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A Canadian politician brags about a controversial tariff ad, the World Series is a doozy and a few Australian schools are learning the hard way about Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar. Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler explain.

A Canadian politician brags about a controversial tariff ad, the World Series is a doozy and a few Australian schools are learning the hard way about Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar. Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler explain.

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In a classroom in western China, children once learned to sing and count in the language of their ancestors — Uyghur. Then, the doors were locked, and founder Abduweli Ayup went from teacher to enemy of the state, as a crackdown on his people kicked into overdrive. From the "Click Here" podcast, Dina Temple-Raston reports.

In a classroom in western China, children once learned to sing and count in the language of their ancestors — Uyghur. Then, the doors were locked, and founder Abduweli Ayup went from teacher to enemy of the state, as a crackdown on his people kicked into overdrive. From the "Click Here" podcast, Dina Temple-Raston reports.

Uyghurs weren't always oppressed in China

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday with catastrophic winds and the potential for widespread flooding and landslides. The Category 5 storm is one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes in history, and the single strongest to hit Jamaica. The World's Hosts Carolyn Beeler and Marco Werman have the details.

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday with catastrophic winds and the potential for widespread flooding and landslides. The Category 5 storm is one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes in history, and the single strongest to hit Jamaica. The World's Hosts Carolyn Beeler and Marco Werman have the details.

Jamaica's largest-ever hurricane slams into the island

Atrocities continue as Sudan’s military retreats from el-Fasher, a town in Darfur that has been under a grueling siege for more than 500 days. Nathaniel Raymond, the director of the Humanitarian Research Lab at the Yale School of Public Health, tells The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler how high-resolution satellite imagery is documenting crimes committed by the militia known as the Rapid Support Forces.

Atrocities continue as Sudan’s military retreats from el-Fasher, a town in Darfur that has been under a grueling siege for more than 500 days. Nathaniel Raymond, the director of the Humanitarian Research Lab at the Yale School of Public Health, tells The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler how high-resolution satellite imagery is documenting crimes committed by the militia known as the Rapid Support Forces.

After Darfur's el-Fasher falls to militia fighters, revenge killings begin

In a biological first, researchers in France have discovered a creature capable of giving birth to an entirely different species. It's more than just the sort of hybrid births that might happen between a donkey and a female horse — making mules. The Mediterranean Harvest Ant actually bears eggs that can develop into two different kinds of ant species: its own, and one of an ant called Messor Structor. The World's Gerry Hadden reports from a lab in Montpelier, France.

In a biological first, researchers in France have discovered a creature capable of giving birth to an entirely different species. It's more than just the sort of hybrid births that might happen between a donkey and a female horse — making mules. The Mediterranean Harvest Ant actually bears eggs that can develop into two different kinds of ant species: its own, and one of an ant called Messor Structor. The World's Gerry Hadden reports from a lab in Montpelier, France.

Tiny ant makes big news in the biology field

"This is a unique product that no one in the world has,” Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday. He was talking about a nuclear-powered cruise missile called the Burevestnik that he says can't be intercepted by US technology. It's been in development for years, but now Putin says the missile has been tested successfully and is ready to be deployed. Experts say the weapon is a response to US plans for building a new missile defense shield to protect North America, something US President Donald Trump is calling the "Golden Dome." The World's Matthew Bell reports.

"This is a unique product that no one in the world has,” Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday. He was talking about a nuclear-powered cruise missile called the Burevestnik that he says can't be intercepted by US technology. It's been in development for years, but now Putin says the missile has been tested successfully and is ready to be deployed. Experts say the weapon is a response to US plans for building a new missile defense shield to protect North America, something US President Donald Trump is calling the "Golden Dome." The World's Matthew Bell reports.

