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Lupita Infante is the granddaughter of Mexican cultural icon, Pedro Infante, but she is also an artist in her own right, carrying legacies from both sides of her family. Lupita is charting a new path for herself, while honoring and questioning the mariachi culture she’s inherited. In this conversation, she discusses her artistic path with Meklit Hadero of the "Movement" podcast.This story originally aired on April 23, 2026.

Lupita Infante is the granddaughter of Mexican cultural icon, Pedro Infante, but she is also an artist in her own right, carrying legacies from both sides of her family. Lupita is charting a new path for herself, while honoring and questioning the mariachi culture she’s inherited. In this conversation, she discusses her artistic path with Meklit Hadero of the "Movement" podcast.
This story originally aired on April 23, 2026.

Forging a new path in Mexico's mariachi culture

Spain's smallest island wants to quit the country so it can get rid of tourism. It's called Tabarca, and it has 59 official residents. But on any given day in August, the one-mile by half-a-mile island can receive several thousand visitors. Most are people looking for a cool place to party. The result is a nightmare for locals. To stem the "hordes" Tabarca has repeatedly petitioned the local municipality for help. The World's Gerry Hadden explains where things stand now.

Spain's smallest island wants to quit the country so it can get rid of tourism. It's called Tabarca, and it has 59 official residents. But on any given day in August, the one-mile by half-a-mile island can receive several thousand visitors. Most are people looking for a cool place to party. The result is a nightmare for locals. To stem the "hordes" Tabarca has repeatedly petitioned the local municipality for help. The World's Gerry Hadden explains where things stand now.

Spain's smallest island seeks independence to slow tourism

Russia is preparing for nationwide parliamentary elections in September. But many prominent opposition figures have fled the country in recent years and those who remain face significant barriers to running for office. Yet Russia's opposition hasn't disappeared. Levi Bridges has this report on the current state of Russia’s opposition, from Deutsche Welle, DW's, Inside Europe podcast.

Russia is preparing for nationwide parliamentary elections in September. But many prominent opposition figures have fled the country in recent years and those who remain face significant barriers to running for office. Yet Russia's opposition hasn't disappeared. Levi Bridges has this report on the current state of Russia’s opposition, from Deutsche Welle, DW's, Inside Europe podcast.

Russia's fledgling opposition is still pushing forward

Three days after the White House announced that the US would take majority control of a huge portion of Venezuela’s oil reserves, critical questions about the agreement remain unanswered. Jorge Piñón, a former oil executive now at the University of Texas at Austin, tells The World’s Host Marco Werman that he questions whether a deal actually exists.

Three days after the White House announced that the US would take majority control of a huge portion of Venezuela’s oil reserves, critical questions about the agreement remain unanswered. Jorge Piñón, a former oil executive now at the University of Texas at Austin, tells The World’s Host Marco Werman that he questions whether a deal actually exists.

Key details unclear in US oil deal with Venezuela

Zig-Zag Band was a household name in Zimbabwe in the 1980s and 1990s. It was a band committed to the style of music its members helped pioneer: chigiyo. It's a mix of reggae, mbira-inspired guitar, brass arrangements and dance rhythms. The group has long since disbanded, but a new compilation of its music came out. It's called "Zig-Zag Band: Chigiyo Music Kings 1987-1998." Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler have the story.This story originally aired on March 12, 2026.

Zig-Zag Band was a household name in Zimbabwe in the 1980s and 1990s. It was a band committed to the style of music its members helped pioneer: chigiyo. It's a mix of reggae, mbira-inspired guitar, brass arrangements and dance rhythms. The group has long since disbanded, but a new compilation of its music came out. It's called "Zig-Zag Band: Chigiyo Music Kings 1987-1998." Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler have the story.
This story originally aired on March 12, 2026.

The kings of Chigiyo music

Denmark is taking new steps to confront the use of artificial intelligence in schools. The rules are supposed to take effect this school year. But questions remain about the extent to which AI is prejudicial to learning, and when it can actually help. The World's Host Marco Werman speaks with Dr. Guido Makransky, a professor of educational psychology at the University of Copenhagen and the leader of the university’s Virtual Learning Lab.

