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Nadhira al Harthy, the first Omani woman to summit Mount Everest, died last week in an avalanche that also claimed the lives of nine other mountaineers. The climbers were attempting to summit Broad Peak in Pakistan, the world's 12th tallest mountain. The World's Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Manal Rostom, the first Egyptian woman to summit Everest, about Nadhira's legacy and the increase in Arab women pursuing mountaineering.

Nadhira al Harthy, the first Omani woman to summit Mount Everest, died last week in an avalanche that also claimed the lives of nine other mountaineers. The climbers were attempting to summit Broad Peak in Pakistan, the world's 12th tallest mountain. The World's Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Manal Rostom, the first Egyptian woman to summit Everest, about Nadhira's legacy and the increase in Arab women pursuing mountaineering.

Climbers mourn death of first Omani woman to summit Mount Everest

Hidden in the mountains of central Slovakia, the tiny village of Vlkolínec has become one of the country's biggest tourist attractions. UNESCO World Heritage status has helped preserve its distinctive wooden houses for more than 30 years. But some residents now believe that protecting the village has come at the expense of the community that still lives there. From Deutsche Welle, DW, Inside Europe's Rob Cameron reports.

Hidden in the mountains of central Slovakia, the tiny village of Vlkolínec has become one of the country's biggest tourist attractions. UNESCO World Heritage status has helped preserve its distinctive wooden houses for more than 30 years. But some residents now believe that protecting the village has come at the expense of the community that still lives there. From Deutsche Welle, DW, Inside Europe's Rob Cameron reports.

A Slovakian village wants to get rid of its UNESCO designation

Research has found that, on average, everyone spends 78 minutes a day traveling, whether it's for commuting, shopping, entertainment, etc. This average holds regardless of where you are or your income. These findings are important when designing urban layouts and transit systems to support green energy transitions. The World's Host Marco Werman speaks with researcher Eric Galbraith about his findings.This story originally aired on Nov. 17, 2025.

Research has found that, on average, everyone spends 78 minutes a day traveling, whether it's for commuting, shopping, entertainment, etc. This average holds regardless of where you are or your income. These findings are important when designing urban layouts and transit systems to support green energy transitions. The World's Host Marco Werman speaks with researcher Eric Galbraith about his findings.
This story originally aired on Nov. 17, 2025.

Everyone, everywhere, spends 78 minutes a day on the move

Ireland has introduced a public register of people convicted of serious domestic violence offenses, following a four-year campaign by the family of a Dublin woman murdered by her ex-partner. The register will publish the names of offenders convicted of crimes including rape, coercive control and harassment. Supporters say it will give victims and the public more information, but some domestic abuse campaigners fear such registers could have unintended consequences. The World’s Europe Correspondent Orla Barry reports.

Ireland has introduced a public register of people convicted of serious domestic violence offenses, following a four-year campaign by the family of a Dublin woman murdered by her ex-partner. The register will publish the names of offenders convicted of crimes including rape, coercive control and harassment. Supporters say it will give victims and the public more information, but some domestic abuse campaigners fear such registers could have unintended consequences. The World’s Europe Correspondent Orla Barry reports.

Family's campaign leads to first public domestic violence register in Ireland

Most of the 60,000 migrants who swam, scrambled and later charged into the tiny Spanish exclave of Ceuta in North Africa this week walked back to Morocco over the weekend. Host Marco Werman explains the latest.

Most of the 60,000 migrants who swam, scrambled and later charged into the tiny Spanish exclave of Ceuta in North Africa this week walked back to Morocco over the weekend. Host Marco Werman explains the latest.

Ceuta migration crisis

The crowd roars; the manic sound of stilettos sprinting on concrete dovetails with a Madonna remix. The "stiletto sprint" at Amsterdam’s Drag Olympics is in full swing. It’s just one event at WorldPride, billed as the most significant Pride event in the world. This year it's taking place in the Dutch capital in the shadow of a deadly attack that rocked Europe’s LGBTQ+ community. Jamie Fullerton reports.

The crowd roars; the manic sound of stilettos sprinting on concrete dovetails with a Madonna remix. The "stiletto sprint" at Amsterdam’s Drag Olympics is in full swing. It’s just one event at WorldPride, billed as the most significant Pride event in the world. This year it's taking place in the Dutch capital in the shadow of a deadly attack that rocked Europe’s LGBTQ+ community. Jamie Fullerton reports.

