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France is deploying 70,000 police and military personnel across its cities, with more protests planned for this weekend. But it’s far from alone; similar protests have spread to several countries across Europe. Also, a new Frontline documentary details the story of a woman’s journey from Turkey to Germany after she fled Syria when she was 11 years old. And, a look at the 28-year-old millionaire wh...

A vulnerability identified by AI in the popular programming language PHP set off a global scramble this week. As IT teams around the world rushed to take down websites that rely on PHP and patch the flaw, cybercriminals have raced to exploit it. Also, ahead of Sunday's presidential runoff in Brazil, we take a listen to some of the country's biggest musicians who are taking political sides. And, as...

Former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland took the lead for Ottawa during the high-stakes trade talks with the US in 2018. Her tough negotiating stance angered US President Donald Trump, as she details in her new book. Also, the British government has approved renewed production at the Jackdaw gas field, 150 miles off the Scottish coast. And, a closer look at Serbian politician Aleks...

For civil defense workers in southern Lebanon, saving lives comes at an enormous personal cost, as they navigate relentless danger, mourn colleagues killed in Israeli strikes and struggle with memories of those they couldn't save. Also, a new study finds that the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has caused 60% of marine life to decline in the area. And, unofficial results show roughly three...

What started as demonstrations over the French education system in the past month converged with other grievances — over things like housing and the cost of living — this weekend, with some protests turning violent. Also, lessons learned from Portugal's decriminalization of drugs. And, an Israeli colonel who served in the West Bank has called Israeli settler violence a national security threat. Pl...

Ousted former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's courtroom battle is only beginning, but Venezuela's political future is already being negotiated without him. Also, six months after the end of Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule in Hungary, how much has changed? And, reactions across the Catholic world to Pope Leo XIV's cancer diagnosis. Plus, the world's largest regatta welcomes a Palestinian rowing t...

Families are returning to southern Lebanon, but the fighting isn't over. Israeli strikes continue, and parts of the south remain under Israeli military control. Also, an international group of scientists, diplomats, and timekeepers changed how the world keeps time today. And, this week, Ukraine faced restrictions on access to Pentagon-funded Starshield and US intelligence sharing, hindering its ab...

Houthi fighters are escalating their attacks on Saudi infrastructure and civilians, leaving Riyadh with few easy options. Also, Brazilian students are protesting promised education cuts by presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro. And, a look at how climate change is contributing to loneliness around the world. Plus, a stray dog that’s captured hearts in Chile. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail...

A trial begins for a Ukrainian national charged with sabotaging the Nord Stream pipeline. Also, Indonesia’s wildfire season is at its worst in over a decade. And, Nepal has suspended its search for the more than 5,000 people still missing from August's catastrophic flooding. Plus, Formula One announces that it will hold its first African Grand Prix in three decades in Rwanda. Learn about your ad c...

Thousands of people marched through New Delhi Monday toward India's Supreme Court, where opposition leaders sought to challenge a sweeping revision of the country's voter registration lists that removed more than 130 million names from the rosters. Also, a look at sexual assault at universities in the UK. And, an update on Hezbollah’s current standing in Lebanon. Plus, a NOVA documentary on the mi...

Former International Criminal Court judge Navi Pillay is the winner of this year's Nobel Peace Prize. Also, a look at tackling “honor killings” in Syria. And, some non-Czech EU citizens are eligible to vote in Czech Republic elections. Plus, Mexico brings back the bison. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nine months after former President Nicolás Maduro was captured by US forces, protests are surging across Venezuela. People are taking to the streets over blackouts, low wages, political prisoners and demands for new elections. Also, Germany has a new roadmap for its transition away from fossil fuels, with a deadline set for 2045. And, the Canadian government is preparing to destroy the testimonies...

Kibbutz Be'eri was one of the first-ever communities created in Israel, in 1946, before the state itself. It was also one of the worst-hit kibbutzim on Oct. 7, 2023. The World revisits three years later. We also take a look at how lives have been changed beyond recognition in Gaza, and how the entire Middle East has been transformed. And, Germany’s former top spy appeared in federal court yesterda...

