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In 1972, a march through a neighborhood in Derry, Northern Ireland, was intended to be peaceful. But that Sunday turned out to be anything but — it became known as "Bloody Sunday," when British paratroopers shot at an unarmed crowd of civilians, killing 13, with another later dying from his wounds. Don Mullan was 15 years old when he attended the march. His book "Bloody Sunday: Eyewitness" details what he and others witnessed that day. He discusses it with Host Marco Werman.

In 1972, a march through a neighborhood in Derry, Northern Ireland, was intended to be peaceful. But that Sunday turned out to be anything but — it became known as "Bloody Sunday," when British paratroopers shot at an unarmed crowd of civilians, killing 13, with another later dying from his wounds. Don Mullan was 15 years old when he attended the march. His book "Bloody Sunday: Eyewitness" details what he and others witnessed that day. He discusses it with Host Marco Werman.

Bloody Sunday trial

Immigrant workers in Massachusetts with a particular type of immigration status are losing their jobs in critical industries like health and home care and nursing home industries, after the Trump administration's policy changes. Work permits were revoked for hundreds of thousands of immigrants who were in the US under a federal program called CHNV. GBH’s Sarah Betancourt reports.

Immigrant workers in Massachusetts with a particular type of immigration status are losing their jobs in critical industries like health and home care and nursing home industries, after the Trump administration's policy changes. Work permits were revoked for hundreds of thousands of immigrants who were in the US under a federal program called CHNV. GBH’s Sarah Betancourt reports.

Immigrant workers in critical fields fear deportation

The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly gets underway in New York this week. One issue that's at the top of the agenda is connected to the war in Gaza. Several countries announced over the weekend that they will formally recognize a state of Palestine. Other US allies are doing the same this week. The US and Israel are not pleased. The World’s Shirin Jaafari reports from the United Nations in New York.

The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly gets underway in New York this week. One issue that's at the top of the agenda is connected to the war in Gaza. Several countries announced over the weekend that they will formally recognize a state of Palestine. Other US allies are doing the same this week. The US and Israel are not pleased. The World’s Shirin Jaafari reports from the United Nations in New York.

US allies recognize Palestinian statehood at UN General Assembly

In Egypt today, the country's most prominent political prisoner has received a presidential pardon. Alaa Abd el-Fattah has spent most of the past 12 years behind bars. He became a leading voice for democratic change in Egypt during the Arab Spring that began in 2011. Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler have the details.

In Egypt today, the country's most prominent political prisoner has received a presidential pardon. Alaa Abd el-Fattah has spent most of the past 12 years behind bars. He became a leading voice for democratic change in Egypt during the Arab Spring that began in 2011. Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler have the details.

Egypt’s most high profile prisoner is pardoned

This past spring, Rome's Fiumicino International Airport opened a new hotel for dogs. The hotel offers standard room and board, along with optional extras such as grooming, training and spa services, including massages and aromatherapy. Hosts Carolyn Beeler and Marco Werman have the details.

This past spring, Rome's Fiumicino International Airport opened a new hotel for dogs. The hotel offers standard room and board, along with optional extras such as grooming, training and spa services, including massages and aromatherapy. Hosts Carolyn Beeler and Marco Werman have the details.

The grand hotel for dogs

From London to Brussels and Berlin, some of Europe's biggest airports are grappling with a ransomware attack that has caused delays and cancellations. The World's Carolyn Beeler learned more from Junade Ali, a cyber expert at the Institution of Engineering and Technology, and joined the show from Edinburgh, Scotland.

From London to Brussels and Berlin, some of Europe's biggest airports are grappling with a ransomware attack that has caused delays and cancellations. The World's Carolyn Beeler learned more from Junade Ali, a cyber expert at the Institution of Engineering and Technology, and joined the show from Edinburgh, Scotland.

Major European airports hit by cyber attacks

Morocco on Friday became the 60th country to ratify the High Seas Treaty, which will now become international law. The treaty aims to protect huge swaths of the ocean outside of national boundaries. The World's Host Carolyn Beeler spoke with Heidi Weiskel, of IUCN, about why the treaty is needed.

Morocco on Friday became the 60th country to ratify the High Seas Treaty, which will now become international law. The treaty aims to protect huge swaths of the ocean outside of national boundaries. The World's Host Carolyn Beeler spoke with Heidi Weiskel, of IUCN, about why the treaty is needed.

Major international ocean treaty to become law

Hundreds of thousands of people are trapped in the besieged Sudanese city of El Fashir, cut off by 19 miles of earthen berms built by rebel forces now attacking the town. Katharine Houreld and her Washington Post colleagues have been speaking with some of those behind the dirt walls. She tells The World’s Marco Werman what she learned. Note: this conversation contains some disturbing accounts of violence.

Hundreds of thousands of people are trapped in the besieged Sudanese city of El Fashir, cut off by 19 miles of earthen berms built by rebel forces now attacking the town. Katharine Houreld and her Washington Post colleagues have been speaking with some of those behind the dirt walls. She tells The World’s Marco Werman what she learned.

Note: this conversation contains some disturbing accounts of violence.

Starving and surrounded: El Fashir residents plead for aid

The death of Mahsa Amini — a young Kurdish Iranian woman who was arrested and beaten in police custody — sparked widespread protests across Iran in September 2022. Protest songs became a powerful unifying force for the movement. Nahid Siamdoust of the University of Texas at Austin tells The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler why Iran’s regime has struggled to silence the musicians at its heart.

The death of Mahsa Amini — a young Kurdish Iranian woman who was arrested and beaten in police custody — sparked widespread protests across Iran in September 2022. Protest songs became a powerful unifying force for the movement. Nahid Siamdoust of the University of Texas at Austin tells The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler why Iran’s regime has struggled to silence the musicians at its heart.

Protest music thrives in Iran, three years after young woman's death sparked grassroots uprising

New data from the World Meteorological Organization finds the hole in the ozone layer above Antarctica is continuing to heal. It's expected to likely close entirely by mid-century. This success story can be directly linked the the Montreal Protocol, an international agreement that phased out the chemicals causing the ozone's depletion. The World's Host Marco Werman spoke with professor of political science Pamela Chasek about the legacy of the Montreal Protocol.

New data from the World Meteorological Organization finds the hole in the ozone layer above Antarctica is continuing to heal. It's expected to likely close entirely by mid-century. This success story can be directly linked the the Montreal Protocol, an international agreement that phased out the chemicals causing the ozone's depletion. The World's Host Marco Werman spoke with professor of political science Pamela Chasek about the legacy of the Montreal Protocol.

The ozone hole above Antarctica is healing, thanks to the Montreal Protocol

The Trump administration says it's destroyed three ships off the coast of Venezuela that were carrying drugs. It justifies the attacks by saying the ships were run by drug cartels that the US has designated as foreign terrorist organizations that pose a danger to the United States. Pentagon lawyers say it's all above board, but some experts say the legal arguments are entirely flawed. The World's Matthew Bell takes a look.

The Trump administration says it's destroyed three ships off the coast of Venezuela that were carrying drugs. It justifies the attacks by saying the ships were run by drug cartels that the US has designated as foreign terrorist organizations that pose a danger to the United States. Pentagon lawyers say it's all above board, but some experts say the legal arguments are entirely flawed. The World's Matthew Bell takes a look.

US airstrikes continue off Venezuelan coast

Is Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan turning the lights out on democracy? The Turkish opposition party, CHP, says he is. Sixteen of their mayors are now in jail, and a court case looms that will determine whether its leadership will be removed and replaced by court-appointed trustees. DW, Deutsche Welle's Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.

Is Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan turning the lights out on democracy? The Turkish opposition party, CHP, says he is. Sixteen of their mayors are now in jail, and a court case looms that will determine whether its leadership will be removed and replaced by court-appointed trustees. DW, Deutsche Welle's Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.

Is the Turkish president turning the lights out on democracy?