WorldPride revelers say they won't give into fear

In recent weeks, Ukrainian drones have struck about a dozen warehouses belonging to Russia’s online retailer Wildberries. Ukrainian officials say the company provides Russian forces with drone components and navigation equipment. Wildberries’ CEO rejects that claim. The World’s Host Marco Werman speaks with Financial Times correspondent Max Seddon about why Wildberries has landed in Kyiv’s crosshairs.

In recent weeks, Ukrainian drones have struck about a dozen warehouses belonging to Russia’s online retailer Wildberries. Ukrainian officials say the company provides Russian forces with drone components and navigation equipment. Wildberries’ CEO rejects that claim. The World’s Host Marco Werman speaks with Financial Times correspondent Max Seddon about why Wildberries has landed in Kyiv’s crosshairs.

Why Ukraine is targeting Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries

Since the beginning of the US-Israeli war on Iran, Russia has stood firmly behind the Islamic Republic. It has condemned the strikes and backed Tehran on the diplomatic stage. But US officials say Moscow has also shared intelligence and military expertise, helping Iran target US bases and CIA sites in the region. The World’s Shirin Jaafari speaks with Host Marco Werman about what we know.

Since the beginning of the US-Israeli war on Iran, Russia has stood firmly behind the Islamic Republic. It has condemned the strikes and backed Tehran on the diplomatic stage. But US officials say Moscow has also shared intelligence and military expertise, helping Iran target US bases and CIA sites in the region. The World’s Shirin Jaafari speaks with Host Marco Werman about what we know.

What do we know about Russia's help for Iran?

The US now controls much of Venezuela’s oil revenue, estimated at $13 billion in the first half of this year. But neither Washington nor Caracas have provided a full account of where the money has gone. Some appears to have paid for imports and oil production. After devastating earthquakes left thousands needing housing and aid, pressure is growing on both governments to explain how the funds are being used. The World's Tibisay Zea reports.

The US now controls much of Venezuela’s oil revenue, estimated at $13 billion in the first half of this year. But neither Washington nor Caracas have provided a full account of where the money has gone. Some appears to have paid for imports and oil production. After devastating earthquakes left thousands needing housing and aid, pressure is growing on both governments to explain how the funds are being used. The World's Tibisay Zea reports.

Where is Venezuela's oil money?

Overnight, Asia's soccer federation joined its European and North American counterparts in opposing FIFA's proposed privatization of the World Cup. So far, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has signaled that he has no intention of dropping the plan. Still, it's very much in doubt now that regional soccer federations making up a clear majority of FIFA's member states are against it.

Overnight, Asia's soccer federation joined its European and North American counterparts in opposing FIFA's proposed privatization of the World Cup. So far, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has signaled that he has no intention of dropping the plan. Still, it's very much in doubt now that regional soccer federations making up a clear majority of FIFA's member states are against it.

Continued opposition to privatizing the World Cup

Scotland is joining the list of countries experiencing major wildfires. A fire that began two weeks ago is still burning in the Cairngorms National Park. Residents who had previously evacuated have been allowed to return, but certain businesses in proximity to the fire are still closed. The World's Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Tilly Smith, co-owner of the Cairngorm Reindeer Center, about the economic consequences this could have for her community.

Scotland is joining the list of countries experiencing major wildfires. A fire that began two weeks ago is still burning in the Cairngorms National Park. Residents who had previously evacuated have been allowed to return, but certain businesses in proximity to the fire are still closed. The World's Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Tilly Smith, co-owner of the Cairngorm Reindeer Center, about the economic consequences this could have for her community.

Wildfire forces evacuations in Scotland's Cairngorms National Park

A Spanish border was breached yesterday by the largest mass crossing of migrants in the country's history. About 60,000 people, mostly young men, swam and scrambled from Morocco to an adjoining spit of land that belongs to Spain. The World's Gerry Hadden discusses what triggered the surge and how the Spanish government is managing. We also take a listen to his first report from Ceuta that examines the dangers that migrants face.That story originally aired on Jan. 14, 2025.