Malaysia recently returned 1,500 Rohingya refugees back to Myanmar, despite concerns for their safety, as the persecuted Muslim minority remains “stateless” in its own country. Also, some protests in France calling for better public school funding are turning violent with police reacting in kind. And, a Belgian-born scientist has won this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics. Plus, the anti-graffiti arti...

Following this weekend’s election, Brazil will hold a runoff later this month between incumbent President Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Also, a young woman who worked at a plague research institute in Siberia has died, fueling concerns of a lab leak. And, the Morocco Paradox looks at people who feel lonely without ever actually being alone...

An independent panel has found the British Premier League club Manchester City to be guilty on 114 out of 115 charges related to, among other things, widespread financial misconduct. The UAE-owned team has denied all charges and lodged an appeal. Also, a look at whether or not regulation can stop the scourge of AI-generated fake campaign material in Brazil’s elections. And, Egypt continues its cra...

Russia’s war in Ukraine is prompting a new debate across Western Europe about how far the conflict’s security risks could spread. Also, Turkey steps up diplomatic efforts to protect ships, cargo and sailors in the Black Sea amid the Russia-Ukraine war. And, Egyptian authorities have rounded up six editorial board members of one of two remaining independent news sites in the country. Plus, using so...

According to Israeli authorities, a plane traveling into Tel Aviv from the United Arab Emirates nearly crashed after a pilot stabbed another pilot and appeared to have tried to crash the aircraft, but the plane eventually landed safely after being diverted to Saudi Arabia. Also, a look at Cuba’s shifting economy. And, students in more than 400 high schools across France are protesting funding cutb...

Several thousand US troops are leaving their remaining bases in Iraq by the end of the day tomorrow. US soldiers have been stationed in the country for more than two decades. Also, a look at how Spain, often violently, acquired its enclaves in Morocco. And, the Kelvin wave causes a commotion in the Pacific Ocean. Plus, measuring the Earth’s health by listening to the soil. Learn about your ad choi...

Brazil's high-stakes presidential election is less than a week away, and a crisis is unraveling at the country’s Supreme Court, with a corruption scandal causing justices to trade insults and cancel sessions. Also, more than 30 people have been reported killed in a series of at least four separate mass shootings that have taken place in South Africa over the past week. And, efforts to rein in the...

Since late August, a plane has flown once a week from Louisiana, carrying Haitians — who had been living in the US under Temporary Protected Status, or TPS —  across the sea to the city of Cap-Haïtien, after the US Department of Homeland Security ended TPS for Haitians in late July. Also, global foreign aid is shrinking at a historic rate. And, Beijing’s view of the Xi-Trump meeting in Washington....

Forces in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region seized three airports this week, only a few days after seven armed and political groups formed an alliance against the government. Also, climate control for art and artifacts accounts for a large share of museum carbon emissions, so museums are introducing new protocols to cut emissions while still protecting their collections. And, a new free database n...

Chinese leader Xi Jinping lands in Washington today for his first state visit since 2015. He will meet US President Trump to discuss safety, artificial intelligence, Taiwan's future and the possible extension of a trade truce. Also, an American Expressive Arts therapist has created an international network of mental health practitioners to support colleagues in Ukraine. And, a new report from the...

Since returning to power, the Trump administration has sent around 25,000 migrants to 28 unfamiliar countries. Also, who will step into the role of the next UN chief? The answer awaits at this year's General Assembly. And, drones are reshaping the battlefield and the injuries doctors encounter. Plus, learn which Slovakian city has earned the title of capital of culture. Learn about your ad choices...

Saudi Arabia weighs its options as Houthi rebels launch repeated missile and drone attacks on its cities, military sites and energy infrastructure. And, scientists experiment with a new Ebola vaccine. Also, the US, Denmark and Greenland sign a new deal that could ease months of tensions. Plus, researchers name a new cat species. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices