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This week we are hearing a special report from The World's Africa correspondent Halima Gikandi, about the dark side of orphanages, or children's homes, in Uganda. Decades of research around the world has shown that orphanages can have negative effects on children's development, which is why the US largely phased them out. Still, Americans continue to send money to these homes around the world. One...

Beijing has set an economic goal of 5% growth for the coming year.  Host Marco Werman speaks with Zoe Liu of the Council on Foreign Relations about China’s actions to revive its economy and the potential impact on other countries, including the US.

Colin Firth's career was launched after he starred in the 1995 BBC adaptation of Jane's Austen's "Pride and Prejudice." In one standout scene, he's just gone for a swim wearing his clothes and as he's leaving he bumps into his love interest who notices his wet shirt. Well, that shirt has sold for $25,000 at auction in London. Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler report.

Ukrainian American pastor Alex Zaytsev helped his parishioners evacuate from the strategic town of Avdiivka before it fell to Russian forces last month. They sought safety 40 miles east in Pokrovsk. Zaytsev tells The World’s Marco Werman that their new home is no longer safe. 

Gangs are taking over Haiti's capital, Port-Au-Prince. Police and the military have been ineffective in stopping the gangs from attacking the country's main airport last night and breaking out of thousands of inmates from prison over the weekend. Host Marco Werman speaks with Widlore Merancourt, editor in chief of the Ayibo Post, about the situation on the ground in Haiti and the political power v...

Uruguay claims to have the world's longest Carnival celebration. It goes on for 40 days, and structured as an outdoors theatre festival, with performances of a very distinct choral music called Murga. The World's Tibisay Zea's report from last year looks at how Murga is an important form of social and political critique for Uruguayans, a country that survived a brutal military dictatorship.

UN Special Representative for Sexual Violence in Conflict Pramila Patten went to Israel and the West Bank with a team to examine and gather information about allegations of sexual violence. The World's Carolyn Beeler talks with Christina Lamb, who is chief foreign correspondent for the Sunday Times, and who reported from Israel on many of these claims of sexual violence back in December.  NB:  We'...

In Morocco, a new study on star dunes has revealed when they were formed and other details not known before. The report focuses on one large dune called Lala Lallia. Star dunes are formed from multiple countervailing winds. The World's Marco Werman talks with Charles Bristow, one of the scientists of the study about how dunes work. 

This week we are hearing a special report from The World's Africa Correspondent Halima Gikandi, about the dark side of orphanages, or children's homes, in Uganda. Decades of research around the world has shown that orphanages can have negative effects on children's development, which is why the US largely phased them out. Still, Americans continue to send money to orphanages around the world. One...

Sam Kerr has been a star player on the soccer field for years, but she rose to even higher fame last year as a standout player of the Women's World Cup. Now, she's in the spotlight for a very different reason, as she's been charged with racially aggravated harassment of a London police officer. Kerr has plead not guilty. The World's Carolyn Beeler speaks with The World's Bianca Hillier for more de...

A satellite that can detect methane gas was on the SpaceX rocket that was launched on Tuesday. MethaneSAT will provide the public with reliable scientific data about the sources and scale of methane emissions globally, with the ultimate goal of driving reductions in the near future. GBH's reporter Craig Lemoult has more details on how this satellite will help fight climate change. 

The German government has been embarrassed by Russia hacking a conference call between four high-ranking air force officers. The audio was then leaked to the public. The officers were discussing hypothetically how Taurus long-range cruise missiles could be used by Kyiv against invading Russian forces. 

According to the Pentagon, since the start of Israel's war in Gaza, there have been about 200 attacks on US forces stationed in Iraq and Syria. These attacks have been carried out by militia groups supported by Iran. The World's Shirin Jaafari. who is in northeastern Syria, tells host Carolyn Beeler there seems to be a fragile lull in the attacks.

On Monday, the European Union sent a message to Apple and other tech giants: We will ensure compliance with our regulations. It followed a massive $2 billion antitrust fine for Apple. The EU had accused the tech giant of anti-competitive practices toward rival music applications on its products. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Zach Myers, assistant director of the Centre for European Reform, about...

Like many top vacation destinations, Turkey has released new rules to restrict Airbnb. Potential hosts must get permission from every flat owner in a building, and buy a license for short-term rentals. Current hosts say it's a de facto ban on the service, while neighbors voice concerns that too much tourism is putting stress on rent prices for locals. The World's Durrie Bouscaren has more. 

Around the world, millions of children are growing up in orphanages, or children's homes as they are called in many places. But research has shown that the vast majority of them, actually have families. Still many Americans are giving their money to these institutions, which researchers say are bad for children. In countries like Uganda, those well-intentioned funds have created a whole industry a...

Haiti is under a state of emergency at this hour, with a nighttime curfew in effect. Those measures were taken after armed gangs overran the two biggest prisons in Haiti and released thousands of violent inmates -— including murderers and kidnappers. As we've previously reported, gangs have a strong hold on the capital Port-au-Prince, where they are thought to be in control of 80% of the city.

Israeli War Cabinet member Benny Gantz’s trip to Washington on Monday has Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fuming, says Jerusalem-based correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky. She tells The World’s Marco Werman it's a sign of the deepening divide between the Israeli leader and the White House.

In January, a federal appeals court ruled that Mexico is allowed to sue a group of US gun manufacturers for marketing and selling guns in ways that arm Mexican criminal groups. As The World's Tibisay Zea reports, this is one of the most significant setbacks for the gun industry in many years, and could set an important legal precedent. 

Soccer legends Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo can argue which of them is the greatest player on the pitch. But when it comes to trademarks registered with the European Union, Mbappe leads the roster, as Carolyn Beeler and Marco Werman explain.

Abdallah Oumbadougou is often dubbed the godfather of Taureg music. The late musician from Niger is known for bringing Tuareg music to the masses. Now, a compilation of his music is out on Petaluma Records. John Sopkia is the label's founder and helped compile the collection.

Dublin, Ohio, was named after the Irish capital, and the Midwestern US city has always embraced its roots. Now, the city's tourism office is working to strengthen the connection between the two Dublins by offering free beer for St. Patrick's Day. The World's Bianca Hillier has the story.

A study drawing on 30 years of height, weight and health data from around the globe documents how obesity is a growing public health problem worldwide, while undernutrition persists in some countries. Host Carol Hills speaks with Professor Majid Ezzati of Imperial College London, the study's lead author who says that access to nutritious foods is needed to address the remaining burden of underweig...

Poland has some of the strictest abortion laws in Europe. Donald Tusk, the new Polish prime minister, pledged to change those laws within his first 100 days of office. The deadline is  March 22 but, so far, a near total ban on abortion remains in place. The World's Europe correspondent Orla Barry reports.

Iran is holding parliamentary elections this week, but voter turnout is a major concern for political leaders. Discontent is rampant in the country following years of protests and a struggling economy. Host Carolyn Beeler spoke with Holly Dagres, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, about why Iran's leaders need a high voter turnout.