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Giorgia Meloni has reached a milestone few Italian prime ministers have come close to: Today, she becomes Italy’s longest continuously serving prime minister since the fascist dictator Benito Mussolini was in power. Her four-year run in office is particularly notable in a country famous for political instability and frequent changes of government. Meloni is marking the occasion with a rally in Bari. But some political analysts warn that her position may not be as secure as it appears. The World's Europe Correspondent Orla Barry reports.

Giorgia Meloni has reached a milestone few Italian prime ministers have come close to: Today, she becomes Italy’s longest continuously serving prime minister since the fascist dictator Benito Mussolini was in power. Her four-year run in office is particularly notable in a country famous for political instability and frequent changes of government. Meloni is marking the occasion with a rally in Bari. But some political analysts warn that her position may not be as secure as it appears. The World's Europe Correspondent Orla Barry reports.

Meloni reaches milestone as Italy's longest continuously serving PM since Mussolini

Germany's far-right AfD party has been using a particular moped brand for its campaign: the Simson Schwalbe, often described as the "Vespa of East Germany". The Jewish heir to the founding family is fighting to protect the company's legacy. Deutsche Welle, DW's, Matthew Moore reports on how the moped has been turned into a political vehicle.

Germany's far-right AfD party has been using a particular moped brand for its campaign: the Simson Schwalbe, often described as the "Vespa of East Germany". The Jewish heir to the founding family is fighting to protect the company's legacy. Deutsche Welle, DW's, Matthew Moore reports on how the moped has been turned into a political vehicle.

Germany's far-right AfD party has adopted a Jewish-built moped as a campaign symbol

It's the last days of summer and many of us might be looking for a final road trip or holiday. Indian journalist Akshobh Giridhadas loves to travel, and on a trip to the Indian Himalayas many years ago, he encountered some unexpected hospitality. He shared his adventure with GBH's Stories From The Stage.

It's the last days of summer and many of us might be looking for a final road trip or holiday. Indian journalist Akshobh Giridhadas loves to travel, and on a trip to the Indian Himalayas many years ago, he encountered some unexpected hospitality. He shared his adventure with GBH's Stories From The Stage.

Finding hospitality in an unknown place in India

In Nepal today, some welcome but unexpected news. Two survivors were rescued — alive — from the tunnel of a hydropower plant, some nine days after getting trapped by last week’s devastating floods. As the days have worn on, hopes were fading that any of roughly 500 hydropower workers believed to be in tunnels would be recovered alive. Carolyn Beeler continues her reporting from Kathmandu, Nepal, and joined Marco Werman to share updates.

In Nepal today, some welcome but unexpected news. Two survivors were rescued — alive — from the tunnel of a hydropower plant, some nine days after getting trapped by last week’s devastating floods. As the days have worn on, hopes were fading that any of roughly 500 hydropower workers believed to be in tunnels would be recovered alive. Carolyn Beeler continues her reporting from Kathmandu, Nepal, and joined Marco Werman to share updates.

The latest from on the ground in Nepal

Next Friday will mark 25 years since the September 11, 2001, attacks. A special edition of the show that day will look back at the global impact of the event and what followed. Andrew Sullivan is executive director of No One Left Behind, a nonprofit advocating for Afghan allies of the US. Before that, Sullivan deployed to Iraq and later commanded a company in Afghanistan. In conversation with Host Marco Werman, he recalled the significance of the event on his decision to join the military.

Next Friday will mark 25 years since the September 11, 2001, attacks. A special edition of the show that day will look back at the global impact of the event and what followed. Andrew Sullivan is executive director of No One Left Behind, a nonprofit advocating for Afghan allies of the US. Before that, Sullivan deployed to Iraq and later commanded a company in Afghanistan. In conversation with Host Marco Werman, he recalled the significance of the event on his decision to join the military.

25 years and two wars later, a veteran reflects on 9/11 attacks

It's one of Germany's smaller states, and it's not usually the center of national attention. But this weekend, all eyes are on the eastern German region of Saxony-Anhalt. A strong result for the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, could have implications not just for the state itself, but for Germany's political future. From Deutsche Welle, DW, Inside Europe’s Thomas Sparrow has more.

It's one of Germany's smaller states, and it's not usually the center of national attention. But this weekend, all eyes are on the eastern German region of Saxony-Anhalt. A strong result for the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, could have implications not just for the state itself, but for Germany's political future. From Deutsche Welle, DW, Inside Europe’s Thomas Sparrow has more.

An AfD win in Saxony could be the first time the far-right party governs

Spanish Women's Football League has announced it will subsidize the procedure of freezing their eggs for players on the national team. Some big stars have been lobbying for this option, as many professionals don't want to interrupt their careers to become mothers. But others say the league simply doesn't want its players getting pregnant while actively playing. The World's Gerry Hadden reports from Barcelona.

Spanish Women's Football League has announced it will subsidize the procedure of freezing their eggs for players on the national team. Some big stars have been lobbying for this option, as many professionals don't want to interrupt their careers to become mothers. But others say the league simply doesn't want its players getting pregnant while actively playing. The World's Gerry Hadden reports from Barcelona.

Spain's elite female soccer stars can now freeze their eggs for free

After trade talks between Canada and the US fell apart, Canadians see Trump administration antics as a threat to their sovereignty. And they've been fighting back — boycotting US alcohol, avoiding US produce, canceling US vacations and posting nasty memes. But the Canadian government is in a tricky position, trying to play to a rise in domestic anti-American sentiment while maintaining relationships with Canada's biggest ally. Katie Toth reports from Nova Scotia.

After trade talks between Canada and the US fell apart, Canadians see Trump administration antics as a threat to their sovereignty. And they've been fighting back — boycotting US alcohol, avoiding US produce, canceling US vacations and posting nasty memes. But the Canadian government is in a tricky position, trying to play to a rise in domestic anti-American sentiment while maintaining relationships with Canada's biggest ally. Katie Toth reports from Nova Scotia.

Canadians fight back to counter Trump administration

Experts and officials have pointed to a collapsing glacier high up in the Himalayas as the trigger of the deadly flash flooding in Tibet and Nepal last week. Climate scientists warn that global warming may make glacial collapse — and the subsequent landslides and flooding they can cause — more frequent. National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek recently joined an expedition of scientists studying the link between climate change and a landslide-induced tsunami in Alaska, and tells Host Carolyn Beeler what he learned.

Experts and officials have pointed to a collapsing glacier high up in the Himalayas as the trigger of the deadly flash flooding in Tibet and Nepal last week. Climate scientists warn that global warming may make glacial collapse — and the subsequent landslides and flooding they can cause — more frequent. National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek recently joined an expedition of scientists studying the link between climate change and a landslide-induced tsunami in Alaska, and tells Host Carolyn Beeler what he learned.

As temperatures rise, glacier collapses may become more common

The Spanish enclave of Ceuta remains in crisis mode more than a month after tens of thousands of migrants crossed in from Morocco in just over a day. Spain has gone to great lengths not to implicate Morocco in the incident. But Spanish papers report that Spain's border agency has given a judge a dossier that concludes the Moroccan government was in fact behind the chaotic border crossing in which more than 100 people died. The World's Gerry Hadden reports.

The Spanish enclave of Ceuta remains in crisis mode more than a month after tens of thousands of migrants crossed in from Morocco in just over a day. Spain has gone to great lengths not to implicate Morocco in the incident. But Spanish papers report that Spain's border agency has given a judge a dossier that concludes the Moroccan government was in fact behind the chaotic border crossing in which more than 100 people died. The World's Gerry Hadden reports.

Intelligence report alleges Morocco masterminded migration crisis in Ceuta

The global food supply chain relies on three things: seamless trade, cheap energy and a stable climate. All are under growing pressure, according to Evan Fraser of the University of Guelph in Ontario. Fraser and The World’s Host Marco Werman discuss the climate and geopolitical shocks challenging the global food system and what governments can do to protect the vulnerable.

The global food supply chain relies on three things: seamless trade, cheap energy and a stable climate. All are under growing pressure, according to Evan Fraser of the University of Guelph in Ontario. Fraser and The World’s Host Marco Werman discuss the climate and geopolitical shocks challenging the global food system and what governments can do to protect the vulnerable.

Heat, drought and war scramble harvests, hike food prices

Activist Gloria Steinem was a highly visible symbol of the feminist movement at home and abroad. Egyptian writer, and activist Mona Eltahawy was among her friends. Eltahawy talks with The World’s Host Marco Werman about the messages she received from Steinem after she was beaten and sexually assaulted by Egyptian riot police while covering protests near Cairo’s Tahrir Square.

