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Throughout 2020, Black Lives Matter protests swept the globe. Millions poured into the streets to stand in solidarity with Black Americans and demand justice for George Floyd. But oftentimes, these protests also prompted people to look inward and revive calls for justice where they live. The World's Bianca Hillier reports on the impact the movement has had in different parts of the world.

Toumani Diabaté, virtuoso player of the West African kora, collaborates with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, performing classical music on a new album. Host Marco Werman plays us a track.

The genocide that swept through the central African nation of Rwanda in 1994 is among the greatest horrors of the 20th century. In roughly 100 days, Hutu extremists slaughtered some 800,000 people. In the decades since the massacres, Rwandans have enjoyed some peace and stability. Many in the West credit Rwandan President Paul Kagame, the former rebel leader. But Michela Wrong, author of a new boo...

A treasure hunt aficionado in France has offered a historic golden casket as a prize for the two people who can solve a set of riddles leading to locations in Britain and France. The casket was a gift from the King of England to the president of France before World War I. Rebecca Rosman reports on how this treasure hunt is meant to inspire friendship between the two countries once again.

The State Department said Monday that, due to the "unprecedented" risk presented by the coronavirus, it would update its country advisories to warn Americans against traveling to 80% of the world. Host Marco Werman has the story.

When a rent freeze was introduced in Berlin in 2019, tenants rejoiced. Now that jubilation has been replaced by anxiety as a German court has ruled that the rent cap introduced by Berlin's state government infringed on federal law. Tenants face not only a rent hike but back payments for the time the freeze was in place. Tenants' rights groups say they are taking their campaign for a rent cap natio...

US-Russia relations are at a low point. Today, the State Department said that the US ambassador to Russia, John Sullivan, will be returning to the United States this week. In his statement, Ambassador Sullivan said he would like to speak with the Biden administration "about the current state of bilateral relations between the United States and Russia.” The decision comes just a week after the US a...

Biden administration officials have been meeting with members of the Bolsonaro government to work out a multibillion-dollar deal to curb rampant deforestation in the Amazon rainforests. But environmentalists in the country are urging the Biden administration to reconsider, saying that working with Bolsonaro is worse than no deal at all. The World's host Marco Werman speaks to Carlos Rittl, former...

A wildfire on the slopes of Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain has burned down historical landmarks and a university library that houses rare collections of African antiquities. Host Marco Werman speaks with Saul Dubow, an honorary professor of African Studies at UCT who worked at the library for 40 years.

Chadian President Idriss Déby has died, according to a statement from the country’s army officials. He was in power for more than 30 years. Just this week, Déby was the projected winner in the country’s recent election. It's also worth noting that his death comes after days of fighting between Chad's army and a rebel group. The World’s Africa Correspondent Halima Gikandi reports.

India's Prime Minister Modi has come out in a prime-time speech today against lockdowns of India's cities and states. This comes after New Delhi was put on lockdown following a massive spike in COVID-19 cases. The World's Marco Werman spoke with Neeraj Shetye, a public policy researcher at Khanaa Chahiye Foundation, about the latest developments.

In recent years, thousands of Afghans have been forced out of their country because of direct threats from the Taliban. Activists, journalists and civil society workers are among them. Some took refuge in Istanbul, Turkey. Now, with the US troop withdrawal looming, these Afghans face an uncertain future. The World's Shirin Jaafari reports.

Jewish life in the ghetto, and ghettos in general, are explored in a new work by musician Frank London. The Grammy-winning trumpeter and composer is co-founder of The Klezmatics. He discusses his new album, “Ghetto Songs (Venice and Beyond),” with host Marco Werman.

The long-awaited travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand is now open. Kiwis have been able to visit most Australian states without quarantining since October. But now, Aussies can travel to New Zealand without a two-week hotel stay. Host Marco Werman has reactions from travelers Down Under.

Twelve of Europe's biggest and most prestigious clubs announced they will no longer participate in the renowned Champions League, and they formed a new breakaway Super League. The clubs are expected to make hundreds of millions of dollars from the move, but fans and even some global leaders are outraged. Host Marco Werman speaks with soccer commentator Juan Arango.

President Joe Biden is nominating a number of people to address the intensifying situation at the US-Mexico border, including Chris Magnus, the president's pick to lead Customs and Border Protection. It's a massive agency under Homeland Security; its employees take on a number of jobs ranging from checking passports at airports and other entry points to managing border crossings. The agency also e...

In Russia, Alexei Navalny is perhaps the biggest critic of President Vladimir Putin. Over the last year, the opposition politician has been poisoned by Russian authorities, rehabilitated in Germany and arrested immediately upon his return to Russia. Now, he's on a hunger strike in prison, with his health deteriorating. Host Marco Werman speaks with Vladimir Milov, a Russian independent politician...

A new study from the University of Beirut is being dubbed the "Fattoush Index." The study measures the increase in prices for ingredients of the Middle Eastern salad due to the faltering Lebanese economy. The World's Marco Werman spoke with Nasser Yassin, a professor of policy and planning at the American University of Beirut, about the "Fattoush Index.”

Farmworkers endure unpredictable hot weather conditions. Advocates are supporting a federal measure to ensure workers are safe in the fields. The new bill just reintroduced in Congress is aiming to protect workers in high-heat environments with measures such as access to water, paid breaks in shaded environments, and secure protection from employer retaliation. Advocates say this legislation is an...

Mayor Mike Elliott came to the US from Liberia when he was 11, joining the largest Liberian community in the US. On Monday on The World, he talks with host Marco Werman about his childhood memories of violence in Liberia, and how they impact his perspective on the struggles his town now faces in the aftermath of a police shooting.

French lawmakers passed a bill that could punish anyone sharing images or videos of police officers with the intent to cause "psychological or physical" harm. Critics say the legislation would erode civil liberties and let the police act with impunity, especially against communities of color. The World's Sarah Birnbaum reports.

The crackdown on democracy in Hong Kong continues. On Friday, multiple pro-democracy activists and opposition politicians were sentenced in a Hong Kong court. That includes prominent democracy advocates Jimmy Lai, Martin Lee and Margaret Ng. Host Marco Werman talks with Jeff Wasserstrom, a history professor at the University of California, Irvine, who focuses on modern Chinese history.

On Thursday, the Biden administration slapped new, robust sanctions on the Kremlin. Now, Moscow has responded with a set of its own sanctions against the US. Host Marco Werman talks with The World's Daniel Ofman.

Edison Tiessen is 2 years old. He doesn't yet know how to write, but he does have devoted readers. "Fridays with Edison," a weekly newsletter, has become a must-read for residents of a Toronto retirement home, who have been isolated during the pandemic. The World's Bianca Hillier has the story.

It took just one week for Bhutan to vaccinate almost its entire adult population. Some of the credit goes not only to their political leaders but to Buddhist monks as well. That's a topic discussed in The Intelligence, a podcast from our partners at Economist Radio.