Kremlin touts new long-range nuclear weapon

Critical minerals — especially the rare earth variety — have been crucial to trade talks since US President Donald Trump returned to office this year. The US has inked mineral deals with countries across the globe. Bolstering access to these minerals used in everything from smartphones to electric cars and military hardware is crucial as the US decouples from China, which has cornered the market on these raw resources. The World's Host Marco Werman learned more from Gracelin Baskaran, director of the Critical Minerals Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Critical minerals — especially the rare earth variety — have been crucial to trade talks since US President Donald Trump returned to office this year. The US has inked mineral deals with countries across the globe. Bolstering access to these minerals used in everything from smartphones to electric cars and military hardware is crucial as the US decouples from China, which has cornered the market on these raw resources. The World's Host Marco Werman learned more from Gracelin Baskaran, director of the Critical Minerals Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Deal or no deal: Why the US and China are competing for critical minerals

The community of Qoornoq, on a small island about an hour's boat ride from the capital of Nuuk, was shuttered decades ago as part of Danish government efforts to modernize and consolidate Greenland's population. But in recent decades, it's become a summer getaway for former residents and descendants of those who used to live there. The World's Carolyn Beeler visits the island to speak with people there, and learn about the legacy of forced relocation on Greenland.

The community of Qoornoq, on a small island about an hour's boat ride from the capital of Nuuk, was shuttered decades ago as part of Danish government efforts to modernize and consolidate Greenland's population. But in recent decades, it's become a summer getaway for former residents and descendants of those who used to live there. The World's Carolyn Beeler visits the island to speak with people there, and learn about the legacy of forced relocation on Greenland.

Abandoned village in Greenland sees revival

Cameroon has re-elected Paul Biya, the 92-year-old incumbent leader of the country. Only the country's second leader, Biya has led the country for over four decades. The elder statesman faces a number of continuing challenges including language divides, a separatist movement and growing opposition. Host Marco Werman learned more from Julius Amin, a Cameroonian scholar and professor of African history at the University of Dayton, Ohio.

Cameroon has re-elected Paul Biya, the 92-year-old incumbent leader of the country. Only the country's second leader, Biya has led the country for over four decades. The elder statesman faces a number of continuing challenges including language divides, a separatist movement and growing opposition. Host Marco Werman learned more from Julius Amin, a Cameroonian scholar and professor of African history at the University of Dayton, Ohio.

Cameroon's 92-year-old president claims re-election win as protests grow

In Japan, US President Donald Trump met with Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace. Trump also said he thinks Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will be "great." During the first stop in his nearly weeklong trip to Asia, the American president signed a peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia. But the biggest moment for this trip will be on Thursday. That's when Trump is expected to meet with China's leader Xi Jinping. On Sunday, US officials said they succeeded in hammering out a framework trade arrangement that could prevent an all-out trade war from escalating between the world's two biggest economies. The World's Matthew Bell has more details.

In Japan, US President Donald Trump met with Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace. Trump also said he thinks Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will be "great." During the first stop in his nearly weeklong trip to Asia, the American president signed a peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia. But the biggest moment for this trip will be on Thursday. That's when Trump is expected to meet with China's leader Xi Jinping. On Sunday, US officials said they succeeded in hammering out a framework trade arrangement that could prevent an all-out trade war from escalating between the world's two biggest economies. The World's Matthew Bell has more details.

As Trump visits East Asia, there's a lot at stake for US allies

Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a Category 5 hurricane, the highest level on the Saffir–Simpson scale. Jamaican climate scientist Michael Taylor tells The World’s Host Marco Werman that in the age of climate change, storms like Melissa are wetter, stronger, slower and more destructive than those of earlier decades, bringing greater human and economic impacts.

Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a Category 5 hurricane, the highest level on the Saffir–Simpson scale. Jamaican climate scientist Michael Taylor tells The World’s Host Marco Werman that in the age of climate change, storms like Melissa are wetter, stronger, slower and more destructive than those of earlier decades, bringing greater human and economic impacts.

How Hurricane Melissa exemplifies storms in the age of global warming

Half of the world's uncontacted peoples could be "wiped out" within a decade, according to a new report from the NGO Survival International. The World's Host Marco Werman spoke with the organization's executive director, Caroline Pearce, about the threats facing these people and what needs to be done to protect them.

Half of the world's uncontacted peoples could be "wiped out" within a decade, according to a new report from the NGO Survival International. The World's Host Marco Werman spoke with the organization's executive director, Caroline Pearce, about the threats facing these people and what needs to be done to protect them.

New report finds half of world's uncontacted people could disappear in a decade

Ireland has elected a new president, Catherine Connolly, a left-leaning lawmaker who swept to victory in a weekend landslide. Connolly, 68, is known for her outspoken views on everything from the war in Gaza to NATO to Irish unification.  Her role as head of state is largely ceremonial, but opposition parties say her win sends a clear signal that Irish voters want change. The World's Europe Correspondent Orla Barry has more.