Activist Gloria Steinem was a highly visible symbol of the feminist movement at home and abroad. Egyptian writer, and activist Mona Eltahawy was among her friends. Eltahawy talks with The World’s Host Marco Werman about the messages she received from Steinem after she was beaten and sexually assaulted by Egyptian riot police while covering protests near Cairo’s Tahrir Square.

Gloria Steinem's lengthy collaboration with Mideast feminists

DJ and producer Hilder Brando is KillaBeatMaker. He's been at it for the past 25 years, searching for musicians to join his collective. He says the current incarnation of the group is what he's been looking for all along. Killabeatmaker's latest album is called  "Inga."This story originally aired on Aug. 7, 2024

DJ and producer Hilder Brando is KillaBeatMaker. He's been at it for the past 25 years, searching for musicians to join his collective. He says the current incarnation of the group is what he's been looking for all along. Killabeatmaker's latest album is called  "Inga."
This story originally aired on Aug. 7, 2024

Killa' sounds from Colombia's KillaBeatMaker

Gloria Steinem was a fierce advocate for women exploited by sex traffickers. She collaborated closely with Ruchira Gupta, an Indian journalist, activist and founder of Apne Aap, an organization fighting sex trafficking and exploitation in India. Gupta tells The World’s Host Marco Werman how Steinem’s first visit to one of Gupta’s projects in an Indian shanty town changed both of their lives.

Gloria Steinem was a fierce advocate for women exploited by sex traffickers. She collaborated closely with Ruchira Gupta, an Indian journalist, activist and founder of Apne Aap, an organization fighting sex trafficking and exploitation in India. Gupta tells The World’s Host Marco Werman how Steinem’s first visit to one of Gupta’s projects in an Indian shanty town changed both of their lives.

Gloria Steinem joined Indian feminists in the fight against sex trafficking

The World's Co-host Carolyn Beeler has traveled to one of the hardest-hit districts of Nepal. She’s in Bidur on the Trishuli River. On the drive there from Kathmandu, she saw trucks piled high with food, water and other supplies for flood victims. She also visited a local shelter for displaced people run by volunteers. Although aid is trickling into the devastated border region, Beeler tells The World’s Marco Werman that Nepal’s recovery effort faces immense obstacles.

The World's Co-host Carolyn Beeler has traveled to one of the hardest-hit districts of Nepal. She’s in Bidur on the Trishuli River. On the drive there from Kathmandu, she saw trucks piled high with food, water and other supplies for flood victims. She also visited a local shelter for displaced people run by volunteers. Although aid is trickling into the devastated border region, Beeler tells The World’s Marco Werman that Nepal’s recovery effort faces immense obstacles.

Nepal's daunting road to recovery

MapQuest rose to the Number 1 downloaded Apple app after it defied US President Donald Trump and refused to change Lake Ontario to Lake America.

MapQuest rose to the Number 1 downloaded Apple app after it defied US President Donald Trump and refused to change Lake Ontario to Lake America.

MapQuest defies Trump

Belarusians have been living under an autocratic regime for more than three decades. Alexander Lukashenko is known for ruling his country with an iron fist. Now, that repression is reaching Belarusians abroad. Earlier this year, a Belarusian court declared the European Humanities University, which operates in exile in neighboring Lithuania, an extremist organization. Anybody associated with it could face years in prison. From Deutsche Welle, DW, Inside Europe's Lisa Louis reports.

Belarusians have been living under an autocratic regime for more than three decades. Alexander Lukashenko is known for ruling his country with an iron fist. Now, that repression is reaching Belarusians abroad. Earlier this year, a Belarusian court declared the European Humanities University, which operates in exile in neighboring Lithuania, an extremist organization. Anybody associated with it could face years in prison. From Deutsche Welle, DW, Inside Europe's Lisa Louis reports.

Belarus' Lukashenko goes after expats studying in Lithuania

Marches and memorials held in honour of Ratko Mladić, the former commander of the Bosnian Serb Army who died last week, have caused outrage across much of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mladić, died in prison at The Hague, where he was serving a life sentence for genocide and war crimes committed during the Bosnian war. Yet, in Serbia and in the Serb-controlled part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, many continue to regard him as a hero. The World's Europe Correspondent Orla Barry reports.

Marches and memorials held in honour of Ratko Mladić, the former commander of the Bosnian Serb Army who died last week, have caused outrage across much of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mladić, died in prison at The Hague, where he was serving a life sentence for genocide and war crimes committed during the Bosnian war. Yet, in Serbia and in the Serb-controlled part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, many continue to regard him as a hero. The World's Europe Correspondent Orla Barry reports.

Ratko Mladić tributes spark outrage in Bosnia

It can be hard to admit to being overwhelmed, and needing help. Especially in cultures where talk therapy isn’t common — or might even be taboo. A scientist in Thailand says he’s got a novel way to identify people who are quietly struggling with anxiety. All he needs is a sample of their sweat. Last summer, reporter Patrick Winn in Bangkok went to learn more.This story originally aired on June 16, 2025.

It can be hard to admit to being overwhelmed, and needing help. Especially in cultures where talk therapy isn’t common — or might even be taboo. A scientist in Thailand says he’s got a novel way to identify people who are quietly struggling with anxiety. All he needs is a sample of their sweat. Last summer, reporter Patrick Winn in Bangkok went to learn more.
This story originally aired on June 16, 2025.

The stress in your sweat

Extreme weather can be catastrophic. And knowing the details about what is coming — and when — can be a matter of life and death. To refine these predictions, national weather agencies are increasingly turning to AI. Host Marco Werman speaks with Florence Rabier, the former director general and director of forecasts for the European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts.

Extreme weather can be catastrophic. And knowing the details about what is coming — and when — can be a matter of life and death. To refine these predictions, national weather agencies are increasingly turning to AI. Host Marco Werman speaks with Florence Rabier, the former director general and director of forecasts for the European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts.

AI can help create more accurate weather forecasts

We to turn to a teacher on YouTube who composes songs about artists. Mrs. Zepeda's Edu Music Beats has produced musical stories about Jean-Michel Basquiat, Georgia O'Keefe, Vincent Van Gogh ... and now ... Yayoi Kusama.

We to turn to a teacher on YouTube who composes songs about artists. Mrs. Zepeda's Edu Music Beats has produced musical stories about Jean-Michel Basquiat, Georgia O'Keefe, Vincent Van Gogh ... and now ... Yayoi Kusama.

Songs about artists including Japan's Yayoi Kusama who recently died at 97

After more than 270 days at sea, the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in the waters off Thailand, giving its sailors much-needed shore leave. The ship's record-breaking time at sea resulted in growing complaints about the conditions on the ship and bleeding morale. Many of the sailors are expected to visit the seaside town of Pattaya. The vacation hot spot has deep ties to the US military, going back to the Vietnam War. Elizabeth Becker, author of the book “Overbooked: The Exploding Business of Travel and Tourism,” joined Host Marco Werman to discuss.

After more than 270 days at sea, the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in the waters off Thailand, giving its sailors much-needed shore leave. The ship's record-breaking time at sea resulted in growing complaints about the conditions on the ship and bleeding morale. Many of the sailors are expected to visit the seaside town of Pattaya. The vacation hot spot has deep ties to the US military, going back to the Vietnam War. Elizabeth Becker, author of the book “Overbooked: The Exploding Business of Travel and Tourism,” joined Host Marco Werman to discuss.

Sailors from USS Abraham Lincoln take shore leave in Thai city

More than 11,000 people in the US have gotten sick in a major Cyclospora outbreak that the FDA linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. But Mexican officials and growers are pushing back, saying no lettuce sample has tested positive for the parasite. The World's Tibisay Zea looks at the local impact in Guanajuato, the trade tensions surrounding the case, and why scientists say the exact point of contamination is still unclear. Alfonsina Avila also contributed to this report.

More than 11,000 people in the US have gotten sick in a major Cyclospora outbreak that the FDA linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. But Mexican officials and growers are pushing back, saying no lettuce sample has tested positive for the parasite. The World's Tibisay Zea looks at the local impact in Guanajuato, the trade tensions surrounding the case, and why scientists say the exact point of contamination is still unclear. Alfonsina Avila also contributed to this report.

Mexico pushes back on Cyclospora link

A small town in Australia's outback is attracting visitors with an open-air museum of old farm tractors, bulldozers and other industrial equipment. They call it the "Great Machinery Mile." Host Marco Werman has more.

A small town in Australia's outback is attracting visitors with an open-air museum of old farm tractors, bulldozers and other industrial equipment. They call it the "Great Machinery Mile." Host Marco Werman has more.

