The World

01/25/2025

The NFL started a new program several years ago to introduce talented athletes from other sports and around the globe to American football. The program includes practicing on the field and learning in the classroom. Since then, dozens of athletes have signed with NFL teams.

01/24/2025

As the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas holds, many Palestinians are returning to their homes in Gaza, only to find them destroyed. The UN estimates that 70% of structures in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed, and clearing the rubble could take decades

As the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues to hold, Palestinians have been making their way back to their homes in Gaza. But many of them are finding that their homes are gone. The UN estimates that 70% of the total structures in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed and that it could take de...

01/24/2025

After being deported from the United States, Maria Butina is now a member of parliament in Russia’s Duma. She’s become a public persona, often appearing on Russian state TV, and has been active on social media, advertising multiple initiatives, including encouraging foreigners to move to Russia.

01/24/2025

Over the weekend, hundreds of President Yoon's supporters smashed their way into a court building in Seoul. Police restored order early Sunday morning, but not before making dozens of arrests.

01/24/2025

National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek began his continent-spanning walk in Ethiopia in January 2013. Since then, his Out of Eden Walk, tracing humankind’s journey out of Africa, has crossed 21 countries, some 14,200 miles on foot from the Middle Eastern shores of the Red Sea to the Pacific Rim of Japan. Host Marco Werman speaks with Salopek as he begins the 13th year of his global trek.

National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek began his continent-spanning walk in Ethiopia in January 2013. Since then, his Out of Eden Walk, tracing humankind's journey out of Africa, has crossed 21 countries, some 14,200 miles on foot from the Middle Eastern shores of the Red Sea to the Pacific Rim o...

01/23/2025

Transit in most global cities is government-run. But in Japan, that’s not the case. There, private companies run a sprawling network of trains, subways, and buses, often considered the best in the world. What can other countries learn from Japan’s unique system?

Transit in most global cities is government-run. But in Japan, that’s not the case. There, private companies run a sprawling network of trains, subways, and buses, often considered the best in the world. What can other countries learn from Japan's unique system?

01/23/2025

As president-elect, Donald Trump said on more than one occasion that he could end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office. More than a day into his presidency, the war rages on. But “ending wars” still appears to be a top priority for the new administration.

As president-elect, Donald Trump said on more than one occasion that he could end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office. More than a day into his presidency, the war rages on. But “ending wars” does still appear to be a top priority for the new administration.

01/23/2025

The West Bank continues to see increasing violence between Israeli settlers and Palestinians. Host Marco Werman speaks with Hugh Lovatt, a senior fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations, about what’s behind the recent violence.

01/23/2025

National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek talks about his experience with South Korea's so-called "love motels," short-term rental hotels primarily used by couples for intimate encounters. In a country with a severe housing shortage, these motels provide privacy for young people who live by necessity with their parents. As Salopek discovered on his walk across the country, these budget rooms are also convenient for travelers. Out of Eden Walk

National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek talks about his experience with South Korea's so-called "love motels," short-term rental hotels primarily used by couples for intimate encounters. In a country with a severe housing shortage, these motels provide privacy for young people who live by necessit...

01/23/2025

Tourism numbers are sky-high in Japan. The country saw record numbers of travelers throughout 2024, and government officials hope to see the numbers double by 2030. But workers are in short supply. So, to adapt to the tourism boom, Japan is turning to everything from robot hotel receptionists to contactless restaurants.

Tourism numbers are sky-high in Japan. The country saw record numbers of travelers throughout 2024, and government officials are hoping to see the numbers double by 2030. But workers are in short supply. So, to adapt to the tourism boom, Japan is turning to everything from robot hotel receptionists....

01/22/2025

Donna Burke has the most famous voice you've never heard of. The Australian expat first moved to Japan in the 1990s, hoping to become a singer. Now, she's the voice of the Tokaido Shinkansen, commonly known as the bullet train, and her announcements are heard by more than 400,000 people in Japan every day.

Donna Burke has the most famous voice you've never heard of. The Australian expat first moved to Japan in the 1990s, hoping to make it as a singer. Now, she's the voice of the Tokaido Shinkansen, commonly known as the bullet train, and her announcements are heard by more than 400,000 people in Japan...

01/22/2025

One of the many executive orders that US President Donald Trump signed after being sworn in for another term in office was to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization.

He cited the organization’s “mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic” and “failure to adopt urgently needed reforms” as reasons for the withdrawal. He also criticized the agency’s demand for “unfairly onerous payments” from the US.

The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler discussed the move with Devi Sridhar, a professor of global health at the University of Edinburgh and co-author of the book “Governing Global Health: Who Runs the World and Why?” which she wrote with Chelsea Clinton.

Devi Sridhar, author and professor of global health at the University of Edinburgh, discusses the implications of US President Donald Trump pulling out of the World Health Organization.

01/21/2025

In 2021, six women — two pilots and four cabin crew — participated in Afghanistan’s first-ever all-female flight. It was a historic moment. Their photos and videos were shared all over the world. Then, a few months later, their lives were turned upside down when the Taliban toppled the Afghan government and took over the country.

In 2021, six women — two pilots and four cabin crew — participated in Afghanistan’s first-ever all-female flight. It was a historic moment. Their photos and videos were shared all over the world. Then, a few months later, their lives were turned upside down when the Taliban toppled the Afghan ...

01/21/2025

The International Maritime Organization has vowed to eliminate global shipping emissions to net zero by 2050. An international effort is underway to achieve this goal.

The International Maritime Organization has vowed to eliminate global shipping emissions to net-zero by 2050. Now, an international effort is underway to reach that goal.

01/21/2025

One place where many try to build new lives is Agadir, a city along Morocco’s Atlantic coast. It isn’t perfect, but there is work and a sense of welcome as Morocco tries to integrate migrants.

01/20/2025

In 2024, an average of nearly two migrant boats reached the Canary Islands each day. Six hundred ninety-two boats in all carried more than 46,000 people that year, mostly from Mauritania, Senegal and Morocco. The majority arrive on the tiny, westernmost island of El Hierro, where emergency services struggle to help new arrivals. But most islanders are receiving the migrants warmly.

In 2024, an average of nearly two migrant boats reached the Canary Islands each day. 692 boats in all carried more than 46,000 people that year, mostly from Mauritania, Senegal and Morocco. The majority arrive to the tiny, westernmost island of El Hierro, where emergency services struggle to help ne...