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A new law in Spain was intended to impose heavier sentences and penalties for those convicted of sexual assault and harassment. But some people convicted of sexual abuse are actually receiving lighter sentences as a result of the law, and getting off early even if they were convicted before the law went into effect. Gerry Hadden reports from Barcelona on the outcry facing the newly enacted legisla...

China's own CoronaVac and Sinopharm vaccines have played an important global role in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in less wealthy nations. But in China itself, where they are used exclusively, their impact has been compromised by the government's zero-COVID policy. Marco Werman speaks with Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University School of Medi...

NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg warned Tuesday that Russia is using winter as a "weapon of war" against Ukraine. The World’s Marco Werman talks with analyst Michael Kofman about what fighting a modern war in winter looks like and how Ukraine's allies can do more to help protect its infrastructure. 

Toronto has become a very expensive place to live. But when the city and suburbs consider developing mixed-income housing, residents often complain. Anita Elash reports from Toronto on a new approach by younger activists to get city councils to look differently at housing proposals.

Trade ministers in the European Union are challenging the eco-friendly subsidies in the US Inflation Reduction Act. A retaliatory policy like the "Buy European Act," promoted by France could potentially ignite a trade war between the US and Europe. The World's Marco Werman speaks with Elvire Fabry, a senior research fellow on the geopolitics of trade at the Jacques Delors Institute in Paris.

The US Treasury department will allow the energy company Chevron to pump oil in Venezuela. This comes after lifting the US lifted oil sanctions on Venezuela, which is in an economic crisis. The World's Marco Werman speaks with Phil Gunson, a consultant with the International Crisis Group, about what this means for global oil prices as well as what it could mean for Venezuela's economy. 

The surf is up in the seaside town of Nazaré, Portugal. That’s where daredevil surfers hurtle down the face of waves as tall as 5-story apartment buildings. Reporter Barbara Belt is taking it all in. She talks with The World’s Marco Werman about why “big wave” surfing is so alluring, and so dangerous.

The highest court in France this month ruled in favor of an employee who was fired by a Paris consulting company for allegedly not being "fun" at work events. The man had argued that the company's idea of fun included both “excessive alcoholism” and “promiscuity." Host Marco Werman explains.

Jarosław Kaczyński set off a bit of a public firestorm recently when he blamed Poland's low birth rate on young Polish women and their drinking habits. That's why women showed up at Kaczyński's home today to protest those comments. The World's Europe correspondent Orla Barry has the story.

On Monday, delegates from the Democratic Republic of Congo are meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, for the latest round of peace talks aimed at ending the fighting and ongoing insecurity in the eastern part of the country. Violence by various armed groups has caused hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes. Now, regional heads of state are saying enough is enough. The World's Halima Gikandi repo...

The FIFA Men's World Cup continues in Qatar this week. Canada and Qatar have been knocked out of the tournament, but there's a lot of gameplay left for the remaining teams. The World's Bianca Hillier shares the details with host Marco Werman.

A disease that had public health officials struggling to communicate with the public now has a new name. Monkeypox will now be known as "M Pox." The World Health Organization was concerned the original name was construed as racist and that it stigmatized people with the disease. Host Marco Werman explains.

The anti-lockdown protests that erupted in several Chinese cities this weekend had particular resonance in Beijing, where the history of 1989's Tiananmen Square protests looms large. The Economist's David Rennie has lived in Beijing for two decades, and describes what he witnessed this weekend in the context of the Chinese government's authoritarian rule. He spoke with The World's Marco Werman.

Protests are erupting across China — some big, some small — but all united around one demand: to end the lockdowns. For nearly three years, the Chinese government has frozen much of the population in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This is a signature policy of China’s leader, Xi Jinping. But as protests spread, Xi’s government is facing its biggest pushback yet. The World’s Patrick Winn...

As part of a plea deal, Babic admits his role in crimes against humanity and continues cooperating with the court. He begins to transform as a person. Alex Whiting, an American war crimes prosecutor, tells The World’s Chris Harland-Dunaway about the end of Babic’s story that no one expected, and reflects on what it all means. (Original Air Date: April 21, 2022.)

The story of Milan Babic continues. He was a senior Serb leader who flipped on Slobodan Milosevic, and became a witness against his crimes at great personal risk. Alex Whiting, an American prosecutor who worked with Babic, tells the story to The World’s Chris Harland-Dunaway. (Original Air Date: April 21, 2022.)

The International Criminal Court is currently investigating war crimes in Ukraine. In general, cases are complex and rely on crucial first-person testimony, especially from within the chain of command. Otherwise, it is difficult to prove that a political leader is involved. But, there is precedent. After the ethnic conflict in the Balkans, an international tribunal was convened to try Slobodan Mil...

On Saturday at Sydney, Australia's famed Bondi Beach, people will be shedding their bathing suits in an ironic gesture for a good cause, to raise awareness about skin cancer. Host Marco Werman explains.

The death toll from an earthquake that struck Indonesia’s Java island early this week rose to 310 after rescuers found more bodies under landslides, an official said. More than 1,400 rescuers have been searching through the rubble since Monday's magnitude 5.6 quake, which injured more than 2,000 people. Host Marco Werman speaks with reporter Wahyu Dhyatmika of the Tempo Media Group, who lives near...

Millions of people in Ukraine remain without heat or power after Russia launched devastating ai strikes on its energy grid this week. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that almost all regions are still struggling with electricity but they are “moving away from the blackout little by little." In the meantime, the National Philharmonic of Ukraine is providing comfort and energy in their o...

Cities across Europe are gearing up for the Christmas season which usually means elaborate light displays on the streets, temporary ice skating rinks and festive Christmas markets. But with Russia’s war in Ukraine causing sky high energy bills in Europe, some cities are doing things a little differently this year. As The World's Europe correspondent Orla Barry reports.

Before you put your Christmas tree on the curb, consider repurposing it in the kitchen. The concept may be new to some, but people around the world have been cooking with pine, fir and spruce for centuries. The World’s Bianca Hillier explores a revolutionary way to repurpose your tree and keep the holiday spirit around a little longer. (Original Air Date: Jan. 7, 2022.)

The French love their bœuf bourguignon and steak tartare. But a plant-based food startup in France, is on a mission to change French eating habits. They are putting out products that taste almost like the real thing. Pork lobbyists are not too happy about it. Rebecca Rosman wades into the bacon wars. (Original Air Date: Sept. 14, 2022.)

Salt makes food taste good, but too much of it can also lead to an unhealthy diet. Japanese researchers looked for a way they might get away from all that salt. Their electric chopsticks, which attract sodium ions, make food taste saltier, and won't raise your blood pressure. Host Marco Werman has the story. (Original Air Date: Apr. 21, 2022.) 

Nisachon Morgan grew up on a rice farm in Isaan, Thailand. She learned to cook from her mother. She and her husband now serve up those dishes in their restaurant in the small town of Randolph, Vermont. The food got the attention of the James Beard Foundation, which named her best chef in the Northeast. Mikaela Lefrak went to meet them. (Original Air Date: May 10, 2022.)