During his state visit to the UK, President Donald Trump expressed interest in the US reclaiming Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, saying “it’s an hour away from where China makes its nuclear weapons.” Previously under US military control, the base is now in the hands of the Taliban and would likely require negotiations to retake. The World’s Host Marco Werman spoke to Dennis Wilder, who was the US National Security Council’s director for China from 2004 to 2005 and is now a senior fellow at Georgetown University.

During his state visit to the UK, President Donald Trump expressed interest in the US reclaiming Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, saying “it’s an hour away from where China makes its nuclear weapons.” Previously under US military control, the base is now in the hands of the Taliban and would likely require negotiations to retake. The World’s Host Marco Werman spoke to Dennis Wilder, who was the US National Security Council’s director for China from 2004 to 2005 and is now a senior fellow at Georgetown University.

US eyes return to Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan

On Saturday, singers from 23 countries — including The United States — will come together for the Intervision Song Contest — Russia's answer to Eurovision. Hosted in Moscow and promoted by Russian President Vladimir Putin, organizers say it’s all about bringing countries “together on one stage to inspire and unite millions.” But as The World's Joshua Coe learned, Russia also wants to show that despite its invasion of Ukraine, it's not all that isolated.

On Saturday, singers from 23 countries — including The United States — will come together for the Intervision Song Contest — Russia's answer to Eurovision. Hosted in Moscow and promoted by Russian President Vladimir Putin, organizers say it’s all about bringing countries “together on one stage to inspire and unite millions.” But as The World's Joshua Coe learned, Russia also wants to show that despite its invasion of Ukraine, it's not all that isolated.

Russia's Intervision Song Contest features US contestant

The Chinese love their durian, a thorny fruit with fanatical fans. In the Western imagination, durian is often exoticized as the world’s most repugnant food. For China’s upper-middle class, durians are the new truffles, or bourbon. As Patrick Winn reports, China now imports about $7 billion worth of durian, mostly from Thailand — proving to be a mixed blessing for the country.

The Chinese love their durian, a thorny fruit with fanatical fans. In the Western imagination, durian is often exoticized as the world’s most repugnant food. For China’s upper-middle class, durians are the new truffles, or bourbon. As Patrick Winn reports, China now imports about $7 billion worth of durian, mostly from Thailand — proving to be a mixed blessing for the country.

Chinese durian brokers threaten forests in Thailand

At a far-right demonstration in London over the weekend, protesters draped themselves in the English flag, the St. George's Cross. The flag has, over time, been claimed as a symbol of the far-right, despite criticism from politicians and other activists. The World's Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with historian Camilla Schofield about the impact of national flags becoming political symbols and the rise of this symbolism in countries around the world.

At a far-right demonstration in London over the weekend, protesters draped themselves in the English flag, the St. George's Cross. The flag has, over time, been claimed as a symbol of the far-right, despite criticism from politicians and other activists. The World's Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with historian Camilla Schofield about the impact of national flags becoming political symbols and the rise of this symbolism in countries around the world.

At anti-immigrant demonstrations, far-right protesters claim the English flag as theirs

Somewhere between 500,000 and 1 million French people took to the streets across the country today, protesting against cuts in social services meant to balance the federal budget. But a different approach to getting out of the red has some protestors excited: It's a 2% tax on France's wealthiest, nicknamed the "Zucman Tax" after progressive economist Gabriel Zucman who first floated the idea. But a wealth tax would be a tough pill to swallow for France's conservative President Emmanuel Macron. The World's Gerry Hadden reports from Perpignan, France.

Somewhere between 500,000 and 1 million French people took to the streets across the country today, protesting against cuts in social services meant to balance the federal budget. But a different approach to getting out of the red has some protestors excited: It's a 2% tax on France's wealthiest, nicknamed the "Zucman Tax" after progressive economist Gabriel Zucman who first floated the idea. But a wealth tax would be a tough pill to swallow for France's conservative President Emmanuel Macron. The World's Gerry Hadden reports from Perpignan, France.

