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Angela Alvarez was nominated for best new artist. The Cuban American singer had always dreamed of being a musician, but as The World's Marco Werman explains, it was finally her grandson who helped make it happen. 

Five hundred years ago on Wednesday, the German translation of the New Testament by church reformer Martin Luther was published. Luther’s translation of the Bible was revolutionary — and not just for Christians. David Kattenburg reports from Frankfurt, Germany, on the religious, social and political legacy of the translation, and how it's still influencing people today.

Nearly half a million foreign students — mostly from Africa and parts of Asia — went to universities in China. Then, COVID-19 hit. They thought they'd be away from campus for a while. But now, thousands of international students are still shut out and Chinese authorities are not making things easy. The World's Rebecca Kanthor reports from Shanghai.

President Joe Biden was in New York on Wednesday to address the United Nations General Assembly. Biden used the opportunity to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine and reiterate the US commitment to Ukraine's defense. The World's Marco Werman spoke with Stewart Patrick, a senior fellow with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about Biden's speech and how the US president used his platf...

There are 2.5 million ants for each person on planet Earth. That's what a team of scientists at the University of Hong Kong determined after researching the question. Their new study, out this week in the proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, details the global distribution of ants and discusses their vast importance to life on Earth. The World's Marco Werman speaks to the study co-auth...

The German government on Wednesday announced that it's buying Uniper, the country's largest importer of natural gas, to save the company and ensure secure energy supplies. It's also standing by its plan to establish a consumer levy on natural gas. The World's environment correspondent Carolyn Beeler speaks with host Marco Werman about the policies, and the impact of European energy security measur...

Protests continue in various cities across Iran in the wake of the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman who died last week while in the custody of Iran's morality police. Amini was being held for violating the country's strictly enforced Islamic dress code. Iranian women and their supporters are taking to the streets to burn their hijabs, risking arrest. Marco Werman speaks with Iranian women...

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans Wednesday morning to call up to 300,000 reservists to join the fight in Ukraine and threatened to deploy nuclear weapons if Russian territory is threatened. Snap elections scheduled this weekend in four occupied regions of eastern Ukraine are expected to result in their annexation, making them part of Russia, in a move reminiscent of Russia's annexa...

Taras Topolia is the lead singer of the Antytila band in Ukraine. When Russia invaded Ukraine, Topolia immediately joined Ukraine's military and served on the front lines, as did some of the other band members. At the same time,Topolia continues to advocate for Ukraine through his music, even collaborating with Ed Sheeran, to forge an uplifting message for fellow Ukrainians. 

Violence in Haiti has killed scores of innocent civilians, caught in the crossfire. And violence is now causing disruptions to food and water supplies. Haiti doesn't actually manufacture any guns, but the country is flooded with them. US gun policies are largely to blame for this. That's the conclusion from Jacqueline Charles' reporting for the Miami Herald. She's a correspondent for the paper cov...

There's a growing movement of mostly younger Jews, many from North America and Europe, learning the Yiddish language. The language was spoken by millions of Jews across Europe up until the Holocaust. Now, some are embracing Yiddish as a way to reconnect with their Jewish identity, while steering clear of the politics of Israel. From Berlin and Vienna, Rebecca Collard has the story.  

On Tuesday night in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin is to speak to the nation about Ukraine. The last time he did this was on the eve of the Russian invasion in February. The World’s Daniel Ofman has been following the story, and he helps host Marco Werman unpack the latest messaging from the Kremlin.

Women in Colombia's capital city of Bogotá typically do three hours more chores and unpaid household labor than men do. Which leaves little time for education, advancing their careers, exercise or relaxation. Manuel Rueda reports that the city government of Bogotáhas launched an initiative to train men in child-rearing and household chores, and a set of community centers for women.

The collapse of the electrical grid isn’t the only major catastrophe Puerto Ricans are facing in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona. Most people on the island are also lacking access to clean water. Raul Santiago Bartolomei, a professor at the University of Puerto Rico’s Graduate School of Planning, talks with The World’s Marco Werman about why clean water is so scarce.

On Monday, reigning World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway, made a handful of moves and then withdrew from an online chess match against 19-year-old American player Hans Niemann. The backdrop: allegations that Niemann cheated in a victory against Carlsen earlier this month. Marco Werman speaks with Maurice Ashley, a Jamaican-born chess grandmaster and US Chess hall of famer about why chess...

The biggest typhoon in decades hit Japan on Monday. The storm was downgraded, but residents are now dealing with devastation on farms, and potential landslides. Reporter Thisanka Siripala in Tokyo brings us the latest on damages and the recovery process.

Leaders from around the world are gathering in New York this week for the UN General Assembly. It's the first time leaders gather together since the start of the pandemic in 2020. The World's Marco Werman spoke with Richard Gowan, the United Nations director at the International Crisis Group, about what world leaders had to say at the UN. 

In President Joe Biden’s recent interview with “60 Minutes,” he declared “the pandemic is over.” But the nation’s top infectious disease specialist Dr. Anthony Fauci tells The World’s Marco Werman “we don’t want people to put their guard down,” and "we still have an issue and a problem with COVID.” 

The Ukrainian capital has not been subjected to the kind of Russian attacks that places in the south and east of the country have been through. But life in Kyiv is not exactly normal. Things have changed for the population because of the war. The World's Daniel Ofman brings us this audio postcard about daily life in the city.     

World leaders arrive in New York this week for the annual United Nations General Assembly. It's a week to set the year's agenda. And also a moment of great political theater. The World's Jason Margolis has the story. 

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is in New York for the United Nations General Assembly. In between meetings, he decided to see the sights and take a stroll through Central Park. What followed was a slew of pictures and conversations with everyday people. Host Marco Werman has the story.

Many countries in Europe are using LED bulbs for outdoor lighting. They're cheaper, last longer, and are more energy efficient. They're seen as good for the environment. But a new study by academics at the University of Exeter concludes that they may be bad for sleeping — not just in humans but in other living things — and that this could have serious health implications. Marco Werman speaks to Al...

Protests in Iran have grown since last Friday when the news of the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini became public. Amini was arrested three days earlier by the so-called morality police for not following the appropriate dress codes.

Host Marco Werman says the long line to see the queen's casket may be impressive, but how about a funeral for an Indian minister attended by 15 million people? Werman looks at a few funerals around the globe in recent history where public throngs accompanied the massive outpouring of grief.

Hurricane Fiona pummeled Puerto Rico Sunday night, leaving the island without power and wiping out roads and bridges. Residents worry that it feels like 2017 again, when Hurricane Maria pummeled the island, leaving people in the dark for months. Marco Werman speaks to Luis Ramon, the former mayor of Bayamón.