Denmark is taking new steps to confront the use of artificial intelligence in schools. The rules are supposed to take effect this school year. But questions remain about the extent to which AI is prejudicial to learning, and when it can actually help. The World's Host Marco Werman speaks with Dr. Guido Makransky, a professor of educational psychology at the University of Copenhagen and the leader of the university’s Virtual Learning Lab.

As more students use AI, Denmark's new measures raise questions

Voters in Iceland rejected this weekend's referendum on resuming talks to join the European Union. Turnout was high and the results were close, with about 53% voting "no." Host Marco Werman has the details.

Voters in Iceland rejected this weekend's referendum on resuming talks to join the European Union. Turnout was high and the results were close, with about 53% voting "no." Host Marco Werman has the details.

Voters in Iceland reject resuming talks to join EU

Nepal rescue efforts focus on hydropower workers stuck in tunnelsNEPAL RESCUE EFFORTS FOCUS ON HYDROPOWER WORKERS STUCK IN TUNNELS Of the thousands of people unaccounted for following the catastrophic flooding in Nepal and Tibet, nearly 1,000 of them are Nepali hydropower workers; hundreds of them are thought to be alive, but trapped in the tunnels and infrastructure that was buried by mud and debris. The World's Marco Werman speaks with Uttam Bhlon Lama, senior vice president of the Independent Power Producers' Association of Nepal, about the ongoing rescue efforts.

Nepal rescue efforts focus on hydropower workers stuck in tunnels
NEPAL RESCUE EFFORTS FOCUS ON HYDROPOWER WORKERS STUCK IN TUNNELS
Of the thousands of people unaccounted for following the catastrophic flooding in Nepal and Tibet, nearly 1,000 of them are Nepali hydropower workers; hundreds of them are thought to be alive, but trapped in the tunnels and infrastructure that was buried by mud and debris. The World's Marco Werman speaks with Uttam Bhlon Lama, senior vice president of the Independent Power Producers' Association of Nepal, about the ongoing rescue efforts.

Nepal rescue efforts focus on hydropower workers stuck in tunnels

It’s been a tense week in Haiti after nearly 50 people were killed and over 50 more were kidnapped in a coordinated gang attack in a town outside the capital, Port-au-Prince. Wethzer Piercin is an editor at AyiboPost in Port-au-Prince and joins Host Marco Werman with the details.

It’s been a tense week in Haiti after nearly 50 people were killed and over 50 more were kidnapped in a coordinated gang attack in a town outside the capital, Port-au-Prince. Wethzer Piercin is an editor at AyiboPost in Port-au-Prince and joins Host Marco Werman with the details.

Questions about security in Haiti after gangs kill dozens, take hostages

Gas prices in the United States have risen roughly 40% since the start of the war with Iran six months ago. Triple-A is predicting this August will be the most expensive month ever at the pump in the United States. People around the world have felt the pinch, too. But one South American country has been preparing for this moment for decades ... and is weathering the global storm in fuel prices. Michael Fox has the story from São Paulo, Brazil.

Gas prices in the United States have risen roughly 40% since the start of the war with Iran six months ago. Triple-A is predicting this August will be the most expensive month ever at the pump in the United States. People around the world have felt the pinch, too. But one South American country has been preparing for this moment for decades ... and is weathering the global storm in fuel prices. Michael Fox has the story from São Paulo, Brazil.

Ethanol at the Brazilian pump

Iceland has long kept the EU at arm’s length. But Russia’s war in Ukraine and President Trump’s threats to take control of Greenland have prompted a rethink, with growing calls for Iceland to move closer to the bloc. On Saturday, Icelanders will vote on whether to restart talks on EU membership. But there’s fierce opposition, particularly from the country’s powerful fishing industry. The World's Europe correspondent Orla Barry reports.

Iceland has long kept the EU at arm’s length. But Russia’s war in Ukraine and President Trump’s threats to take control of Greenland have prompted a rethink, with growing calls for Iceland to move closer to the bloc. On Saturday, Icelanders will vote on whether to restart talks on EU membership. But there’s fierce opposition, particularly from the country’s powerful fishing industry. The World's Europe correspondent Orla Barry reports.

Could Russia and Trump push Iceland closer to the EU?

