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State of the World from NPR

by NPR

Venezuela: Who’s in Charge Now?

08.01.2026 • 00:09:10

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is now is the U.S. But back in Venezuela, the country’s new leadership looks a lot like the old. We look ...

U.S. seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker with ties to Venezuela

07.01.2026 • 00:08:17

After a two-week chase, U.S. forces have seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the north Atlantic between Iceland and Britain. The tanker was origin...

In Venezuela, Uncertainty Mixes with Normalcy Days After U.S. Strike

07.01.2026 • 00:08:00

NPR’s Eyder Peralta is in Colombia on the border with Venezuela, and speaks with residents days after American forces seized Venezuelan President Nic...

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Appears in U.S. Federal Court

06.01.2026 • 00:08:58

The U.S. seized Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro during a weekend attack on the country. Maduro and his wife are now in the U.S. and pleaded not ...

Looking Back: A Dangerous Quest for Food in Gaza

02.01.2026 • 00:10:34

As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year, we revisit the story of an NPR journalist in Gaza seeking foo...

Looking Back: Turtles in India Making a Comeback

01.01.2026 • 00:06:24

As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year we revisit the story of the olive ridley turtle in India.  The...

Looking Back: Uncovering the Secrets of an Irish Home for Unwed Mothers

31.12.2025 • 00:15:09

As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year, we revisit a story about families from Ireland learning their...

Looking Back: What a Long Lost Typewriter Says About Chinese Culture

30.12.2025 • 00:07:42

As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year, we revisit the story of an important typewriter.  It was  rec...

Looking Back: Making Music from the Sounds of War

29.12.2025 • 00:06:26

As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year we revisit a story about a Ukrainian youth orchestra.  Since R...

Looking Back: The Effects of Melting Glaciers in Europe

26.12.2025 • 00:09:03

As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year we revisit a story about how Europe is experiencing a changing...