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As US pressure mounts, Venezuela's president cracks down on dissent
As the US ramps up military pressure on Venezuela, the Maduro government is tightening its grip at home. Families of political prisoners describe disappearances, torture and a justice system that for…
Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago
An environment holiday special
The World take a look at a variety of environment stories in this holiday special. A new report finds that renewable energy sources made up more of the global electricity mix than coal for the first …
Published on 4 weeks ago
A holiday transportation special
The World brings you a collection of transportation stories from across the globe. Air carriers around the world expand premium seats and luxury cabins for big spenders. Also, a group of YouTube stre…
Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago
Fishermen avoid Caribbean waters over fear of US strikes
The Trump administration's airstrikes in the Caribbean are having a chilling effect on small-scale fishermen, who fear being attacked by mistake. Also, Taiwan's president asks lawmakers to approve a …
Published on 1 month ago
Taiwan watches US diplomacy with China and Russia closely
Taiwan is closely following Washington’s diplomacy with Beijing and Moscow, as it hopes for US support to stay independent from China. Also, Indian authorities have launched a sweeping crackdown in t…
Published on 1 month ago
Fires threaten ancient forests in drought-stricken Iran
Fires in drought-stricken Iran are threatening ancient forests that are home to endangered species. Also, Ireland considers making a program permanent that would provide a stable income for artists. …
Published on 1 month ago
How agriculture gets overlooked in climate change talks
This year's COP30 summit in Brazil has highlighted food, forests and land as key topics. One sector that spreads across all of these is agriculture, and it’s responsible for about one-third of global…
Published on 1 month ago
US-Russia plan pressures Ukraine to concede
A look at a 28-point framework to end the war in Ukraine, secretly drafted by the US and Russia in Miami last month without Ukrainian officials at the table. Also, representatives of more than a doze…
Published on 1 month ago
US wants Venezuela's 'Cartel of the Suns' on the terror list
The Trump administration is moving to label Venezuela’s “Cartel of the Suns” as a foreign terrorist organization, but some experts say the label doesn’t fit. Also, a new study examines the extent of …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Saudi crown prince meets with Trump at White House
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman met with US President Donald Trump today, visiting the White House for the first time in seven years. Also, Peru tries to reduce the toxic use of mercury in sma…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago