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In an unannounced trip, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken went to Iraq to meet with Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. His aim was to put a stop to drone and rocket attacks on US bases by Iraqi militias that are backed by Iran. Eager to tamp it down early, he urged the Iraqi prime minister to press the militias to stop and made it clear that the US would protect its personnel and in...

Eleven days have passed since the parents of Colombian soccer star Luis Diaz were kidnapped in his hometown of Barrancas by left-wing guerrillas of the National Liberation Army (ELN). His mother was released but his father remains in the hands of the rebel group. The World's Tibisay Zea reports on the impact of this kidnapping for peace talks in Colombia.

US Surgeon General Murthy has called loneliness a public health crisis. Japan and the UK are countries who now have a Minister of Loneliness to address the problem. And there's increasing concern around the world that a problem that was once associated with the elderly is now prevalent among young people. Marco Werman speaks with Julianne Holt-Lunstad, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at...

Since the beginning of Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine, Moscow has been bombing cultural sites — sites that are uniquely Ukrainian. Preservationists are using "photogrammetry," which literally means the act of deriving precise measurements from taking overlapping photos, then rendering them in three dimensions by using computer algorithms. Dina Temple-Raston, the host of "Click Here," was...

In the span of just a few decades, China has transformed into a science and technology superpower. A new film airing on PBS NOVA look's at the growth of China's tech sector. Host Marco Werman speaks with Kaiser Kuo, a correspondent and narrator for the film, about the remarkable rise of Chinese tech.

A team of Chinas' diplomats heads home from DC on Wednesday. The diplomats in this case are covered with black and white fur, and spend most of their time eating bamboo: They are, of course, giant pandas. As Jacob Fenston reports, it’s still unclear whether today marks the end of the National Zoo’s panda program, or just a new chapter. 

Russian American journalist Julia Ioffe has produced a new podcast about Vladimir Putin’s origin story, " About a Boy. " Host Marco Werman talks with Ioffe about how Putin's hardscrabble childhood — and the rough justice of the neighborhood playground — taught him lessons that shape his thinking and actions to this day.

Since the current conflict began, no foreign journalists have been able to report from inside Gaza, except in the company of Israeli troops on short-term highly vetted and controlled visits. Palestinian journalists in Gaza are both reporters and victims: 37 have been killed, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. Newsrooms agonize over how to attribute information that can't be confirm...

One of Britain's most-senior politicians has described homelessness as a "lifestyle choice." The UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman posted on social media that Britain must not allow its streets to be taken over by rows of tents occupied by people, many of whom come from abroad. Otherwise, Braverman said cities in the UK will go the way of places like San Francisco and Los Angeles. Her comments ha...

Myanmar’s civil war may be turning the corner. A pro-democratic resistance is accelerating its mission to topple a military regime, which seized power in a coup 2 1/2 years ago. A new offensive by the armed resistance is making stunning gains: pushing the regime out of cities, seizing its weapons, even capturing a brand-new bridge built by China. The World’s Patrick Winn reports that pro-democrati...

The Colombian government announced this week it will work to raise a 300-year-old shipwreck called the San Jose. The shipwreck sits in Colombia's territorial waters but it is claimed by a number of groups and nations. The World's Marco Werman spoke with Ricardo Borrero, a nautical archaeologist, about the history of the shipwreck and the feasibility of the Colombian government's plan. 

King Charles III opened the new session of Britain's Parliament on Tuesday for the first time as a reigning monarch. Host Marco Werman explains how centuries of pomp and ceremony stood behind the King's Speech, which was written, per tradition, by his prime minister.

The Israel-Hamas war has taken the lives of thousands of children, and is impacting the mental health of many more. The World's Shirin Jaafari sat down with Save the Children's CEO Janti Soeripto to learn more about how they are working to address children's needs in Gaza and Israel.

One month ago on Tuesday, Hamas carried out a surprise attack in southern Israel. It took a few days for the extent of the death and destruction to become clear, but Oct. 7 ended up being the deadliest day in history for Jews since the Holocaust. Catherine Russell, executive editor of the United Nations Children's Fund, spoke at a UN Security Council meeting on Oct. 31 about the impact of the war...

Thousands of Israelis took to the streets this past weekend, with many gathering in a wealthy section of Jerusalem outside the home of prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The World’s Marco Werman speaks to David Horowitz, editor of The Times of Israel about who the demonstrators are and how calls for Netanyahu’s resignation might impact the course of the war with Gaza.  

Spain’s socialists seem to be ready to form a coalition government after inconclusive elections in July. But to do so, they’ve had to promise to grant amnesty to fugitive Catalan separatists for their attempt to break away from Spain in 2017. The Catalan separatists' party has become king maker, but folks on the right say the deal threatens Spain’s democracy. 

A group of five Scottish farmers managed to rescue a ewe who had been marooned at the foot of a cliff for over two years. Host Marco Werman speaks with Cammy Wilson, the sheep shearer who led the team, about the rescue of Fiona the sheep.

What do Boeing, the Portland International Airport, and some of the cheapest electricity in America have in common? They all depend on harnessing the power of the Columbia River. That river is once again the focus of negotiations, as Canada and the US work to revamp the treaty that governs how Canada manages the dams on its portion of the river. Jimmy Thomson reports from British Columbia. 

High levels of air pollution in the Indian capital has again forced schools to close in Delhi. Air pollution in the city is currently a hundred times the World Health Organization’s recommended health limit. The World's Marco Werman spoke with climate activist Jai Dhar Gupta about what it's like trying to breathe in the capital right now as well as the causes of the horrible air quality. 

The former Darlinghurst Police Station in Sydney was once the site where gay people were detained and beaten. Supporters of Qtopia Sydney, scheduled to open early next year, say it's the perfect place for a LGBTQ museum. But for others, the setting is too painful and they can never go back to where they were abused. The World’s Sarah Birnbaum reports from Sydney, Australia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy both say they are winning the war between their countries. But the top military commander for Ukraine, Valery Zaluzhny, raised some eyebrows when he told The Economist recently that the war is at a stalemate. The Economist's Arkady Ostrovsky examines Zaluzhny's comments with The World's host Marco Werman.

Cross-border attacks between Hezbollah in Lebanon and Israeli forces killed four Lebanese civilians in one family on Sunday. The IDF said at least one Israeli civilian was killed as well. These exchanges of fire have continued for weeks. As a precaution, thousands of Lebanese civilians have moved out of their homes in southern Lebanon. Rebecca Collard reports from southern Lebanon that this is a c...

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken gave a speech in Israel, standing at the podium alone, reminding the world that the US believes a two-state solution is the only way out of a conflict whose devastation has resulted in thousands of civilian deaths. All this amid the threat that the war could expand to involve Hezbollah, potentially pull in Iran, and possibly, even the United States....

Poland is ranked the worst country in the European Union for LGBTQ rights. But last month’s general election, which saw the ruling Law and Justice party pushed out of power, has brought renewed hope to the country's LGBTQ community. Though the road ahead may not be an easy one, as The World's Europe correspondent Orla Barry reports.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has temporarily militarized security at some of the country's most-important ports and airports as he seeks to tame rising crime. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Bruno Pantaleão, a professor of international relations at the Getulio Vargas Foundation, about the problem of organized crime fueled by the international cocaine trade, and this latest attemp...