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The Inflation Reduction Act promises nearly $400 billion to address the US’s carbon footprint, the largest climate investment in the country’s history. The legislation is focused domestically on action items, such as clean energy subsidies and expedited permits for solar and wind farms. But Jason Bordoff, co-founding dean of the Columbia Climate School and a former climate change adviser with the...

Ethiopian and Tigrayan authorities are pointing fingers at each other over who started a "large-scale" offensive near the Tigray region. Regardless of who attacked first, it's a serious setback for peace talks in the East African country, where conflict has persisted for nearly two years. The World's host Carol Hills spoke with William Davison, the International Crisis Group's senior analyst for E...

Angella Okutoyi, 18, doesn't come from money. In fact, she spent part of her life in an orphanage in Kenya. Yet, somehow, she has managed to become one of Africa's fastest-rising tennis stars, a sport typically reserved for the wealthy. Last month, she became the first Kenyan to win a Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, winning the girls’ junior doubles. Now, she wants to encourage more Kenyans to join...

In the German state of Lower Saxony, hydrogen-fueled trains are being introduced to replace diesel-powered train cars. The local government says that it's aiming to reduce emissions. Jon Worth, a European train expert and activist, talks to The World's host Carol Hills to discuss whether these new trains will make a dent in tackling climate change.

Mack Rutherford is no stranger to the skies. At just 17 years old, he has already been flying solo for a few years. But yesterday, he finished his biggest adventure to date by becoming the youngest person ever to fly solo around the world. The World's Bianca Hillier has his story.

French President Emannuel Macron started a three-day visit to Algeria today. Macron is looking to improve French-Algerian relations, following controversial remarks he made about Algeria's historicity as a state. The World's host Carol Hills spoke with Intissar Fakir, a senior fellow with the Middle East Institute and a North Africa expert, about the remarks made by Macron and how the two nations...

Pari Island in Indonesia is tiny. It’s smaller than New York’s Central Park and getting smaller every year as sea levels rise and waves wash away islanders’ homes. In an experimental lawsuit, four people from the island are suing Holcim, the world’s largest cement maker. As The World's Patrick Winn reports, it's one of a growing number of lawsuits aimed at holding corporations responsible for thei...

Five years ago today, soldiers carrying rifles and machetes began driving ethnic Rohingya from their homes in Myanmar in a wave of violence. Some called it a “textbook example of ethnic cleansing.” The World’s Carol Hills talks with Shayna Bauchner, a researcher in the Asia division at Human Rights Watch who has focused on the plight of the Rohingya.

In Scotland, there has been a significant butterfly population boost amid rising temperatures and frequent droughts across the globe. Analysts warn that their livelihood will begin to become threatened, though, if the appropriate actions aren't taken to protect the warm climate-loving insects. The World's host Carol Hills talks to Simon Foster, trends and indicators analyst at NatureScot, the offi...

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has led Thailand since 2014, the year he seized control of the country in a military coup. After taking power, he helped install a constitution that said prime ministers can’t serve longer than eight years. According to the law, his time is up. But that's not how Chan-o-cha and his supporters see it. The World's Patrick Winn is in Bangkok and explains to host Carol...

A New Zealand airline is selling all-you-can-fly tickets, giving passengers unlimited trips for the next 3 months for a fixed price. The World's Carol Hills tells us more.

In Haiti, thousands of people have taken to the streets in the capital and other cities demanding that Prime Minister Ariel Henry step down. Protesters blocked roads, shut down businesses and marched through the streets, calling for a better quality of life in the Caribbean nation. At least one man was fatally shot. Harold Isaac, a Haitian journalist who has been following the developments, joins...

Polio has been found in the US, the UK and Israel, and it appears the cause is an oral polio vaccine. In New York, London and Jerusalem, there have been isolated cases of the disease, which can lead to paralysis and death. To learn more, host Marco Werman spoke to Oliver Rosenbauer, spokesperson for polio eradication at the World Health Organization.

It's been six months since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. But for many Ukrainian veterans, this is not their first stint of fighting on the front lines against Russian forces. Back in 2014, when Russia first invaded Ukraine, Yekaterina Pryimak and Viktor Pylypenko both joined the military. Now, eight years later, they're both back, helping Ukraine's armed forces. Pryimak is training newl...

The past week has seen vastly different responses to two world leaders relaxing off the clock. In Finland, Prime Minister Sanna Marin has been criticized for dancing and partying with friends in leaked videos. While in Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was celebrated for chugging a beer at an alt-rock concert. These situations have resulted in a conversation on what various forms of world...

President Joe Biden announced the federal government will cancel $10,000 in student debt for federal borrowers today. The World's host Carol Hills spoke with Beth Akers, a senior fellow with the American Enterprise Institute, about how this debt cancellation, and costs of higher education in the US, compare with the rest of the world.

The US State Department’s top spokesperson Ned Price talks with The World’s host Carol Hills about the new $3 billion US weapons package for Ukraine.

In normal years, Independence Day would be marked with parades, concerts and flag-flying. But today, many Ukrainians observed the day with tributes to the thousands who have died since Russia invaded their country in February. The World's Daniel Ofman says six months into the war, Ukrainians vow to keep fighting.

Naturalist Mike Unwin has put together a sort of family scrapbook for avian species, in his new book, “Around the World in 80 Birds.” In it, he introduces the reader to dozens of birds and explains their relationships to humankind. He talks with The World's host Marco Werman.

Time zones have been used for more than 130 years. But they've changed a lot since their inception. In fact, they're still changing, as countries can choose what time they want to abide by and change it whenever they please. Over the years, that has led to a patchwork that confuses even experts. The World's Bianca Hillier reports.

The US government says it cannot corroborate Israel's claims against Palestinian nongovernmental groups operating in the West Bank, which Israel accused of being terror organizations late last year. This week, Israeli police raided the offices of seven NGOs, shutting down their offices. The World's host Carol Hills spoke with Sahar Francis, director of Addameer, about the raid on her group's offic...

With inflation at an alarming high and energy prices soaring, waves of workers in the UK are considering strikes — including nurses, lawyers and teachers, along with scores of transportation workers. As The World's Orla Barry reports, the current discontent could lead to future chaos.

With wildfires raging across Europe this year, there's been an intense need for a specialized plane, called the Canadair, to help fight the blazes. Many European countries are still using planes made in the 1970s, because the iconic firefighting airplane has been out of production. But as John Last reports from Italy, the demand has put the plane back in production, and European countries are coor...

In one of the largest financial frauds of all time, $4.5 billion disappeared from a government investment fund in Malaysia. And more than $700 million were found in the personal bank account of the country’s former prime minister, Najib Razak. The World’s host Carol Hills talks about the case with Muhammad Mohan, the president of Transparency International Malaysia.

A new law now bans Confederate symbols in a rural town in Brazil's south, which was populated more than a century ago by Americans who fled the US after losing the Civil War. This new municipal law could signal an end to the annual celebration of the town’s Confederate heritage. Michael Fox reports that many residents believe it's time to confront the racism tied to the legacy.