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 previously State of Ukraine. You'll continue to hear Ukraine coverage here, along with other international stories.
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Latest Episode
Uncovering the Secrets of an Irish Home for Unwed Mothers (25.08.2025)
Previous Episodes
- What is Hamas’ Strategy? 22.08.2025
- Protester Arrests in the UK; Garden Surprises in Mexico City 21.08.2025
- The “White Walkers” of Gaza 20.08.2025
- President Trump’s Talks with the Leaders of Russia and Ukraine 19.08.2025
- A Devastating Drought in Iran 18.08.2025
- A Secret History of the Japanese Army 15.08.2025
- Four Years after Taliban's Return to Power in Afghanistan, Life for Many has Worsened 15.08.2025
- How Alaska Went from Russian Colony to U.S. State 14.08.2025
- Syria Tries To Rebuild A Functioning Economy After Years of Corrupt Dictatorship 13.08.2025
- European Leaders Insist Ukraine Must be Part of Peace Talks 12.08.2025
- Why is Chile’s Birth Rate Plummeting? 08.08.2025
- The Story Behind a Famous Photo of a Starving Child in Gaza 07.08.2025
- Nigeria’s Chronic Electricity Problems 06.08.2025
- A Famous Palestinian Activist Killed in the Occupied West Bank 05.08.2025
- The Global Impact of the Latest U.S. Tariffs 04.08.2025
- Jane Austen Fans Celebrate the Beloved English Author's 250th Birthday 02.08.2025
- Brazil Braces for Trump's Tariffs. Brits Say Goodbye to Ozzy 01.08.2025
- President Trump's Vision of U.S. Shipbuilding Requires Rebuilding An Industry 31.07.2025
- This Underwater Sculpture Garden Protects Italian Fishing Grounds 30.07.2025
- Starvation Threatens Lasting Harm to Gaza's Children 29.07.2025
