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On the outskirts of Edinburgh, a potato field could soon become the site of a massive AI data center. It is one of two dozen projects proposed across Scotland. But campaigners warn that if every proposed center were built, the data centers alone could consume more electricity than Scotland currently uses. DW's Richard Baynes has been finding out how Scots are taking on the might of data center developers — and may even be starting to win. His story first appeared on the Living Planet podcast.

On the outskirts of Edinburgh, a potato field could soon become the site of a massive AI data center. It is one of two dozen projects proposed across Scotland. But campaigners warn that if every proposed center were built, the data centers alone could consume more electricity than Scotland currently uses. DW's Richard Baynes has been finding out how Scots are taking on the might of data center developers — and may even be starting to win. His story first appeared on the Living Planet podcast.

Scottish residents protest new data center on the outskirts of Edinburgh

The Atlantic has yet to see a hurricane this season, while Hurricane Polo, which briefly reached Category 5 strength, threatens Mexico’s Pacific coast. The contrast comes as a powerful El Niño develops, bringing potentially devastating consequences worldwide:<a href="https://impactlab.org/news-insights/more-than-451000-heat-deaths-projected-from-super-el-nino/"> a new report</a> from the University of Chicago’s Climate Impact Lab estimates that unusually high temperatures could contribute to more than 451,000 deaths between June 2026 and February 2027. Indiana University climate scientist Chris Callahan joins The World to discuss the report, the potential impacts of a “Super El Niño,” and what can be done to protect vulnerable populations.

The Atlantic has yet to see a hurricane this season, while Hurricane Polo, which briefly reached Category 5 strength, threatens Mexico’s Pacific coast. The contrast comes as a powerful El Niño develops, bringing potentially devastating consequences worldwide: a new report from the University of Chicago’s Climate Impact Lab estimates that unusually high temperatures could contribute to more than 451,000 deaths between June 2026 and February 2027. Indiana University climate scientist Chris Callahan joins The World to discuss the report, the potential impacts of a “Super El Niño,” and what can be done to protect vulnerable populations.

New study projects over 450,000 El Niño-related heat deaths

Ezgi Karakus is a Turkish cellist who moved to Kansas City to study at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory. She’s become an important figure in local classical and jazz communities. But she's also starting to make a name for herself playing Turkish disco based on Turkish folk songs. From Kansas City, Sylvia Maria Gross reports.

Ezgi Karakus is a Turkish cellist who moved to Kansas City to study at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory. She’s become an important figure in local classical and jazz communities. But she's also starting to make a name for herself playing Turkish disco based on Turkish folk songs. From Kansas City, Sylvia Maria Gross reports.

Turkish psychedelic music is making a comeback — seriously

Host Marco Werman tells us about the Guinness World Record that has just been claimed by Scottish DJ Calvin Harris for his DJ set in the streets of São Paulo, Brazil, last February, by a single DJ. One million, six hundred thousand people were in the streets. How does that happen? Actually, given Harris' fan base and São Paulo's population, it isn't too hard.

Host Marco Werman tells us about the Guinness World Record that has just been claimed by Scottish DJ Calvin Harris for his DJ set in the streets of São Paulo, Brazil, last February, by a single DJ. One million, six hundred thousand people were in the streets. How does that happen? Actually, given Harris' fan base and São Paulo's population, it isn't too hard.

Scottish DJ makes history with the world’s biggest DJ dance party

Chinese leader Xi Jinping lands in Washington today for his first state visit since 2015. Simon Rabinovitch, Beijing bureau chief for The Economist, speaks with The World’s Marco Werman about the two leaders’ agenda, including questions around safety and artificial intelligence, Taiwan's future and the possible extension of a trade truce.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping lands in Washington today for his first state visit since 2015. Simon Rabinovitch, Beijing bureau chief for The Economist, speaks with The World’s Marco Werman about the two leaders’ agenda, including questions around safety and artificial intelligence, Taiwan's future and the possible extension of a trade truce.

Xi-Trump summit pageantry masks deep rifts

In the aftermath of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, an American Expressive Arts Therapist created an international network of mental health practitioners to support mental health colleagues in Ukraine. Host Marco Werman speaks with Nathalie Robelot-Timtchenko about this effort and her non-profit organization, First Aid of the Soul.

