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More than 100 women have come forward accusing the former owner of the British store Harrods of sexual abuse and rape. Mohamed Al Fayed, who died last year, was accused in a recent BBC documentary of setting up a system where he recruited young women to work in his store with the aim of assaulting them. The World's Europe Correspondent Orla Barry reports.

More than 100 women have come forward accusing the former owner of the British store Harrods of sexual abuse and rape. Mohamed Al Fayed, who died last year, was accused in a recent BBC documentary of setting up a system where he recruited young women to work in his store with the aim of assaulting them. The World's Europe Correspondent Orla Barry reports.

Calls for public inquiry into alleged sex crimes of former Harrods' boss

In stately London, bright colors and personalized decoration are still considered daring choices for building exteriors. But this week, during a citywide mural festival, residents are proving receptive to something new: psychedelic paintings covering the walls of multi-story buildings in neighborhoods throughout the capital. Reporter Leo Hornak joins one artist on a crane, as she sets to work transforming a brown brick facade into something sparkly.

In stately London, bright colors and personalized decoration are still considered daring choices for building exteriors. But this week, during a citywide mural festival, residents are proving receptive to something new: psychedelic paintings covering the walls of multi-story buildings in neighborhoods throughout the capital. Reporter Leo Hornak joins one artist on a crane, as she sets to work transforming a brown brick facade into something sparkly.

Street murals bring color to post-pandemic, post-Brexit London

Two sisters from Haiti have founded separate nonprofits: one at an institution based in Boston that serves immigrant families, the other in Port-au-Prince at an after-school center for kids and teens. The siblings grew up in Port-Salut, a coastal beach town in southern Haiti, raised by parents who taught them to put others first and share anything they had. GBH's Tori Bedford has a profile.

Two sisters from Haiti have founded separate nonprofits: one at an institution based in Boston that serves immigrant families, the other in Port-au-Prince at an after-school center for kids and teens. The siblings grew up in Port-Salut, a coastal beach town in southern Haiti, raised by parents who taught them to put others first and share anything they had. GBH's Tori Bedford has a profile.

Haitian sisters work for their communities in two countries

Leading chefs from across African nations share recipes rooted in home cooking traditions in a new cookbook: "The Contemporary African Kitchen." Alexander Smalls helped curate the book. The James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur joins Host Marco Werman to talk food.

Leading chefs from across African nations share recipes rooted in home cooking traditions in a new cookbook: "The Contemporary African Kitchen." Alexander Smalls helped curate the book. The James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur joins Host Marco Werman to talk food.

'A whole lot of goodness' in contemporary African cooking

For more than three decades, the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan has felt irreconcilable. The two countries have repeatedly clashed over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Last year, Azerbaijan’s military took control of that region, which led to the displacement of more than 100,000 Armenians. But despite all of that, The World’s Daniel Ofman reports that the two countries are still talking, in hopes of reaching a peace deal.

For more than three decades, the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan has felt irreconcilable. The two countries have repeatedly clashed over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Last year, Azerbaijan’s military took control of that region, which led to the displacement of more than 100,000 Armenians. But despite all of that, The World’s Daniel Ofman reports that the two countries are still talking, in hopes of reaching a peace deal.

Hope endures for Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been charged with bribery, fraud — and using his position to help Turkey. Host Marco Werman speaks with Steve A. Cook, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, about Turkey's influence operations in the US.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been charged with bribery, fraud — and using his position to help Turkey. Host Marco Werman speaks with Steve A. Cook, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, about Turkey's influence operations in the US.

Turkey's influence under scrutiny following NYC mayor's indictment

At least 18 countries around the world have recorded cases of mpox, which the WHO has declared a public health emergency of global concern. The epicenter of the outbreak is the Democratic Republic of Congo, where hundreds of people have died. The World’s Africa Correspondent Halima Gikandi brings us the latest on the outbreak, and explains why the WHO is saying this is not the next COVID-19.

At least 18 countries around the world have recorded cases of mpox, which the WHO has declared a public health emergency of global concern. The epicenter of the outbreak is the Democratic Republic of Congo, where hundreds of people have died. The World’s Africa Correspondent Halima Gikandi brings us the latest on the outbreak, and explains why the WHO is saying this is not the next COVID-19.