French champion wealth tax while protesting budget cuts

US President Donald Trump wrapped up his historic state visit to the United Kingdom today with a joint news conference at the British prime minister's country retreat. Keir Starmer told reporters that he and Trump discussed some major international crises in a private one-on-one conversation earlier today. But the two leaders did not present anything ambitious in terms of new solutions for Gaza, Ukraine or global migration. On those questions, Trump and Starmer simply agreed to disagree on some key details. The World's Matthew Bell has the latest.

US President Donald Trump wrapped up his historic state visit to the United Kingdom today with a joint news conference at the British prime minister's country retreat. Keir Starmer told reporters that he and Trump discussed some major international crises in a private one-on-one conversation earlier today. But the two leaders did not present anything ambitious in terms of new solutions for Gaza, Ukraine or global migration. On those questions, Trump and Starmer simply agreed to disagree on some key details. The World's Matthew Bell has the latest.

On this US-UK state visit, Trump and Starmer agree to disagree

Israel’s strike on the Hamas political leadership in Qatar last week has raised alarms in Gulf capitals. The countries are questioning US protection and what guarantees exist if such actions happen with or without US warning. The World’s Shirin Jaafari reports.

Israel’s strike on the Hamas political leadership in Qatar last week has raised alarms in Gulf capitals. The countries are questioning US protection and what guarantees exist if such actions happen with or without US warning. The World’s Shirin Jaafari reports.

The fallout from Israel's strike on Qatar

Schools around the world are implementing various kinds of cellphone bans in classrooms. A new study takes a look at how that impacts grades. The World’s Bianca Hillier reports.

Schools around the world are implementing various kinds of cellphone bans in classrooms. A new study takes a look at how that impacts grades. The World’s Bianca Hillier reports.

What happens when cellphones are banned from class?

Universities are grappling with their biggest challenges in years. Financial and enrollment pressures are mounting, and some economists even warn of a coming recession for colleges. GBH’s Kirk Carapezza reports that at places like Clark University in Worcester, MA, the squeeze is already leading to big changes.

Universities are grappling with their biggest challenges in years. Financial and enrollment pressures are mounting, and some economists even warn of a coming recession for colleges. GBH’s Kirk Carapezza reports that at places like Clark University in Worcester, MA, the squeeze is already leading to big changes.

Trump administration's policies are driving away international students

Hermeto Pascoal, an iconic Brazilian musician and composer, died last week. Pascoal created sound and harmony from anything: soda bottles filled with water and even a baby pig. So, why not a reporter's questions? Co-hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler have the story.

Hermeto Pascoal, an iconic Brazilian musician and composer, died last week. Pascoal created sound and harmony from anything: soda bottles filled with water and even a baby pig. So, why not a reporter's questions? Co-hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler have the story.

Remembering a legendary Brazilian musician and composer

Hosts Carolyn Beeler and Marco Werman catch you up on headlines you may have missed.

Hosts Carolyn Beeler and Marco Werman catch you up on headlines you may have missed.

Things you might have missed

Google, Microsoft and Nvidia are among the US technology giants announcing tens of billions of dollars in new investments for the United Kingdom. The most ambitious plan is from Microsoft, which has announced a four-year, $30 billion investment, the company's biggest yet outside of the US. American tech leaders say these moves will help make the UK an "AI superpower," boost the country's struggling economy and create thousands of new jobs for Britain. But one global economy expert says these projections might be a bit overblown. The World's Matthew Bell reports.

Google, Microsoft and Nvidia are among the US technology giants announcing tens of billions of dollars in new investments for the United Kingdom. The most ambitious plan is from Microsoft, which has announced a four-year, $30 billion investment, the company's biggest yet outside of the US. American tech leaders say these moves will help make the UK an "AI superpower," boost the country's struggling economy and create thousands of new jobs for Britain. But one global economy expert says these projections might be a bit overblown. The World's Matthew Bell reports.