Ireland has elected a new president, Catherine Connolly, a left-leaning lawmaker who swept to victory in a weekend landslide. Connolly, 68, is known for her outspoken views on everything from the war in Gaza to NATO to Irish unification.  Her role as head of state is largely ceremonial, but opposition parties say her win sends a clear signal that Irish voters want change. The World's Europe Correspondent Orla Barry has more.

Left-leaning lawmaker Catherine Connolly wins Irish presidency

A new memorial in the UK is modeled after a crumpled piece of paper, with words on it that were used as evidence to incriminate people. The LGBTQ community was banned from the UK's military for decades, ending in the year 2000. King Charles attended the unveiling of the memorial today, marking his first official engagement in support of the LGBTQ community. Host Marco Werman has the details.

A new memorial in the UK is modeled after a crumpled piece of paper, with words on it that were used as evidence to incriminate people. The LGBTQ community was banned from the UK's military for decades, ending in the year 2000. King Charles attended the unveiling of the memorial today, marking his first official engagement in support of the LGBTQ community. Host Marco Werman has the details.

King Charles attends unveiling of new memorial honoring LGBTQ military personnel

The singer Jose Jiménez Fernández was a child prodigy, singing his way across Spain for food during the country's post-war years of poverty. Before turning 10 years old, he was an international star, loved for his boyish face and his powerful child's voice, from Paris to New York. The World's Gerry Hadden caught up with Joselito, now elderly and out of the limelight, to bring us his story from Barcelona.

The singer Jose Jiménez Fernández was a child prodigy, singing his way across Spain for food during the country's post-war years of poverty. Before turning 10 years old, he was an international star, loved for his boyish face and his powerful child's voice, from Paris to New York. The World's Gerry Hadden caught up with Joselito, now elderly and out of the limelight, to bring us his story from Barcelona.

The life and music of Spain's first superstar singer: Joselito 'The Mockingbird'

Cape Verde — an island nation off the coast of Senegal with about 500,000 people — has been recruiting talented soccer players from the diaspora for years, with the hopes of getting its men's national team to the World Cup. Now, the work is paying off and the country is celebrating qualifying for the tournament for the first time in history. The World's Bianca Hillier reports.

Cape Verde — an island nation off the coast of Senegal with about 500,000 people — has been recruiting talented soccer players from the diaspora for years, with the hopes of getting its men's national team to the World Cup. Now, the work is paying off and the country is celebrating qualifying for the tournament for the first time in history. The World's Bianca Hillier reports.

Talent and strategy combine to take Cape Verde to the World Cup for the first time in history

One in three French university students skips a daily meal regularly, as they struggle with rising housing costs and inflation. Around 600,000 live below the poverty line. But volunteers are coming to help, with groceries and more. The World's Gerry Hadden reports from Montpelier, France.

One in three French university students skips a daily meal regularly, as they struggle with rising housing costs and inflation. Around 600,000 live below the poverty line. But volunteers are coming to help, with groceries and more. The World's Gerry Hadden reports from Montpelier, France.

Poor college students in France get voluntary helping hand

It's not that Alexander Boecker is happy about the heist at the Louvre. It's just that the video footage of the thieves' escape makes the construction vehicles his company manufactures look so good. Host Carolyn Beeler has more on the resulting ad campaign.

It's not that Alexander Boecker is happy about the heist at the Louvre. It's just that the video footage of the thieves' escape makes the construction vehicles his company manufactures look so good. Host Carolyn Beeler has more on the resulting ad campaign.

For one German company, French museum heist is marketing gold

The case of the Guildford Four is considered one of the worst miscarriages of justice in British legal history. Fifty years ago this month, four young people were falsely accused of carrying out two pub bombings in Guildford, England, and sentenced to life in prison. It took 15 years for them to be released and their sentences quashed. Decades later, their families say the fight for accountability and justice is still not over. The World's Europe Correspondent Orla Barry reports.

