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Two hundred European citizens gathered to tackle a pressing question: "How can we, the people, help steer the European ship through upcoming storms?" What surfaced was an ancient Greek concept known as direct democracy. Souwie Buis of Deutsche Welle reports from Germany.

A group of paleontologists are picking through a prehistoric graveyard in a remote corner of Alberta, Canada, to solve a 72-million-year-old puzzle. They want to know why thousands of dinosaurs are buried there, under layers of dirt and dust. Host Marco Werman speaks with Emily Bamforth, a paleontologist working at the site. She's also the curator of the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum.

A new law in Spain — nicknamed Evictions Express — aims to give property owners a way to get rid of squatters, and fast — within 15 days. But some are skeptical. The law relies on an overwhelmed court system, with cases routinely ending up getting delayed for months, sometimes years. This, as housing prices continue to rise, making it harder for people to pay rent as legal tenants. The World's Ger...

Turkish officials say they've caught Chinese intelligence using fake cell phone towers to eavesdrop on Uyghurs and the Turkish government. After five years of flying under the radar, the leader of that operation was caught, and the methods behind it have been exposed. Ragip Soylu is the Turkey Bureau Chief for Middle East Eye, and he breaks down how it worked for The World's Host Marco Werman.

A new highway in Turkey does something different when drivers veer off the road. Instead of the usual rumble strips, sound vibrations on the asphalt play Mozart's sonata number 11, also known as the "Turkish March." Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler explain.

The war in Gaza is straining Europe’s relations with Israel. Britain suspended trade talks with Israel this week. EU officials say they’re reviewing commercial relations. And the UK’s top diplomat described Israel’s recent plans to expand the war in Gaza as “morally unjustifiable.” Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland discusses what’s at stake with The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler.

After delaying an earlier ultimatum, the European Union has passed a new sanctions package against Russia. It comes as a result of Russia rejecting plans for a 30-day ceasefire that the US, the UK, and Ukraine signed off on, bringing negotiations to a standstill. The World's Daniel Ofman looks at the potential impact of further sanctions, given the current state of the Russian economy.

Imelda Collins is hoping to make a profit by raffling off her two-bedroom house that's just outside the coastal city of Sligo in Northern Ireland. If Collins sells the 150,000 raffle tickets she's looking for, she'll bring in more than twice what she'd otherwise get for the house. Hosts Carolyn Beeler and Marco Werman explain.

Police showed up at the door of Ruth López, a prominent human rights defender, late Sunday night and placed her under arrest. López headed the anti-corruption unit at the Salvadoran human rights group Cristosal. Noah Bullock is the executive director of that organization, and he tells The World’s Host Marco Werman that this arrest is part of a larger crackdown on dissent.

As electricity demand surges globally, Ontario, Canada, is planning to use a long-hyped nuclear technology to meet its needs. The government has approved plans for four small modular nuclear reactors. The move will make Canada the first G7 country to use the reactors for civilian use. The World's Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Chris Bataille, fellow at the Global Energy Policy Center at Columbia...

Officials in London are bringing the "ding ding" chime back to double-decker buses. The sound once signaled to riders that a stopped tour bus was about to depart. The pilot program bringing it back aims to reduce slips and falls onboard. The World's Jeremy Siegel reports.

Universities in the US face the possibility of federal funding cuts if they don’t comply with White House demands to walk back initiatives the Trump administration deems biased. Internationally, the use of federal funding to force change in higher education settings is nothing new. The World’s Joshua Coe found that the Trump administration might be learning from Hungarian leader Viktor Orban.

Today, the member countries of the World Health Organization approved an agreement that aims to prevent, prepare for and respond to future pandemics. As Host Marco explains, the delegates passed the agreement unanimously.

Once dismissed as working-class entertainment, Mexico City’s sonideros, or outdoor cumbia parties, are now gaining recognition and reshaping public spaces. The events now draw crowds in upscale neighborhoods and at public festivals. With growing visibility of female DJs, sonideros have become a symbol of cultural pride, breaking social barriers and earning heritage status in the city. The World's...

Iran's Supreme Leader expressed serious doubts today about nuclear talks with the US, citing "excessive" demands from the Washington as the reason. The World's Hosts Carolyn Beeler and Marco Werman have the details.

Amayo has had two life-long passions: Afrobeat from Nigeria and Chinese martial arts. Host Marco Werman speaks to the musician about how these two interests influence his new album, "Lion Awakes." Amayo dedicates the album to his grandmother, a shaman, or medicine woman, in Ghana.

Today is a somber anniversary: It's been 50 years since the systematic killing of roughly 1.7 million Cambodians began under the Khmer Rouge. The genocide included the slaughter of intellectuals and artists. Music, in particular, was targeted by the regime. Sovann Khon, who survived the brutality, now teaches and plays Cambodian music in Lowell, Massachusetts. He tells The World's Host Carolyn Bee...

Approximately 350,000 Venezuelans in the US are in the country legally through Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which prevents the deportation of migrants back to home countries where conditions pose an immediate safety risk. Yesterday, the US Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration can, in fact, deport Venezuelan TPS holders, despite that designation. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Ve...

Alaa Hassan was 25 years old when the uprisings against Bashar al-Assad began in Syria. He was part of the movement that grew quickly against the former president and that turned into a civil war. In 2013, facing mandatory military conscription, and the death of some of his closest friends at the hands of the security forces, Hassan decided to leave the country. It wasn’t until last December, when...

Over the weekend, Russia launched 273 drones at Ukraine, making it the biggest drone attack since the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022. As the attacks on Ukraine continue, diplomatic efforts are also ongoing between the US, Russia and Ukraine. Today, US President Trump had separate phone calls with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Host Carolyn B...

The "like" button was created by a Yelp founder in 2005. The World's Hosts Carolyn Beeler and Marco Werman tell us about a new book detailing the history of the online thumbs up. It's called “Like: The Button That Changed The World."

Hunger and starvation are on the rise in Gaza as Israel's government approves a plan to distribute limited aid and lift its blockade. But the Israeli military is concurrently carrying out a new offensive in the territory. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the goal is to control the Gaza Strip. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Neri Zilber of the Financial Times in Israel about what this new off...

Japan's agriculture minister Taku Eto told people at a party fundraiser yesterday that he doesn't have to buy rice because his supporters give him more than he needs. That came at a time when rice is in short supply and prices of Japan's essential grain have sky-rocketed. Host Marco Werman explains that opposition parties accuse Eto of bragging and being tone-deaf.

A familiar melody drifts through the streets of Mexico City — the music of organ grinders, a century-old tradition. But today, that tradition is under threat. The World's Tibisay Zea brings us the story of how these old organ melodies became part of the cityscape, and one woman's efforts to preserve this fading piece of Mexico’s urban soundscape.

Romania, Portugal and Poland all went to the polls over the weekend. Hosts Marco Weman and Carolyn Beeler have the results.