We begin with a brief update on the situation in Nepal, where flash flooding swept away entire villages in the Himalayan region bordering Tibet. The official death toll is nearing 600 people and continues to climb. The list of missing people is almost 2,500.

We begin with a brief update on the situation in Nepal, where flash flooding swept away entire villages in the Himalayan region bordering Tibet. The official death toll is nearing 600 people and continues to climb. The list of missing people is almost 2,500.

The latest on Nepal

Unlike the Seine, the Tiber, which courses through Italy's capital, is still considered too polluted for safe swimming. So instead of going in the water, they're going deep underground. DW’s Angelo van Schaik visited an ancient Roman quarry to see how it works.

Unlike the Seine, the Tiber, which courses through Italy's capital, is still considered too polluted for safe swimming. So instead of going in the water, they're going deep underground. DW’s Angelo van Schaik visited an ancient Roman quarry to see how it works.

Heat refuge in Rome

Gotham FC's star striker, Esther Gonzalez, has left the New York team and has signed on to play for a Premier League team in Saudi Arabia. Gonzalez is openly gay and married to a woman. In Saudi Arabia, same sex relationships are illegal. The World's Marco Werman speaks with Cyd Zeigler, founder of LGBTQ+ sports publication Outsports, about what this means to her fans.

Gotham FC's star striker, Esther Gonzalez, has left the New York team and has signed on to play for a Premier League team in Saudi Arabia. Gonzalez is openly gay and married to a woman. In Saudi Arabia, same sex relationships are illegal. The World's Marco Werman speaks with Cyd Zeigler, founder of LGBTQ+ sports publication Outsports, about what this means to her fans.

Openly gay women’s soccer star signs with Saudi Arabia. Her marriage is illegal there.

This summer has been brutal across Europe with extremely high temperatures. France was hit hard, with many concerned that this is the new normal. Some parts of the country reached close to 110 degrees. Adeline Sire reports on the many ways in which the French kept cool.

This summer has been brutal across Europe with extremely high temperatures. France was hit hard, with many concerned that this is the new normal. Some parts of the country reached close to 110 degrees. Adeline Sire reports on the many ways in which the French kept cool.

Creative Parisian ways of staying cool in extreme summer heat

Arabic music filled the air of Laura Elkeslassy’s Moroccan Jewish childhood home in Paris, especially on Fridays before Shabbat. But she didn’t grow up speaking Arabic, so she didn’t understand the words. In New York as an adult, Laura’s search for a wedding song takes her on a rich musical, spiritual, and political journey — leading to a bookstore in Jerusalem where she discovers that this work to preserve her culture continues what her ancestors began.Elkeslassy's conversation with Meklit Hadero, host of the Movement podcast, first aired Jan. 13, 2026.

Arabic music filled the air of Laura Elkeslassy’s Moroccan Jewish childhood home in Paris, especially on Fridays before Shabbat. But she didn’t grow up speaking Arabic, so she didn’t understand the words. In New York as an adult, Laura’s search for a wedding song takes her on a rich musical, spiritual, and political journey — leading to a bookstore in Jerusalem where she discovers that this work to preserve her culture continues what her ancestors began.
Elkeslassy's conversation with Meklit Hadero, host of the Movement podcast, first aired Jan. 13, 2026.

The search for a Jewish Moroccan song changed one artist’s life

Former Serbian General Ratko Mladic, the so-called "Butcher of Bosnia," has died at the age of 84 in a prison hospital at The Hague, in the Netherlands — where he was serving a life sentence. Mladic oversaw numerous atrocities during the Bosnian War in the 1990s.

Former Serbian General Ratko Mladic, the so-called "Butcher of Bosnia," has died at the age of 84 in a prison hospital at The Hague, in the Netherlands — where he was serving a life sentence. Mladic oversaw numerous atrocities during the Bosnian War in the 1990s.

Former Serbian General Ratko Mladic dies

In Paris, the city's first shop devoted exclusively to French butter has opened. So far, it's proving to be a hit with tourists and locals alike.

In Paris, the city's first shop devoted exclusively to French butter has opened. So far, it's proving to be a hit with tourists and locals alike.

