Russia has made it a practice of attacking electrical infrastructure in Ukraine over the winter with missiles and drones. We hear about Ukraine’s preparations for these attack and how they’ll be put to the test.Sign up for State of the World to listen sponsor free and support the work of NPR...

   Once again at COP, the annual global climate summit, experts are warning of the dire consequences of the world ignoring a warming planet. But this year that message is being delivered in the United Arab Emirates, a country that is dependent on oil and gas. Our correspondent based in Dubai is at...

   Venezuela held a vote on whether to annex some of neighboring Guyana. But the turnout may point to problems for the autocratic ruler of Venezuela.And, a rehabilitation camp in Ukraine for children, who have witnessed death, survived bombings and lost family.

   After a week long pause, Hamas again fired rockets into Israel and Israel resumed airstrikes in Gaza. A report on why the fighting resumed. And were Gaza’s hospitals able to resupply and catch up on treating patients during the cease fire For more coverage of all sides of this conflict, go to npr...

   Our reporter in Moscow tells us of a manifesto, claiming to be from families of Russian troops, calling for demobilization and other signs of faltering support for Russia’s war in Ukraine.And amid an improving economy, Venezuela is trying to ramp up oil production. But with neglected oil...

   We hear about two experiences of life in Gaza. One from a year old Israeli reserve soldier sent into the Gaza Strip with his unit. And a mother of two who lives in Gaza trying to shield her children from the horrors of war and stay alive.

   We hear from the family of four year old Abigail Edan, who was held hostage by Hamas and is the first American freed. And even though Israel urged civilians in northern Gaza to evacuate to the south of the territory for safety, Israeli bombardment in the south continued.Mark Giving Tuesday by...

   The secretive leader of Hamas in Gaza, Yahiya Sinwar, is thought to be the mastermind of the October attack on Israel and he has led the Hamas negotiations on hostages. Our Jerusalem correspondent has met the Hamas leader at press conferences over the years and has this look at who he is and what...

   Illegal gold mining is profitable in Brazil, bringing in more than billion a year. And the government has made it easier to get away with. But the practice damages the rainforest and poisons indigenous communities. We go to a town at the center of the illegal mine business.You can support NPR’s...

   Hamas and Israel have reached a deal to release some Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and a pause in fighting. We get the details from our reporter in Tel Aviv.And in Russia, a crack down on journalists following the invasion of Ukraine has caused some to continue their work...

   One fifth of Israeli citizens also identify as Palestinian or Arab. Israel’s war with Gaza has meant a tension between the actions of their country and their identity. At the same time, many are facing increased discrimination.And we meet a mother whose premature babies were finally evacuated...

   We hear about a time when an airport opened in Gaza, a U.S. president visited and it seemed like Palestinian statehood was close to being a reality.And, a multi ethnic, multi religious band in Israel is working to bridge some of the divides in the country.Sign up for State of the World to listen...

   There’s only one place goods or people are allowed to enter or leave Gaza. Our reporter is in Rafah, Egypt and sees the trickle of aid going into Gaza.Also, in an interview with NPR, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is vague on who will govern Gaza when the fighting stops.And comedians...

   Biden met with President Xi Jinping of China for the first time in a year. And though expectations were low, our China correspondent tells us some important agreements emerged from the meeting.

   The Israeli military says Hamas militants operate in the hospital. International rights groups say hospitals are protected under international law.And the president elect of Guatemala, who won on an anti corruption platform, believes the country’s ruling elite are trying to prevent him from taking...

   We go to southern Lebanon to hear from people who have endured decades of conflict and face new fighting as the war between Israel and Hamas increase regional tensions.

   The southern city of Kherson has been free from Russian occupation for a year. But while its liberation energized Ukrainian forces, Russian troops remain just a mile away.

   Berlin’s iconic nightclubs are a cultural institution. But they face dwindling revenue due to decreased tourism and strained relationships with their gentrifying neighborhoods.

   The war in Sudan has been going on for over six months. Thousands have died and more than six million have been displaced. He hear about conditions inside Sudan from the voices of those living through the violence.

   We hear from two people who negotiated previous peace proposals between Israelis and Palestinians. They believe there is a peaceful solution to the current conflict.

   We hear about whether other groups, or countries, in the Middle East could expand the conflict beyond Israel and Gaza. And an account from a surgeon caring for patients in Gaza, under bombardment.

   Ukraine’s president and top military commander disagree over the message to send about the lack of progress in the effort to retake territory from Russia. And the effort to recreate the original acoustics of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris as it is being rebuilt. Sign up for State of the World to...

   The Israeli military isn’t saying much about it’s ground offensive in Gaza but satellite images and social media offer some clues about its strategy. And the dramatic scene at the border between Gaza and Egypt where only a small number of people are being allowed to escape the war.

   Tech CEOs and politicians from around the world gathered to discuss the potential dangers posed by artificial intelligence and how to work together to prevent some of the worst outcomes from happening.

   As Israel undergoes a ground assault of Gaza, Hamas will be able waiting to attack from a network of tunnels. We hear about the challenges that will present.

