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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. State of the World was

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15:51

Two Years After an Attack that Shook the Mideast,...

State of the World from NPR ·

2025/10/07

On October 7, 2023, a surprise attack from Hamas-led militants in Gaza became the deadliest day in Israeli history. Israel’s ensuing war in Gaza has been the deadliest and most destructive Palestinians have ever endured. We look at the heavy human costs born by Israelis and Palestinians over the last two years. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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4:40

Political Gridlock in France

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2025/10/06

France’s prime minister resigns with his government having been in power for only 18 hours. The country has had five prime ministers in two years, and the political crisis facing President Emmanuel Macron and a divided parliament is deepening. This uncertainty is having an effect on the European Union’s second-largest economy. Our correspondent in Paris explains the situation.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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9:32

Puppets Pushed Off the Air in Russia and France

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2025/10/03

The recent controversy in the U.S. over Jimmy Kimmel’s show being taken off the air, then restored got two of our correspondents thinking about similar sagas in the countries they cover. In both France and Russia popular political satire shows with puppets ran afoul of those in power and were pushed off the air. We hear from each show’s creator about what happened.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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4:38

Youth-led Protests in Multiple African Countries

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2025/10/02

Protests in Morocco and Madagascar, two disparate and distant African countries, highlight the younger generation’s frustrations over enduring years of poor governance. Our correspondent in Africa tells us these youth movements are fueled by social media and are demanding government accountability.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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11:40

Saving Coral in Colombia; Rating Your Taxi’s Smell in...

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2025/10/01

In Colombia we meet marine biologist Elvira Álvarado, known as the “mother of coral”. At 70, she’s still diving and pioneering a type of coral IVF to help save endangered reefs.And in China, ride-hailing companies are penalizing drivers for smelly rides. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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5:47

Ukraine’s Flourishing Arms Industry

State of the World from NPR ·

2025/09/30

The United States is no longer providing weapons to Ukraine directly in their fight against Russia, so Ukraine is building their own as fast as they can. Ukraine’s president has suggested their weapons industry is advanced enough export their goods to like-minded countries. Our correspondent explores Ukraine’s arms industry and views Ukrainian-made weapons on display at a conference held in an unusual place.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy

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5:00

President Trump Announces His Peace Plan for Gaza

State of the World from NPR ·

2025/09/29

In a joint news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump unveiled a 20-point plan to end the fighting in Gaza. Netanyahu said he has agreed to the plan for now, but underscored that Israel is ready to keep fighting if Hamas doesn’t agree to all the terms. Our reporter was there for the announcement and brings us more details.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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6:54

Mexico’s Popular But Forbidden Edible Cactus

State of the World from NPR ·

2025/09/26

In Mexico, chile en nogada is the taste of September. But one key ingredient —a candied cactus — is now illegal to buy - because its on the verge of extinction. But as our Mexico correspondent learns, traditions in Mexico are very hard to break.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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11:18

What Life is Like in Gaza; Will Recognition of a...

State of the World from NPR ·

2025/09/25

Our reporter in Gaza brings us scenes from Gaza City as Israel attempts to occupy the population center. A hospital courtyard has become a graveyard. And we hear one expert’s take on whether recent announcements of countries recognizing a Palestinian state will make a difference in the peace process.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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6:42

Renewed Pressure on Russia Over the War in Ukraine

State of the World from NPR ·

2025/09/24

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses the United Nations the day after President Trump reversed his position on the war with Russia, saying Ukraine could win back all the territory it has lost. Meanwhile, Russia’s ramped up attacks on Ukraine in recent weeks have included more and more Russian aircraft entering the airspace of NATO countries. NATO has warned future incursions will lead to a more muscular response. We get updates from reporters in New York and Brussels.Learn more about

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5:45

What is Life Like When You Don’t Have Citizenship...

State of the World from NPR ·

2025/09/23

In the United States it is estimated that more than 218,000 people don’t have citizenship — in the U.S. or any other country. This can make all kinds of mundane tasks, like opening a bank account or travelling, difficult to impossible. And with the Trump administration aggressively going after people without legal status to be in the country, many people who are stateless worry about indefinite detention or deportation to a country they have no ties to. We meet some people in this situation.Learn

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7:09

Some Major Western Countries Announce the Recognition...

State of the World from NPR ·

2025/09/22

Over the last few days, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, France and others recognized Palestine as a sovereign state. It’s a recognition Palestinians have been seeking for decades and that Israel says is a gift to Hamas. We get reaction from residents of the Occupied West Bank and from the U.N. General Assembly which is underway in New York.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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5:42

Global Ripples as U.S. Tariffs Hit a Small Creature:...

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2025/09/19

U.S. import tariffs have had a noticeable impact on the shrimp industry in India, which until recently was a success story. Our correspondent goes to a coastal Indian town to see how those who depend on shrimp exports for their livelihood are coping. And she learns about the broader effects low shrimp prices in the U.S. have had across the world.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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5:37

Medical Innovations on the Battlefield

State of the World from NPR ·

2025/09/18

Along with the terrible cost in human lives, wars often bring rapid technological innovation and the war in Gaza is no different. More Israeli soldiers’ lives have been saved in this war compared to previous wars, thanks to medical advances, new technology and lessons learned on the operating table. We hear about some about some of the medical innovations being made.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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4:27

The Evolving Relationship Between the U.S. and the U.N.

State of the World from NPR ·

2025/09/17

The United Nation is holding its annual General Assembly this month as the organization marks 80 years since its founding. But the body created in the aftermath of World War II to save future generations from scourge of war is struggling. With wars in Ukraine and Gaza and now with a Trump administration which wants to reshape the U.S. relationship with the U.N.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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10:00

Israel’s Ground Invasion of Gaza City

State of the World from NPR ·

2025/09/16

Israel says a new phase of the war in Gaza has begun as troops make a push to takeover and occupy Gaza City. We get an update on the offensive. And for the first time a U.N. panel has found Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, we’ll hear from the head of commission that came to that finding.For more coverage of all sides of this conflict, go to npr.org/middle-eastLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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8:01

Donald Trump’s Roots in Scotland

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2025/09/15

Ahead of a Presidential visit to the United Kingdom this week, we learn about the heritage of Donald Trump’s mother, who was born and raised in one of the UK’s northernmost islands. Our correspondent takes us to the Scottish island where Mary Ann MacLeod was born and learned English as her second language after Gaelic. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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6:13

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

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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.

State of the World from NPR ·

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

State of the World from NPR ·

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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