State of the World from NPR

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. Support NPR's reporting by subscribing to State of the World+ and unlock sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org/stateoftheworld

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Why is Chile’s Birth Rate Plummeting?

August 8, 2025 • 7 mins
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.

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The Story Behind a Famous Photo of a Starving Child in Gaza

August 7, 2025 • 5 mins

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.

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Nigeria’s Chronic Electricity Problems

August 6, 2025 • 4 mins

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.

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A Famous Palestinian Activist Killed in the Occupied West Bank

August 5, 2025 • 7 mins

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.

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The Global Impact of the Latest U.S. Tariffs

August 4, 2025 • 7 mins

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 reac...

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Jane Austen Fans Celebrate the Beloved English Author's 250th Birthday

August 1, 2025 • 4 mins
With anniversary of Jane Austen's birth approaching in December, her fans are donning gowns and tailcoats at costume balls across Britain.

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

July 31, 2025 • 7 mins
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.

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President Trump's Vision of U.S. Shipbuilding Requires Rebuilding An Industry

July 30, 2025 • 9 mins
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.

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This Underwater Sculpture Garden Protects Italian Fishing Grounds

July 29, 2025 • 7 mins
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.

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Starvation Threatens Lasting Harm to Gaza's Children

July 28, 2025 • 12 mins
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.

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Extreme Hunger In Gaza. France To Recognize Palestinian State

July 25, 2025 • 7 mins
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.

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Israel Puts the Mediterranean Beach Off-Limits to Gazans. Protests in Ukraine.

July 24, 2025 • 8 mins
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.

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Lesotho Declares State of Disaster After U.S. Tariffs. Rescissions Impact U.N.

July 23, 2025 • 9 mins
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.

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Israeli Ground Troops Enter Central Gaza And Chile's Musical High Desert Fiesta

July 22, 2025 • 10 mins
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.

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One Doctor's Story After Another Violent Weekend in Gaza

July 21, 2025 • 8 mins
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.

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The Downstream Effects of China's Rare Earth Mining

July 18, 2025 • 6 mins
China has nearly cornered the market in rare earth minerals, which are a necessary component to much of our technology today. But China sources some of those rare earths and other heavy metals from neighboring Myanmar. And the ramped up in production there is causing downstream environmental concerns in Thailand. We go to Thailand to understand the issue.

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Congress has voted to eliminate government funding for public media

July 18, 2025 • 2 mins
Act now to ensure public media remains free and accessible to all. Your donation will help this essential American service survive and thrive. Visit donate.npr.org now.

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China's Stranglehold on Coveted Rare Earth Minerals

July 17, 2025 • 5 mins
The U.S. once controlled the market on rare earth minerals, sought after for the production of cell phones, computers, electric and hybrid vehicles, and more. But in the last few decades, China has cornered that market and surpassed the US. We explore how.

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The Impact of Fewer Babies Being Born in Countries Around the Globe

July 16, 2025 • 7 mins
More families around the world are choosing to have fewer children or none all. Many countries, including the U.S., now face a rapidly aging population that could begin to shrink. We look at why this is happening and what it could mean for the future.

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Childhood Stamp Collection Opened a Reporter's Eyes to the World

July 15, 2025 • 7 mins
Clearing out a closet, attic or garage can be a chore. Old photographs, clothes and books can create clutter, or take up space that's sometimes needed for something else. But every so often, the heirlooms or mementos that you find retain some value: if that's emotional value, it can be hard to part with them. If it's financial, that can make it easier, as Willem Marx hoped it would be with his childhood stamp collection in London.<...
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