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Scientists say yesterday, Jul. 4, was the hottest day ever recorded on Earth. High temperatures are searing the southern US and Mexico, China, North Africa and the Middle East. Even Antarctica is warmer than usual. To explain, the World's host Marco Werman speaks to Paulo Ceppi, a climate scientist at Imperial College London.

The Israeli Defense Force carried out a major military operation in the Jenin refugee camp over the past two days. Israeli troops were trying to root out Palestinian militants in the West Bank. The violence killed 12 Palestinians and 1 Israeli soldier. The World's host Marco Werman spoke with Josef Federman, a journalist with the Associate Press in Jerusalem, about what sparked the violence and re...

Roger Payne was an American biologist who is well know for discovering and recording the singing of the humpback whale back in 1967. His recordings were released in an album in 1970. Payne's release of "Songs of the Humpback Whale" was so popular that National Geographic excerpted it in 1979 for a so-called Flexi-disc included in that year's January issue. Payne died last month at the age of 88.

Bullfighting is on the decline internationally. There are only eight countries around the world that still allow it. Colombia could be banning the sport soon; a bill declaring bullfighting illegal recently passed in the country's Senate. Manuel Rueda reports from a recent bullfighting festival in Manizales, Colombia, on the fans and opponents of the brutal art form.

Research suggests that the Tyrannosaurus Rex, famously depicted as a toothy and ferocious predator in films like “Jurassic Park,” likely had lizard lips covering up those big teeth. Host Marco Werman spoke to Thomas Cullen, co-author of that research. He's an assistant professor in the department of Geosciences at Auburn University in Alabama.

Frogs are known for their energetic leaps. But one frog found on mountaintops in Brazil is so small that it cannot jump. Instead, mid-air, it stops moving and crashes to the floor. The World's Bianca Hillier brings us the story.

An international team of scientists have described a type of owl, called the Príncipe scops owl on Príncipe Island off the western coast of central Africa. The owl had been seen by locals for the last century, but eluded scientists, and it’s now critically endangered. The World's host Marco Werman speaks to PhD candidate Bárbara Freitas who found the owl with the help of local guides. Freitas is a...

The sight of black kites, a carnivorous raptor, circling over garbage dumps in New Delhi, India, fills most people with disgust. But not Nadeem Shehzad and Muhammad Saud. Since coming across an injured kite bird two decades ago, they've been nursing them back to health in their small home. Their story is an Oscar-nominated documentary. Sushmita Pathak visited their bird clinic and reports.

Recent recordings of sounds made by reptiles, amphibians and fish suggest that vocal communication among vertebrates originated roughly 400 million years ago. Host Marco Werman speaks with Dr. Gabriel Jorgewich-Cohen of the University of Zurich in Switzerland, lead author of the study, "Common evolutionary origin of acoustic communication in choanate vertebrates," published in the journal Nature C...

Northern Spain's beekeepers are fighting a losing battle against the Asian hornet, which reached Europe roughly 15 years ago. The Vespa Velutina — also called the "Assasin Hornet" — likes to prey on honeybees, which it hunts and feeds to its young. As Gerry Hadden reports from the town of Sabadell, beekeepers have been battling the hornets while hoping the government steps up its help.

The late Puerto Rican band leader, Ray Baretto, must have imagined an elephant marching through New York City when he composed the song, "O Elefante." The song dates back to 1971 and brings you right into a swingin' jungle.

If your cat contracts feline infectious peritonitis, a chronic wasting disease, it will almost always be fatal. A pharmaceutical company, however, developed a cure but decided not to get it approved for veterinary use. The recipe got out to global drug manufacturers, who are now selling it on the black market. Desperate cat owners in Turkey say they've paid thousands of dollars to save their cats...

Climate change is undeniably bad for the animal kingdom. But some animals are able to adapt — so far — by changing their behaviors or even their bodies. Science journalist Ari Daniel reports. Original air date: 05/03/2023

Refueling after grueling competition is crucial for Olympians. Olympic dining halls and food services need years to put their menus together. The World's Bianca Hillier reports on how it was done at the Beijing Winter Olympics. Original air date: 02/09/2022

Jump rope contests are popular entertainment on Chinese TV. But parents are sending their kids to jump rope cram schools for another reason: to gain an edge on their test scores. Rebecca Kanthor reports from Shanghai that jumping rope is becoming a requirement in primary and middle schools throughout China. Original air date:/10/25/2021

A small but growing group of extreme athletes in Sonora, Mexico, are pushing themselves to new heights. And they’re doing it with a backdrop of stunning natural beauty. They’re highliners. If you haven’t heard of it, think tightrope walking, but with lines strung between two high points — or in this case, steep cliffs. Murphy Woodhouse reports from Sonora. Original air date: 05/25/2022

Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has endured racist abuse on the soccer pitch for years. A series of incidents in one particular match in May pushed racism among fans into the spotlight. Piara Powar is the head of FARE, an anti-discrimination network for global soccer. He speaks with The World’s host Marco Werman about who should be held accountable for racist abuse of players on and off the pi...

In 1962, revolutionary leader Fidel Castro banned professional sports in Cuba, and encouraged athletes to pursue amateur careers. Now, the country is ending its longtime ban on professional boxing, and the national team "Los Domadores" has made a triumphant debut. The World's Tibisay Zea reports. Original air date: 06/13/2022

Paris will host next year's Sumer Olympics, and among the sports the home country hopes to dominate is judo. Reporter Rebecca Rosman explains how France has a long-running affinity for the sport. Original air date: 08/03/2021

When the World Cup was awarded to Qatar in 2010, the country had only one stadium. Today, it has seven more, built specifically for the World Cup. The World’s Shirin Jaafari explains what happened to them, and the construction problems associated with them, once the games were over. Original air date: 12/20/2022

The benefits of going on a bike ride are plentiful, from getting some fresh air to meeting new friends. But for many people, cycling can get harder as they get older. So one organization, Cycling Without Age, is taking them for a spin. The World's Bianca Hillier reports. Original air date: 04/12/2022

The NFL is making inroads in the land of soccer. One of eight countries chosen for a major marketing expansion is Spain. In Barcelona, Gerry Hadden visits some American football practices, in L'Hospitalet, Spain, and finds that there's an appetite for the sport among men and women, and players of all ages. Original air date: 12/20/2022

Sports often create a pathway out of difficult circumstances for young kids. That was true for Sam Jalloh, a tennis pro from Sierra Leone. The World's host Marco Werman spoke with him last fall as Jalloh was watching fellow countryman Frances Tiafoe reach success at international tournaments. Jalloh recounts how tennis helped him avoid conscription as a child solider in his memoir, "How Tennis Sav...

Host Marco Werman describes how sports touch so many facets of our lives, often playing a central role in global news about culture, money and politics.

Nearly 2,000 children play on Tijuana's 144 Little League teams. Kids come from as far away as San Diego to play in the Mexican city, which has produced some of the top players in the world. The Tijuana All-Stars team heads to the nationals on Saturday. They hope to win the World Series later this summer. Gustavo Solis of KPBS reports that they have a real chance at bringing home the trophy.