PRI's The World

Today marks 80 years since the first use of a nuclear weapon during wartime — the US atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan. Also, political parties in Israel who represent the Ultra-Orthodox, known as Haredim, are incensed over legislation forcing them to join the army, something they've thus far been exempt from. And, a lack of rain and soaring temperatures have stressed Tehran's infrastructure to the breaking point as a drought and heat wave intensify in Iran. Plus, Italy hopes to build the longest suspension bridge in the world.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is under house arrest on charges of masterminding a coup to overturn the country's 2022 election. Also, the reinterpretation by AI of a popular movie in India sparks debate. And, a retired US military officer discusses his firsthand experience at the controversial food distribution sites run by the joint US-Israeli Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. Plus, attempts to convince Thai society to embrace a traditionally reviled lizard.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is facing a landmark trial in absentia over alleged crimes against humanity. The charges are linked to the 2024 student protests that toppled her government. Also, a new report looks at  health impacts throughout the life cycle of plastic ahead of a global meeting to negotiate the final steps of an international plastics treaty. And, wholesalers in Istanbul, Turkey, give surplus fabric a second life. Plus, New Zealand recognizes the world's oldest alpaca in captivity.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to start up new tariffs on dozens of countries, sowing more uncertainty in the global economy. Also, scientists are developing an early warning system as heavy rains induced by climate change trigger more landslides in India. And, a new study finds surprisingly high rates of long-COVID in Ethiopia and Uganda. Plus, the largest heavy metal festival in the world kicks of in a small village in Germany.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Climate change is making the Indian monsoon more unpredictable, causing frequent flooding and waterlogging in cities, with additional factors worsening the problem. Also, Lithuania's prime minister steps down after denying any wrongdoing but saying that scandals are hindering the government's work. And, a discussion about growing calls for Palestinian statehood and a two-state solution. Plus, some swimmers are making waves at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

A massive earthquake near Russia has triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific and as far south as Chile. We look at the science behind the phenomena. Also, cyberattacks have surged across European hospitals, disrupting vital patient care. And, dermatologists warn that skin lightening products, particularly used across sub-Saharan Africa, may be increasing people's risk of getting skin cancer. Plus, some artifacts point to an ancient writing system that was once used by women in Zambia.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

A court in Colombia has convicted former President Álvaro Uribe on witness tampering charges. To some Colombians, Uribe is a national hero, while others view him as a ruthless strongman who undermined their democracy. Also, military leaders from Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a ceasefire after clashes erupted along their shared border last week. And, controversy over the Brazilian government serving shark meat in schools and at hospitals nationwide. Plus, using the ancient Shinto spiritual practice of forest bathing from Japan to deal with global crises.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Mexico City marks seven centuries since the founding of Tenochtitlan, the ancient Aztec capital buried beneath the modern metropolis. Also, France reverses a ban, reintroducing a controversial pesticide, despite the largest citizen signature campaign in French history calling to keep it off farms after research has shown it can devastate honeybee colonies. And, amid protests in Tel Aviv and under international pressure, Israel airdrops some aid and establishes safe corridors for assistance in Gaza. Plus, some YouTubers have turned the stress of travel into a game.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Ukraine and Russia exchanged drone strikes yesterday after peace talks failed in Turkey. Drones have taken on a pivotal role in that war, and are also reshaping modern warfare around the globe. Also, Turkish firms are on track to sell more than $8 billion dollars in military hardware this year, a new record for the country. And, young people in Togo are protesting against a recent government move to consolidate power for the country's leader. Plus, South African musician Bakithi Kumalo, who is known for his bass playing, is all over Paul Simon's seminal album “Graceland.”Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

WPLN's Rose Gilbert takes listeners on a journey — from Nashville all the way to northern Iraq and back again — to tell the story of one Kurdish family and its generations-long fight to exist. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

WPLN's Rose Gilbert takes listeners on a journey — from Nashville all the way to northern Iraq and back again — to tell the story of one Kurdish family and its generations-long fight to exist. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

