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Protester Arrests in the UK; Garden Surprises in Mexico CityUK anti-terror laws and record arrests of supporters of Palestine Action; Mexico City community garden showing climate-driven shifts in what can grow.21 Aug 2025 · 9 min · 2 chapters
The “White Walkers” of GazaThe episode investigates Gaza’s food crisis through reporting at the UN World Food Programme distribution point in northern Gaza, focused on the “White Walkers” who risk their lives to reach flour…20 Aug 2025 · 6 min · 4 chapters
President Trump’s Talks with the Leaders of Russia and UkraineNPR reports on President Trump’s talks with Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Zelensky visited the White House with seven European leaders, aiming to end Russia’s war in…19 Aug 2025 · 9 min · 4 chapters
A Devastating Drought in IranA severe, long-lasting drought in Iran has driven dam, river, and lake water levels to record lows, with Tehran potentially running out of water within weeks.18 Aug 2025 · 5 min · 6 chapters
A Secret History of the Japanese ArmyThe episode is about Japan’s WWII biological warfare program, especially Unit 731, and the U.S. role in shielding its data. It also briefly covers a separate U.S. human-rights reporting controversy.15 Aug 2025 · 10 min · 3 chapters
Four Years after Taliban's Return to Power in Afghanistan, Life for Many has WorsenedFour years after the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan (Aug.14 Aug 2025 · 6 min · 4 chapters
How Alaska Went from Russian Colony to U.S. StateThe episode explains why Alaska became a U.S. state, tying that history to the symbolism of a Trump-Putin summit in Alaska amid the Ukraine war.13 Aug 2025 · 5 min · 4 chapters
Syria Tries To Rebuild A Functioning Economy After Years of Corrupt DictatorshipThe episode explains how Syria is trying to rebuild a functioning economy after years of corrupt dictatorship and severe trade sanctions.12 Aug 2025 · 6 min · 5 chapters
European Leaders Insist Ukraine Must be Part of Peace TalksEU foreign ministers urge that Ukraine be included in any Russia peace talks ahead of a planned Trump-Putin summit in Alaska; they warn against any deal requiring Ukraine to cede territory.11 Aug 2025 · 8 min · 2 chapters
Why is Chile’s Birth Rate Plummeting?Why Chile’s birth rate has fallen to “hyper-low” levels (about 1 child per woman), and how the debate mirrors the U.S. and other countries.8 Aug 2025 · 8 min · 4 chapters
The Story Behind a Famous Photo of a Starving Child in GazaThe episode investigates the widely circulated photo of 18-month-old Mohamed El Motawak in Gaza, and the competing narratives about whether he was truly starving.7 Aug 2025 · 5 min · 3 chapters
Nigeria’s Chronic Electricity ProblemsNigeria’s chronic electricity deprivation and grid unreliability, using Badagri (near Lagos) as an example of how people cope when power is absent.6 Aug 2025 · 4 min · 2 chapters
A Famous Palestinian Activist Killed in the Occupied West BankThe episode reports on the killing of Palestinian peace activist Auda Al-Hatalin in the West Bank village of Umelher, near the Carmel settlement.5 Aug 2025 · 8 min · 6 chapters
The Global Impact of the Latest U.S. TariffsThe episode examines the global impact of the latest U.S. tariff round announced after an Aug.4 Aug 2025 · 7 min · 5 chapters
Jane Austen Fans Celebrate the Beloved English Author's 250th BirthdayJane Austen fans mark the author’s 250th birthday with Regency-era celebrations across Britain and abroad, including a Georgian costume ball in St Albans tied to Pride and Prejudice.1 Aug 2025 · 5 min · 6 chapters
Brazil Braces for Trump's Tariffs. Brits Say Goodbye to OzzyThe episode covers (1) Brazil’s anxiety over impending U.S. tariffs tied to human-rights and political issues involving former president Jair Bolsonaro, and (2) a hometown farewell in Birmingham,…31 Jul 2025 · 7 min · 5 chapters
President Trump's Vision of U.S. Shipbuilding Requires Rebuilding An IndustryPresident Trump’s executive order to revive U.S. shipbuilding to counter China’s dominance, and a separate Paris segment on two decades of reduced car traffic improving air quality and public space.30 Jul 2025 · 10 min · 2 chapters
This Underwater Sculpture Garden Protects Italian Fishing GroundsThe episode profiles an underwater sculpture garden off Italy’s Tuscan coast that protects local fishing grounds from destructive bottom trawling.29 Jul 2025 · 8 min · 4 chapters
Starvation Threatens Lasting Harm to Gaza's ChildrenThe episode covers Gaza’s deepening hunger crisis and the lasting harm it may cause to children, plus accounts from Venezuelans deported to El Salvador’s CICOT mega-prison.28 Jul 2025 · 12 min · 3 chapters
Extreme Hunger In Gaza. France To Recognize Palestinian StateThe episode covers two linked stories: a worsening hunger crisis in Gaza and France’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state.25 Jul 2025 · 7 min · 4 chapters
Israel Puts the Mediterranean Beach Off-Limits to Gazans. Protests in Ukraine.Israel bans Gazans from accessing Gaza’s Mediterranean shoreline, intensifying hunger and fear; Ukraine sees protests over a controversial anti-corruption law as President Zelensky promises to…24 Jul 2025 · 8 min · 3 chapters
Lesotho Declares State of Disaster After U.S. Tariffs. Rescissions Impact U.N.The episode covers two linked U.S. policy impacts: 50% tariffs on Lesotho and U.S. congressional “rescissions” that claw back UN funding. In Lesotho, NPR reports textile exports to U.S.23 Jul 2025 · 10 min · 7 chapters
Israeli Ground Troops Enter Central Gaza And Chile's Musical High Desert FiestaThe episode covers two stories. In Gaza, Israeli ground troops entered central Gaza for the first time in 21 months, beginning Monday, with Palestinians ordered to evacuate.22 Jul 2025 · 11 min · 2 chapters
One Doctor's Story After Another Violent Weekend in GazaThe episode is about a deadly weekend in Gaza and the medical fallout, including reports of people killed while trying to get flour from World Food Program trucks.21 Jul 2025 · 9 min · 4 chapters