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There's been renewed efforts at establishing a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. A number of countries are working with the two sides at finding common ground toward a potential ceasefire and release of hostages. Host Marco Werman speaks with Hussein Ibish, a senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute, about the motivations behind a ceasefire and what it will take for Israel and H...

Prince Harry’s decision to take Britain’s tabloid newspapers to court over phone hacking was a gamble. In July, he became the first member of the British Royal family to give evidence in court in over a century. But last week, that gamble seemed to pay off. The UK High Court ruled that the Mirror newspaper had hacked Prince Harry’s phone and the judge said he believed the practice was widespread a...

In the United Kingdom, Christianity is the official state religion and King Charles is the head of the Church. Yet, 70% of people under the age of 30 in the UK don't identify with any religion, according to recent polls. In part two of her five-part series on religion in the UK, Rebecca Rosman reports on the rise of nonbelievers — called "nones" — from an atheist Christmas Carol singalong in east...

African penguins are on the edge of extinction with some experts warning that they could disappear by 2026 if trends continue. Overfishing, climate change and oil spillages have had the biggest impact. Dyan deNapoli, penguin expert and author, was involved in one of the largest animal rescue missions in the world after a massive oil spill off Cape Town, South Africa, in 2000. This is her story for...

In Hong Kong, a high-profile trial will decide the fate of Jimmy Lai. The media mogul is on trial for charges of colluding with foreign forces to endanger Chinese national security and conspiring with others to put out seditious publications. Hong Kong pro-Democracy activist Victoria Hui tells host Marco Werman that Lai is part of a "show trial." Hui, a co-founder of the Hong Kong Democracy Counci...

After three hostages were killed by the Israeli army last week, the families of the other hostages are putting more pressure on the Netanyahu government to get them released. Rebecca Collard reports that Palestinians say the killings highlight what they've experienced for years — an Israeli army that doesn't follow its own stated rules of engagement. 

US Steel, which has been around for more than a century, was once the largest company in the world. It today it's being sold to the Japanese firm Nippon Steel for just over $14 billion. The World's Marco Werman speaks with Josh Spoores, a steel analyst with the CRU Group business intelligence firm, about what this means for the global steel industry and the symbolism of this sale. 

A group of Indigenous musicians in Canada — from executives to artists — have launched the Indigenous Music Office to help support and advocate for their communities across the country. The World's Bianca Hillier reports that the founders hope it will fill a gap in Canada's music scene.

The Church of  England was founded in the 16th century under King Henry the VIII and has been the state religion ever since. But today, church attendance is at an all-time low. Seven in 10 people under the age of 30 said they don’t identify with any particular religion, and parishes across England are closing at a record rate. To turn those numbers around and attract younger members, the church ha...

For the second time in less than two years, voters in Chile said "no" to a proposal to rewrite its current constitution. Now there seems to be little energy and willingness to try for a third. Host Marco Werman speaks with The World's Tibisay Zea about the reason behind the referendums and why they have been rejected.

The militant group Hamas raised funds for its Oct. 7 attack on Israel through a series of companies in foreign countries – some of which have been hit with US sanctions. As The World’s Durrie Bouscaren reports, Turkey has served as a staging ground for financial activities tied to Hamas. Cutting off the money supply has not been easy.

Russian opposition politician, Alexei Navalny, who is serving a 19-year sentence, could not be reached for court hearings recently. His lawyers have not heard from him since Dec. 6. The court has suspended all further hearings. The World's Marco Werman talks with Mikhail Fishman, a Russian journalist and TV anchor for Rain TV, about Navalny's disappearance, and what it might mean now that Vladimir...

Transport companies are keeping their tankers and container ships out of the Red Sea. This is in response to a rash of missile, drone and speedboat attacks on commercial shipping in the Bab al-Mandab strait, an 18-mile wide chokehold at the southern entrance to the Red Sea. The World's Marco Werman speaks with Sal Mercogliano, professor of maritime history at Campbell University in North Carolina,...

It’s been a bittersweet 24 hours for Ukraine. First, the unexpected news that EU leaders have agreed to start talks to allow Ukraine join the bloc. But hours later came the blow: A funding package for Ukraine worth more than $55 billion had been vetoed by Hungary. The World's Europe correspondent Orla Barry talks to host Carol Hills about a rollercoaster day for Ukraine.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has agreed to send more than a dozen Khmer-era treasures to their countries of origin. The museum's collection has been under investigation after evidence surfaced that they were looted during Cambodia's civil war. The agreement between the Met and Cambodia opens the way that other antiquities to be returned in the future.

Ever since the brutal attack by Hamas in Israel, the group has been charged with committing acts of sexual violence. But it was just last week, two months after the event, that the UN's Special Representative on Sexual Violence expressed "grave concern" over these report. Host Carol Hills speaks with journalist Christina Lamb, who is recently back from reporting in Israel. 

A rusting oil tanker with a million barrels of oil was in danger of breaking up when a rescue mission was launched this year by the UN. Veteran diplomat David Gressly is credited with averting a humanitarian and environmental catastrophe in the Red Sea by brokering a deal between Yemen's Houthi rebels, the Yemeni government and world leaders to replace the endangered vessel, the FSO Safer. Host Ca...

Every year, New York’s Big Apple Circus pitches a tent in Lincoln Center and puts on a holiday show. This year, they're collaborating with a famed German circus, giving the show a distinctly European flair. Jeff Lunden reports on the mind-boggling juggling, the clowns and the poetry.

The A-23A iceberg is on the move for the first time in 35 years. The iceberg is also reportedly three times the size of New York City. Host Carol Hils speaks with Till Wagner, an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an iceberg expert, about what more we know about the giant iceberg and any dangers it poses on the open water. 

The American colonists loved their tea, more than even chocolate and coffee. Records from the East India Co. show they mostly drank Bohea, an inexpensive blend from China that was smuggled in by Dutch ships. On the 250-year anniversary, WGBH's Craig LeMoult speaks with historians who have pieced together the international backstory of the Boston Tea Party tea, one cup at a time.

The late Malian guitarist Zani Diabaté died in 2011, but his influence is still being felt in the music of Bamba Wassoulou Groove. Maguett Diop is the band's drummer. He tells The World what Zani Diabaté means to him and how his music still inspires the group. 

Israel’s 2005 withdrawal from Gaza was a challenging moment for Israel. Along with the military, some 9,000 Israelis settlers were evacuated, many against their will. And now, as Israel pushes deeper into Gaza, and Palestinians are displaced from their homes, some of those evacuated Israeli settlers are hoping to return. Rebecca Collard reports from Jerusalem on their motivation and concerns.

Concerns remain in Egypt around the Rafah border crossing with the Gaza Strip. The crossing has been the main point of entry for aid into the beseiged region as the war between Hamas and Israel continues. Egypt is also concerned about any potential for forced removal of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. Host Marco Werman speaks with Timothy Kaldas, deputy director of the Tahrir Institute, about wh...

Panama has long been a top destination for retirees from the US. It's easy to get residency there, it's affordable, and the weather is cool. But in recent years, a new group of expats is arriving from the United States. The World’s Michael Fox looks at the impact of this migration on the mountain town of Boquete.

A deal is on hold that would have Italy remove migrants who arrive there and send them to Albania for asylum processing. Albania's Parliament would have been voting on the measure on Thursday, but the country's Constitutional Court stepped in on Wednesday to schedule a hearing on the plan for January. And as host Marco Werman explains, the Parliament's session on Thursday was also disrupted by opp...