WPLN's Rose Gilbert takes listeners on a journey — from Nashville all the way to northern Iraq and back again — to tell the story of one Kurdish family and its generations-long fight to exist. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

WPLN's Rose Gilbert takes listeners on a journey — from Nashville all the way to northern Iraq and back again — to tell the story of one Kurdish family and its generations-long fight to exist. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

After four months of near-total siege by Israel, people in Gaza are starving. According to the UN, at least 1 in 3 people are going multiple days without eating and death from hunger is on the rise. Also, after weeks of tensions, clashes have erupted between Thailand and Cambodia over pieces of contested territory along their shared border. And, a conversation about the definition of antisemitism, especially as it intersects with criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza. Plus, a look at how solar fuel could help decarbonize aviation.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In the second segment of our two-part story, we look at solutions addressing the crisis facing the implementation of international law. Also, the ICJ has ruled that countries have a responsibility to address climate change. And, protesters take to the streets of the Ukraine's capital against a law weakening anti-graft agencies. Plus, archeologists and local historians have identified a shipwreck on a Scottish island as the Earl of Chatham, a British navy vessel-turned-Arctic whaling ship.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

A number of scholars and experts say they have never been more concerned about the state of international law. Also, the UK has prohibited institutions from paying ransomware hackers without consulting the government first. And, climate change, which is altering ecosystems around the world, also comes with a financial cost. Plus, the number of Indigenous evangelical churches in Ecuador is growing.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Japan's elections on Sunday saw the country's ruling Liberal Democratic Party lose its longstanding majority, while a far-right nationalist “Japanese First” party gained ground. Also, vaccine rates are stalling, and even declining, around the globe. And, China begins construction on what's set to be the world's largest hydroelectric dam, raising concerns from its neighbors and NGOs. Plus, Mexican singer-songwriter Natalia Lafourcade tours the US and talks about navigating identity and belonging through her music.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

A Chinese university has expelled a female student over her allegedly dating a foreigner. The move has sparked debate on Chinese social media about gender bias and nationalism. Also, the death of a famous skydiver in Italy raises questions about what drives extreme athletes despite the dangers. And, the British government plans new laws to curb the resale of performance tickets at sky-high prices. Plus, we look at why a Danish bookstore owner decided to keep boxes of books that were bound for Kenya.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

A small farm town in southeast Spain has seen three nights of rioting. After a group of young Moroccans allegedly assaulted an elderly man, far-right protestors descended on Torre Pacheco to "hunt immigrants." Also, the UK is planning to lower its voting age to 16 in time for the next general election. And, the world's oldest marathoner dies in his hometown in India in a hit-and-run incident. Plus, scientists identify the world's newest — and rarest — blood type.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Israeli airstrikes hit a military compound and other targets near the Syrian presidential palace this morning. Meanwhile, Syria's interim government and Druze leaders have agreed to a ceasefire amid unrest in the country. Also, Australia's prime minister is visiting China to reset relations after years of tensions between the two countries. And, bread beetles have infested about a quarter of a 400,000-volume collection of historical books in Hungary. Plus, affirmative action is deemed a success at universities in Brazil.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

US President Donal Trump has threatened "very severe tariffs" on Russia if a peace deal with Ukraine isn't reached within 50 days. He's also agreed on a plan to funnel military aid to Ukraine through NATO. Also, Oman plans to institute a personal income tax starting in 2028. And, Cuban medical mission are under scrutiny amid allegations of forced labor. Plus, Gen Z finds faith on social media and community in Christian groups in the Netherlands.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

US President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte have announced that the United States will sell US-made arms to Ukraine, a reversal from Trump's former statements suggesting he wouldn't transfer any weapons. Also, protests are a hallmark of university life — but on campuses across England, student activism and academic freedom are facing mounting pressure. And, Turkey arrests more opposition mayors across the country. Plus, France celebrates Bastille Day with parties and fireworks.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