In the aftermath of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, an American Expressive Arts Therapist created an international network of mental health practitioners to support mental health colleagues in Ukraine. Host Marco Werman speaks with Nathalie Robelot-Timtchenko about this effort and her non-profit organization, First Aid of the Soul.

As the war in Ukraine rages on, mental health support needs are growing

Latin Grammy winner and Brazilian soul icon Liniker has been a musical trailblazer since 2015. Her latest album is Caju. It's a groundbreaking album for the artist, not just musically, but also personally. Liniker speaks to host Carolyn Beeler.This segment originally aired on Aug. 18, 2025.

Latin Grammy winner and Brazilian soul icon Liniker has been a musical trailblazer since 2015. Her latest album is Caju. It's a groundbreaking album for the artist, not just musically, but also personally. Liniker speaks to host Carolyn Beeler.
This segment originally aired on Aug. 18, 2025.

Brazilian soul singer Liniker releases her most personal album yet

Drones are changing the kinds of injuries that doctors see in war. They say they create complex wounds that can look deceptively small from the outside, but do immense damage inside. From Gaza to Ukraine, surgeons describe treating civilians with devastating shrapnel and blast injuries, while also adapting to a battlefield where getting patients to care can be more dangerous and take much longer. The World’s Shirin Jaafari reports.

Drones are changing the kinds of injuries that doctors see in war. They say they create complex wounds that can look deceptively small from the outside, but do immense damage inside. From Gaza to Ukraine, surgeons describe treating civilians with devastating shrapnel and blast injuries, while also adapting to a battlefield where getting patients to care can be more dangerous and take much longer. The World’s Shirin Jaafari reports.

Drones are changing the wounds of war

New study highlights how lemurs use a technique similar to opera singers when projecting high notes. Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler take us inside the world of the singing lemurs.

New study highlights how lemurs use a technique similar to opera singers when projecting high notes. Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler take us inside the world of the singing lemurs.

Singing lemurs and opera singers use the same methods to project their voices

It's that time of year again, when world leaders gather in New York for the UN's biggest diplomatic event. This year's General Assembly agenda includes war and climate change, as well as who will lead the United Nations going forward. Antonio Guterres has been Secretary-General for the past decade but is set to step down at the end of the year. To break down the race for the next UN chief, The World's Host Marco Werman speaks with Stéphanie Fillion, the Editor-in-Chief of Envoy Magazine.

It's that time of year again, when world leaders gather in New York for the UN's biggest diplomatic event. This year's General Assembly agenda includes war and climate change, as well as who will lead the United Nations going forward. Antonio Guterres has been Secretary-General for the past decade but is set to step down at the end of the year. To break down the race for the next UN chief, The World's Host Marco Werman speaks with Stéphanie Fillion, the Editor-in-Chief of Envoy Magazine.

Who are the candidates in the race for a new chief at the United Nations?

He’s facing the lowest approval ratings for any Chancellor since records began. Friedrich Merz, who was due to give a speech at the UNGA this week, has canceled the trip to remain in Berlin after what he openly admits were disastrous results in two state elections. The result in one state — the northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania — was the worst his party, the CDU, has seen in state elections since 1949. There are calls for him to resign. The World's Europe Correspondent Orla Barry has more.

He’s facing the lowest approval ratings for any Chancellor since records began. Friedrich Merz, who was due to give a speech at the UNGA this week, has canceled the trip to remain in Berlin after what he openly admits were disastrous results in two state elections. The result in one state — the northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania — was the worst his party, the CDU, has seen in state elections since 1949. There are calls for him to resign. The World's Europe Correspondent Orla Barry has more.

Is Germany's chancellor on his way out?

Earlier today, the prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland met with the US president in New York for the formal signing of a new security agreement that Trump had announced last week.

Earlier today, the prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland met with the US president in New York for the formal signing of a new security agreement that Trump had announced last week.

Denmark-Greenland agreement with US signed

Since its return to office, the Trump administration has expelled some 25,000 migrants to 28 countries where they have no previous connection. Washington Post reporter David Nakamura and FRONTLINE documentary filmmaker Juan Ravell discuss the expulsions with The World’s Marco Werman. Nakamura and Ravell are both contributors to The Deportation Project, a collaboration organized by Forbidden Stories, a nonprofit news organization based in Paris.

