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PRI’s The World: Latest Edition
Each weekday, host Marco Werman and his team of producers bring you the world's most interesting stories in an hour of radio that reminds us just how small our planet really is. The World is heard on over 300 stations across North America.
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PRI’s The World: Latest EditionIran and US on brink of deal over Strait of Hormuz
Iran's deputy foreign minister said today that his country and Oman are close to finalizing an agreement with the US to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Also, an…
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Crackdown on environmental crimes in Amazon rainforest
Hundreds of people have been arrested across the Amazon this month in a sweeping five-country law enforcement operation going after a host of crimes in the…
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Crossings into Spain’s Ceuta expose EU divisions on migration
The EU is scrambling to contain the political fallout after more than 70,000 migrants crossed into the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco last Friday…
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Ukraine targets Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries
Ukrainian drones have been striking warehouses belonging to Russia’s online retailer Wildberries. Ukrainian officials say the company provides Russian forces…
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UN warns Israeli settler attacks on the rise in the West Bank
The UN’s Human Rights office has warned that Israeli settler violence in the West Bank is at an “all-time high.” Also, the US now controls much of Venezuela’s…
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European soccer threatens to boycott FIFA competitions
UEFA — the European soccer governing body — says its 55 teams will sit out all FIFA competitions for as long as a plan to allow investors to buy 20% of the…
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Iranian mothers seek justice for their slain children
Members of a group known as the “Justice-Seeking Mothers” all have loved ones who were killed by the Iranian security forces during anti-government protests…
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Trump and Netanyahu meet for closed-door talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington for talks today with US President Donald Trump, facing growing differences with the US over the…
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Fighting wildfires across Western Europe
For the first time, Spain has issued a state of emergency and tens of thousands of people have been evacuated in France as wildfires rage across western…
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Author Arundhati Roy on rise of India's youth-led protests
India is seeing a new wave of anti-government protests inspired by the satirical Cockroach Janta Party. Award-winning Indian author and activist Arundhati Roy…
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New shipping disruption could shake global markets
Houthi rebel attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea and their blockade of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait are hiking oil prices. Also, two of OpenAI's agents…
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US-Saudi nuclear energy deal raises proliferation concerns
US President Donald Trump has approved a civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that would expand cooperation on nuclear energy, despite its leader…
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Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega dismantles elections
To mark the 47th anniversary of the toppling of Nicaragua’s dictatorship, President Daniel Ortega announced the country will no longer hold elections. Also…
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Gulf states fear new era of 'no peace, no war' in the Middle East
While Iran and the US continued to trade attacks for an eighth consecutive night, Gulf states have had to defend themselves from Iranian drones and missiles in…
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Canadian wildfires impacting air quality, continuing to spread
Massive wildfires in Canada are continuing to spread in Ontario, with intense fires in the north of the province prompting evacuations. Also, an…
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Skies over Toronto still dark from wildfire smoke
We take a look at how the wildfires in Ontario are affecting the province's largest city. Also, Ukrainians take to the streets of Kyiv to protest the removal…
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Cuba's power grid buckles under blockade
Cuba’s entire national power grid collapsed yesterday — for the third time in less than 10 days. Also, Egypt announces the discovery of an entire city in the…
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Portugal faces 'fire paradox' as it manages wildfires
Portugal is hoping to shift more emphasis from fire suppression to prevention — namely, improving how forests are managed so that they'll burn less. Also, a…
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US reimposes blockade on Strait of Hormuz
The US has once again imposed a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, designed to prevent any ships from leaving or entering Iranian ports. Also, following…
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Wildfire tragedy in Spain
A massive wildfire is raging in southern Spain. Authorities in the region of Almería say at least twelve people have been killed, and many more are still…
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Meet ‘Los Topos,’ Mexico’s legendary brigade now working in Venezuela
After Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes, many international rescue teams have left as the window for finding survivors narrows. But Los Topos Aztecas — a…
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New round of US attacks on Iran leaves peace agreement in limbo
President Trump says the temporary deal with Iran “is over.” His comments follow a series of US strikes on Iran last night. Also, the International Olympic…
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The war the world is struggling to see
The strategic central Sudanese city of el-Obeid is now the focal point in the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. The three-year civil war between the Sudanese…
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Venezuela is still reeling from twin earthquakes last month
Venezuela is still reeling from twin earthquakes that rocked the country's north on June 24. The official death toll has surpassed 2,500, with tens of…
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Celebrating the US’s 250th birthday with a melting pot of music
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, The World celebrates by listening to the music that’s been woven into the fabric of this country's story…
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Russia launches deadly overnight attack in Ukraine
Russian forces launched missile strikes on Kyiv overnight, destroying several residential buildings in the Ukrainian capital. Also, from Mexico to Spain, a…
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Rift emerges in Catholic Church after splinter group ordains its own bishops
A rift in the Catholic Church is coming to a head today after a breakaway group of ultra-conservative clergy, called the Society of St. Pius X, consecrated…
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Venezuelans take quake rescue efforts into their own hands
In the absence of help from officials, volunteers across Venezuela are turning their skills into disaster relief. Also, a conversation about how global odor…
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Little relief in sight in fight against new Ebola strain
The new Bundibugyo strain is the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak ever, with over a thousand cases detected and more than 300 deaths in just one month in…
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Venezuelans search the rubble as earthquake toll rises