This week marks three decades since a massacre in the Bosnian town of Srebrenica where more than 8,000 Bosniak men and boys were systematically killed by Serb forces in 1995. Some survivors and victims' families say they're still looking for justice. Also, after decades of insurgency against the Turkish government, the PKK has ceremonially laid down its arms. And, residents of Tehran who fled during the recent war with Israel are rebuilding, but they say that nothing feels the same. Plus, flower deliveries become a viral sensation in Mexico.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The EU has awarded Finland around $105 million to help purchase a new icebreaker ship. It's part of a global race to expand fleets with the capacity to safely move through the Arctic as climate change opens up new pathways through the ice. Also, Houthi rebels strike two ships in the Red Sea. And, Palestinian Christians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank say they're facing “systematic attacks.” Plus, the Olavide Museum in Spain, which was founded in the late 19th century and contains hundreds of life-sized models of people infected with cutaneous diseases, is set to close its doors.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Thousands of people in Kenya have taken to the streets to protest the government of President William Ruto. The demonstrations are driven by young people who are frustrated with a host of government policies and are demanding change. Also, a look at why fentanyl seizures at the US-Mexico border have dropped sharply. And, Russia launches its largest-ever drone attack on Ukraine. Plus, a look back at cafes sparking a renaissance in tiny French towns.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Hotel Oloffson in Port-au-Prince, which has survived political upheaval, weather events and the devastating 2010 earthquakes, was burned to the ground by gangs over the weekend. Also, Yemen's Houthi rebels have attacked ships in the Red Sea for the first time this year. And, experts raise concerns about the legal and ethical implications of Israel's killing of Iranian scientists, in some cases, along with their families. Also, French President Emmanuel Macron is in the UK for a rare state visit — the first by a French leader in 17 years. Plus, an AI-engineered paint that can combat heat and reduce the need for air conditioning.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Flood disasters around the world continue to grow as climate change fuels intense and erratic rainfall. We look at what hurdles remain in ensuring early warning systems are effective and what disparities exist for those who are and are not warned in time. Also, the 14th Dalai Lama, who just turned 90, has announced that he will be reincarnated and have a successor. And, clashes between Indigenous Sámi reindeer herders and a mining company in Norway. Plus, a festival in Turkey for the ancient sport of oil wrestling.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Come have a good laugh during our special comedy show. We bring you quips from a Zimbabwean comedian making a splash in the United States. Also, Syrian comedians tell jokes that were unthinkable under the former regime in their country. And, Venezuelans find humor in exile. Plus, an AI bot that beats phone scammers at their own game.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Today's show brings you flavorful food from across the globe. We discuss a new book with special Asian-style barbecue recipes. Also, a look at the healthy “African heritage diet” that can boost the immune system and reduce inflammation. And, a cookbook that's been hailed as the first comprehensive guide to home cooking from all six regions of Nigeria. Plus, attempts to grow food — in space!Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Today's show focuses on families. We take a look at motherhood across the globe. Also, dads in Japan struggling to reform fatherhood. Meanwhile, Turkey names 2025 the “Year of the Family,” unveiling financial incentives for new parents and urging couples to have more children. Plus a look at the life of Andrée Blouin, who helped lead independence movements across Africa.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In today's sports-themed show, we take a look at a study that's trying to reduce soccer knee injuries in women. Also, universities are now offer crash courses in American football for international students to not only understand the sport, but also learn about American culture. And, a deadly fungal disease is threatening  to wipe out ash trees used in the national Irish sport of hurling. Plus, a collective of female skateboarders breaks stereotypes in Bolivia.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In today's special looking at all things Japan, we bring updates on two key trade deals with China and the United States. Also, a look at how Tokyo's massive public transit system bucks the trends of traffic and air pollution. And, experiencing the country's “listening lounges” that offer pure music, with a side of drinks. Plus, a peek into Hello Kitty's world.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Colleges abroad are stepping in to help international students at US campuses who are caught up in political havoc as the Trump administration announces enhanced scrutiny of student visa applications. Also, a look back at the legacy of Argentine American film score composer Lalo Schifrin who died at the age of 93. And, the Chilean government adds textiles to its producer responsibility law. Plus, a new book by the Danish man who visited every country on Earth without taking a single flight.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Thailand has closed off its border with Cambodia — delivering a sharp blow to its economy. It's the latest strike in a dispute centered around a remote piece of border land that both countries claim. Also, UNICEF warns that Sudanese children affected by war are increasingly malnourished. And, a new tourist destination is opening up — in North Korea. Plus, it's mango season; a look at what makes the best mango.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Demonstrations mark the one-year anniversary of anti-tax protests that left 60 people dead in Kenya, while others remain missing. They come on the heels of last week's protests against police brutality in the country. Also, NATO allies  agree to a dramatic boost in defense spending — pledging to invest 5% of their economic output by 2035. And, Vietnam's parliament votes to abolish the death penalty for eight criminal offenses, including embezzlement and espionage. Plus, a new book about a crucial part of conversations: deep listening.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