Since its return to office, the Trump administration has expelled some 25,000 migrants to 28 countries where they have no previous connection. Washington Post reporter David Nakamura and FRONTLINE documentary filmmaker Juan Ravell discuss the expulsions with The World’s Marco Werman. Nakamura and Ravell are both contributors to The Deportation Project, a collaboration organized by Forbidden Stories, a nonprofit news organization based in Paris.

The US State Department's secret deportation deals

Perched beneath one of Central Europe's most imposing medieval castles, the Slovak city of Trenčín has spent centuries at the crossroads of European history. Its Roman inscription, carved into the castle rock nearly 1,850 years ago, marks the furthest known advance of a Roman army into Central Europe. It’s also one of two 2026 European Capitals of Culture. And the town is going all out. DW's Rob Cameron took part in the festivities.

Perched beneath one of Central Europe's most imposing medieval castles, the Slovak city of Trenčín has spent centuries at the crossroads of European history. Its Roman inscription, carved into the castle rock nearly 1,850 years ago, marks the furthest known advance of a Roman army into Central Europe. It’s also one of two 2026 European Capitals of Culture. And the town is going all out. DW's Rob Cameron took part in the festivities.

Slovakian city named a capital of culture for 2026

Music from Malawi is rarely heard or celebrated outside the country. But a new compilation hopes to change that. "Sounds of Malawi, Vol.1" features a diverse group of musicians and musical traditions from this south African nation. Musician and ethnomusicologist Waliko Makhala helped compile it. He recently spoke to host Marco Werman from the city of Blantyre.

Music from Malawi is rarely heard or celebrated outside the country. But a new compilation hopes to change that. "Sounds of Malawi, Vol.1" features a diverse group of musicians and musical traditions from this south African nation. Musician and ethnomusicologist Waliko Makhala helped compile it. He recently spoke to host Marco Werman from the city of Blantyre.

The 'Sounds of Malawi' you need to hear

In recent weeks, Houthi rebels have launched repeated missile and drone attacks on Saudi cities, as well as its military sites and energy infrastructure. The Kingdom has also come under attack by Iran and Iran-backed Iraqi militias that have targeted its East-West pipeline. Princeton University’s Bernard Haykel and The World’s Carolyn Beeler discuss Riyadh’s options given Washington’s reluctance to back more direct attacks on Houthi militias.

In recent weeks, Houthi rebels have launched repeated missile and drone attacks on Saudi cities, as well as its military sites and energy infrastructure. The Kingdom has also come under attack by Iran and Iran-backed Iraqi militias that have targeted its East-West pipeline. Princeton University’s Bernard Haykel and The World’s Carolyn Beeler discuss Riyadh’s options given Washington’s reluctance to back more direct attacks on Houthi militias.

Saudi security and lucrative oil and gas business in 'sticky spot'

The United States, Denmark and Greenland are expected to sign a new agreement aimed at easing months of tensions over Greenland’s security and strategic importance. While the full details have not yet been made public, the deal could expand U.S. military access and investment while placing tighter limits on adversary countries' influence on the island. The World’s Joshua Coe reports from Denmark on what is known about the agreement and how people in Denmark and Greenland are reacting.

The United States, Denmark and Greenland are expected to sign a new agreement aimed at easing months of tensions over Greenland’s security and strategic importance. While the full details have not yet been made public, the deal could expand U.S. military access and investment while placing tighter limits on adversary countries' influence on the island. The World’s Joshua Coe reports from Denmark on what is known about the agreement and how people in Denmark and Greenland are reacting.

US, Greenland and Denmark to sign agreement that could ease months of tensions

For the first time in over a century, researchers have named a new species of cat. The Tigrina cat was identified in Bolivia and sheds light on the evolution of small cats in Latin America. Carolyn Beeler has the story.

For the first time in over a century, researchers have named a new species of cat. The Tigrina cat was identified in Bolivia and sheds light on the evolution of small cats in Latin America. Carolyn Beeler has the story.

Researchers name new cat species

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is continuing to grow; while cases have plateaued in the original epicenter, transmission is shifting to new regions with limited healthcare infrastructure. At the same time, a clinical trial for an experimental vaccine for healthcare workers is underway; this particular strain of Ebola has no current treatment or vaccine. The World's Marco Werman speaks with John Johnson, vaccination and epidemic response expert at Doctors Without Borders, about the latest.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is continuing to grow; while cases have plateaued in the original epicenter, transmission is shifting to new regions with limited healthcare infrastructure. At the same time, a clinical trial for an experimental vaccine for healthcare workers is underway; this particular strain of Ebola has no current treatment or vaccine. The World's Marco Werman speaks with John Johnson, vaccination and epidemic response expert at Doctors Without Borders, about the latest.

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ebola continues to spread

Who was the first country to recognize the United States 250 years ago? The answer: Morocco. The U.S. was delighted. It was all about mutual self-interest. And the relationship has endured to this day. The World's Gerry Hadden reports from Tangier, Morocco.

Who was the first country to recognize the United States 250 years ago? The answer: Morocco. The U.S. was delighted. It was all about mutual self-interest. And the relationship has endured to this day. The World's Gerry Hadden reports from Tangier, Morocco.

As the US turns 250, a little-known part of its history is who first recognized it

"The Marching Band" is a French comedy-drama about two long lost brothers who are musicians from different social classes. They meet only when one of them finds out he has leukemia, and needs a donor for a bone marrow transfusion. A DNA test shows that his sister isn't his biological sister, and he has a brother living in a working-class town an hour from Paris. Reporter Adeline Sire has the story.

"The Marching Band" is a French comedy-drama about two long lost brothers who are musicians from different social classes. They meet only when one of them finds out he has leukemia, and needs a donor for a bone marrow transfusion. A DNA test shows that his sister isn't his biological sister, and he has a brother living in a working-class town an hour from Paris. Reporter Adeline Sire has the story.

French dramedy 'The Marching Band' pokes fun at the American Dream

A call-in program produced by three public radio stations heard from people on the ground about what Haitians can do to fight the Trump administration's revocation of TPS, or temporary protected status. Haitians were allowed to live and work in the US after the devastating earthquakes hit Haiti in 2010. Lawyers and advocates both concluded that options are limited outside the Supreme Court. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with GBH's Paris Alston, one of three hosts of last night's broadcast.

A call-in program produced by three public radio stations heard from people on the ground about what Haitians can do to fight the Trump administration's revocation of TPS, or temporary protected status. Haitians were allowed to live and work in the US after the devastating earthquakes hit Haiti in 2010. Lawyers and advocates both concluded that options are limited outside the Supreme Court. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with GBH's Paris Alston, one of three hosts of last night's broadcast.

Haitians fighting TPS told there’s little hope

Turkey's prime minister has ordered crackdowns on Istanbul's LGBTQ+ communities, and there have been widespread raids and arrests under obscenity laws to ‘protect families.’ Long lines of police filed into bars, associations and people’s homes — officers gathered evidence from hard drives to rainbow flags. Dozens of activists were arrested. Emily Withers reports from Istanbul.

Turkey's prime minister has ordered crackdowns on Istanbul's LGBTQ+ communities, and there have been widespread raids and arrests under obscenity laws to ‘protect families.’ Long lines of police filed into bars, associations and people’s homes — officers gathered evidence from hard drives to rainbow flags. Dozens of activists were arrested. Emily Withers reports from Istanbul.

Turkey raids bars and NGOs in crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists and journalists

Syria was once home to one of the largest populations of bees in the Middle East. But only a fraction of its colonies survived the civil war that began in 2011. In this story from Deutsche Welle's Living Planet, Kathleen Schuster visits a traveling beekeeper. He recounts his fight to bring back the bees and, with them, his country's farming sector.

Syria was once home to one of the largest populations of bees in the Middle East. But only a fraction of its colonies survived the civil war that began in 2011. In this story from Deutsche Welle's Living Planet, Kathleen Schuster visits a traveling beekeeper. He recounts his fight to bring back the bees and, with them, his country's farming sector.

Farmers try to bring back Syrian bees

Many in Europe believe the Moroccan government played a role in the massive border crossing in July in which nearly 80,000 people entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta. Morocco denies it, and ordinary Moroccans believe their government. Their country, they say, has nothing to gain by upsetting relations with Europe today. The World's Gerry Hadden reports from Fnideq, Morocco.