A Spanish border was breached yesterday by the largest mass crossing of migrants in the country's history. About 60,000 people, mostly young men, swam and scrambled from Morocco to an adjoining spit of land that belongs to Spain. The World's Gerry Hadden discusses what triggered the surge and how the Spanish government is managing. We also take a listen to his first report from Ceuta that examines the dangers that migrants face.
That story originally aired on Jan. 14, 2025.

Spain hit by country's largest mass migration crossing

Picture this: You’re a serious musician, working hard to create art and make a living. Suddenly, on your music streaming profile, a new album appears — in your name. It’s not you, in fact it’s nothing at all like your music. It’s all AI generated. And you can’t get rid of it. From Deutsche Welle, DW, Inside Europe's Lars Bevanger met up with a musician in Oslo who faced this problem.

Picture this: You’re a serious musician, working hard to create art and make a living. Suddenly, on your music streaming profile, a new album appears — in your name. It’s not you, in fact it’s nothing at all like your music. It’s all AI generated. And you can’t get rid of it. From Deutsche Welle, DW, Inside Europe's Lars Bevanger met up with a musician in Oslo who faced this problem.

AI 'music' hijacking real musicians' online identities

The UN’s Human Rights office warned this week that settler violence in the West Bank is at an “all-time high” after the Israeli government announced “extensive counterterrorism operational activity" in the territory. The UN reported that at least eight Palestinians have died — including a child — as well as two members of the Israel Defense Forces. Mohammed Elwan is a Palestinian journalist who spoke to The World's Host Carolyn Beeler from Ramallah.

The UN’s Human Rights office warned this week that settler violence in the West Bank is at an “all-time high” after the Israeli government announced “extensive counterterrorism operational activity" in the territory. The UN reported that at least eight Palestinians have died — including a child — as well as two members of the Israel Defense Forces. Mohammed Elwan is a Palestinian journalist who spoke to The World's Host Carolyn Beeler from Ramallah.

Israeli settler attacks are on rise in the West Bank

A week after a deadly attack on a Berlin Pride event, Germany is grappling with how to respond. The attacker, who killed one woman and injured 31 others, had previously come to the attention of authorities over extremist activity. Since the attack, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has promised tougher security laws, while the far-right AfD party has accused the government of failing to protect the public from "Islamist violence." But many LGBTQ activists say those political reactions ring hollow. The World’s Europe Correspondent Orla Barry reports.

A week after a deadly attack on a Berlin Pride event, Germany is grappling with how to respond. The attacker, who killed one woman and injured 31 others, had previously come to the attention of authorities over extremist activity. Since the attack, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has promised tougher security laws, while the far-right AfD party has accused the government of failing to protect the public from "Islamist violence." But many LGBTQ activists say those political reactions ring hollow. The World’s Europe Correspondent Orla Barry reports.

The politics of the Berlin Pride attack

Even after the disco crazy died down in the US, Egypt kept on cranking out the tunes. We hear the evidence in a new collection titled "Ayam El disco: Egyptian Disco, Boogie &amp; Jeel Cassettes 1978-1992." Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler bring the music alive.

Even after the disco crazy died down in the US, Egypt kept on cranking out the tunes. We hear the evidence in a new collection titled "Ayam El disco: Egyptian Disco, Boogie & Jeel Cassettes 1978-1992." Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler bring the music alive.

New Egyptian disco music released

After gaining independence from the US 80 years ago, many Filipinos migrated to the United States — and settled down in San Diego, home to one of the largest Filipino communities today. Slowly, they built institutions, such as churches and restaurants, to make it more like home. KPBS reporter Elaine Alfaro reports on how they've maintained their cultural identity.

After gaining independence from the US 80 years ago, many Filipinos migrated to the United States — and settled down in San Diego, home to one of the largest Filipino communities today. Slowly, they built institutions, such as churches and restaurants, to make it more like home. KPBS reporter Elaine Alfaro reports on how they've maintained their cultural identity.

Filipino migrants in US set up institutions similar to back home

Rescue operations continue in Japan after a massive earthquake hit the region this week, authorities in Spain now know the cause of the country's devastating wildfires and, across Africa, many youth see an upside to USAID cuts to the continent. Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler bring you those stories.

