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Deprivation: A Journalist’s 22 Months in Israeli Prison
Palestinian journalist Mujahed Al-Saadi documents his harrowing experience in Israeli detention two years after being arrested from his home in Jenin.
New IDF Website Frames Slain Gaza Journalists as Terrorists
Since October 2023, no nation’s military has killed nearly as many journalists as Israel, a fact that often opens them up to considerable criticism. The IDF aims to quell those concerns with a new round of official narrative
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Earlier this year, the US moved 5,700 men and boys suspected of involvement with ISIS out of Syria to Iraq. A new report by Human Rights Watch today warned that these prisoners risk abuse, unfair trials and possible execution. The World's Host Carolyn Beeler spoke to Letta Tayler, senior counterterrorism advisor at Human Rights Watch, who joined the show from Savannah, Georgia.
The World: Latest Stories
The first round of Brazilian elections over the weekend produced two leading presidential contenders. A runoff will be held later this month between the incumbent, leftist President Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva — known simply as Lula — and Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, a close ally of US President Donald Trump. The Trump administration’s open backing of Bolsonaro has soured US relations with Brazil, and spurred Lula to warn against US interference in the upcoming elections.
The World: Latest Stories
When the Taliban reclaimed power in Afghanistan five years ago, the impact on girls' education was instantaneous: No schooling past the age of 12. No exceptions. That's why one activist, Shabana Basij-Rasikh started Afghanistan's only boarding school for girls: the School of Leadership, Afghanistan, or SOLA. But since the return of the Taliban, SOLA has relocated to Rwanda. Basij-Rasikh recently spoke with The World Host Marco Werman.
The World: Latest Stories
Spain is headed for early general elections. It comes after the Spanish Parliament narrowly rejected two emergency measures on Friday meant to address the country's high housing costs. The measures were championed by Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. In announcing snap elections, he called on Spaniards to give him a broader left-wing coalition. Host Carolyn Beeler has more.
Mexico's Korean wave
Mexico has embraced Korean culture in a big way — from K-pop and skincare to food and TV dramas. That enthusiasm is now spilling into a broader relationship between Mexico and South Korea, as trade, investment and diplomacy deepen. In Mexico City, fans, business owners and members of the Korean community show how a cultural connection that started with music and entertainment is reshaping everyday life — and even reaching the presidential level. The World's Latin America Correspondent Tibisay Zea reports.
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Researchers call it the Morocco Paradox. It's a society where family, friends and community are tight-knit and ever-present, yet people can feel unseen and misunderstood. But talking about loneliness is still considered taboo. The World's Gerry Hadden reports from the city of Tangier.
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A young woman who worked at a plague research institute in Siberia has died, fueling concerns of a lab leak. Local authorities are monitoring other workers in the area. But much of what happened is unknown, and the reports coming out of Siberia are conflicting. The World's Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Nahid Bhadelia, director of Boston University’s Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases, to clear up what we know and what we don't.
Americans Are Paying the Price to Preserve Israel’s Nukes
No, Mr. President, that is not “worth the price” to pay for a war fabricated in Israel, a repeat of the made-for-Israel war in Iraq 23 years ago.
Jornal da ONU - 5 de outubro de 2026
Jornal da ONU com Ana Paula Loureiro. Esses são os destaques desta segunda-feira, 05 de outubro de 2026 El Niño intensifica riscos climáticos no sudoeste do Oceano Índico ONU libera US$ 160 milhões para conter crises humanitárias negligenciadas
Unesco: professores ganham menos que outros profissionais em 2 de cada 5 países
Estudo mostra que salário baixo é uma das barreiras para atrair e reter docentes; Neste Dia Mundial dos Professores, agência quer ações renovadas para apoiar 107 mil professores pelo globo.
What Does it Mean to Quench the Spirit in 1 Thessalonians 5:19-20?
Welcome to Grace in Focus radio / podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about quenching the Holy Spirit. What does this mean? Is there a difference between quenching and grieving theHoly Spirit? How could quenching the Spirit happen in a church or in a home? Join us for a practical discussion and listen each weekday to the Grace in Focus podcast!
A U.S. Jewish Fund’s Bid to Put a Settler Elite in Control
The Tikvah Fund created a program training right-wing Israeli leaders for key defense posts, including Shin Bet chief.
The secret to lasting love
Social psychologist Eli J. Finkel has spent decades studying what makes partnerships successful. In a practical talk drawing on lessons from pop culture, he explores why so many of us struggle to be true to ourselves in our relationships — and what the happiest couples do differently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Emmanuel Macron is most impressive world leader on AI, says Sam Altman
OpenAI’s Sam Altman named French President Emmanuel Macron as the world leader who stands out for their approach to AI in an exclusive interview with Decoded by POLITICO.
ONU libera US$ 160 milhões para conter crises humanitárias negligenciadas
Verba vem de fundo emergencial e alcança milhões de pessoas em situação de extrema vulnerabilidade em regiões como África, Ásia, América Latina e Oriente Médio.
Aposta em tecnologia nuclear quer salvar 1 bilhão de toneladas de comida
Enquanto milhões passam fome, um quinto de tudo o que chega ao prato vai para o lixo; prejuízo de US$ 400 bilhões destrói recursos e acelera crise climática; para virar esse jogo, agências FAO e Aiea unem forças na iniciativa Atoms4Food.
El Niño intensifica riscos climáticos no sudoeste do Oceano Índico
Secas ao sul e enchentes ao norte são esperadas entre outubro de 2026 e março de 2027, com possibilidade de recordes de calor e graves impactos na saúde, agricultura e infraestrutura; Moçambique participou de Fórum sobre o tema.
Russia’s Rosatom hid concerns over Hungarian nuclear project contractor
Internal documents show Rosatom had publicly defended Moscow-based Orgenergostroy.
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