Mpox outbreak grows as Democratic Republic of Congo begins vaccination

Russian President Vladimir Putin has effectively lowered the threshold for what would prompt a nuclear response. In a strongly worded warning to the West on Wednesday, Putin said that any attack on Russia that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country. Host Marco Werman gets the story from Pavel Podvig, director of the Russian Nuclear Forces Project in Geneva, Switzerland.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has effectively lowered the threshold for what would prompt a nuclear response. In a strongly worded warning to the West on Wednesday, Putin said that any attack on Russia that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country. Host Marco Werman gets the story from Pavel Podvig, director of the Russian Nuclear Forces Project in Geneva, Switzerland.

Putin lowers the bar for nuclear strike

Fierce winds, driving rain, severe thunderstorms — hurricanes have always been cataclysmic weather events. But climate change appears to be supercharging them. Researchers are racing to pin down the forces driving these changes and what the future holds. Science reporter Ari Daniel has the story, as Florida braces for hurricane Helene to make landfall.

Fierce winds, driving rain, severe thunderstorms — hurricanes have always been cataclysmic weather events. But climate change appears to be supercharging them. Researchers are racing to pin down the forces driving these changes and what the future holds. Science reporter Ari Daniel has the story, as Florida braces for hurricane Helene to make landfall.

How climate change is strengthening hurricanes, and what communities can do

The world is getting stormier, and the UN blames the increase in weather-related disasters on climate change. Bangladesh has been hit especially hard, but these days, cyclones there result in very few casualties. That's thanks to a homegrown warning system. Have Bangladeshis cracked the code to preventing storm deaths, and if so, is the strategy replicable elsewhere? The World’s Patrick Winn reports.

The world is getting stormier, and the UN blames the increase in weather-related disasters on climate change. Bangladesh has been hit especially hard, but these days, cyclones there result in very few casualties. That's thanks to a homegrown warning system. Have Bangladeshis cracked the code to preventing storm deaths, and if so, is the strategy replicable elsewhere? The World’s Patrick Winn reports.

In Bangladesh, warning systems help prevent storm casualties

An NGO established in Warsaw, Poland, to help refugees from the war in Ukraine provides up to 500 people a day with food and clothing. It's recently added another bit of aid to its portfolio: supplying frontline Ukrainian troops with kamikaze drones. Jamie Fullerton reports from Warsaw.

An NGO established in Warsaw, Poland, to help refugees from the war in Ukraine provides up to 500 people a day with food and clothing. It's recently added another bit of aid to its portfolio: supplying frontline Ukrainian troops with kamikaze drones. Jamie Fullerton reports from Warsaw.

In Poland, a group helping Ukrainian refugees has begun building drones

US Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both claiming that they are "tough on China." At the same time, each presidential candidate accuses the other of being "soft on China." This has a lot to do with the prevailing consensus in Washington that holds the US rivalry with China above all other foreign policy challenges. The World's Matthew Bell reports on how China-related issues figure into this presidential contest.

US Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both claiming that they are "tough on China." At the same time, each presidential candidate accuses the other of being "soft on China." This has a lot to do with the prevailing consensus in Washington that holds the US rivalry with China above all other foreign policy challenges. The World's Matthew Bell reports on how China-related issues figure into this presidential contest.

US presidential candidates trade barbs on China policy

Until recently, the version of the past on display at the Revere History Museum placed a distinct emphasis on European heritage. Now, the collection has expanded to include things like Chinese scripts, Cambodian poems, Brazilian soccer memorabilia and Moroccan dolls. James Bennett II has this story from GBH in Boston.

Until recently, the version of the past on display at the Revere History Museum placed a distinct emphasis on European heritage. Now, the collection has expanded to include things like Chinese scripts, Cambodian poems, Brazilian soccer memorabilia and Moroccan dolls. James Bennett II has this story from GBH in Boston.

Immigration exhibit tells a more complete version of a city's story

Nagorno-Karabakh is a mountainous region at the heart of a multi-decade conflict between Armenians and Azerbaijanis. It’s historically been inhabited by a majority Armenian population, but now it’s fully under Azerbaijan’s control. The World's Daniel Ofman reports from Yerevan, Armenia, on the more than 100,000 Armenians displaced by an Azerbaijani military operation one year ago, as they continue adjusting to life away from home.

Nagorno-Karabakh is a mountainous region at the heart of a multi-decade conflict between Armenians and Azerbaijanis. It’s historically been inhabited by a majority Armenian population, but now it’s fully under Azerbaijan’s control. The World's Daniel Ofman reports from Yerevan, Armenia, on the more than 100,000 Armenians displaced by an Azerbaijani military operation one year ago, as they continue adjusting to life away from home.

