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State of the World from NPR

Immerse yourself in the most compelling and consequential stories from around the globe. The world is changing in big ways every day. State of the World from NPR takes you where the news is happening — and explains why it matters. With bureaus spanning the globe, NPR reporters bring you facts and context from the ground so you can cut through the noise of disinformation. NPR"s State of the World, a human perspective on global stories in just a few minutes, every weekday. Support public media by

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6:13

India's Honk-Happy Drivers Switch To Even Louder Horns

State of the World from NPR ·

2025/09/12

Indian cities are noisy – very noisy. And now drivers are buying louder horns so they can be heard above the din. But that’s adding to noise pollution in cities like Mumbai.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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9:56

Looking Back at the Man Who Helped Shape the U.N.

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2025/09/11

In the early 1960s, U Thant, a practicing Buddhist from a remote town in Burma, became the first non-Western secretary-general of the United Nations. He immediately faced unfolding crises around the world. We talk with U Thant’s grandson about his new book “Peacemaker: U Thant and the Forgotten Quest for a Just World.”Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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9:21

NATO Shoots Down Russian Drones Over Poland

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2025/09/10

More than a dozen Russian drones entered the airspace of Poland, triggering NATO to scramble fighter jets to shoot them down. The drones came as part of a larger wave Russia sent to attack neighboring Ukraine and it was the first time in the history of NATO that alliance fighters engaged enemy aircraft in allied airspace. We get the latest on the incident, and hear about Article 4 of the NATO which Poland has evoked in response. Learn more about sponsor message choices:

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5:13

Israel Attacks Hamas Leadership in Qatar

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2025/09/09

For the first time, Israel launched an airstrike in Qatar, bombing a building in Doha that houses Hamas political leadership. Israel says the targets were complicit in planning the October 7th, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and in directing Hamas movements in the war in Gaza. We get reaction from the U.S. and the Mideast region and ask what this development might mean in the effort towards a Gaza cease-fire.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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7:44

The Boy Known as “God’s Influencer” Becomes the First...

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2025/09/08

An Italian boy who died at age fifteen in 2006 becomes the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint. He was canonized over the weekend. This saint from the smartphone generation was known for using technology to spread the faith. We go to his tomb in a hilltop village in Italy.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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6:56

Trump Administration’s War with International Drug...

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2025/09/05

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Trump administration is at war with the drug cartels and a recent deadly strike on a boat from Venezuela was just the beginning. Some countries in Central and South America are expressing unease, while others are willing to partner in the effort- despite questions about the legalities of the administration’s actions.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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4:56

US coffee tariffs stir trouble for Brazil, but...

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2025/09/04

A 50% U.S. tariff on Brazilian coffee just kicked in — and it’s shakingup global supply chains. As American roasters scramble for alternatives, Colombia is cashing in. But how long will the beans — and prices — hold?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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8:24

What a Parade in China Says About That Country’s View...

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2025/09/03

China holds a military parade that is about more that commemorating the end of World War II. We hear about which world leaders attended the ceremony and the message China is trying to convey about its role in the world.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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6:02

Israel Begins its Invasion of Gaza City

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2025/09/02

The Israeli military has begun a push into Gaza City, with an expected ground invasion and forcible evacuation of nearly a million people living there. Many residents are already fleeing. But with the vast majority of Gaza declared off-limits by Israel, where are refugees able to go? Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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8:29

Encore: Tracking Wolves in Italy

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2025/09/01

In this encore episode, we hear about the return of wolves to Europe. After being hunted to near extinction, they have made a population comeback in recent decades with the help of conservation efforts. Now, the country with the most wolves in Europe is Italy. Our correspondent in Rome sets out for the Italian forest with an organization that takes small groups to try to see wolves in the wild.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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10:00

The Effects of Melting Glaciers in Europe

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2025/08/29

Europe is the world’s fastest warming continent with temperatures there increasing at twice the average global rate. That is melting Europe's glaciers, which may disappear by the end of the century, forever altering the continent's rivers with ripple effects on shipping. We go to the water’s source in the Swiss Alps to understand the changes taking place.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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4:46

How did a Major Chinese Investment in Afghanistan...

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2025/08/28

When the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan and the Taliban took control, China stepped in with a sizable investment to develop oil fields. But now the Afghan Government has cut the contract and the Chinese firm says the Taliban took some of its workers hostage.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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8:53

Treating Children Injured in War

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2025/08/27

Nearly two years into the war in Gaza, UNICEF estimates that more than 50,000 Palestinian children have been killed or injured. We meet a doctor in nearby Lebanon where he and his team are racing to heal the handful of kids they can reach.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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7:55

Where do Peace Talks Between Russia and Ukraine Stand?

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2025/08/26

President Trump has made clear he’s interested in ending the war Russia has waged on Ukraine. After a flurry of diplomatic meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a variety of European leaders, is the prospect of peace near? We hear from NPR’s correspondent in Moscow and a national security correspondent from the New York Times on whether progress has been made.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy

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11:54

Uncovering the Secrets of an Irish Home for Unwed...

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2025/08/25

In Ireland, the Catholic Church once ran homes for unwed mothers. Until recently the church dominated life there and pregnancy outside marriage was considered shameful. Behind one of these homes a ghastly discovery has recently been made and is now being unearthed. It was a secret most people in the town knew about, but no one took any action until recently. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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9:19

What is Hamas’ Strategy?

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2025/08/22

A U.N. backed panel of experts declares a famine in the northern part of Gaza, the first time there has been a confirmed famine in the Middle East. We hear about the conditions that lead to the declaration. And Hamas has endorsed a new proposal for a ceasefire with Israel, while Israel is threatening a new assault into Gaza City. We hear about the pressure Hamas is facing from Arab countries while it seeks to ensure its own survival.Learn more about sponsor message choices:

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8:32

Protester Arrests in the UK; Garden Surprises in...

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2025/08/21

After banning a pro-Palestinian protest group and labeling members terrorists, the UK has been arresting hundreds of protesters at weekly rallies, mostly elderly people. Critics say it endangers freedom of speech and assembly. And Mexico City is not known for its tropical fruits. But climate change is causing some surprising things to grow in local gardens.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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6:22

The “White Walkers” of Gaza

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2025/08/20

In the Gaza Strip thousands of exhausted, hungry people seek meager food at a distribution site in the north. Those lucky enough to get one of the sacks of white flour given out are called “white walkers”, a reference to zombie-like characters in the television show "Game of Thrones". But many leave empty-handed and simply seeking the food aid is dangerous and often deadly. We go to one of these sites to see the dangers hungry Palestinians will face in search of food.You can see a short video

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9:19

President Trump’s Talks with the Leaders of Russia...

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2025/08/19

President Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and seven European leaders met at the White House to talk about ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. The meeting followed a summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska last week. We dive into the proposals to end the war and how each side might react to them. We hear from NPR’s correspondent in Moscow and Ukraine’s former foreign minister.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR

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5:17

A Devastating Drought in Iran

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2025/08/18

A long lasting drought and severe heat this summer, compounded with government mismanagement of the country’s dams have led to an impending water crisis in Iran. Officials are warning that the approximately ten million residents of the country's capital, Tehran, might run out of water in a matter of weeks. We hear how this has happened and what it means for Iranians.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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