French butter shop opens

Immigration is a hot topic in Europe, especially among rightwing political groups hoping to take over the leadership of their countries. One nation where the populist right is already governing is Italy — also an external border state. And while, in the first half of this year, sea arrivals in Italy were down by 30% compared to last year, from Deutsche Welle, DW, Inside Europe's Correspondent Angelo van Schaik reports that the situation at the main immigration office in Rome is chaotic.

Immigration is a hot topic in Europe, especially among rightwing political groups hoping to take over the leadership of their countries. One nation where the populist right is already governing is Italy — also an external border state. And while, in the first half of this year, sea arrivals in Italy were down by 30% compared to last year, from Deutsche Welle, DW, Inside Europe's Correspondent Angelo van Schaik reports that the situation at the main immigration office in Rome is chaotic.

Italy is making immigrating harder and harder

Wildfires have raged for weeks in Indonesia. It's poised to be one of the country's worst wildfire seasons ever. The World's Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Wahyu Perdana, from the peatland monitoring organization Pandau Gambut, about what's happening.

Wildfires have raged for weeks in Indonesia. It's poised to be one of the country's worst wildfire seasons ever. The World's Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Wahyu Perdana, from the peatland monitoring organization Pandau Gambut, about what's happening.

Indonesia's wildfires still burning, spreading smoke to neighboring nations

As we've reported this week, devastating flash floods have killed more than 350 people near Nepal's border with Tibet. But the death toll is fluid, with some 1,000 people still unaccounted for. Host Carolyn Beeler discussed the situation with Rojita Adhikari, a freelance journalist based in Kathmandu who traveled today to Trishuli Bazar downstream from where the flood started, and Tenzing Chogyal Sherpa, a glaciologist and a PhD candidate at the Department of Physical Geography at Utrecht University in the Netherlands.

As we've reported this week, devastating flash floods have killed more than 350 people near Nepal's border with Tibet. But the death toll is fluid, with some 1,000 people still unaccounted for. Host Carolyn Beeler discussed the situation with Rojita Adhikari, a freelance journalist based in Kathmandu who traveled today to Trishuli Bazar downstream from where the flood started, and Tenzing Chogyal Sherpa, a glaciologist and a PhD candidate at the Department of Physical Geography at Utrecht University in the Netherlands.

Nepal flash floods continue to devastate communities

For most baseball pitchers, facing down a batter with a full count is one of the toughest things they'll ever do. But for Alli Schroder of the Women’s Pro Baseball League’s Boston Hunters, baseball is no sweat compared to her job back home in Canada. GBH’s Esteban Bustillos has more.

For most baseball pitchers, facing down a batter with a full count is one of the toughest things they'll ever do. But for Alli Schroder of the Women’s Pro Baseball League’s Boston Hunters, baseball is no sweat compared to her job back home in Canada. GBH’s Esteban Bustillos has more.

Canadian woman fights wildfires and pitchers in first Women’s Pro Baseball League

Five years ago, a heat dome stretched across British Columbia, Canada, killing more than 600 people. The paramedics trying to respond to emergency calls were unprepared to operate at that level of heat. But hot conditions are increasingly normal in places where they didn't used to be. For The Big Fix, The World's Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Brooks Hogya, an academic, paramedic and member of BC's heat advisory committee, about the lessons BC took from the heat dome.

Five years ago, a heat dome stretched across British Columbia, Canada, killing more than 600 people. The paramedics trying to respond to emergency calls were unprepared to operate at that level of heat. But hot conditions are increasingly normal in places where they didn't used to be. For The Big Fix, The World's Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Brooks Hogya, an academic, paramedic and member of BC's heat advisory committee, about the lessons BC took from the heat dome.

The Big Fix: Emergency services in a warming world

Sweden is ordering British citizens to leave at a far higher rate than any other EU country since Brexit. The UK Foreign Office calculates that Sweden has rejected more than a quarter of residency applications from British citizens, three times the rate of other EU countries. British citizens lost their automatic right to live and work in the EU after the Brexit referendum. Now, a series of cases involving vulnerable Britons has put Sweden’s treatment of UK nationals under growing scrutiny. The World’s Europe Correspondent Orla Barry reports.

Sweden is ordering British citizens to leave at a far higher rate than any other EU country since Brexit. The UK Foreign Office calculates that Sweden has rejected more than a quarter of residency applications from British citizens, three times the rate of other EU countries. British citizens lost their automatic right to live and work in the EU after the Brexit referendum. Now, a series of cases involving vulnerable Britons has put Sweden’s treatment of UK nationals under growing scrutiny. The World’s Europe Correspondent Orla Barry reports.

Why is Sweden deporting so many British citizens after Brexit?

Two thousand robots participated in a Humanoid Robotics competition this week in the Chinese capital. They participated in running, jumping, soccer and ping pong competitions — breaking records — as Host Carolyn Beeler explains.

Two thousand robots participated in a Humanoid Robotics competition this week in the Chinese capital. They participated in running, jumping, soccer and ping pong competitions — breaking records — as Host Carolyn Beeler explains.

Beijing hosts Olympics for robots

The UN and Red Cross released a joint statement Tuesday calling for more controls on autonomous weapons systems powered by Artificial Intelligence. The statement follows a report by The New York Times on Monday about a deadly Russian drone strike using autonomous weapon technology. The World's Host Carolyn Beeler learned more from Michael Horowitz, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and former Pentagon expert on autonomous weapons systems.

The UN and Red Cross released a joint statement Tuesday calling for more controls on autonomous weapons systems powered by Artificial Intelligence. The statement follows a report by The New York Times on Monday about a deadly Russian drone strike using autonomous weapon technology. The World's Host Carolyn Beeler learned more from Michael Horowitz, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and former Pentagon expert on autonomous weapons systems.

World approaching 'moral red line' on autonomous weapons targeting humans

The death of Dolly Parton has led to an outpouring of tributes around the world, with celebrities, world leaders and fellow musicians lauding the country star's philanthropy and good works. Host Carolyn Beeler runs down some of the tributes.

The death of Dolly Parton has led to an outpouring of tributes around the world, with celebrities, world leaders and fellow musicians lauding the country star's philanthropy and good works. Host Carolyn Beeler runs down some of the tributes.

American singer Dolly Parton is being eulogized around the world

An accomplished Spanish American percussionist from Madrid, Pablo Martín Jones, is focusing his attention on an obscure, square-shaped hand drum found only in a small Spanish village near the Portuguese border. Traditionally, only women played it, and they used a stick. It's one of those traditions that was just about gone, but Jones is helping revive the instrument, and helping it evolve. Gerry Hadden reports from Spain.

An accomplished Spanish American percussionist from Madrid, Pablo Martín Jones, is focusing his attention on an obscure, square-shaped hand drum found only in a small Spanish village near the Portuguese border. Traditionally, only women played it, and they used a stick. It's one of those traditions that was just about gone, but Jones is helping revive the instrument, and helping it evolve. Gerry Hadden reports from Spain.

Music with an ancient, yet new, drumbeat

Venezuela’s government and opposition are negotiating again — but this time, analysts say the country may have its best chance in years at a democratic transition. The talks have already produced agreements on judicial reform, while arrests have slowed and political prisoners have been released. Still, deep skepticism remains after years of failed negotiations, and key opposition leader María Corina Machado is not at the table. The World's Tibisay Zea reports.

Venezuela’s government and opposition are negotiating again — but this time, analysts say the country may have its best chance in years at a democratic transition. The talks have already produced agreements on judicial reform, while arrests have slowed and political prisoners have been released. Still, deep skepticism remains after years of failed negotiations, and key opposition leader María Corina Machado is not at the table. The World's Tibisay Zea reports.

Venezuela's latest negotiations bring cautious hope

Flash floods triggered by an ice avalanche have left hundreds of people missing in Nepal along its border with Tibet. Some scientists think the tragedy may have been set off, at least in part, by an enormous chunk of ice snapping off a glacier. Simon Cook, a glaciologist at the University of Dundee in Scotland tells The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler what a satellite analysis reveals about the disaster.

Flash floods triggered by an ice avalanche have left hundreds of people missing in Nepal along its border with Tibet. Some scientists think the tragedy may have been set off, at least in part, by an enormous chunk of ice snapping off a glacier. Simon Cook, a glaciologist at the University of Dundee in Scotland tells The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler what a satellite analysis reveals about the disaster.