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Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler bring you some updates on some stories that we have reported on including the funeral of the assassinated Hamas leader Haniyeh, rampaging wolves in the Netherlands and why you won't be able to order noodles anymore on Korean Airlines.

Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler bring you some updates on some stories that we have reported on including the funeral of the assassinated Hamas leader Haniyeh, rampaging wolves in the Netherlands and why you won't be able to order noodles anymore on Korean Airlines.

Updates on stories we're following 

In a surprise move, the US, Russia and five other countries carried out a prison swap. Twenty-six people in total were released, including 24 adults and two children. The World's Daniel Ofman has the latest, and explains what it all may mean for US-Russia relations.

In a surprise move, the US, Russia and five other countries carried out a prison swap. Twenty-six people in total were released, including 24 adults and two children. The World's Daniel Ofman has the latest, and explains what it all may mean for US-Russia relations.

Russia prisoner swap

Devastating floods in North Korea has submerged thousands of homes and large areas of farmland. Leader Kim Jong-un has called for strict punishment of officials for not preventing the floods.

Devastating floods in North Korea has submerged thousands of homes and large areas of farmland. Leader Kim Jong-un has called for strict punishment of officials for not preventing the floods.

North Korea flooding 

Australia, where 1 in 10 babies are affected by peanut allergies, is rolling out a free treatment program. This world’s first nationwide effort to treat infants with peanut allergies, by giving them a daily dose of peanut powder, is providing families with hope of overcoming the potentially life-threatening condition. Host Marco Werman tells the story.

Australia, where 1 in 10 babies are affected by peanut allergies, is rolling out a free treatment program. This world’s first nationwide effort to treat infants with peanut allergies, by giving them a daily dose of peanut powder, is providing families with hope of overcoming the potentially life-threatening condition. Host Marco Werman tells the story.

Australia rolls out national peanut allergy treatment program

When the Dyke family moved from Jamaica to northern Vermont, they were worried about the cold. But they found the Green Mountains to be very familiar seeming.

When the Dyke family moved from Jamaica to northern Vermont, they were worried about the cold. But they found the Green Mountains to be very familiar seeming.

A Jamaican family band shows their stuff in Vermont

After the horrors of Oct. 7 and the subsequent war in Gaza, it's become almost dangerous for Palestinians and Israelis to publicly express empathy and understanding for each other. Reporter Rebecca Rosman met with two men — one Palestinian, one Israeli — who are trying hard to maintain their own empathy for the pain the other side is experiencing. Both have been called a traitor.

After the horrors of Oct. 7 and the subsequent war in Gaza, it's become almost dangerous for Palestinians and Israelis to publicly express empathy and understanding for each other. Reporter Rebecca Rosman met with two men — one Palestinian, one Israeli — who are trying hard to maintain their own empathy for the pain the other side is experiencing. Both have been called a traitor.

Showing empathy in Israel and Palestinian territories can come with a price 

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the accused mastermind of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy and murder charges along with two of his accomplices. The plea deal allows the men to avoid a death penalty trial at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The World’s Marco Werman talks with The New York Times correspondent Carol Rosenberg at the US base in Cuba about the implications of the deal.

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the accused mastermind of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy and murder charges along with two of his accomplices. The plea deal allows the men to avoid a death penalty trial at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The World’s Marco Werman talks with The New York Times correspondent Carol Rosenberg at the US base in Cuba about the implications of the deal.

Accused 9/11 plotters agree to plea deal

A quarter century ago, a charismatic former military officer, Hugo Chávez, won Venezuela's presidency in a landslide, after promising to empower the poor through a more inclusive democracy. And he did, up to a certain point. But his revolution turned into an authoritarian and repressive regime that, as evidence show, just executed an electoral fraud. The World's Tibisay Zea reports from Caracas, Venezuela, on the people who still back Chavez's handpick successor, Nicolás Maduro.

A quarter century ago, a charismatic former military officer, Hugo Chávez, won Venezuela's presidency in a landslide, after promising to empower the poor through a more inclusive democracy. And he did, up to a certain point. But his revolution turned into an authoritarian and repressive regime that, as evidence show, just executed an electoral fraud. The World's Tibisay Zea reports from Caracas, Venezuela, on the people who still back Chavez's handpick successor, Nicolás Maduro.

The people who still support Nicolás Maduro

In the predawn hours on Tuesday, landslides struck the southern Indian state of Kerala. Landslides are common in this hilly region known for tea cultivation, but even so, the destruction this week has been extreme. More than 200 people have been confirmed dead, and although the search for missing people continues, hope of finding survivors is running low. Reporter Sushmita Pathak, in Delhi, offers insight into the region, the high death toll, and how climate change may contribute to what's happening.

