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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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9:35

A Secret History of the Japanese Army

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2025/08/15

On the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in WWII, the legacyof a biological warfare unit still haunts. And human rights activists are alarmed by the Trump administration’s changing focus. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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6:27

Four Years after Taliban's Return to Power in...

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2025/08/14

It's been four years since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and theTaliban's return to power. Life for certain groups has deteriorated significantly. But the Trump administration says Afghanistan’s conditions have improved in recent years to the point where sending Afghan nationals BACK does not pose a threat to their safety.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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5:17

How Alaska Went from Russian Colony to U.S. State

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2025/08/13

All eyes are on Alaska ahead of President Trump and Russian PresidentVladimir Putin’s meeting there on Friday. We revisit the history of Russia’s sale of the Alaskan territory to the U.S.. NPR’s Greg Myre describes how some Russians still question whether Alaska is truly American.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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5:30

Syria Tries To Rebuild A Functioning Economy After...

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2025/08/12

Syria’s trying to emerge from a multi-layered financial crisis since opposition fighters toppled the regime late last year and formed a government. It’s been given a boost by the US lifting most sanctions, but efforts are hampered by a lack of liquidity.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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8:01

European Leaders Insist Ukraine Must be Part of Peace...

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2025/08/11

EU foreign ministers meet ahead of Friday’s Trump-Putin talks in Alaska, with Brussels insisting any peace deal must include Ukraine. And Al Jazeera’s Anas al-Sharif was killed in an Israeli airstrike that also took out the broadcaster's crew in Gaza City.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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7:56

Why is Chile’s Birth Rate Plummeting?

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2025/08/08

Much of the attention on the world's plunging birth rate is on east Asian countries like Japan and South Korea. But Latin American countries, like Chile, are also seeing a decline in fertility. We go to Chile’s capital to understand the personal decisions behind the countries plummeting birth rate trend.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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5:11

The Story Behind a Famous Photo of a Starving Child...

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2025/08/07

A photo of an emaciated child in Gaza has gone viral, with many in Israel claiming it depicts false information. Our producer in Gaza meets the child and his family, we hear about how he is doing now and about the food insecurity many in Gaza are facing.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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4:26

Nigeria’s Chronic Electricity Problems

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2025/08/06

In Africa’s most populous country more than a third of residents have no access to electricity. Even those connected to the nation’s crumbling power grid cannot rely on it. And the situation isn’t improving. We go to Nigeria to see how people cope with the lack of access to power.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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7:42

A Famous Palestinian Activist Killed in the Occupied...

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2025/08/05

A Palestinian activist who helped make the Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land" was shot dead in a suspected Israeli settler attack in the occupied West Bank. We go to his community to hear about the man and the incident that lead to his death.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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7:23

The Global Impact of the Latest U.S. Tariffs

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2025/08/04

The Trump Administration’s worldwide tariff wars continue. A top priority for Trump has been resetting U.S. trade relations and earlier this year his administration had vowed “90 deals in 90 days”. But as the August 1st deadline came and went, what emerged wasn’t a flurry of deals but a wave of new tariffs. We hear from reporters around the world about how countries are reacting to the news and what the impact could be.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR

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4:36

Jane Austen Fans Celebrate the Beloved English...

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2025/08/01

With anniversary of Jane Austen's birth approaching in December, her fans are donning gowns and tailcoats at costume balls across Britain.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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7:29

Brazil Braces for Trump's Tariffs. Brits Say Goodbye...

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2025/07/31

The threat of 50% US tariffs on some goods have Brazilian growers and producers are on edge. Heavy metal hero Ozzy Osbourne has a hometown farewell in Birmingham, England.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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9:33

President Trump's Vision of U.S. Shipbuilding...

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2025/07/30

President Trump wants to bring shipbuilding back to the U.S. to counter China and boost American jobs. The ambitious goal will require rebuilding infrastructure and retraining a workforce. And in Paris, twenty years of discouraging car traffic and planting trees is yielding cleaner air and revitalized river banks and public spaces.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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7:53

This Underwater Sculpture Garden Protects Italian...

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2025/07/29

Mermaids, giants and huge eyes look up from the waters near Talamone, Italy. It's one fisherman's way of protecting fishing grounds from the damage of trawling nets. Artists' sculptures are sunk to the bottom of the Mediterranean sea along with concrete blocks to break the nets of the trawlers that devastate marine life.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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12:29

Starvation Threatens Lasting Harm to Gaza's Children

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2025/07/28

Doctors warn that even with immediate food aid, the toll of malnutrition and starvation on children in Gaza may already be permanent. And we hear the Venezuelans deported from the U.S. to El Salvador describe beatings, sexual abuse, and near-total isolation inside the notorious CECOT mega prison.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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7:22

Extreme Hunger In Gaza. France To Recognize...

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2025/07/25

A deepening hunger crisis is gripping Gaza, with more than 120 deaths from starvation reported — most of them children. As Gaza's humanitarian crisis deepens and ceasefire talks stall, French President Emmanuel Macron says his country will formally recognize a Palestinian state— becoming the first G7 nation to do so.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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8:20

Israel Puts the Mediterranean Beach Off-Limits to...

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2025/07/24

Israel warns Gazans that a visit to the sea could cost their lives, denying them a rare refuge and relief from heat. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Concedes to Protesters' Demand that Anti-Corruption Watchdogs Remain Independent.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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9:52

Lesotho Declares State of Disaster After U.S....

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2025/07/23

The southern African nation's garment industry is being gutted by U.S. tariffs. And United Nations peacekeeping and UNICEF are amongst the agencies facing major cuts after a new U.S. funding rollback.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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10:30

Israeli Ground Troops Enter Central Gaza And Chile's...

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2025/07/22

In Gaza, one of the last relatively safe zones is now under fire, as Israel expands its military ground operation into the central city of Deir al-Balah. And we visit the tiny desert village in Chile that fills with music for Fiesta de La Tirana.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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8:38

One Doctor's Story After Another Violent Weekend in Gaza

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2025/07/21

Many injured in Gaza while seeking food at distribution sites are sent to Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. NPR speaks with Dr. Nick Maynard, a British surgeon volunteering there.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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