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In the Israeli occupied West Bank, olive trees are much more than a source of food. They are a symbol of nationality and connection to the land. Historically, the trees have been targets of destruction by Israeli settlers. The World's Shirin Jaafari reports that a new initiative called “Treedom for Palestine” aims to increase the number of olive tree farms in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, with the...

In Colombia's capital city Bogota, pedestrians need to watch out for loose slabs of pavement that they can trip on, or wobbly tiles that get their feet wet or splash dirty water on them. But some activists have started trying to shame the city into making repairs more quickly by covering the broken spots with pink paint and black "x's." From Bogota, Manuel Rueda reports on the mixed reactions, and...

For Spain and England, all of their hard work and passion during this summer's Women’s World Cup has been worth it. The teams will face off in the championship match on Sunday, early in the morning for US viewers. The World's Bianca Hillier has been covering the action since day one and previews the final.

Russia continues to target Ukraine's grain infrastructure following the breakdown of a grain deal between the two nations. Today, Russian drones attacked Ukraine's grain silos along the Danube river. Despite this, a cargo ship carrying grain did manage to leave Ukraine along a newly created maritime corridor. The World's host Carol Hills spoke with Alina Polyakova, president and CEO of the Center...

Shakespeare's plays are being edited in Florida because their sexual content has been deemed inappropriate for teens. But it's the Bard's depictions of race that give others pause when teaching and performing his works. Scholar Farah Karim-Cooper at the Globe Theater in London has a new book attempting to reconcile the racism in Shakespeare's plays with what he has said about race. Jeff Lunden rep...

The earthquakes that killed more than 59,000 people in southern Turkey and northern Syria six months ago produced enough rubble to cover 40 square miles, according to estimates by the United Nations. That's twice the size of Bermuda. Though the rubble contains asbestos, heavy metals and other toxic contaminants, it's being dumped near tent cities and environmentally protected areas. The World's Du...

They’ve blocked highways and airport runways, disrupted sporting events, and even tried to deface renowned works of art. It’s all to raise awareness about the global impact of climate change. But in the last few months, governments across Europe have started taking more drastic steps to crack down on climate activists, as The World’s Europe correspondent Orla Barry reports.

A judge in Montana sided with young people who argued that the state had violated their right to a “healthful environment” by promoting fossil fuel use. Lisa Vanhala of University College London tells The World’s Carolyn Beeler that climate change litigation is gaining momentum globally.

Spanish soccer fans are celebrating their victory this morning over Sweden in the Women's World Cup, a win that puts them in the finals this weekend. But Spain's trip to soccer's biggest tournament has not always been so celebratory, as host Carolyn Beeler explains.

Guadalupe Maravilla made the journey from El Salvador to the US when he was just 8 years old. Experiencing civil war back home, in addition to a two-and-a-half month trek, led to trauma that he says manifested as cancer in his mid-30s. Now, he helps lead sound baths to help other immigrants with similar experiences heal. The World's Bianca Hillier went to one and reports from Boston.

An airstrike on a crowded town square in Ethiopia’s Amhara region on Sunday left at least 26 people dead. Amhara has seen fierce fighting in recent months between local militiamen and government forces over efforts to disband the militias. It is Ethiopia's worst crisis since a civil war in the northern Tigray region ended in November. Carolyn Beeler speaks with Kjetil Tronvoll, a professor of peac...

The British government has arrested and charged three Bulgarian nationals with spying on behalf of Russia's intelligence services. The suspects were detained in February on suspicion of violating UK laws around sharing sensitive information. The World's Carolyn Beeler speaks with Philip Ingram, a former British military intelligence officer, about Russia's extensive spy network in the United Kingd...

Today marks the second anniversary of the 2021 Taliban takeover of the Afghan capital Kabul. Since then, the group has transformed the country into a place where women have very few rights and many are struggling to make ends meet. The World's Shirin Jaafari spoke with a helicopter pilot who was serving in the Afghan military as the Taliban seized control of the country.

Earlier this year, more than 200 political prisoners jailed in Nicaragua were taken from jail in the middle of the night and flown to Washington, DC. President Daniel Ortega had them rendered stateless and stripped them of their property. The exiles have been granted temporary protected status in the US. Reporter Rae Solomon, from KUNC in Summit County, Colorado, met with one of the men making the...

Seven high-profile democracy activists in Hong Kong had part of their sentences thrown out today. They were convicted two years ago over one of the city's biggest pro-democracy rallies in 2019. The Court of Appeal's judgement read that just because they were at the front of the procession, didn't mean they actually organized it. As host Carolyn Beeler explains, their convictions for taking part in...

The Raba'a massacre occurred exactly a decade ago today in Egypt. The Egyptian military cracked down on supporters of former President Mohamed Morsi, resulting in close to 900 deaths. Morsi had been removed in a military coup the month prior, following protests against his rule. The World's Carolyn Beeler spoke with Amr El Afifi, a research manager with the Freedom Initiative, about the massacre a...

Throughout Mexico, agave plants are used to make distillates like tequila, mezcal and bacanora, a similar liquor made in the state of Sonora. But much of the plant goes to waste when agave leaves are stripped and distilled. Kendal Blust reports from Matape, Sonora, on a group that is making new products from the fiber from agave leaves to reduce waste and bring new income to rural communities.

Crowds of young men gather at traffic circles in the evenings in Niger’s capital Niamey. They say they’re a “citizens’ watch group,” patrolling the streets to ensure that outsiders don’t drive into Niamey and try to turn back the military coup. The World’s Carolyn Beeler speaks with Sani Ayouba, in the capital, Niamey, who describes why some youth are in favor of  the coup.

Odessa bears the scars of a blast that killed everything in its path. That's Odessa, Texas. It was hit by a meteor about 60,000 years ago. Today it is the best-preserved impact crater on Earth. Fulbright scholar Ania Losiak from Poland has been studying the crater, looking for what she describes as the meteor's "murderous behavior" to see how mankind can be prepared for the next one. Mitch Borden,...

In Denmark’s capital of Copenhagen, the commune self-styled as “Freetown Christiania” has served as a refuge for the country’s counterculture for five decades. And while drugs like cannabis have been easily accessible there, the hippie drug dealers have gradually been replaced by increasingly violent gang members. In response, activists in the commune have been attempting to disrupt the drug trade...

In Argentina, a far-right libertarian who wants to shutter the central bank and dollarize the economy is now the leading candidate for president following his victory in Sunday’s primary. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with , a researcher for the Argentina project at the Wilson Center’s Latin America Program, about the economic conditions that smoothed the way for Congressman Javier Milei to come out...

In Australia, 1 in 25 properties will be effectively uninsurable by 2030, according to a recent report due to rising risks of extreme weather events. In the face of worsening wildfires, droughts, floods and cyclones, insurance companies are either pulling out of the highest risk areas or making premiums so high as to be unaffordable. The World's Sarah Birnbaum reports from Sydney.

The annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak this weekend, sending bright trails of light across the night sky. This year, the moon will be only 10% illuminated, creating prime viewing conditions. Host Carol Hills has more. 

There is a mystique around North Korea, the so-called “Hermit Kingdom,” that inspires fascination around the globe. For years, North Korean officials have profited from that mystique by opening restaurants in Southeast Asia where curious customers could not just eat North Korean-style food, but also meet North Korean waitresses, while watching them sing and even dance. But now many of these overse...

Six months ago, earthquakes destroyed much of historic Antakya [ahn-TAH-kee-YAH] — an ancient city where several religions have long coexisted in southern Turkey. The city's old covered bazaar suffered severe damage in the quakes, but many shops have reopened amid the rubble. Shopkeepers and customers alike say they've returned for a sense of normalcy, and to help their city rebuild. The World's D...