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In the 1960s, France had around 200,000 cafes nationwide. It's down to 36,000 today. Most of the bistros that disappeared were in small, rural towns. Up until now, it's been virtually impossible to bring them back, mainly because of restrictive French liquor laws. But a bill in parliament hopes to change that, and breathe some life back into thousands of small towns. The World's Gerry Hadden first...

Russia launched more than 740 drones overnight at the northwestern part of Ukraine, hitting the city of Lutsk among other targets. Ukraine's air force says it faced a mix of drones and decoys. The attack came in the wake of President Donald Trump's announcement that the US would send more weapons and aid to the war-torn country. Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler have more.

Across Kenya, thousands have taken to the streets to protest the government of President William Ruto. The protests are driven by young people in the country who are frustrated with a host of government policies and they are demanding change. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Maxie Daniel, a 28-year-old human rights activist in Kenya, and Irũngũ Houghton, executive director for Amnesty International...

Fentanyl remains the deadliest drug in the United States. But at the US–Mexico border, something unexpected is happening. Seizures of the synthetic opioid have fallen sharply — more than 50% compared to last year. But what’s behind the drop? The World's Tibisay Zea looks at what the numbers can — and can’t — tell us about the state of the fentanyl crisis.

Almost every country on Earth has signed it — the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, widely known as the "NPT." It became effective on March 5, 1970. At the time, US President Richard Nixon called it "a historic occasion" and a "first milestone" on the road toward lasting world peace. The NPT has held for all these years, and today, only nine countries have nuclear weapons. But af...

At the AI for Good Summit underway this week in Geneva, innovators are showcasing tools that promise hyper-productivity and unlimited creativity harnessed for human advancement. Journalist Karen Hao, author of the new book "Empire of AI" is at the conference and says she’s skeptical of these lofty claims. She tells Host Marco Werman why she thinks AI represents a new form of empire that must be ch...

The TSA has announced that it's dropping the longstanding "shoes off" policy for security checks at airports around the US. As the World's Transportation Correspondent Jeremy Siegel reports, the move falls in line with international efforts to increase efficiency for travelers.

Hosts Carolyn Beeler and Marco Werman highlight several global headlines that might have flown under the radar.

Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler return to the historic significance of Hotel Oloffson and the meaning behind its destruction.

A Spanish proposal would ban all advertising for traditional fossil fuels and products that use them, including cars. The prohibition would be the first of its kind in Europe. The goal is to stop petrol companies from “green-washing” their images. In this two-part Big Fix sequence, The World’s Gerry Hadden reports from Barcelona on the proposal. Host Carolyn Beeler then speaks with Ben Franta, a p...

In the heyday of the British Empire, Kolkata, India, had a thriving Jewish community. Today, there are only about 20 or so Jews in the entire city, and the synagogues that once held services are closed. But one synagogue, built in the 19th century, opened its doors for a special occasion last fall, the funeral services for one of the community's elders. Reporter Sandip Roy traveled to Kolkata in D...

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Britain today for a rare state visit — the first by a French leader in 17 years. He was welcomed with full royal honors at Windsor Castle, in a display of diplomatic warmth aimed at resetting ties between two nations that have clashed in recent years over Brexit, migration and defense. With both sides now keen to move on from the political turbulence, Ma...

Scientists have found that AI-engineered paint can be used to combat heat and reduce the need for air conditioning. Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler have the details on a new study published in the science journal Nature.

Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for attacking a merchant ship in the Red Sea on Sunday, forcing its crew to evacuate. Sunday's attack was followed by a similar attack on another ship late yesterday. The Yemeni government and the EU have said that attack was also carried about by the Houthis, although the rebel group has not claimed responsibility for it.

The Hotel Oloffson in Port-au-Prince had stood for generations, surviving political upheaval, weather events and the devastating 2010 earthquakes that are believed to have killed more than 200,000 people. But over the weekend, the iconic, gingerbread-style building burned to the ground. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with independent reporter Harold Isaac about what happened and the legacy of the Hote...

Countries such as Austria, Denmark, Mexico, Panama and the US consistently do well at global flag football championships. But more athletes are now coming to the sport than ever before. And they're coming from a wide range of places, including the NFL and new, smaller flag football leagues. The World's Bianca Hillier reports on how athletes around the world are getting ready for flag football's de...

As part of its recent war on Iran, Israel has killed around 14 Iranian scientists who worked on the country’s nuclear program. In some cases, the scientists were killed along with their families. This is part of Israel’s longstanding effort to delay Iran’s nuclear development. But some experts have raised concerns about the legal and ethical implications of these assassinations. The World's Shirin...

The 14th Dalai Lama, who's lived outside of Tibet since 1959 and just turned 90 years old, announced last week that he will be reincarnated. In other words, the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism says he will have a successor. He also said that Tibetan religious authorities living outside of China will have the responsibility of locating that successor. For its part, the Chinese government insists...

The Seine reopened for public swimming on Saturday, after being closed for more than a century. That comes a year after swimming events were held in the river for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, and is the result of billions of dollars' worth of investment into revamping the city's sewers. Authorities say it's safe to swim on most days, but some would-be swimmers remain skeptical. Host Marco Werman ha...

A new documentary from Frontline explores the quest for stability in Syria in the months since opposition forces caused former President Bashar al-Assad's government to fall. Ahmed al-Sharaa was the rebel leader who led the toppling of the Assad regime, and is now the country's transitional president. The documentary is called "Syria After Assad," and filmmaker Martin Smith discusses it with Host...

Twenty years ago today, four coordinated bombings tore through London’s transport network, killing 52 people and injuring hundreds. The four perpetrators who died in the blasts were all raised in the UK, and were later revealed to have been motivated by Islamist extremism. In the years since, British security services say they’ve become far better equipped to detect and prevent such attacks. But a...

US President Donald Trump says there's a "good chance" a Gaza ceasefire could be reached this week, as he sits down with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But while an agreement for a ceasefire would be an immense relief for Palestinian civilians, it would leave them with few options, says Fawaz Gerges of the London School of Economics and Political Science. Gerges discusses what’s next f...

When wrestlers are doused with olive oil, a wrestling match is elevated to a battle of technique, speed and willpower, fans say. The World's Durrie Bouscaren went to the Turkish city of Edirne to witness the 664-year-old oil wrestling festival and follow the athletes' journey to win the Golden Belt.

Recently in Norway, there was yet another clash between indigenous Sámi reindeer herders and a mining company. It's the latest such incident to act as a reminder of the ongoing threats to traditional Sámi life and culture. Lars Bevanger, from our partners at Deutsche Welle, DW, sent us this report from Tromso.

Water levels in two of Europe's biggest rivers, the Danube in Hungary and the Vistula in Poland, have hit historic lows amid an intense heat wave. The issue has forced shipping authorities to limit the amount of cargo that ships can carry, which could have major economic implications.