An Aussie open-air machinery museum

Sarah Hood was adopted from South Korea as a child and arrived in the US with the clothes on her back and two recipes in hand. She then spent a lifetime to build a legacy of love across generations through food from South Korea and other cultures. Hood shared her experience with GBH's Stories From The Stage.

Sarah Hood was adopted from South Korea as a child and arrived in the US with the clothes on her back and two recipes in hand. She then spent a lifetime to build a legacy of love across generations through food from South Korea and other cultures. Hood shared her experience with GBH's Stories From The Stage.

Korean adoptee builds a legacy of love in her family through food

Soccer legend Lionel Messi announced Monday his retirement from representing Argentina in international play. As the first player to win the World Cup twice, the 39-year-old tried his shot at a third win this summer, but left empty handed. Advances in training, recovery and sports science are allowing elite athletes to compete longer than ever, but the psychology of when to hang up the towel also plays an important role. The World's Host Marco Werman learned more from Helena Hlasová, a researcher at the University of Bern's Institute of Sport Science.

Soccer legend Lionel Messi announced Monday his retirement from representing Argentina in international play. As the first player to win the World Cup twice, the 39-year-old tried his shot at a third win this summer, but left empty handed. Advances in training, recovery and sports science are allowing elite athletes to compete longer than ever, but the psychology of when to hang up the towel also plays an important role. The World's Host Marco Werman learned more from Helena Hlasová, a researcher at the University of Bern's Institute of Sport Science.

Messi and the psychology of an athlete's retirement

Fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces continues to fuel the world’s biggest humanitarian crisis. As the war deepens, both sides are seeking more foreign backing. Sudanese analyst Kholood Khair, the founding director of Confluence Advisory, explains what's going on to The World’s Host Marco Werman.

Fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces continues to fuel the world’s biggest humanitarian crisis. As the war deepens, both sides are seeking more foreign backing. Sudanese analyst Kholood Khair, the founding director of Confluence Advisory, explains what's going on to The World’s Host Marco Werman.

As Sudan fragments, its conflict increasingly draws in outside powers

Go on Google Maps in the United States and there’s a noticeable change: Lake Ontario is now "Lake America." The name change by the Trump administration is just the latest shot fired in an escalating trade war between the US and Canada. In retaliation, all but two Canadian provinces have banned US alcohol in their liquor stores. As The World’s Joshua Coe discovered on a recent visit to Ontario, Canadians are going "elbows up" and drinking more Canadian wine.

Go on Google Maps in the United States and there’s a noticeable change: Lake Ontario is now "Lake America." The name change by the Trump administration is just the latest shot fired in an escalating trade war between the US and Canada. In retaliation, all but two Canadian provinces have banned US alcohol in their liquor stores. As The World’s Joshua Coe discovered on a recent visit to Ontario, Canadians are going "elbows up" and drinking more Canadian wine.

As US-Canada trade war escalates, boycotts help boost Canada's wineries

Families of soldiers lost or killed in the war in Ukraine are looking for answers. And they are increasingly reaching out to Jared Goyette. He's a Portuguese-speaking reporter who has covered issues affecting Brazilian recruits. He joins Host Marco Werman to talk about where things stand for Brazilian and other foreign fighters on the Ukraine-Russia front.

Families of soldiers lost or killed in the war in Ukraine are looking for answers. And they are increasingly reaching out to Jared Goyette. He's a Portuguese-speaking reporter who has covered issues affecting Brazilian recruits. He joins Host Marco Werman to talk about where things stand for Brazilian and other foreign fighters on the Ukraine-Russia front.

Families of Brazilians fighting in Ukraine reach out to reporter for help

For years, Colombian veterans have traveled to Ukraine and Russia to fight in the war between the two countries, drawn by the promise of salaries far higher than they could earn at home. Now, many of their families are confronting a different reality: loved ones who have disappeared on the battlefield, or whose bodies remain thousands of miles away. Manuel Rueda reports from Bogota.

For years, Colombian veterans have traveled to Ukraine and Russia to fight in the war between the two countries, drawn by the promise of salaries far higher than they could earn at home. Now, many of their families are confronting a different reality: loved ones who have disappeared on the battlefield, or whose bodies remain thousands of miles away. Manuel Rueda reports from Bogota.