US President Donald Trump has claimed that a ceasefire is holding between Israel and Iran, though each side claims the other has already violated the agreement. Also, a group of international legal experts signs onto a letter warning that private military contractors and others working with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation may be criminally liable for the attacks and the displacement of Palestinian civilians in Gaza. And, as the global construction industry looks for ways to replace concrete — which is responsible for 8% of global carbon emissions — one growing trend is using reinforced timber. Plus, one of the most popular playwrights in Russia is Irish.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

We take a look a look at how urgent the threat from Iran's nuclear program really is, and the reactions of people living near the nuclear sites bombed by the US over the weekend. Also, Kirsty Coventry takes over as the new president of the International Olympic Committee. And, Thailand's prime minister is under fire from the nation's army amid a border dispute with Cambodia. Plus, a look at the first pictures of the cosmos captured by the world's most powerful digital camera.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Iran's foreign minister is in Europe meeting with diplomats there as war with Israel continues. Meanwhile, Iranians have been cut off from the global internet for nearly two full days now and hundreds of Israelis are caught in Cyprus, the EU country closest to Israel, still trying to get home. Also, cases of the recently identified COVID-19 variant dubbed "razor blade throat" are rising. And, the Enhanced Games allows athletes to actually take performance enhancing drugs. Plus, the Brooklyn Museum opens a Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a draft peace agreement that's expected to be signed next week and aims to end the fighting in eastern DRC. Also, a look at acts of kindness and support amid the airstrikes in Iran. And, El Salvador courts exiles to return with incentives and promises of safety. Plus, remembering Sir Geoff Palmer, Scotland's first Black professor, as an innovating grain scientist and human rights activist.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Protestors battle with police in downtown Nairobi, condemning the death of a 31-year-old teacher and blogger who died more than a week ago while in police custody. Also, Canada and India try to rebuild their fractured relationship. And, Finland cracks down on e-scooters to address a growing number of accidents. Plus, Jewish groups gather for the First Anti-Zionist Congress in Vienna.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Israelis and Iranians spent the day today fleeing or hiding from the back-and-forth bombing between their two countries. Also, a member of the Irish rap group Kneecap faces a terrorism-related charge. And, the Louvre museum in Paris closes down as staff members protest working conditions. Plus, Switzerland offers 370,000 bunkers, enough to shelter all 9 million residents for up to two weeks during a national emergency.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Israel has ordered Iranians living in Tehran to evacuate as it plans to escalate its attacks in the city that's home to roughly 10 million people. But for some residents, leaving is not an option. Meanwhile, although Israel has intercepted most of the hundreds of missiles that Iran has fired at it, the ones that have made it through have caused some major damage. Also, Britain's foreign intelligence service has appointed veteran Blaise Metreweli to take the helm as MI6's new boss. Plus, a look back at the life of Nicaragua's first female president, Violeta Chamorro, who's died at the age of 95.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices