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Mikhail Khodorkovsky, former oil tycoon and once the richest man in Russia, fell out of favor with President Vladimir Putin in 2003. In his new book, “The Russia Conundrum,” Khodorkovsky recounts his dealings with Putin and his 10 years in prison. He describes for The World’s host Marco Werman how the Russian leader’s “mafia clan” operates, and the stakes in Putin’s Ukraine gambit.

DACA has been a lifeline for hundreds of thousands of undocumented people brought to the US as children. But a growing number of people never even had the option to enroll. That’s because DACA only applies to those who were in the country on or before June 15, 2007. Alisa Reznick from Tucson, AZ, reports that without DACA protections, they are having a tougher time paying for college and getting j...

This week, Kenya announced it will remove a 10-year-ban on the cultivation and importation of genetically modified crops. The government says the move will help address the country's food insecurity problem, which has been amplified by an ongoing drought and the war in Ukraine. But the decision has created a lot of controversy as The World's Halima Gikandi reports.

Tropical Storm Julia became a Category 1 hurricane as it made landfall in Nicaragua early Sunday morning. Host Marco Werman explains how the storm weakened while crossing the country's mountainous region, but damaged hundreds of thousands of homes in its path.

Turkey is one of the most accessible places that Iranian activists escape to after uprisings in Iran, but it's also one of the most dangerous. After women's rights protests erupted in Iran recently, Iranian and Turkish students and activists began organizing rallies in Istanbul, despite the concern that the Iranian government exerts a lot of power in Turkey. Fariba Nawa reports from Istanbul.

This morning, hundreds of thousands of people across Ukraine woke up to the sound of air raid sirens. Russia’s military sent dozens of long-range missiles and drones across the country, hitting at least 10 cities. In many cases, the targets were civilian infrastructure — causing significant damage. Ukrainian authorities said earlier that at least 11 people were killed in today’s strike, with many...

“Onoda” is a film based on the real life of Hiroo Onoda, a Japanese soldier in the Philippine jungle who refused to surrender because he didn't believe World War II had ended. He spent 30 years fighting an enemy that didn't exist. The World's host Marco Werman speaks to director Arthur Harari about whether Onoda was a self-deluded fanatic or a patriot.

The World’s host Carol Hills gives us updates on the situation in Haiti. Prime Minister Ariel Henry has now requested assistance from the international community to help reduce the impact of gang violence in the country.

The iconic Moai statues of Easter Island were left damaged following a fire in Rapa Nui National Park. The island territory has about a thousand of these giant head statues and, in addition to being iconic, they're culturally significant to the local population. The World's host Carol Hills spoke with Terry L. Hunt, a professor of anthropology at the University of Arizona, about the origins of the...

The English city of Leicester was rocked by violent clashes between predominantly Hindu and Muslim youths last month. The disturbances shocked residents of a city that has previously been praised as a model for multiculturalism and integration. Some observers have suggested that India's increasingly inflammatory political and media scene are responsible for whipping up tensions in Leicester, but o...

US President Joe Biden is offering pardons to thousands of people convicted of marijuana possession under federal law. Yesterday, he called on senior officials to review how the drug is categorized under federal law, and encouraged state officials to decriminalize it. In some ways, the US is unique in its approach to cannabis policy. To discuss, The World's host Carol Hills speaks to Rosalie Licca...

China's environment ministry publishes up-to-date air pollution data for roughly 25,000 polluting manufacturing plants nationwide, covering three-quarters of the country's industrial emissions. But it can take months for regulators to follow up on pollution violations. An international team of researchers ran an experiment in China to find out if complaints on social media could help reduce violat...

Normally, a new British prime minister would have a honeymoon period at 10 Downing Street. But not Liz Truss. She's off to a brutally rocky start, facing opposition from even her own party members. Reporter Russell Newlove in London speaks with The World’s host Carol Hills.

This week, Russian president Vladimir Putin promoted Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov to army general. Kadyrov, a long-time ally of Putin, is known for his inflammatory remarks and abysmal human rights record. He has also described Russia's invasion of Ukraine as a "holy war.” The World's Shirin Jaafari reports on Ramzan Kadyrov, his relationship with Putin and his influence in the war in Ukraine.

As the Ukrainian military presses on with its successful ground offensive, the Russian military appears to be taking a gamble. Russian troops in the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine are advancing and putting themselves at risk of being surrounded by Ukrainian forces. The World's Daniel Ofman reports on the latest Russian military moves in Ukraine.

This year’s award went to Belarusian political activist Ales Bialiatski, the Russian human rights group Memorial and Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties. The World's Sarah Birnbaum has more on the winners.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has devastated villages around the country. A group of volunteers called Repair Together is working to clean up and rebuild as much as they can — and they're bringing some music to the events, too. The World's Bianca Hillier has the story.

North Korea launched two missiles on Thursday. That was a response to the US and South Korea firing their own missiles at mock targets in waters not far from North Korea’s coastline — and an American aircraft carrier sailing close to the Korean peninsula, a very rare deployment. The World's Patrick Winn has been following these developments. He joins us from Tokyo.

Dozens of children have died in The Gambia of kidney injuries, and The World Health Organization is pointing the finger at contaminated cough syrup made in India. The WHO will be investigating alongside Indian regulators and the drugmaker. The World's guest Dinesh Thakur argues that this is not an isolated case. Thakur is a former executive at India’s largest generic drug manufacturer, Ranbaxy Lab...

Haiti’s humanitarian emergency has worsened in recent weeks. Violent gangs are blocking the access to humanitarian aid and imports, including fuel. And on top of that, this week Haiti’s Ministry of Public Health announced that the country might be facing a new cholera outbreak. With no functional government, no peace, and no hope, many on the island are wondering: Is it time for a new internationa...

Just days after a US federal judge dismissed Mexico's first lawsuit against US gun manufacturers, the Mexican government says it intends to file a second lawsuit, this time against gun sellers along the border. Mexico's foreign minister says about 60% of the weapons seized in Mexico in recent years are believed to have been sold in just 10 US counties near the border. Marco Werman speaks with Artu...

The US-Saudi relationship took a major hit this week when OPEC+ announced it would significantly cut oil production levels. The move comes amid the energy crisis and would affect gas prices in the US and Europe. The World's Marco Werman spoke with Kristen Diwan, a senior scholar with the Arab Gulf States Institute, to understand how and why the US-Saudi relationship has taken a negative turn.

The Fifth Circuit is sending the DACA case back down to the lower court, which ruled the Obama administration-program illegal. But the appeals court said it should be reconsidered in light of a recent change by the Biden administration. KJZZ's Alisa Reznick says the country's 600,000 DACA recipients remain in limbo.

Annie Ernaux was awarded the prize for her works dealing with personal memory rooted in a broader sociological context. The World's Sarah Birnbaum reports on what makes Ernaux's work unique.

Pressure is mounting on Hockey Canada's governing agency after a second slush fund to settle allegations of gang rapes came to light this week. A major sponsor has pulled out after the sporting body insisted no leadership change was needed. Anita Elash says calls are growing to clean house and address toxic behavior toward women.