In southern Lebanon, coming home doesn't mean feeling safe

Ousted former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's courtroom battle is only beginning, but Venezuela's political future is already being negotiated without him. Also, six months after the end of Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule in Hungary, how much has changed? And, reactions across the Catholic world to Pope Leo XIV's cancer diagnosis. Plus, the world's largest regatta welcomes a Palestinian rowing team. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Families are returning to southern Lebanon, but the fighting isn't over. Israeli strikes continue, and parts of the south remain under Israeli military control. Also, an international group of scientists, diplomats, and timekeepers changed how the world keeps time today. And, this week, Ukraine faced restrictions on access to Pentagon-funded Starshield and US intelligence sharing, hindering its ability to intercept drones and strike Russian targets. Plus, archaeologists have discovered what they believe to be the oldest known shipwreck in the world! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Houthi fighters are escalating their attacks on Saudi infrastructure and civilians, leaving Riyadh with few easy options. Also, Brazilian students are protesting promised education cuts by presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro. And, a look at how climate change is contributing to loneliness around the world. Plus, a stray dog that’s captured hearts in Chile. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

A trial begins for a Ukrainian national charged with sabotaging the Nord Stream pipeline. Also, Indonesia’s wildfire season is at its worst in over a decade. And, Nepal has suspended its search for the more than 5,000 people still missing from August's catastrophic flooding. Plus, Formula One announces that it will hold its first African Grand Prix in three decades in Rwanda. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Thousands of people marched through New Delhi Monday toward India's Supreme Court, where opposition leaders sought to challenge a sweeping revision of the country's voter registration lists that removed more than 130 million names from the rosters. Also, a look at sexual assault at universities in the UK. And, an update on Hezbollah’s current standing in Lebanon. Plus, a NOVA documentary on the militarization of space. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Former International Criminal Court judge Navi Pillay is the winner of this year's Nobel Peace Prize. Also, a look at tackling “honor killings” in Syria. And, some non-Czech EU citizens are eligible to vote in Czech Republic elections. Plus, Mexico brings back the bison. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nine months after former President Nicolás Maduro was captured by US forces, protests are surging across Venezuela. People are taking to the streets over blackouts, low wages, political prisoners and demands for new elections. Also, Germany has a new roadmap for its transition away from fossil fuels, with a deadline set for 2045. And, the Canadian government is preparing to destroy the testimonies given by tens of thousands of First Nations people about the abuse they endured as children at residential schools. Plus, acclaimed Canadian poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Kibbutz Be'eri was one of the first-ever communities created in Israel, in 1946, before the state itself. It was also one of the worst-hit kibbutzim on Oct. 7, 2023. The World revisits three years later. We also take a look at how lives have been changed beyond recognition in Gaza, and how the entire Middle East has been transformed. And, Germany’s former top spy appeared in federal court yesterday, suspected of spying and treason. Plus, the story of a chance encounter that changed the life of one photographer. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Malaysia recently returned 1,500 Rohingya refugees back to Myanmar, despite concerns for their safety, as the persecuted Muslim minority remains “stateless” in its own country. Also, some protests in France calling for better public school funding are turning violent with police reacting in kind. And, a Belgian-born scientist has won this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics. Plus, the anti-graffiti artist in Rome who has gone viral for cleaning up the ancient city. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Following this weekend’s election, Brazil will hold a runoff later this month between incumbent President Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Also, a young woman who worked at a plague research institute in Siberia has died, fueling concerns of a lab leak. And, the Morocco Paradox looks at people who feel lonely without ever actually being alone. Plus, Mexico embraces Korean culture. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices