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A team of scientists sought to find out how violence between rebel groups in the Central African Republic has affected the country’s mortality rate. They found that it’s shaken the foundations of the country, particularly the production and delivery of food and solving ailments like diarrhea. What’s more, in 2022, Central African Republic had the highest mortality rate in the world. The World’s ho...

Most things on our supermarket shelves have taken a long ride in a clunky, oblong steel shipping container. The 20-foot-long versions can hold anything from 400 flat screen TVs to 50,000 bananas. Without these containers, the global economy would grind to a stop. But almost all of them are made in one place: China. The World's Patrick Winn reports that the US wants to lessen China's grip.

People around the world are mourning the death of Alexei Navalny, Russia’s leading opposition politician. Thousands of people attended his funeral in Moscow today. Navalny died last month, while being held at a remote Russian prison in the Arctic Circle. Host Carol Hills speaks with The World's Daniel Ofman, who's been following Navalny's funeral closely.

US entertainment powerhouse Disney announced a media merger with Indian conglomerate Reliance this week. Host Marco Werman explains how the deal provides Disney with highly valuable streaming rights for cricket, helping the US company to expand its media influence in a country obsessed with the sport.

Doctors in Barcelona say they can fully repair damaged tendons for the first time, using cultured stem cells to create a "super-injection" that regenerates damaged tissue. The non-invasive procedure has become popular among pro athletes and anyone looking to stay active longer. The World's Gerry Hadden reports from Barcelona, Spain.

Florida International University is cutting its ties with its Chinese academic partners and ending successful dual programs that it's operated in the country for years. Officially, the move is to comply with a state law that limits public agencies from having a relationship with seven "countries of concern." University trustees remain tight-lipped about the decision but WLRN's Danny Rivero reports...

Guatemala's new president, Bernardo Arevalo, was inaugurated in January. He swept in with a wave of hope for battling endemic corruption in the country. Michael Fox reports from Guatemala City on how Guatemalan residents, allies and opponents think he'll tackle the challenges ahead.

For the first time, the Cuban government has asked the UN's World Food Program for help providing powdered milk to children under seven years of age. Cuba is in the midst of a crushing economic crisis. Powdered milk and other basic foods are provided to Cubans at a subsidized price through ration books, but delays and shortages are common. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Emily Morris in Havana, an...

A new survey from the Pew Research Center says that, while representative democracy remains popular globally, its appeal is also waning. Survey respondents also reported they felt their country's political parties don't represent them and elected officials don't care what people like them think. Host Marco Werman speaks with Richard Wike, director of global attitudes research at Pew Research Cente...

A new exhibit at the Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie, Illinois, is exploring the role delis have played in Jewish culture — and history. In the US, many delis were founded by Holocaust survivors. The World’s Amanda Lichtenstein reports from the Chicago suburb of Skokie.

President Joe Biden touched down at one key Texas crossing point on the US-Mexico border today. His rival for the oval office, former President Donald Trump visited another, showcasing a very different border environment. The Washington Post’s Nick Miroff speaks with The World’s host Carolyn Beeler about the data from the border that’s often missing from the divergent perspectives.

San Diego’s Migrant Welcome Center closed on Feb. 22 after running out of money. And there is no city or county facility stepping in. Since it closed, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents have dropped off more than 1,000 migrants on the streets of San Diego. KPBS reporter Gustavo Solis, in San Diego, says that most move on to other parts of the US, but nonprofits and aid groups can't keep...

Leap years can be frustrating. They can throw your schedule for a loop. But they can also pose serious legal issues. The world’s Sarah Birnbaum reports from Sydney, Australia.

Thousands of junior doctors in South Korea have stayed off the job for more than a week, jeopardizing healthcare in the country. They object to a plan by the government to train more physicians, and instead want more pay and better working hours for themselves. The government says if the doctors don't return to work by Feb. 29, they will face arrest and risk losing their licenses. The World's Patr...

The conflict-plagued north African nation of Sudan is rich in natural resources. Various international actors are fueling its civil war, with an eye on the bottom line. John Prendergast, co-founder of the investigative nonprofit The Sentry, talks with host Carol Hills about how Middle Eastern countries, as well as mercenary groups, stand to profit from the war.

Financial experts estimate that criminals stole more than half a billion dollars through fraud in the UK in the first half of 2023 alone. Later this year, UK banks will be obliged under law to reimburse fraud victims. But the banks say they are fed up with already having to foot the bill and then compensate customers for online scams. They say it's high time big tech companies shouldered some of t...

A new Disney animated series draws on stories and characters developed by the pan-African entertainment company, Kugali. The series "Iwájú" is a coming-of-age story set in a futuristic city inspired by Lagos, Nigeria. Host Carol Hills previews the series, and examines the unique partnership between the US entertainment giant and a young UK-based startup whose mission is to tell authentic African s...

According to a recent report, dozens of journalists, human rights workers and political activists in Jordan have been targeted with Pegasus spyware over the past few years. It's one of the most widespread uses of spyware on civil society. Dina Temple-Raston, host and managing editor of the Recorded Future News podcast “Click Here,” has the story.

An environmental court in Chile is suspending approval for Google to build a giant data center. There are significant concerns around the data center's ecological impact as the country faces a major water crisis. Host Carol Hills speaks with Lauren Bridges, fellow at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University, about how data centers consume water and why countries are...

The owners of a quirky 19th century British pub were ordered on Tuesday to rebuild it to its original, lopsided dimensions. The Crooked House in Himley was known for its leaning walls and tilting foundation until it was gutted by a mysterious fire and subsequently demolished last August. Host Carol Hills has more details.

In Lod, a mixed-population town in central Israel, Jewish and Arab citizens have had an uneasy coexistence for decades. But conflicts between Israel and Hamas have a way of stirring up strong emotions — and creating tensions. A stint of violence in the town in May 2021 lead to the deaths of two men. The events of Oct. 7, 2023, threaten to inflame tensions once again. Rebecca Rosman has this report...

In Brazil, there’s a huge epidemic of dengue fever, a mosquito-borne disease that causes a lot of fever and muscle pain, and can sometimes lead to serious health complications. As The World’s Tibisay Zea reports, the worsening situation in Brazil might be signaling a health crisis across the Americas. 

Oil from a spill off of the Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago is approaching the island of Bonaire, threatening mangrove, fish and coral ecosystems. The oil was first spotted by the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard on Feb. 7 and traced to an abandoned barge lodged on a reef about 500 feet off of Tobago's southern coast. Host Marco Werman speaks with Judith Gobin, a professor of marine biology...

Hosts Carolyn Beeler and Marco Werman offer two music selections from Oscar-nominated movies that did not get song or score nominations, but are still notable. They come from "Bobi Wine: The Peoples' President," nominated in the best-documentary category, and "Poor Things," nominated in the best-picture category.

In 2000, Costa Rica became the first country in the world to ban in vitro fertilization. But a dozen years later, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights struck down the IVF ban, in a ruling that helped usher in an era of reproductive freedom for many in Latin America. Medical anthropologist Lynn Morgan tells host Carolyn Beeler how it happened.