The case of the Guildford Four is considered one of the worst miscarriages of justice in British legal history. Fifty years ago this month, four young people were falsely accused of carrying out two pub bombings in Guildford, England, and sentenced to life in prison. It took 15 years for them to be released and their sentences quashed. Decades later, their families say the fight for accountability and justice is still not over. The World's Europe Correspondent Orla Barry reports.

50 years on, families of the Guildford Four are still seeking justice

Earlier this month, a unique challenge took place on a Slovenian mountainside.Thousands of brave volunteers — some might say crazy — attempted to race cycling legend Tadej Pogacar up the hill. It’s known as the “Poggi Challenge.” Deutsche Welle, DW's, Guy Delauney felt up to the test and took on the challenge himself.

Earlier this month, a unique challenge took place on a Slovenian mountainside.Thousands of brave volunteers — some might say crazy — attempted to race cycling legend Tadej Pogacar up the hill. It’s known as the “Poggi Challenge.” Deutsche Welle, DW's, Guy Delauney felt up to the test and took on the challenge himself.

Can you ride faster uphill than a cycling legend?

China's leadership has announced its five year-plan for the country, detailing ambitions to strengthen its domestic tech sector. This outline of the Chinese Communist Party's midterm policy goals was published Thursday, ahead of the upcoming meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump. The World's Host Carolyn Beeler learns more from Isabel Hilton, the London-based founder of China Dialogue.

China's leadership has announced its five year-plan for the country, detailing ambitions to strengthen its domestic tech sector. This outline of the Chinese Communist Party's midterm policy goals was published Thursday, ahead of the upcoming meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump. The World's Host Carolyn Beeler learns more from Isabel Hilton, the London-based founder of China Dialogue.

Ahead of trade talks, China's next five-year plan emphasizes independence from outside tech

Forty years ago this week, the album "Sun City" was released by a talented and diverse array of artists from the world of rock, hip-hop, soul, latin, funk, jazz, plus international artists from South African reggae. The mission of Artists United Against Apartheid was bringing attention to the plight of Black South Africans living under white minority rule and the apartheid system, focusing on the exclusive white segregated resort of Sun City, and shaming the long list of artists who played there. The World's Host Marco Werman revisits the "Sun City" album, the resort itself and the artists who loudly sang out that they "ain't gonna play Sun City."

Forty years ago this week, the album "Sun City" was released by a talented and diverse array of artists from the world of rock, hip-hop, soul, latin, funk, jazz, plus international artists from South African reggae. The mission of Artists United Against Apartheid was bringing attention to the plight of Black South Africans living under white minority rule and the apartheid system, focusing on the exclusive white segregated resort of Sun City, and shaming the long list of artists who played there. The World's Host Marco Werman revisits the "Sun City" album, the resort itself and the artists who loudly sang out that they "ain't gonna play Sun City."

'It did work': The anti-apartheid album that changed history

There's no shortage of doomsday scenarios involving Artificial Intelligence. But the warnings boil down to this: AI is an existential threat to human life. Some have called the warnings alarmist. But this week, several Nobel laureates and big-name celebrities cautioned that the threat is real, particularly when it comes to what's known as Artificial Superintelligence. Max Tegmark is the head of The Future of Life Institute. He's also a professor doing AI research at MIT. He spoke to The World's Host Marco Werman about why experts — including him — are calling for urgent action.

There's no shortage of doomsday scenarios involving Artificial Intelligence. But the warnings boil down to this: AI is an existential threat to human life. Some have called the warnings alarmist. But this week, several Nobel laureates and big-name celebrities cautioned that the threat is real, particularly when it comes to what's known as Artificial Superintelligence. Max Tegmark is the head of The Future of Life Institute. He's also a professor doing AI research at MIT. He spoke to The World's Host Marco Werman about why experts — including him — are calling for urgent action.

Nobel laureates sound the alarm over Artificial Superintelligence

This week marks 100 years since the birth of Celia Cruz — the Queen of Salsa. Her voice carried the sound of Cuba across the globe, even when she herself could not return home. As fans celebrate her centennial with concerts and tributes, her music doesn't get much play on the airwaves in Cuba. The World’s Tibisay Zea explores Celia Cruz’s enduring legacy — from her dazzling performances to the silent treatment she still gets on the island she loved.