Rescue operations continue in Japan after a massive earthquake hit the region this week, authorities in Spain now know the cause of the country's devastating wildfires and, across Africa, many youth see an upside to USAID cuts to the continent. Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler bring you those stories.

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China has begun mass producing electric vehicles with sodium-ion batteries. The technology does not require critical minerals, and is widely considered more sustainable and accessible than the standard lithium-ion batteries. The World's Host Marco Werman speaks with Magda Titirici, a professor at Imperial College London, about the development.

China has begun mass producing electric vehicles with sodium-ion batteries. The technology does not require critical minerals, and is widely considered more sustainable and accessible than the standard lithium-ion batteries. The World's Host Marco Werman speaks with Magda Titirici, a professor at Imperial College London, about the development.

China begins mass producing EVs with new battery technology

Singer-songwriter Helado Negro grew up in Florida, the son of Ecuadorian immigrants, and became well-known for his personal and political experimental pop songs. Fabi Reyna was born in Mexico, grew up in Texas and founded Reyna Tropical, the indie-Latin-rock band from LA, as well as the magazine dedicated to women and nonbinary guitarists. The two got into the studio intending to write one song together, but three days later they ended up with the nine songs from their debut album “Helado Tropical.” Reporter Gisele Regatao has this profile of the duo.

Singer-songwriter Helado Negro grew up in Florida, the son of Ecuadorian immigrants, and became well-known for his personal and political experimental pop songs. Fabi Reyna was born in Mexico, grew up in Texas and founded Reyna Tropical, the indie-Latin-rock band from LA, as well as the magazine dedicated to women and nonbinary guitarists. The two got into the studio intending to write one song together, but three days later they ended up with the nine songs from their debut album “Helado Tropical.” Reporter Gisele Regatao has this profile of the duo.

Helado Negro and Fabi Reyna debut 'Helado Tropical' album

This week, Cuba’s government implemented new economic reforms aimed at loosening restrictions on private vendors and imports to help residents adapt to a US-imposed oil blockade. Jorge Piñon, a former oil executive who studies Cuba's energy system at the University of Texas, tells The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler he doesn’t think the measures go far enough to address the deepening energy crisis.

This week, Cuba’s government implemented new economic reforms aimed at loosening restrictions on private vendors and imports to help residents adapt to a US-imposed oil blockade. Jorge Piñon, a former oil executive who studies Cuba's energy system at the University of Texas, tells The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler he doesn’t think the measures go far enough to address the deepening energy crisis.

Cubans adapt to crisis, but resilience has its limits

Lab-grown diamonds have exploded in popularity, thanks to their high quality, low cost and ethical considerations. That reality is upending the market for natural, mined diamonds. The World's Host Marco Werman speaks with Pam Danziger, a luxury market analyst and Forbes contributor, about the shifting market dynamics.

Lab-grown diamonds have exploded in popularity, thanks to their high quality, low cost and ethical considerations. That reality is upending the market for natural, mined diamonds. The World's Host Marco Werman speaks with Pam Danziger, a luxury market analyst and Forbes contributor, about the shifting market dynamics.

Diamond mining companies struggle as lab-grown options hit the market

UEFA — the European soccer governing body — says its 55 teams will sit out all FIFA competitions for as long as a plan to allow investors to buy 20% of the organization remains in place. The boycott would include the upcoming Women's World Cup and the next men's tournament — to be hosted by this summer's winner, Spain, along with Portugal and Morocco. FIFA argues the private cash will help soccer thrive around the world. Now, it must decide whether to possibly lose Europe or nix the plan altogether. The World's Gerry Hadden reports from Embrun, France.

UEFA — the European soccer governing body — says its 55 teams will sit out all FIFA competitions for as long as a plan to allow investors to buy 20% of the organization remains in place. The boycott would include the upcoming Women's World Cup and the next men's tournament — to be hosted by this summer's winner, Spain, along with Portugal and Morocco. FIFA argues the private cash will help soccer thrive around the world. Now, it must decide whether to possibly lose Europe or nix the plan altogether. The World's Gerry Hadden reports from Embrun, France.

European soccer threatens to boycott FIFA competitions over privatization plans

The US has been campaigning to dismantle the International Criminal Court, and now Venezuela has announced its planned withdrawal. The court has spent years investigating alleged crimes against humanity under Venezuela's ousted president, Nicolás Maduro, but no arrest warrants have been made public. Venezuelan victims and advocates say the slow pace has caused deep frustration, even as many still see the ICC as their best hope for justice. The World's Tibisay Zea explains.

The US has been campaigning to dismantle the International Criminal Court, and now Venezuela has announced its planned withdrawal. The court has spent years investigating alleged crimes against humanity under Venezuela's ousted president, Nicolás Maduro, but no arrest warrants have been made public. Venezuelan victims and advocates say the slow pace has caused deep frustration, even as many still see the ICC as their best hope for justice. The World's Tibisay Zea explains.

Venezuela withdraws from ICC

Members of the K-pop supergroup BTS said they were withdrawing from the Grammys over awards being "divided by region or language.” The World's Host Marco Werman discusses the latest twist in the ongoing debate over how to categorize music in the Grammy Awards and beyond with music journalist Tomás Mier.

Members of the K-pop supergroup BTS said they were withdrawing from the Grammys over awards being "divided by region or language.” The World's Host Marco Werman discusses the latest twist in the ongoing debate over how to categorize music in the Grammy Awards and beyond with music journalist Tomás Mier.

K-pop supergroup BTS withdraws from the Grammys

Members of a group known as the “Justice-Seeking Mothers” all have one thing in common: loved ones who were killed by the Iranian security forces during anti-government protests. Some have loved ones who are currently detained or at risk of execution. They hold regular meetings, attend gatherings at their children’s grave sites, and are united by the goal of keeping their children's stories alive, and bringing the perpetrators to justice. The World’s Shirin Jaafari reports.

Members of a group known as the “Justice-Seeking Mothers” all have one thing in common: loved ones who were killed by the Iranian security forces during anti-government protests. Some have loved ones who are currently detained or at risk of execution. They hold regular meetings, attend gatherings at their children’s grave sites, and are united by the goal of keeping their children's stories alive, and bringing the perpetrators to justice. The World’s Shirin Jaafari reports.

Their children were killed. Now, Iranian mothers want justice.

Until recently, every Italian teenager dreamed of getting a moped for their birthday — buzzing through the streets on a Piaggio Sì or a 50cc Vespa. But with sales dropping precipitously, Deutsche Welle, DW's, Angelo van Schaik went to Italy to find out if that dream is still alive, or if it's changing.

Until recently, every Italian teenager dreamed of getting a moped for their birthday — buzzing through the streets on a Piaggio Sì or a 50cc Vespa. But with sales dropping precipitously, Deutsche Welle, DW's, Angelo van Schaik went to Italy to find out if that dream is still alive, or if it's changing.

The fate of the moped in Italy

Prisons in Ontario are using an AI program that claims it can "predict" prisoners’ behaviors. But it's sending a disproportionate number of Black inmates to maximum security detention. That’s according to a report by journalist Desmond Cole in The Breach, an independent media outlet. Cole speaks with The World’s Host Marco Werman about the algorithm that seems to be replicating systemic racism.

Prisons in Ontario are using an AI program that claims it can "predict" prisoners’ behaviors. But it's sending a disproportionate number of Black inmates to maximum security detention. That’s according to a report by journalist Desmond Cole in The Breach, an independent media outlet. Cole speaks with The World’s Host Marco Werman about the algorithm that seems to be replicating systemic racism.

In Canadian prisons, AI is giving Black inmates harsher conditions

Filipino migration to San Diego ramped up at the turn of the 20th century, when the Philippines became a US territory. As the  US military set up bases in the Philippines, families stationed there planted gardens — and sent tasty island produce home. Elaine Alfaro brings us the story from KPBS in San Diego.

Filipino migration to San Diego ramped up at the turn of the 20th century, when the Philippines became a US territory. As the  US military set up bases in the Philippines, families stationed there planted gardens — and sent tasty island produce home. Elaine Alfaro brings us the story from KPBS in San Diego.

The migration of fruits and vegetables from the Philippines to the US

Irish musician Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash at the age of 56. The artist rose to global prominence when he co-starred in the movie "Once." Host Marco Werman pays his respects.

Irish musician Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash at the age of 56. The artist rose to global prominence when he co-starred in the movie "Once." Host Marco Werman pays his respects.