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An early morning commemoration for the anniversary of earthquake victims turned into a protest in the hardest-hit Turkish province of Hatay, as survivors look back on a year of grief. Also, the predominantly Alevi Kurdish town of Pazarcık and its surrounding villages were devastated during the Feb. 6, 2023, earthquakes. Displaced survivors are spending the winter in tents and containers. They say...

In the film business, they say the prettiest film in the world will flop without great sound. This year there's lots of audio to go around. From Society of the Snow's use of wind, snow and silence, to The Zone of Interest's "sound portrait" of the atrocities at the Auschwitz concentration camp, stories are reaching audiences as much through their ears as their eyes. The World's Gerry Hadden report...

One of the battles in the Israel-Hamas conflict is happening where it can't been seen. Hacktivists in cyberspace are joining forces with Iran-backed operators to target victims with even the most tenuous connections to Israel. Dina Temple-Raston, from the "Click Here" podcast, has the story.

Huge wildfires are sweeping through central Chile, causing enormous damage, especially near the coastal resort city of Viña del Mar. The blazes are spreading during an intense summer heat wave and drought.  Chilean officials are investigating claims that the fires were intentionally set. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Kevin Bedwell, a firefighter based near the epicenter of the blaze in Viña del...

In Colombia, one company is introducing visitors to the city of Medellín by taking them around on wheelchairs that are pulled by electric handbikes and can reach speeds of about 25mph. The tours are led by people with disabilities. They are part of a broader effort to make the city more accessible to all, an effort spearheaded by a very persistent businessman. Manuel Rueda reports from Medellín, C...

Things got dicey in Hong Kong yesterday when Lionel Messi sat out the the match against a local team. Messi's MLS Inter Miami team is on tour in Asia right now and the match was highly anticipated. But when Messi was a late scratch from the roster, fans at the stadium erupted in boos and chanted repeatedly for refunds. Host Marco Werman speaks with Victor Matheson, a sports economist at the Colleg...

In El Salvador, the official results of Sunday’s presidential elections are still not in, but that didn’t stop President Nayib Bukele from declaring victory on social media. He was up for reelection, in a country that doesn't allow reelection in its constitution. It’s a safe bet he won, though, because he’s extraordinarily popular. But many say the future is concerning. From San Salvador, Michael...

In the wake of a drone attack in Jordan by a militia in Iraq that killed three US soldiers, the US has conducted airstrikes across the region against armed groups backed by Iran. The retaliation follows a pattern of similar strikes that led to the deadly attack in Jordan, and now the US must figure out its strategy for retaliation — a search for tactics that are proportional but prevent further es...

Israel continue to engage with Hamas militants in Gaza, with the casualty toll mounting. Not enough food and medicine is getting through to stave off a famine. Shaina Low with the Norwegian Refugee Council in Jerusalem updates The World with what is happening on the ground.

The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences often add categories to their nomination roster. This year will be the first for the Best African Music Performance in recognition of the many popular genres from the continent that are gaining in international popularity. But how does a continent get a music category unto itself? The World's Marco Werman explains.

A united Ireland is within touching distance, the leader of the Irish Republican party Sinn Fein Mary-Lou McDonald said this week. Northern Ireland has been without a functioning government for almost two years. The Democratic Unionist party (DUP) boycotted the assembly over Brexit trade arrangements. This week, the party struck a new deal with the British government that should see the Northern I...

Actor and comedian Ayo Edebiri has won a number of awards this year for her supporting role as Sydney in the TV show “The Bear.” Her popularity has skyrocketed because of the show, but netizens are just as interested in another lesser-known role of Edebiri's. The World's Bianca Hillier has the story. 

More than a year ago, the Biden administration released a mobile app that was supposed to make applying for asylum in the US much more orderly. But it was rife with problems from day one. KPBS reporter Gustavo Solis reports that a year on, most of the problems have been fixed. 

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is sending Florida National Guard and State Guard members to Texas to assist with placing razor wire along the southern border. His support for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's move to block migration from Mexico comes after the US Supreme Court ruled last week that the federal government had the power to remove razor wire and other barriers the Texas government erected. Host Car...

The South African national election is set to be held sometime between May and August of this year. Election officials are working to get as many people as possible registered to vote. That includes people in prison, as the country's constitution guarantees every adult citizen the right to vote. The World's Carolyn Beeler and Carol Hills have the details. 

Over the course of nearly two years, Russia has committed countless violations, crimes and atrocities in Ukraine. However, as of now, the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for only one crime of "deportation of children from Ukrainian occupied territories into the Russian Federation." The issue of kidnapping Ukrainian children is ongoing, as thousands of kids are still in Russ...

Preparations for Spain's largest Easter celebration have been marred by a poster of Christ that conservatives call too effeminate. The artist says his depiction is elegant and respectful. And the city of Seville is standing by him. For now. This is hardly the first time a depiction of Jesus has ruffled feathers. The World's Gerry Hadden reports.

In a shock to the car racing world, British Formula 1 driver and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton is set to join Ferrari in 2025, leaving Mercedes. Host Carolyn Beeler spoke with Luke Smith, senior writer at The Athletic, about Hamilton’s decision and what it means for the sport. 

Videos posted on social media show a scene from hell. Balls of fire and smoke billowing into the air. Officials are saying a truck filled with gas is to blame. For many Kenyans, this is bringing up anger over corruption and lack of oversight. The World's Halima Gikandi reports from Nairobi.

El Salvador has transformed in the past few years from one of the most-violent countries in Latin America to one of the safest. That's largely due to the intense crackdown on gangs by President Nayib Bukele. He's up for reelection this weekend, and expecting a resounding win, although presidents in El Salvador are legally only allowed to serve one term. Michael Fox reports from the capital San Sal...

US officials say they’ve disrupted a dangerous Chinese hacking operation that aimed to derail critical US infrastructure. In testimony before Congress Wednesday, FBI Director Christopher Wray said civilians were the target of this, and several other foreign meddling and online disinformation efforts. Dina Temple-Raston, host and producer of the podcast "Click Here," talks with The World’s Marco We...

After Hungary dropped its veto, the European Union has voted to give Ukraine a massive aid package to help it pay its bills and rebuild the war-torn country. The money is not intended for Ukraine to purchase weapons in its fight against Russia.

Three countries from West Africa are leaving the Economic Community of West African States, known as ECOWAS. Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have all experienced military coups in the past few years, and they say the regional trade organization is not helping them fight terrorism. Ridwan Karim Dini-Osman reports from Accra, Ghana, on the implications of their withdrawals.

A ship transporting about 15,000 sheep and 2,000 cattle to the Middle East was turned back to Australia amid Red Sea tensions. But now, the livestock can't disembark because of Australian import rules. Co-hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler explain how this could mean weeks more at sea in blistering temperatures.

Venezuela and Guyana have been ramping up nationalist propaganda campaigns as a border dispute over a remote region that is rich in oil and gold intensifies. The push to take over the region of Essequibo began with a referendum in early December in which voters were asked if this territory should be turned into a Venezuelan state. Manuel Rueda reports from Caracas on how this issue plays into upco...