   Reactions to the Israel Hamas war vary across Europe, determined by each country’s unique history and perspectives. We hear from NPR correspondents from three European capitals.

   Israel has expanded its war with Hamas, stepping up attacks from the air and sending troops into Gaza. For hours communication was cut off in Gaza, we hear our producer in there describe what the scene was like. And a group of workers from Gaza who were trapped in Israel when the fighting...

   We hear from our reporter on the ground in Acapulco, Mexico, where a devastating hurricane grew in intensity so rapidly residents were unable to prepare. And an interview with the foreign minister of Iran about his country’s support for Hamas and their involvement in the group’s conflict with...

   China is increasing military pressure on Taiwan without declaring an outright invasion. We hear about what the pressure looks like and what China’s goals are from our correspondent based in Taiwan.

   It has been weeks since Israel said it would invade Gaza to eradicate Hamas, following the attacks on Israel launched by that group October th. The U.S. may be among those trying to delay the invasion. We hear from NPR reporters about what the concerns could be. And a conversation with someone...

   World news doesn’t have to feel worlds away. Immerse yourself in the most compelling and consequential stories from around the globe. Hear new episodes every weekday and sign up for State of the World to listen sponsor free and support the work of NPR journalists. Visit plus.npr.org. State of the...

   We hear from Israeli veterans of the last Gaza invasion nine years ago, about their reflections from that conflict and their fears for this new one.

   Though Gaza has been the focus of Israel’s response to attacks by militants, the West Bank is also seeing an increase in violence. Residents there react to recent events. We also hear from members of a community that was hit hard by the Hamas attacks. They’ve been relocated to a hotel and are...

   Egypt finds itself in a tricky situation with the crisis in neighboring Gaza. They want to make sure aid gets into suffering residents of Gaza but they don’t want to accept refugees for fear of being drawn into the conflict. We hear analysis of how Egypt’s leadership is responding and the voices of...

   As the Israeli military gets ready for an invasion of Gaza, local media and some soldiers say they’re short on supplies. And grassroots organizations are taking it upon themselves to fill the gap.

   We hear analysis from two important presidential visits. President Biden offers condolences and support on a visit to Israel. And President Putin displayed Russia’s bonds with China in a meeting with the Chinese leader.

   A blast at a crowded hospital in Gaza could become a turning point in the war. And people who lost their family and homes in Hamas’ attack on Israel try to reckon with the aftermath.

   The situation for civilians in Gaza continues the to deteriorate as food, medicine and water run short. Israel continues airstrikes and prepares for a ground assault. Hamas continues to fire rockets in Israel. And in Poland, a surprising election result with a record breaking turnout.

   Israel has ordered effectively half the population of Gaza to flee their homes ahead of an expected military assault. Many Israelis have decided to leave the country. And we hear from a hospital in Gaza.

   U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to Israel to show U.S. support in the wake of deadly attacks by Hamas militants. We talk to our correspondent travelling with him. And we hear from an American who is among the millions trapped in Gaza amid the Israeli blockade and airstrikes.

   The power is out in Gaza, as Israel’s blockade prevents fuel, food, and water from entering. Civilians there fear nowhere is safe from Israeli airstrikes. And in Israel they are still reeling from Hamas’ brutal cross border attack and many are searching for missing loved ones who may have been...

   Some in Congress point to Ukrainian corruption as a reason to cut off U.S. aid. But Ukrainians say that image of them is outdated and they’re working hard to fight corruption. And, because we know you value world news, we widen our focus to bring you an on the ground report from the war between...

   Satellite imagery shows that millions of acres of productive farmland have gone unplanted. We hear what researchers have learned and what the effects may be.

   There are more than , Russian Orthodox parishes in Ukraine with ties to the church’s leader in Moscow. Many see them as disloyal now that Russia has invaded Ukraine.

   With future U.S. aid to Ukraine in doubt, the Defense Department is warning members of Congress that current military funding for Ukraine is nearly exhausted. NPR’s Pentagon correspondent tells us what that could mean.

   Future funding for Ukraine from allies, including from the United States, is being challenged. Our correspondent in Kyiv tells us how the Ukrainian government is reacting and gives us an update on where progress on the battlefield stands.

   Aid to Ukraine was stripped out of a bill to avert a government shutdown at the last minute. We hear from a U.S. senator about what message this might send to Ukraine and to Russia.

   Ukraine’s neighbor, Slovakia, has been supportive in the war against Russia. However the frontrunner in this weekend’s election sides with the Kremlin. We hear more from our correspondent in Bratislava.

   Cluster munitions are banned in more than countries, but they’re being used by Russia and Ukraine in their war. We hear about a report documenting the deaths and injuries caused by these weapons.

   Ukraine has been increasing attacks on the Russian Navy in occupied Crimea. Ukraine even claims to have killed the commander of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet though Russia is disputing that. We talk to a retired U.S. Navy admiral about what the attacks on the Russian Navy say about Ukraine’s strategy.