezbollah’s current standing in Lebanon. Plus, a NOVA documentary on the militarization of space.

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Former International Criminal Court judge Navi Pillay is the winner of this year's Nobel Peace Prize. Also, a look at tackling “honor killings” in Syria. And, some non-Czech EU citizens are eligible to vote in Czech Republic elections. Plus, Mexico brings back the bison.

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Nine months after former President Nicolás Maduro was captured by US forces, protests are surging across Venezuela. People are taking to the streets over blackouts, low wages, political prisoners and demands for new elections. Also, Germany has a new roadmap for its transition away from fossil fuels, with a deadline set for 2045. And, the Canadian government is preparing to destroy the testimonies given by tens of thousands of First Nations people about the abuse they endured as children at residential schools. Plus, acclaimed Canadian poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.

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Kibbutz Be'eri was one of the first-ever communities created in Israel, in 1946, before the state itself. It was also one of the worst-hit kibbutzim on Oct. 7, 2023. The World revisits three years later. We also take a look at how lives have been changed beyond recognition in Gaza, and how the entire Middle East has been transformed. And, Germany’s former top spy appeared in federal court yesterday, suspected of spying and treason. Plus, the story of a chance encounter that changed the life of one photographer.

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Malaysia recently returned 1,500 Rohingya refugees back to Myanmar, despite concerns for their safety, as the persecuted Muslim minority remains “stateless” in its own country. Also, some protests in France calling for better public school funding are turning violent with police reacting in kind. And, a Belgian-born scientist has won this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics. Plus, the anti-graffiti artist in Rome who has gone viral for cleaning up the ancient city.

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Following this weekend’s election, Brazil will hold a runoff later this month between incumbent President Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Also, a young woman who worked at a plague research institute in Siberia has died, fueling concerns of a lab leak. And, the Morocco Paradox looks at people who feel lonely without ever actually being alone. Plus, Mexico embraces Korean culture.

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