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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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4:34

Author Oscar Wilde Gets Back His Library Card Over A...

State of the World from NPR ·

2025/10/17

When Oscar Wilde was jailed for, "gross indecency," a 19th century euphemism for gay sex, his library card was revoked. 130 years later, the British Library has re-issued it to his grandson.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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8:06

A Dangerous Sea Journey Was Just the Start of One...

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2025/10/16

Migrants travel by boat for hundreds of miles from Africa to reach Spain’s Canary Islands. After surviving the dangerous crossing, many are stranded for months and unable to work. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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5:37

An Adored Grandfather’s Funeral Exposes Painful...

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2025/10/15

In a deeply personal postcard from NPR’s Emmanuel Akinwotu, we go the funeral of his venerated grandfather in Nigeria. It was a huge celebration of life, with music and dance. However, the family was confronted with extortion and exploitation at the gravesite. It’s an all too common occurrence, one that amplifies the grief of many Nigerians. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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7:28

Hostage Exchange Between Israel and Gaza

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2025/10/14

Nearly 2000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees held in Israeli prisons were released into Gaza and the occupied West Bank as part of phase one of the ceasefire deal. All 20 surviving Israeli hostages were freed by Hamas after spending more than two years in captivity in Gaza. We hear reaction from Gaza and Tel Aviv.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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7:16

The Ambitious Effort to Save New Zealand’s Iconic Bird

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2025/10/13

The kiwi, an adorable flightless bird from New Zealand, is disappearing, largely because of invasive species brought to the country’s islands by humans. So New Zealand has set a goal of exterminating rats, possums and other invasive animals that threaten the country’s biodiversity. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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8:02

Is Italy’s Super Volcano Getting Ready to Erupt?

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2025/10/10

Italy’s Campi Flegrei volcano is depicted in Greek and Roman mythology as the entrance to the underworld. Its eruptions thousands of years ago blocked out the sun, turning summer into winter. And now the volcano is stirring in a way it hasn’t for centuries. We go to the volcano outside Naples to understand its new activity.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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11:36

A Deal Emerges for Peace in Gaza and the Release of...

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2025/10/09

Israel and Hamas have agreed on the "first phase" of a Gaza ceasefire deal, raising the possibility that the war may now be over. We hear from two of our correspondents in the region who have covered the entire war about the details in the plan and reactions to the announcement in Israel and in Gaza. And an interview with a Israeli man whose cousin’s remains are still in Gaza, about how families of hostages are feeling in this moment.Learn more about sponsor message choices:

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6:29

Destruction Continues in Southern Lebanon

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2025/10/08

We continue our look at the ramifications of the two years of Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza. We go to southern Lebanon where demolitions and attacks on towns near the boarder with Israel continue even after a cease-fire between the two countries was put in place. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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...

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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...

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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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