Many in Europe believe the Moroccan government played a role in the massive border crossing in July in which nearly 80,000 people entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta. Morocco denies it, and ordinary Moroccans believe their government. Their country, they say, has nothing to gain by upsetting relations with Europe today. The World's Gerry Hadden reports from Fnideq, Morocco.

Europe toughens migration rules are ‘weaponized’ Spanish incident denied by Morocco

A firefighter's outerwear is exceptionally important; its quality and material keep the wearer safe. But the same attention hasn't been given to what a firefighter wears as underwear. That's a big problem, especially for women, because most sports bras are made of material that can melt and burn in high heat — even if the outerwear is not damaged. The World's Marco Werman speaks with Emily Pyke, an Australian Navy veteran and founder of UndaTech, which is developing fire-resistant bras and menstrual briefs.

A firefighter's outerwear is exceptionally important; its quality and material keep the wearer safe. But the same attention hasn't been given to what a firefighter wears as underwear. That's a big problem, especially for women, because most sports bras are made of material that can melt and burn in high heat — even if the outerwear is not damaged. The World's Marco Werman speaks with Emily Pyke, an Australian Navy veteran and founder of UndaTech, which is developing fire-resistant bras and menstrual briefs.

Australian company developing fire-resistant sports bras for firefighters and high-risk industries

Patricio Guzmán, a giant of documentary filmmaking, has died. His masterwork, the Battle of Chile, was produced in exile and documented the violence of Pinochet's dictatorship. His later films kept their political center, but became more meditative and poetic in their execution. The World's Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Gustavo Furtado, a professor at Duke University, about Guzmán's legacy and the place of memory in his work.

Patricio Guzmán, a giant of documentary filmmaking, has died. His masterwork, the Battle of Chile, was produced in exile and documented the violence of Pinochet's dictatorship. His later films kept their political center, but became more meditative and poetic in their execution. The World's Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Gustavo Furtado, a professor at Duke University, about Guzmán's legacy and the place of memory in his work.

Remembering Patricio Guzmán, the Chilean filmmaker who documented Pinochet's regime

Canada and the European Union want to further develop their alliance and wider trade relationships. This week, the president of the European Parliament proposed making Canada an "associate member" of the bloc. It's unclear exactly what that would mean, as "associate member" is not currently a legal category within the EU. But it could mark a significant shift in global alliances. The World's Carolyn Beeler speaks with Amy Verdun, a professor of political science at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, about what both Canada and the EU might gain from a closer relationship.

Canada and the European Union want to further develop their alliance and wider trade relationships. This week, the president of the European Parliament proposed making Canada an "associate member" of the bloc. It's unclear exactly what that would mean, as "associate member" is not currently a legal category within the EU. But it could mark a significant shift in global alliances. The World's Carolyn Beeler speaks with Amy Verdun, a professor of political science at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, about what both Canada and the EU might gain from a closer relationship.

European Union proposes Canada become an "associate member"

National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek has been sea kayaking his way down the Inside Passage, a network of straits, fjords and islands spanning much of the northwestern coastline of North America. It's the latest chapter in his global walking project, the Out of Eden Walk. Salopek joined Marco Werman to talk about the help he's received to make this sea trip possible, and how he had to change his approach to storytelling.

National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek has been sea kayaking his way down the Inside Passage, a network of straits, fjords and islands spanning much of the northwestern coastline of North America. It's the latest chapter in his global walking project, the Out of Eden Walk. Salopek joined Marco Werman to talk about the help he's received to make this sea trip possible, and how he had to change his approach to storytelling.

National Geographic Explorer traveling a thousand miles by kayak

With the centennial of tenor saxophonist John Coltrane's birth on Sunday (9/20), we listen to a modern exponent of his sound: South African jazz pianist Nduduzo Makhathini. He counts Coltrane's iconic recording "A Love Supreme" as one of the most influential in his collection. Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler have more.

With the centennial of tenor saxophonist John Coltrane's birth on Sunday (9/20), we listen to a modern exponent of his sound: South African jazz pianist Nduduzo Makhathini. He counts Coltrane's iconic recording "A Love Supreme" as one of the most influential in his collection. Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler have more.