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Since the start of this year, police in Haiti have been targeted by gangs. Angry officers have been protesting the killings of their comrades, but also demanding basic guarantees to do their job. The World’s Tibisay Zea spoke with a Haitian police officer and brings us this report.

The World’s Carolyn Beeler speaks with three Ukrainian college students from diverse backgrounds about how their priorities and expectations about their futures — and the future of their country — have changed in the past year.

A member of Qatar's royal family placed a bid to buy Manchester United of the Premier League. The possible sale to Gulf investors follows a trend in European soccer leagues. Clubs like Manchester City, Paris Saint-German, and others have been sold to investors from the Gulf in recent years. The World's Marco Werman spoke with Kristian Ulrichsen, a fellow with the Baker Institute, about the appeal...

North Korea's media is spotlighting Kim Jong-un's daughter on a near-weekly basis. There is division among Korea watchers as to whether or not Kim Ju Ae is simply useful for propaganda, helping depict her father as a warm and paternal figure, or if she's being groomed for the throne. The World's Patrick Winn reports.

Nigeria, the largest country in Africa, holds elections this Saturday. Most voters are under the age of 30, a fact that has infused new life into the presidential race. The World's Halima Gikandi reports from Lagos, Nigeria, that young people see this as a chance to throw out the old guard that has ruled for decades.

The Seattle City Council voted on Tuesday to ban caste-based discrimination, a first for an American city. One of its primary aims is to address discrimination in the tech sector by dominant caste South Asians against Dalits and other so-called lower caste groups. The measure was introduced by a South Asian immigrant member of the city council and opposed by the Hindu American Foundation. Marco We...

Nigeria's struggling economy is top of mind for millions of voters who will elect their new president on Saturday. A recent decision to redesign the currency is making it difficult for Nigerians to access their cash. The World's Halima Gikandi reports from Lagos.

Half a million Russians have fled the country in the last year. Many are avoiding military service, or are afraid of getting in trouble for speaking out against the war in Ukraine. Nearby Georgia has been a top destination, because Russians don't need visas to get there. Levi Bridges reports from the capital Tbilisi on how Russians are fitting in, and transforming the economy and culture in their...

A year after Russia's full-scale invasion, attacks on the Kyiv area have receded and rebuilding damaged areas is underway. But homeowners say the cost of repairing the war damage is mostly out of pocket, and that the Ukrainian government isn't providing enough financial assistance. The World's Daniel Ofman reports from the northwest suburbs of the capital.

The Oscar-nominated film "The Banshees of Inisherin" is a tale about small town life, toxic masculinity and existential dread. But Ireland's Tourism board thinks it can also be a tourism magnet. The World's Marco Werman has more.

The White House has proposed new limits on asylum that presumes migrants are ineligible for protection if they didn't first apply in another country. The proposal is similar to the sharp limits instituted by the Trump administration. The World’s Marco Werman hears more about the plan from Washington Post border correspondent Arelis Hernández. 

Families of 9-11 victims, a former so-called “ISIS bride” and a one-time Mexican government official accused of corruption all had their days in court on Tuesday. Host Marco Werman updates the verdicts in these cases at the intersection of history and justice.

The Philippines has temporarily stopped sending domestic workers to Kuwait after the shocking murder of Filipina houseworker, Jullebee Ranara, in January. Ashley Westerman reports from Manila that activists for domestic workers’ rights are applauding the decision, despite the economy's reliance on remittances from these workers.

From Washington to Warsaw, Volodymyr Zelenskiy has won praise as a heroic defender of democracy in the face of Russian aggression. He’s immensely popular in Ukraine too, with something like  84%  saying they trust him, according to one poll. And that's rare in a country where people tend to distrust political leaders. As the war enters its second year, what does the public expect from its presiden...

Whether you call it Fat Tuesday, Pancake Tuesday, Mardi Gras or Carnival, many Christians celebrate the day before Ash Wednesday, which is also the final day before Lent. The World's Bianca Hillier reports on how people around the globe celebrate with treats.

Trying to secure tickets to a Beyoncé concert during the upcoming Renaissance world tour has become an exercise in frustration. Ticketmaster's "Verified Fan" presale lotteries have been confusing and the practice of "dynamic pricing" has resulted in tickets costing thousands of dollars. Getting tickets to the European leg of Beyoncé's tour works a bit differently. That's because the European Union...

The sight of black kites, a carnivorous raptor, circling over garbage dumps in Delhi 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. Sushmita Pathak visited their bird clinic and reports. 

A six-month trial of a shortened work week in the UK has shown that employees got as much accomplished in 32 hours as they had in 40.  The study echoed similar results of trials in the US, Ireland and other countries. The World's host Marco Werman looks at this latest test of the four-day workweek and its possible social, economic and climate impact.

Ukraine is a country transformed by the past year. Even the artists cannot continue the way they used to. In the past, Myros Dedyshyn made multimedia sculptures on display in many galleries and public spaces throughout Ukraine. He described his work as "peaceful" and "hopeful." But since the Russian invasion of Ukraine a year ago, Dedyshyn explains to reporter Ashley Westerman, that his creative e...

Russia continues to throw men and munitions at Ukrainian forces in an effort to take control of more territory in the eastern regions of the country. Ammunition is running lower for both sides. The World's host Marco Werman speaks to Emily Harding, a security specialist at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about the military strategies that both sides are pursuing.

In some small towns in northeast Spain, organizers for the Carnival holiday have told participants that they’ll risk losing public subsidies if they play songs with lyrics that denigrate women. Most people like the idea in theory, but in practice the measure is proving tough to apply. Because with pop music, finding the line between sexist and sexy can be vexing. Gerry Hadden reports from the Medi...

A new, 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked the already stricken Hatay province in southern Turkey on Monday evening. It killed at least six people and made ongoing recovery efforts even harder. The World's host Marco Werman gets the latest from The World's Durrie Bouscaren in Istanbul. 

Human rights defenders and political opponents of the Tunisian president have become more vocal in recent weeks, as President Kais Said has begun arresting those who challenge his rule. The recent detention of the director of a popular radio station brought journalists out to the streets to protest. Lilia Blaise reports from Tunis, the capital of Tunisia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a lengthy speech on Tuesday laying out his view of the war in Ukraine and the larger confrontation with what he calls, "the collective West." He said Russia would step back from its last major nuclear arms agreement with the US. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden, who is in Poland, also gave an address. He focused on the importance of NATO and the US' unwaver...

Queen consort Camilla Bowles won’t wear the Koh-I-Noor diamond as part of her crown at the upcoming coronation, she’s announced. Since the massive stone was taken by the British, Pakistan and India have repeatedly asked for it back. The World’s Marco Werman spoke with Anita Anand, co-author of "Kohinoor: The Story of the World's Most Infamous Diamond," about how it ended up in the UK.