Displaced Armenians adjusting to live in Yerevan

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke at the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. In his remarks, the reform-oriented leader was critical of Israel and the US, but signaled a willingness to negotiate. Host Marco Werman speaks with Sanam Vakil, director of the MENA program at the Chatham House think tank, about Iran's position in the region.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke at the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. In his remarks, the reform-oriented leader was critical of Israel and the US, but signaled a willingness to negotiate. Host Marco Werman speaks with Sanam Vakil, director of the MENA program at the Chatham House think tank, about Iran's position in the region.

Iran's president signals openness to negotiation

Nitazenes are synthetic opioids 500 times more potent than heroin. The drug is increasingly showing up on the streets of the UK, the Netherlands, Australia and the US.  Since 2019, nitazines have been implicated in more than 200 deaths in Europe and North America. Host Marco Werman discusses the origins and dangers of the drug with Caroline Copeland, director of the UK's National Programme on Substance Use Mortality.

Nitazenes are synthetic opioids 500 times more potent than heroin. The drug is increasingly showing up on the streets of the UK, the Netherlands, Australia and the US.  Since 2019, nitazines have been implicated in more than 200 deaths in Europe and North America. Host Marco Werman discusses the origins and dangers of the drug with Caroline Copeland, director of the UK's National Programme on Substance Use Mortality.

A new and deadly street drug: nitazene

President Joe Biden delivered his final address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. It was a laundry list of his administration's foreign policy initiatives, as well as a call for nations to support one another during a time of global conflict. As Biden's presidency nears its end, host Carolyn Beeler discusses the mark he's made through foreign policy with Richard Haass, an American diplomat and president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations.

President Joe Biden delivered his final address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. It was a laundry list of his administration's foreign policy initiatives, as well as a call for nations to support one another during a time of global conflict. As Biden's presidency nears its end, host Carolyn Beeler discusses the mark he's made through foreign policy with Richard Haass, an American diplomat and president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations.

President Biden's foreign policy legacy

A year ago, two dams collapsed amid record rainfall from Storm Daniel, sending a massive wave of water into the coastal city of Derna, in Libya. Thousands of people died in the flood. Government negligence and aging infrastructure were partially to blame, but the Derna disaster also illustrates what's at stake as weather events worsen due to climate change. The World's Durrie Bouscaren reports.

A year ago, two dams collapsed amid record rainfall from Storm Daniel, sending a massive wave of water into the coastal city of Derna, in Libya. Thousands of people died in the flood. Government negligence and aging infrastructure were partially to blame, but the Derna disaster also illustrates what's at stake as weather events worsen due to climate change. The World's Durrie Bouscaren reports.

A city in eastern Libya grapples with climate change

Thirty years ago, the all-female group Obiní Batá started breaking social conventions and fighting stereotypes in Cuba by teaching generations of Cuban women how to play Afro-Cuban drums. The World's Tibisay Zea brings us the story of the group.

Thirty years ago, the all-female group Obiní Batá started breaking social conventions and fighting stereotypes in Cuba by teaching generations of Cuban women how to play Afro-Cuban drums. The World's Tibisay Zea brings us the story of the group.

Cuban women reclaim a musical tradition

Two major weather systems are bringing rain and wind to Mexico and the Caribbean. Hosts Carolyn Beeler and Marco Werman have more.

Two major weather systems are bringing rain and wind to Mexico and the Caribbean. Hosts Carolyn Beeler and Marco Werman have more.

Tropical storm update

Asthma rates have soared in Imperial County, California, in recent decades, but the availability of specialists has dwindled. Investigative reporter Philip Salata tells the story of patients seeking care in Mexico.

Asthma rates have soared in Imperial County, California, in recent decades, but the availability of specialists has dwindled. Investigative reporter Philip Salata tells the story of patients seeking care in Mexico.

Traveling for asthma care in Mexico

In the Indian tech hub of Bengaluru, water has become a precious commodity. One initiative leverages an age-old well-digging technique to help residents tap into a forgotten source. More than 200,000 wells have been restored, but the goal is to get a million wells pumping water.

In the Indian tech hub of Bengaluru, water has become a precious commodity. One initiative leverages an age-old well-digging technique to help residents tap into a forgotten source. More than 200,000 wells have been restored, but the goal is to get a million wells pumping water.

Why a megacity in India is reviving the humble water well

The Belarus Free Theatre has been banned by its country's government, so the company is making plays in exile. The troupe's newest creation is an experimental play opening this week in New York City, to be live-streamed for their countrymen and women. Reporter Jeff Lunden previews the production, which tells the story of an Olympic basketball star from Belarus who comes out as gay.

The Belarus Free Theatre has been banned by its country's government, so the company is making plays in exile. The troupe's newest creation is an experimental play opening this week in New York City, to be live-streamed for their countrymen and women. Reporter Jeff Lunden previews the production, which tells the story of an Olympic basketball star from Belarus who comes out as gay.

Belarusian play stars Olympic basketball player

Israel has evacuated more than 67,000 people from communities near the Lebanon border since the start of the war in Gaza last fall. But many thousands have chosen to stay. Under recent strikes, daily existence in the region has grown more precarious. Host Marco Werman speaks with lifelong kibbutz resident Lior Shlef about what life is currently like there.

Israel has evacuated more than 67,000 people from communities near the Lebanon border since the start of the war in Gaza last fall. But many thousands have chosen to stay. Under recent strikes, daily existence in the region has grown more precarious. Host Marco Werman speaks with lifelong kibbutz resident Lior Shlef about what life is currently like there.

Life for Israelis near Lebanon border

Under continued attack, thousands of people living in southern Lebanon have uprooted and fled their homes in search of safety. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Ivo Freijsen, the UNHCR's representative to Lebanon, about the current situation on the ground, and fears around what comes next.

Under continued attack, thousands of people living in southern Lebanon have uprooted and fled their homes in search of safety. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Ivo Freijsen, the UNHCR's representative to Lebanon, about the current situation on the ground, and fears around what comes next.

Fleeing southern Lebanon as cross-border fire continues 

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon today killed more than 356 people and injured at least 1,200 others. It marks a major escalation of the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, which have continuously traded fire for months. The US also announced it was increasing troop levels in the region in response to the attack. Host Marco Werman speaks with Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East Correspondent at the Economist, about what the latest attack on Lebanon means for the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon today killed more than 356 people and injured at least 1,200 others. It marks a major escalation of the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, which have continuously traded fire for months. The US also announced it was increasing troop levels in the region in response to the attack. Host Marco Werman speaks with Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East Correspondent at the Economist, about what the latest attack on Lebanon means for the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

Israeli strikes on Lebanon leave hundreds dead

Germany's far-right party, the AfD, lost state elections in Brangenburg over the weekend. Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler explain.

Germany's far-right party, the AfD, lost state elections in Brangenburg over the weekend. Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler explain.

Despite momentum, German far-right sees electoral defeat

A new study out of the University of Toronto and St. Michael's Hospital found that using an AI-based tool called ChartWatch led to a 26% drop in the number of unexpected deaths in the hospital unit where it was tested. The World's Bianca Hillier reports.

A new study out of the University of Toronto and St. Michael's Hospital found that using an AI-based tool called ChartWatch led to a 26% drop in the number of unexpected deaths in the hospital unit where it was tested. The World's Bianca Hillier reports.

Canadian study suggests AI can prevent unexpected hospital deaths

The new Libyan government has put around $2 billion into the recovery of the city of Derna after major floods last year. To the surprise of many, downtown Derna has been cleaned up and renewed, and many people have moved into newly built homes. But some people have been left out. The World's Durrie Bouscaren reports.

The new Libyan government has put around $2 billion into the recovery of the city of Derna after major floods last year. To the surprise of many, downtown Derna has been cleaned up and renewed, and many people have moved into newly built homes. But some people have been left out. The World's Durrie Bouscaren reports.

Uneven flood recovery in Derna, Libya

X — the social media platform formally known as Twitter — has backed down from its legal fight in Brazil. Now, the company is agreeing to comply with the country's Supreme Court orders. This follows a months-long fight with the court after X refused to ban users for spreading misinformation. Host Marco Werman spoke to São Paolo-based journalist Laís Martins, who writes for The Intercept.

X — the social media platform formally known as Twitter — has backed down from its legal fight in Brazil. Now, the company is agreeing to comply with the country's Supreme Court orders. This follows a months-long fight with the court after X refused to ban users for spreading misinformation. Host Marco Werman spoke to São Paolo-based journalist Laís Martins, who writes for The Intercept.