This week marks 100 years since the birth of Celia Cruz — the Queen of Salsa. Her voice carried the sound of Cuba across the globe, even when she herself could not return home. As fans celebrate her centennial with concerts and tributes, her music doesn't get much play on the airwaves in Cuba. The World’s Tibisay Zea explores Celia Cruz’s enduring legacy — from her dazzling performances to the silent treatment she still gets on the island she loved.

Celia Cruz at 100: celebrated, but also silenced

It happens every year on Christmas Island. Ten million crabs travel en masse as part of an annual spawning ritual. Hosts Carolyn Beeler and Marco Werman have details.

It happens every year on Christmas Island. Ten million crabs travel en masse as part of an annual spawning ritual. Hosts Carolyn Beeler and Marco Werman have details.

Why did 10 million crabs cross the road?

Sam Kissajukian’s “300 Paintings” is an exhilarating one-man show and art exhibition. It’s also a meditation on life as a creative person with bipolar disorder. The Australian former standup comic speaks with The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler about his diagnosis and the six-month manic episode that changed his life.

Sam Kissajukian’s “300 Paintings” is an exhilarating one-man show and art exhibition. It’s also a meditation on life as a creative person with bipolar disorder. The Australian former standup comic speaks with The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler about his diagnosis and the six-month manic episode that changed his life.

One-man show tackles the relationship between creativity and mental illness

Singapore is imposing a levy on all departing flights in an effort to boost funding to develop sustainable aviation fuels. But as The World's Transportation Correspondent Jeremy Siegel reports, advocates are split on whether the measure will really help reduce emissions.

Singapore is imposing a levy on all departing flights in an effort to boost funding to develop sustainable aviation fuels. But as The World's Transportation Correspondent Jeremy Siegel reports, advocates are split on whether the measure will really help reduce emissions.

The Big Fix: Singapore searches for sustainable aviation fuel

Nneka Ogwumike has been a big name in the WNBA for over a decade. The 6'2" forward still shines on the hardwood for the Seattle Storm, but her dream of playing in the Olympics is now over. The news follows years of being left off the roster for Team USA, and now being denied the chance the play for Nigeria, where she holds citizenship. The World's Bianca Hillier explains.

Nneka Ogwumike has been a big name in the WNBA for over a decade. The 6'2" forward still shines on the hardwood for the Seattle Storm, but her dream of playing in the Olympics is now over. The news follows years of being left off the roster for Team USA, and now being denied the chance the play for Nigeria, where she holds citizenship. The World's Bianca Hillier explains.

WNBA star denied final chance to play in the Olympics

Colombia recalled its ambassador to the US this week as tensions mount between the two countries over aid cuts and US military strikes in the Caribbean. Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has accused the US of killing a Colombian citizen in a recent US strike on an alleged drug boat. US President Donald Trump has called his Colombian counterpart an "illegal drug dealer" and a "lunatic." For a view on the situation from Colombia, The World's Host Carolyn Beeler turns to political analyst Sergio Guzman, the director of Colombia Risk Analysis in Bogota.

Colombia recalled its ambassador to the US this week as tensions mount between the two countries over aid cuts and US military strikes in the Caribbean. Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has accused the US of killing a Colombian citizen in a recent US strike on an alleged drug boat. US President Donald Trump has called his Colombian counterpart an "illegal drug dealer" and a "lunatic." For a view on the situation from Colombia, The World's Host Carolyn Beeler turns to political analyst Sergio Guzman, the director of Colombia Risk Analysis in Bogota.

US-Colombia relations fray despite decades-long partnership in fighting drug trafficking

A British soldier on trial for killing two people on Bloody Sunday in Northern Ireland in 1972 has been cleared of all charges. During the trial in Belfast, the former British paratrooper did not testify in his own defense. He sat hidden behind a blue curtain during the proceedings, to protect his identity. Hosts Carolyn Beeler and Marco Werman have the story, as well as reactions from survivors of the violence that day in Belfast.

A British soldier on trial for killing two people on Bloody Sunday in Northern Ireland in 1972 has been cleared of all charges. During the trial in Belfast, the former British paratrooper did not testify in his own defense. He sat hidden behind a blue curtain during the proceedings, to protect his identity. Hosts Carolyn Beeler and Marco Werman have the story, as well as reactions from survivors of the violence that day in Belfast.