As Trump gets a royal welcome in Britain, US tech firms tout new UK deals

Until recently, the vehicles cruising around major Southeast Asian cities were brands most anyone around the world would recognize. Lots of Toyotas and Hyundais. A smattering of Fords. The occasional Tesla. But about two years ago, everything changed. From Jakarta to Bangkok, totally unknown brands — with unheard of features — appeared almost overnight. Patrick Winn reports from Bangkok on the massive influx of Chinese electric vehicles.

Until recently, the vehicles cruising around major Southeast Asian cities were brands most anyone around the world would recognize. Lots of Toyotas and Hyundais. A smattering of Fords. The occasional Tesla. But about two years ago, everything changed. From Jakarta to Bangkok, totally unknown brands — with unheard of features — appeared almost overnight. Patrick Winn reports from Bangkok on the massive influx of Chinese electric vehicles.

China is eating the world's lunch when it comes to EVs

Gambling the world over brings with it the risk of addiction. That's generally because of the excitement of a big payday. But when the payday is relatively small and there are no bells and whistles to get your blood pumping, people tend to keep themselves more in check. That's what Norway has experienced. And it's one way to help prevent problem gambling. Karen Brown, from New England Public Media, reports.

Gambling the world over brings with it the risk of addiction. That's generally because of the excitement of a big payday. But when the payday is relatively small and there are no bells and whistles to get your blood pumping, people tend to keep themselves more in check. That's what Norway has experienced. And it's one way to help prevent problem gambling. Karen Brown, from New England Public Media, reports.

To control gambling, make it boring

Shell and Exxon Mobil are suing the Dutch government over the closure of a major gas field in Groningen, and over payouts to residents for damages tied to extraction. The suit is possible under a complicated international framework known as Investor-State Dispute Settlements. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with policy expert Lukas Schaugg about how these disputes work and their increasing use in attempts to delay and dissuade climate litigation.

Shell and Exxon Mobil are suing the Dutch government over the closure of a major gas field in Groningen, and over payouts to residents for damages tied to extraction. The suit is possible under a complicated international framework known as Investor-State Dispute Settlements. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with policy expert Lukas Schaugg about how these disputes work and their increasing use in attempts to delay and dissuade climate litigation.

Oil majors sue Dutch government over closure of major gas field

The world's tallest bridge — over Huajiang Grand Canyon in China — is set to open later this month. It recently passed a key load-bearing test that involved a team of 96 truck drivers. As The World's Transportation Correspondent Jeremy Siegel reports, the project was completed in record time.

The world's tallest bridge — over Huajiang Grand Canyon in China — is set to open later this month. It recently passed a key load-bearing test that involved a team of 96 truck drivers. As The World's Transportation Correspondent Jeremy Siegel reports, the project was completed in record time.

World's tallest bridge to open in China

A new 72-page UN report released this week finds there are reasonable grounds to conclude that since the start of its war with Hamas in 2023 Israel has committed four of the five genocidal acts as defined under international law. William Schabas, professor of international law at Middlesex University in London, discusses the findings with Host Marco Werman.

A new 72-page UN report released this week finds there are reasonable grounds to conclude that since the start of its war with Hamas in 2023 Israel has committed four of the five genocidal acts as defined under international law. William Schabas, professor of international law at Middlesex University in London, discusses the findings with Host Marco Werman.

'Most authoritative' UN investigation yet labels Israel's actions in Gaza a genocide

Lithuania is training children as young as 10 years old in the use of drones as part of a new initiative by the country’s Ministry of Defense. Drone warfare has been a crucial innovation since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and as a neighbor of Russia, Lithuania feels compelled to strengthen its defense capabilities. Deputy Defense Minister Tomas Godliauskas tells Host Carolyn Beeler that the training is an important aspect of Lithuania's ability to bolster resilience among civilians.

Lithuania is training children as young as 10 years old in the use of drones as part of a new initiative by the country’s Ministry of Defense. Drone warfare has been a crucial innovation since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and as a neighbor of Russia, Lithuania feels compelled to strengthen its defense capabilities. Deputy Defense Minister Tomas Godliauskas tells Host Carolyn Beeler that the training is an important aspect of Lithuania's ability to bolster resilience among civilians.