The official death toll from Venezuela’s back-to-back earthquakes has climbed to around 600, with thousands injured and more than 50,000 reported still…
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Rescuers search for survivors as Venezuela reels from twin earthquakes
The government of Venezuela has declared a national emergency as the death toll climbs from two earthquakes and rescuers attempt to dig people out of the…
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Iran expands its campaign against dissidents living abroad
Activists and human rights groups abroad say the Iranian government is going after their loved ones inside Iran, arresting and intimidating them. They say it…
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Europe facing a heat wave crisis
Western Europe is in the midst of a severe heat wave, with the temperature in Paris hovering close to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. An estimated 45 people have…
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Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned, less than two years after taking office. His resignation makes him the latest in a series of short-lived UK…
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Juneteenth Special
June 19, now recognized as the federal holiday Juneteenth, commemorates the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States learned of their…
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US-Iran deal faces its first test on the Israel-Lebanon border
The US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding aims to end regional fighting, but Israel and Lebanon remain key wild cards. Any renewed violence along their shared…
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US and Iran prepare to sign a deal after months of war
Leaders from the US and Iran will meet in Geneva Friday to sign an agreement ending months of fighting. Also, a major hang-up to the Iran deal is Israel's…
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‘Middle powers' may be having a moment at the G7 summit
Earlier this year, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urged countries caught between the world's superpowers to work together and forge a "third path." Now…
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Iranians reflect on what a potential US deal means
During the initial phase of the current US-Israeli war with Iran, some Iranians hoped that the attacks would lead to regime change in their country. Now, with…
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Swiss referendum to decide on world's first population cap
Switzerland could become the first country in the world to put a legal cap on its population. In a referendum this weekend, voters will decide whether to limit…
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Is the world trapped in an era of forever wars?
A new report out this week shows conflicts between nations have now surged to their highest level since World War II. Meanwhile, protracted conflict in the…
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Anti-immigrant riots break out in Belfast neighborhoods
Violent anti-immigrant riots erupted in Belfast in Northern Ireland last night, in response to a viral video showing a stabbing attack perpetrated by a…
PRI’s The World: Latest EditionChinese premier wraps up two-day visit to North Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un played host to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping this week. It's the Chinese premier’s first visit to North Korea in seven…
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Armenia's pro-West party wins election, pivoting from Russia
Armenia’s pro-Western prime minister secured an election victory today, despite a pressure campaign from Russia. Also, Mexico’s World Cup has become a platform…
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Peruvians prepare to vote in runoff election
Voters in Peru head to the polls this weekend for a runoff presidential election, with one key issue stemming from a wave of extortion that has surged in…
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Symbolic acts on Tiananmen anniversary lead to arrests in Hong Kong
Today marks 37 years since Chinese troops opened fire on peaceful protestors in Tiananmen Square. But in Hong Kong, even symbolic acts are leading to arrests…
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Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans sparks backlash
Kenyan protesters are demonstrating against plans to build a quarantine center in Kenya for Americans who may have been exposed to Ebola. Critics say it…
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Putin’s advisors suggest freezing Ukraine's front line and 'declaring a triumph'
Despite mass Russian assaults on Ukrainian cities, Moscow’s progress on the battlefield stalls. Also, police in Paris suspend dozens of school assistants in…
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The case of Alex Saab and how corruption shaped Venezuela's collapse
Alex Saab, one of ousted President Nicolás Maduro’s most important fixers, is back in US custody for the second time. His case helps explain how corruption in…
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How pro-Iran groups use LEGO animations as a propaganda tool
AI-generated LEGO videos have become one of the most unexpected propaganda tools in the current Iran war. The clips use humor, memes and video-game-style…
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Ebola response slowed down by distrust and testing delays
Lack of healthcare infrastructure and distrust of authorities are challenging efforts to confront the latest Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo…
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Longest internet shutdown in modern history may be over
After a months-long blackout, Iran has begun restoring internet access in the country. Iranians are appearing back online, posting about how the cut-off has…
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Pope Leo apologizes for Catholic Church's past support for slavery
Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical Monday, outlining his priorities in leading the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. While the focus of "Magnificent…
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Peacemakers: People bridging divides and helping others
This Memorial Day special highlights peacemakers and people helping others around the world, including those who bridge divides, feed strangers and hold space…
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Meteorologists predict an El Niño for the history books
Meteorologists expect not only that an El Niño warming pattern will emerge this year, but also that it will be one of the strongest on record. And, José Luis…
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Spread of Ebola challenging global preparedness
The Ebola outbreak centered in the eastern regions of Democratic Republic of Congo is expanding at an alarming rate. Also, the US-Israeli war with Iran almost…
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Cuba's hidden business empire faces US sanctions
As the Trump administration expands sanctions on Cuba to pressure regime change, one of its targets is GAESA, the military-run business empire behind hotels…
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Trump says he’s halted an attack on Iran to let negotiations continue
US President Donald Trump says he has halted a “very major attack” on Iran for now because he wants to allow more time for diplomacy. Also, a tent city has…
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Norway to expand fossil fuel production as countries seek secure energy supply
Norway stands to make $78 billion this year from its oil and gas sales as the costs of the commodities continue to rise globally. Also, Philippines Senator…
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Cape Verde heads to the polls on Sunday
Cape Verde will hold elections on Sunday with two candidates for prime minister who offer the classic choice between change or continuity. Also, the Eurovision…