The World

Paraguay is facing a deepening political crisis after authorities intervened following the collapse of one of the country's largest digital banks, leaving millions of customers unable to access their money. Also, a former US government contractor has admitted to passing classified information to Ethiopian government officials to support them in their war against rebel forces in the northern Tigray region. And, a new investigation by our partners at Bellingcat demonstrates how satellite mapping services like Google Maps very publicly identify specific facilities on US military installations across the Middle East. Plus, a look at light saber fencing in Spain.
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Hungary has begun publishing the names of tens of thousands of people who spied for the communist-era secret police, shedding light on a system that recruited ordinary citizens to inform on friends, neighbors and colleagues during more than four decades of communist rule. Also, glaciers are disappearing in the high Pyrenees of Spain. And, a look at the Buenos Aires church where two future popes celebrated mass together. Plus, we take a listen to the soul music of Norway’s Sūn Byrd.
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Leaders around the world have been reacting to President Donald Trump's resounding defeat in the US midterm elections. Also, Argentine President Javier Milei has been courting tech leaders worldwide to build data centers in his country's southern Patagonia region. And, we examine why some health centers were able to remain standing amid a raging hurricane in Jamaica. Plus, the red dress that took 14 years and 380 people from around the world to create.
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In his new book, Andrew Natsios, a lifelong Republican and former USAID chief, argues that helping vulnerable populations overseas helps make Americans safer and more prosperous. Also, a look at the impact of the sand trade on coastal communities in Sierra Leone. And, after years of war and overlapping crises, Lebanon’s healthcare workers are struggling with trauma and burnout. Plus, Denmark calls for a ban on “turbo chickens.”
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Since World War II, the US has built up the world’s most powerful navy. But in recent years, China has played catch-up and now boasts the world’s largest military fleet. Also, a look at how Israeli elections will impact Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. And, a new study in Nigeria shows how climate change affects mental health. Plus, 20-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest driver in F1 history to be crowned champion.
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