In the predawn hours on Tuesday, landslides struck the southern Indian state of Kerala. Landslides are common in this hilly region known for tea cultivation, but even so, the destruction this week has been extreme. More than 200 people have been confirmed dead, and although the search for missing people continues, hope of finding survivors is running low. Reporter Sushmita Pathak, in Delhi, offers insight into the region, the high death toll, and how climate change may contribute to what's happening.

Landslides devastate southern India this monsoon season

This week, South Sudan’s national men’s basketball team made their Olympic debut. Despite having zero indoor courts, the team managed to qualify for the Olympics after forming only a few years ago. Amid years of ethnic strife and civil war, basketball is proving to be a unifying force for all South Sudanese. The World’s Africa correspondent Halima Gikandi reports from a watch party in Nairobi, Kenya.

This week, South Sudan’s national men’s basketball team made their Olympic debut. Despite having zero indoor courts, the team managed to qualify for the Olympics after forming only a few years ago. Amid years of ethnic strife and civil war, basketball is proving to be a unifying force for all South Sudanese. The World’s Africa correspondent Halima Gikandi reports from a watch party in Nairobi, Kenya.

South Sudan's men's basketball team makes Olympic debut

The former president of Guinea, Mohamad Dadis Camara, was found guilty on Wednesday for his invovlement in a 2009 massacre committed by his forces. Camara was being tried in a Guinean court case along with other defendents for the past two years. Host Marco Werman speak with Daniel Eizenga, a research fellow at the Africa Center for Strategic Studies, about the trial and what this conviction means for Guinea now.

The former president of Guinea, Mohamad Dadis Camara, was found guilty on Wednesday for his invovlement in a 2009 massacre committed by his forces. Camara was being tried in a Guinean court case along with other defendents for the past two years. Host Marco Werman speak with Daniel Eizenga, a research fellow at the Africa Center for Strategic Studies, about the trial and what this conviction means for Guinea now.

Former president of Guinea found guilty in massacre trial

Today, some Brazilians along the southern coast of the country are celebrating the "day of the right whale." This is an endangered species of whale that has made a comeback in the region due to conservation efforts by the Brazilian government. Michael Fox reports from Florianopolis, Brazil, on the right whale comeback.

Today, some Brazilians along the southern coast of the country are celebrating the "day of the right whale." This is an endangered species of whale that has made a comeback in the region due to conservation efforts by the Brazilian government. Michael Fox reports from Florianopolis, Brazil, on the right whale comeback.

The 'day of the right whale' in southern Brazil 

Singapore's Food Agency has approved 16 species of insects as safe for human consumption, including crickets, grubs, moth larvae and one species of honeybee. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Matthew Britt, associate professor and chef at Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island, about cooking with bugs.

Singapore's Food Agency has approved 16 species of insects as safe for human consumption, including crickets, grubs, moth larvae and one species of honeybee. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Matthew Britt, associate professor and chef at Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island, about cooking with bugs.

Insects on the menu in Singapore

Since June, young people in Kenya have been demonstrating on a weekly basis against taxes, corruption and police brutality. The protests are now inspiring young people in other African countries, like Uganda and Nigeria, to do the same. The wave of youth-led protests in Africa is stirring up memories of the Arab Spring in 2010. The World’s Africa correspondent Halima Gikandi reports from Nairobi.

Since June, young people in Kenya have been demonstrating on a weekly basis against taxes, corruption and police brutality. The protests are now inspiring young people in other African countries, like Uganda and Nigeria, to do the same. The wave of youth-led protests in Africa is stirring up memories of the Arab Spring in 2010. The World’s Africa correspondent Halima Gikandi reports from Nairobi.

African youth protests

The Israeli army claimed responsibility for a missile strike that killed a Hezbollah commander in his Beirut apartment. At least three people were killed in that strike and some 70 wounded. Hours later, Hamas' leader-in-exile Ismail Haniyeh and his bodyguard were killed as they slept in Tehran. Haniyeh was there for the swearing in of Iran's new president.

The Israeli army claimed responsibility for a missile strike that killed a Hezbollah commander in his Beirut apartment. At least three people were killed in that strike and some 70 wounded. Hours later, Hamas' leader-in-exile Ismail Haniyeh and his bodyguard were killed as they slept in Tehran. Haniyeh was there for the swearing in of Iran's new president.

2 assassinations, 1 claim of responsibility

Following the assassination of Hamas and Hezbollah figures the past two days, there are fears about a wider conflict engulfing the Middle East. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Steven A. Cook, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, about the prospects of an inflamed conflict in the region and whether or not the US has any leverage with Israel.

