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The CEO of Nvidia, Jensen Huang, resigned today following reporting on two inappropriate relationships, including with a subordinate, and a woman suspected of being a spy for the Chinese government. The repercussions of his resignation could be massive; Nvidia is one of the most highly valued companies in the world and it creates the computer chips used in almost all AI technology. The World's Hos...

Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the feisty Nigerian musical innovator who died nearly 30 years ago, will be inducted this weekend into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Given his global reach, he will receive the Musical Influence Award as part of that honor. Two of his musical children will be in attendance, Seun and Femi. Seun Kuti spoke to Host Marco Werman from Lagos a couple days before leaving for the...

Lots of people can whistle, at least a little. But the top musical whistlers dazzle with their virtuosity. The World's Gerry Hadden caught a documentary film on the world's top whistlers, and spoke with one finalist, in Barcelona.

As the US-Israeli war with Iran continues to disrupt one of the world's busiest shipping routes, thousands of civilian sailors face impossible choices. Some remain stranded for months with dwindling supplies, while others are offered extraordinary pay to sail through dangerous waters. The World’s Shirin Jaafari reports on the risks, financial pressures and uncertainty facing the people who keep gl...

There are a record-breaking nine NFL games being played overseas this season. Commissioner  Roger Goodell says the league is hoping to play in Tokyo next year or in 2028. American football is increasingly popular in Japan, where reporter Kai Dambach attended a game last year. This story originally aired on March 7, 2025.

Every other year, sailors from around the world descend on Port Townsend, Washington, for a boat race to Alaska, with a stop in British Columbia. The rules are simple: no motors allowed. For most competitors, that means piloting a wind-propelled sailboat. But the most hardcore among them paddle the 750 miles themselves, unassisted. National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek caught up with one of th...

When Israeli missiles struck Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, early this morning, 52-year-old Dr. Rizk Abu Shaaira was among those killed. He died alongside the patient he was treating. We're joined by Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, a California-based trauma surgeon who deployed twice to Gaza, including at Nasser Hospital, and was featured in the Oscar-nominated documentary, "American Doctor," along with...

Peruvian officials nabbed luggage bound for Europe holding some 3,000 tarantulas — eggs, hatchlings and adults — wrapped in dirty socks. The National Forest and Wildlife Service of Peru said today they got an anonymous tip, and arrested two Germans and a Pole for attempting to smuggle the arachnids. Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler have more.

Canadian lawmakers pledged up to 2.5 billion Canadian dollars ($1.8 billion USD) in last week’s federal budget to ramp up production of water bombers. These planes can scoop up water — say from a nearby lake — and drop it on wildfires. Paul Petersen, the executive director of the United Aerial Firefighters Association, tells Host Carolyn Beeler about the capabilities of this new generation of wate...

In the West African country of Senegal, hip hop went from being merely a fad to an influential force for social change. The World’s Tibisay Zea reports from Dakar about the evolution of Senegalese rap. This story originally aired on July 27, 2023.

More than 50 world leaders are gathering in Ireland this week for a series of high-level meetings, against a backdrop of growing security concerns across Europe. Last week, bomb threats disrupted dozens of flights and targeted several media outlets. Today, hundreds of schools in Italy, Ireland and the UK also received bomb threats, which authorities believe were hoaxes. As European leaders prepare...

In Germany, some of the people most at risk of loneliness are not Germans. They’re the 3.5 million refugees and other asylum-seekers who fled danger at home for protection in Germany. A long-term study by Germany’s migration agency found that the rate of persistent loneliness among refugees and asylum seekers was more than three times higher than in the general population. Valerie Hamilton reports...

In South Africa, students are often pushed to university degrees for their prestige and the promise of a job. But unemployment in the country is high, especially among young people. And universities are expensive. Trade schools may be an answer. However, as Elna Schutz reports from Johannesburg, they are often not seen as the most alluring option.

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) operates in dozens of countries afflicted by conflict and disaster, providing care to some of the world's most vulnerable people. The humanitarian aid organization says that right now few places are more challenging than the Democratic Republic of Congo. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Hanna Reinholdz, the sexual assault advisor for Doctors Without Borders.

It's Veterans Day, as it's called in the US, a day set aside to honor those who have served in the military. And today, we bring you a story from a veteran about creating a time and space for reflection and decompression while in the midst of war. Marlon Fischer spoke on GBH'S Stories from the Stage.

Living in Kyiv these days means experiencing near round-the-clock air raids, with drone and missile attacks being daily occurrences. Maia Mihaluk is a Christian ministry leader and Kyiv resident who we’ve featured many times on the show since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. She speaks with The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler about how families are coping with the stress.

Trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi today among Russia, Ukraine and the US will resume tomorrow amid a political deadlock. McGill University’s Maria Popova is the author of "Russia and Ukraine: Entangled Histories, Diverging States." She tells The World’s Host Marco Werman the motivation behind the talks is President Donald Trump’s ambition to force Ukraine to surrender to Russia’s demands before the ne...

Bombing refers to illegally releasing wildlife into nature, to restore its presence. In Spain, two decades ago, someone let 18 beavers free in the Ebro river. Today, about 2,000 of the sharp-toothed rodents call the northeast region home. Some folks are pleased, others peeved. The World's Gerry Hadden reports from Aragón, Spain. This story originally aired on May 4, 2026.

A musical version of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s short story, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," has opened at New York’s Public Theater after a successful run in London's West End. The show, about a man who ages in reverse — from old age to childhood — has been adapted by a pair of British authors, who’ve set it in a seaside town in Cornwall. Jeff Lunden reports from New York.

The towering, stone statues on Easter Island continue to awe and inspire people since they were first built somewhere between the 13th and 16th centuries. This includes Philadelphia-based composer and trumpet player John Vanore. He recently spoke to The World about how these mysterious statues influenced his latest release "Easter Island Suite." This story originally aired on March 26, 2026.

According to the United Nations, roughly 3 out of 5 women and girls globally have experienced digital abuse online. It happens frequently on social media networks — including Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok — which have billions of monthly active users. In Malaysia, the way to address the problem has been, in part, to bring online abuse out into the light.  Sanjna Selva reports from Kuala Lumpur. A...

Pope Leo XIV kicked off his first Latin American tour as pontiff over the weekend. He began in Uruguay, and is now in Argentina. He'll head to Peru next. His journey will test the Catholic Church’s role in a region dealing with economic hardship, environmental threats and declining religious affiliation. Manuel Rueda reports on whether the Church can remain a powerful moral voice amid profound soc...

The African National Congress, or ANC, suffered its most significant defeat in years, winning only 30% of the vote in last week's municipal election in South Africa. The World's Host Marco Werman speaks with political scientist Ongama Mtimka about what this outcome says about the wider state of the party of former President Nelson Mandela.

Advocates hope this year's UN climate conference, COP31, will see a focus on ending coal, the most polluting fossil fuel. This, even while the conference is being held in Turkey, which is pushing to expand its own coal production. Emily Wither reports from a coal-producing region in southern Turkey where many residents want to see an end to the polluting pit mines and coal plants that dominate the...

Across the East Boston neighborhood, several metal arches have appeared. They've got QR codes that invite curious passers-by to take a trip back into the area's rich past. GBH’s Sarah Betancourt reports on these new monuments called "The Golden Thread."