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The distinctive Cockney accent once flourished in the south and east of England. But research is finding it's in decline and morphing into something related, but distinctly different. Amanda Cole, a lecturer in language and linguistics at the University of Essex, tells The World's Marco Werman that Cockney's demise is a result of successive generations of East Londoners moving out of the the city...

At the Vatican, a month-long meeting to discuss the future of the Roman Catholic Church came to a close over the weekend. Church leaders from around the world debated topics such as the greater inclusion of LGBTQ members and the possibility of ordaining women as deacons. Rebecca Rosman reports that little progress was made on these issues.

The number of expensive charter flights from Haiti to Nicaragua has increased in recent months, and today Haiti put a stop to them. The ban on charters disrupts a migration route that some Haitians were using to get out of the troubled country. Host Marco Werman has more.

The war in Israel is unnerving military officials all the way to South Korea. Soldiers there are currently training alongside US forces to repel potential “Hamas-style” surprise attacks coming from North Korea — a country that's been sending weapons to Hamas, according to Seoul. The World’s Patrick Winn discusses the latest ongoing live-fire drills near the Korean border with The World's Carolyn B...

Halloween has long been a uniquely American event, with children dressed in costumes going door-to-door asking for candy. But it's quickly becoming a cherished Australian tradition. The World's Sarah Birnbaum reports from Sydney, where more people are getting into the spooky spirit than ever before.

Lewiston, Maine, the site of the latest large mass shooting in the US, is a city that has been transformed by immigrants, particularly a large community of refugees from Somalia. Maine Public Radio's Ari Snider reports on how Somalis in Lewiston, who fled violence in their homeland, are reacting to the violence in their new home.

Shashank Joshi, defense editor at The Economist, says the offensive Israel launched in Gaza over the past few days is unfolding very differently than many expected. Joshi tells The World's Carolyn Beeler that Israel seems to have begun an incremental, gradual invasion that is likely to be sustained — and catastrophic — for the civilians who remained in northern Gaza.  

Hundreds of angry men broke past barricades and entered the airport in Dagestan, a Muslim-majority republic in southern Russia. They were carrying signs and shouting anti-Israeli signs. Dozens made it on to the tarmac to meet a plane that had arrived from Tel Aviv, Israel. The World’s Daniel Ofman reports that they were searching for Israelis and Jews but found none.

Actor Matthew Perry passed away over the weekend at the age of 54. He's most remembered for his portrayal of Chandler on the hit sitcom, "Friends." It went on to become a global phenomenon and was broadcast in more than 100 countries. The World's Carolyn Beeler spoke with Yolanda Liang, about how she became such a big fan of "Friends" and how she will remember Perry. 

Harvard University's Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian studies celebrated its 75th anniversary this weekend, where scholars came together to explore how to deal with Russia since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The World's Patti Daniels reports on the challenges of studying a hostile country. 

When Russia invaded Ukraine, many countries stepped up their humanitarian aid efforts to help Ukrainian families and that effort is ongoing. For example, in Latvia, an organization called the Children’s Hospital Foundation has been hosting groups of Ukrainian children and their families for 10 days of fun, therapy and respite away from the war. The World’s Daniel Ofman reports from the capital, Ri...

Hurricane Otis quickly went from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane before it hit the Mexican coast with 165-mile-per-hour winds. The damage to Acapulco is becoming more evident from photographs and footage of neighborhoods and infrastructure. The World's Carolyn Beeler talks with Eduardo Mendoza, Mexico director for Direct Relief, about the how deep the damage goes.

South Africa won the Rugby World Cup 2023 this past weekend by a narrow margin of just one point against New Zealand. And in soccer, the international governing body FIFA has banned Luis Rubiales, the former Spanish soccer federation president, from the sport for three years.

A group of musicians who come from countries spanning from Tunisia to China play local instruments that are rarely heard together. The World's Stephen Snyder speaks with two members of the Aga Khan Master Musicians, whose eclectic backgrounds and zigzagging musical journeys are captured in a new album, "Nowruz." Named for the Persian New Year, the album celebrates the rebirth and renewal of the ma...

Spanish artist María José Llergo releases her first full-length album, called “Ultrabelleza” on Friday. Her voice carries the legacy of flamenco, the traditional music of her homeland, but on this new record, she's exploring new musical frontiers. In Barcelona, reporter Alan Ruiz Terol recently spoke to the artist and has this story.

One is a Scandinavian country renowned for its northern lights, pickled herring and Abba. The other is an alpine nation located down in central/southern Europe famous for its snowcapped mountains, luxury watches and chocolate. And yet every year more than 100,000 people Google the question “Are Sweden and Switzerland the same?” Now, Sweden has come up with a solution as The World's Europe correspo...

In Denmark, a government program is seeking to transform neighborhoods in a radical new way. The government is tearing down or selling off social housing units in neighborhoods where more than half the population is of “non-Western” origin. While the program is widely supported in the Scandinavian country known for it's progressive welfare system, critics say this program focuses on helping everyo...

Civilians have mobilized for war across Israel. Gilad Sharir, an Israeli tax attorney, was enjoying a family vacation when he got word two weeks ago that his reserve unit was being called up. The 45-year-old battalion commander talks with The World’s Carol Hills about his new mission, protecting Israeli communities a few miles from the Gaza border. 

A new gallery has opened in Barcelona, Spain, that only features censored art. The Museu de l'Art Prohibit displays pieces that were once publicly scorned or banned, whether it be for political, social or religious reasons. The World's Gerry Hadden went to the opening to view art that at one time caused outrage and a warning to the listener, it may still.

In recent weeks, there's been a significant increase in the number of charter flights operating between Haiti and Nicaragua, which are believed to be carrying Haitian migrants. Some experts say the Nicaraguan government is capitalizing on the situation. The World’s Tibisay Zea reports.

Saturday will see a battle between two teams who have long dominated in international rugby: South Africa and New Zealand. But South Africa’s Springboks nearly had a major change to their starting lineup when star player Bongi Mbonambi became the subject of an investigation. The World's Bianca Hillier reports. 

The US military carried out airstrikes in Syria against Iranian proxy militias on Thursday night. The strikes targeted weapons and ammunition storage areas that were connected to the Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The World's Carol Hills speaks with Emma Beals, a senior adviser to the European Institute for Peace, about the strikes and what they indicate about an escalating regional cri...

Of the 220 hostages being held by Hamas, 54 are Thai nationals, according to the latest Israeli government figures. They are largely agricultural workers, who come from Thailand's poorest areas to work in Israel's fields. The World’s Patrick Winn reports from Bangkok that Thailand finds itself suddenly a part of a Middle Eastern war.

LA's long-running Cambodian psychedelic rock group Dengue Fever recently released their sixth full-length album, “Ting Mong.” It is their first new release in eight years, and showcases the band in a more relaxed, reflective mode than previous records — a perfect platform for the nimble voice of lead singer Chhom Nimol. As part of the series and podcast “Movement,” Meklit Hadero talks with Nimol a...

International art collectors purchased many of Zimbabwe's massive stone carvings. But buyers stopped coming in 2000 after conflict over land reform policies led to violence. Some, who used to live off their art, have now been forced into side hustles to feed their families. ish Mafundikwe meets the sculptors who are still trying to keep their art alive.