Following the assassination of Hamas and Hezbollah figures the past two days, there are fears about a wider conflict engulfing the Middle East. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Steven A. Cook, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, about the prospects of an inflamed conflict in the region and whether or not the US has any leverage with Israel.

Could Hamas leader's assassination lead to wider Mideast conflict?

For a major capital and one of the world's largest economies, Japan has a surprisingly small art market. But that's changing, with a new major international arts fair and new galleries cropping up. Reporter Gisele Regatao reports from Tokyo.

For a major capital and one of the world's largest economies, Japan has a surprisingly small art market. But that's changing, with a new major international arts fair and new galleries cropping up. Reporter Gisele Regatao reports from Tokyo.

Japan art market awakens

A hundred miles off the coast of China is the island of Taiwan: with ambiguous status in the global community, Taiwan sees China as its most important economic partner and its biggest military threat. Host Marco Werman talks with veteran journalist Jane Perlez about serious and alarming scenarios in which the US and China might go to war over Taiwan's sovereignty. Perlez is the host of the podcast "Face Off: US versus China."

A hundred miles off the coast of China is the island of Taiwan: with ambiguous status in the global community, Taiwan sees China as its most important economic partner and its biggest military threat. Host Marco Werman talks with veteran journalist Jane Perlez about serious and alarming scenarios in which the US and China might go to war over Taiwan's sovereignty. Perlez is the host of the podcast "Face Off: US versus China."

War games scenarios in Taiwan

Rivers are the lifeblood of a landscape. And yet humans have altered them in disastrous ways. So, how realistic is it to think urban dwellers everywhere could once again swim in their waterways?  Efforts to make the Seine "swimmable" for this year’s Olympics draw on lessons from successful restoration projects in other parts of the world, as author and naturalist Sy Montgomery explains to The World’s Carolyn Beeler.

Rivers are the lifeblood of a landscape. And yet humans have altered them in disastrous ways. So, how realistic is it to think urban dwellers everywhere could once again swim in their waterways?  Efforts to make the Seine "swimmable" for this year’s Olympics draw on lessons from successful restoration projects in other parts of the world, as author and naturalist Sy Montgomery explains to The World’s Carolyn Beeler.

Making urban rivers 'swimmable' again 

Moving away from coal, oil and gas could leave countries liable for hundreds of billions of dollars in payouts to fossil fuel companies. Host Carolyn Beeler discusses the implications with reporter Katie Surma from Inside Climate News.

Moving away from coal, oil and gas could leave countries liable for hundreds of billions of dollars in payouts to fossil fuel companies. Host Carolyn Beeler discusses the implications with reporter Katie Surma from Inside Climate News.

Governments to pay to phase out fossil fuels

In a 2022 album, the musical duo Charlotte &amp; Bolis tackled weighty subjects like colonialism, representation, xenophobia and political correctness — with playful dance tunes. Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul spoke to The World's collaborator Meklit Hadero, host of the Movement series, for a story that originally aired last summer.

In a 2022 album, the musical duo Charlotte & Bolis tackled weighty subjects like colonialism, representation, xenophobia and political correctness — with playful dance tunes. Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul spoke to The World's collaborator Meklit Hadero, host of the Movement series, for a story that originally aired last summer.

Belgian musicians take on tough conversations

Across Europe, NATO countries are watching Ukraine closely. Their interest isn't just in the outcome of the war but in how the war is being fought, what tools are being used, and the role innovation is playing on the battlefield. The World's Daniel Ofman reports from Riga, Latvia.

Across Europe, NATO countries are watching Ukraine closely. Their interest isn't just in the outcome of the war but in how the war is being fought, what tools are being used, and the role innovation is playing on the battlefield. The World's Daniel Ofman reports from Riga, Latvia.

Baltics and NATO allies learn from war in Ukraine

The Israeli army has confirmed that it struck a building in the Lebanese capital of Beirut on Tuesday, while targeting a Hezbollah commander. Israel's defense minister has said Hezbollah "crossed a red line" by killing children on a soccer field over the weekend. The World's Shirin Jaafari has more.

The Israeli army has confirmed that it struck a building in the Lebanese capital of Beirut on Tuesday, while targeting a Hezbollah commander. Israel's defense minister has said Hezbollah "crossed a red line" by killing children on a soccer field over the weekend. The World's Shirin Jaafari has more.

Israeli strike on Beirut confirmed

Venezuelans are out in the streets on Tuesday in many parts of the country, disputing the results of Sunday's presidential election. Longtime leader Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner, but the opposition says it can prove its candidate actually got the most votes. The World's Tibisay Zea provides the latest updates from the ground in Caracas.

Venezuelans are out in the streets on Tuesday in many parts of the country, disputing the results of Sunday's presidential election. Longtime leader Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner, but the opposition says it can prove its candidate actually got the most votes. The World's Tibisay Zea provides the latest updates from the ground in Caracas.

Unrest in the aftermath of Venezuela's presidential election

Olympian Beiwen Zhang went pro in badminton at age 13, leaving her home country of China for Singapore to pursue the sport. She struggled with the pressure of competitive athletics, though. The World's Bianca Hillier has the story of how she bounced back, not just from intense stress, but also from what many believed would be a career-ending injury.

Olympian Beiwen Zhang went pro in badminton at age 13, leaving her home country of China for Singapore to pursue the sport. She struggled with the pressure of competitive athletics, though. The World's Bianca Hillier has the story of how she bounced back, not just from intense stress, but also from what many believed would be a career-ending injury.

Badminton star Beiwen Zhang is competing again, without the pressure

The detention of nine Israeli soldiers, under investigation for the alleged abuse of a Palestinian inmate, has laid bare the polarized state of Israeli society. The inquiry has angered far-right lawmakers and protesters who broke into a detention facility on Monday. Journalist Noga Tarnopolsky in Jerusalem speaks with The World’s Carolyn Beeler about the political rift this exposes.

The detention of nine Israeli soldiers, under investigation for the alleged abuse of a Palestinian inmate, has laid bare the polarized state of Israeli society. The inquiry has angered far-right lawmakers and protesters who broke into a detention facility on Monday. Journalist Noga Tarnopolsky in Jerusalem speaks with The World’s Carolyn Beeler about the political rift this exposes.

Far-right response to allegations against Israeli soldiers speaks to deep divisions

Britain likes to call itself the birthplace of the modern railway, but for commuters in the UK, train travel is plagued by inconvenience and frustration. Old trains, crumbling infrastructure and plain, old bad weather cause regular delays and cancellations. The new Labour government believes it may have the answer. The World's Europe correspondent Orla Barry reports.

Britain likes to call itself the birthplace of the modern railway, but for commuters in the UK, train travel is plagued by inconvenience and frustration. Old trains, crumbling infrastructure and plain, old bad weather cause regular delays and cancellations. The new Labour government believes it may have the answer. The World's Europe correspondent Orla Barry reports.

British government seeks to fix troubled railways by nationalizing them

Top US intelligence officials say Russia, China and Iran are targeting voters in the US, with disinformation and propaganda related to the upcoming presidential election. US officials who track disinformation campaigns say the number of warnings they have issued to political candidates, government leaders and others has spiked in recent months. Host Marco Werman speaks with McKenzie Sadeghi, the AI and foreign influence editor at NewsGuard, a company that tracks and rates the reliability of news sites.

Top US intelligence officials say Russia, China and Iran are targeting voters in the US, with disinformation and propaganda related to the upcoming presidential election. US officials who track disinformation campaigns say the number of warnings they have issued to political candidates, government leaders and others has spiked in recent months. Host Marco Werman speaks with McKenzie Sadeghi, the AI and foreign influence editor at NewsGuard, a company that tracks and rates the reliability of news sites.

Foreign actors stepping up propaganda ahead of US elections

Last month, Germany marked Veterans Day for the first time in decades. Once seen as unthinkable because of the country's military history during World War II, Germany is now launching a campaign to boost morale, acceptance and enlistment. Reporter Rebecca Collard gets into the complexity of Germany's relationship with its army, the Bundeswehr.

Last month, Germany marked Veterans Day for the first time in decades. Once seen as unthinkable because of the country's military history during World War II, Germany is now launching a campaign to boost morale, acceptance and enlistment. Reporter Rebecca Collard gets into the complexity of Germany's relationship with its army, the Bundeswehr.

After decades on the low-down, Germany is campaigning for army recruits

Venezuela's electoral authority, which is controlled by the government of Nicolás Maduro, declared the authoritarian socialist reelected for six more years, despite partial results and independent exit polling signaling the opposition had capturd twice as many votes. Venezuelan opposition leaders swiftly claimed the announced results are fraudulent, and promised to challenge them. The World's Tibisay Zea reports from Caracas, Venezuela.

Venezuela's electoral authority, which is controlled by the government of Nicolás Maduro, declared the authoritarian socialist reelected for six more years, despite partial results and independent exit polling signaling the opposition had capturd twice as many votes. Venezuelan opposition leaders swiftly claimed the announced results are fraudulent, and promised to challenge them. The World's Tibisay Zea reports from Caracas, Venezuela.