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Colombia and Venezuela are neighbors in South America, and they share deep cultural ties despite different political histories. The Latin rock bands Bomba Estereo from Colombia and Rawayana, of Venezuela, have long wanted to work together. Now, the lead singers have finally made it happen in a newly released collaborative album called "Astropical." Manuel Rueda caught up with Li Saumet and Beto Mo...

A conservation charity based in the UK runs a citizen science survey called Bugs Matter. It tracks movements in the population of local flying insects via the number of bugs that splatter on the license plates of its participants' cars. There has been a worrying downward trend in recent years. Host Carolyn Beeler has more.

In Hong Kong on Tuesday, Claudia Mo, Jeremy Tam, Kwok Ka-ki and Gary Fan were released from prison after spending more than four years there. They are among 47 activists arrested in 2021 for their roles in an unofficial primary election under the Beijing-imposed National Security Law. Marco Werman speaks with Kris Cheng, a reporter from Hong Kong currently based in London, about the significance o...

The Herd initiative is bringing life-size puppet animals on a migration across the globe. It's from the same team that also took Little Amal, the Syrian refugee puppet, on a global tour. This time, however, it's about raising awareness about the planet's climate crisis. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with David Lan, producer of The Herd project, about the puppet production and its mission.

The Trump administration has made no secret of its desire to dismantle institutions that for decades have been the source of America’s “soft power.” Efforts like the Peace Corps, Voice of America and USAID have been either drastically cut back or entirely gutted during Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office. The World’s Carolyn Beeler hears from Daniel Drezner, about what that will mean for Washi...

The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston has closed its renowned but controversial Benin Kingdom Gallery. The space prominently displayed bronze and ivory objects considered masterpieces from the former African kingdom, now a part of Nigeria. The collection has raised questions about the legacy of colonialism, looted art - and proper museum stewardship. The renowned collector who donated the works has so...

In the years following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, political repression inside Russia has increased considerably. Russia now has hundreds of political prisoners, who are tried under new laws that are all meant to suppress any form of dissent — especially against the war. The World’s Daniel Ofman reports, that despite relentless pressure, there are still lawyers, and human rights defen...

The European Space Agency (ESA) successfully launched a first-of-a-kind satellite on Tuesday that will count the carbon in Earth's rainforests. Scientists hope to better understand the importance of rainforests in storing carbon and the impact of deforestation. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Mat Disney, a professor of remote sensing at the University College London, about his involvement with the...

Fourteen-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi cemented his future in cricket on Monday when he became the youngest person to score a century in men’s T20 cricket, a format of the sport. A “century” in cricket is when a batter scores 100 or more runs in a single inning. Host Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler have the details.

Wind Phones are not connected to any phone line, but they are connected in a different sense. The phones create space for people to have a one-way conversation with their loved ones who have died. The wind — so the idea goes — carries your message. The World's Bianca Hillier visited a Wind Phone and speaks with people who use them as a grief tool.

The Vietnam War ended 50 years ago this week. Le Ly Hayslip was a teenager at the time, caught in the crossfire between the north and the south. Over the course of the war, she suffered torture and abuse before moving to California where she became an advocate for reconciliation and peace. Hayslip spoke with The World's Marco Werman about her life in Vietnam, the experience of the war and the less...

In Canada, election results mark a reversal of political fortunes. The Liberal Party's victory in Monday's federal election follows a long slump in popularity. But the Trump administration's trade policies and rhetoric concerning Canada have driven a shift in Canada's political landscape. The election results are widely being seen as a mandate for how Canada should respond to Trump. GBH News repor...

Large parts of Spain and Portugal have been hit by power outages. This has caused widespread chaos as it stops trains, traffic and cellphone services. This includes in the countries' capital cities of Madrid and Lisbon. Officials have ruled out a cyberattack but there are no explanations so far. The World's Gerry Hadden in Barcelona reports under blackout conditions.

The death toll from the weekend explosion at a strategic port in southern Iran has been rising. At least 65 people have died, according to state officials. Another 1,200 have been wounded. Meanwhile, emergency crews continue to try to contain the fire. The World looks at the latest.

In recent weeks, the "almighty dollar" has seen its value tumble compared to other major currencies like the euro. It's happening at a time of uncertainty about the impact of the Trump administration's tariffs, causing some to wonder about the future of the dollar as the world's go-to reserve currency. The World's Carolyn Beeler speaks to David Lubin, a senior research fellow at Chatham House, an...

UN and Palestinian representatives have accused Israel of violating international law by blocking all aid from entering Gaza. Israel is not participating at the International Court of Justice hearings. Israel cut off all supplies to the over 2 million residents in the besieged territory in early March. Conditions have been steadily deteriorating in Gaza. The World's Carolyn Beeler talked with repo...

The 2025 London Marathon was a race for the history books. Not only was it the biggest marathon in history with more than 56,000 people crossing the finish line, but athletes also broke more than 40 Guinness World Records. Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler have the details.

Over the weekend, Uganda's Health Ministry announced the end of a monthslong Ebola outbreak. Just over a dozen cases of the disease were reported, which left at least four people dead. Host Marco Werman speaks with Suudhi Bamutya, manager of epidemics — and pandemics — preparedness and response for the Uganda Red Cross Society. He joined the show from Kampala.

Hosts Carolyn Beeler and Marco Werman catch you up on a few headlines you may have missed.

One fan describes the music from Hiromi Uerhara as "smile music."  With titles like "Balloon Pop" and "Yes, Ramen!," Hiromi and her band Sonicwonder are a joy to watch. Hiromi herself had the joy of working with some of the most revered jazz pianists in the world including Ahmad Jamal and Chick Corea. Host Marco Werman speaks with Hiromi about her music and her love for ramen!

Ajay Gallewalle grew up in a small town in India, and when he finally got the chance to play, the stakes were high: a girl he had a crush on would be watching the game. Upon learning that the existing pantheon of Hindu gods did not include a deity overseeing success in baseball, Gallewalle got creative.

Competitors came together over the weekend to take part in a digit-breaking championship of fingerhakeln or finger wrestling. Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler give us the lowdown on what's at stake.

It's been more than a month since a devastating fire tore through a nightclub in North Macedonia, killing 62 people. Almost every week since the disaster, relatives of the deceased have marched through the streets of the town of Kočani demanding justice. The club where the blaze happened was operating under a forged license and broke several fire safety rules that night. Dozens have been detained...

Coral reefs around the world are in the middle of the worst mass bleaching event in history that started in January 2023. New data released this week shows that 84% of coral reefs have been bleached since this episode began. The World's Host Carolyn Beeler spoke to scientists about the impact on ecosystems, and why this mass coral bleaching event may continue on.

India has suspended its participation in the Indus Waters Treaty, a major water-sharing agreement with Pakistan. It comes in response to a recent attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir. The treaty splits control of the six rivers in the Indus Basin between the two countries that's held for 65 years, despite ongoing conflict. The World's Host Carol Hills spoke with Professor Hassaan Khan...