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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. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, incl...

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  • A Palestinian writer’s secret effort to preserve his diarySep 14, 2026 · 7 min
  • The long tail of the 9/11 attacks for one Afghan familySep 11, 2026 · 8 min
  • We go to the part of southern Lebanon that Israel now controlsSep 10, 2026 · 4 min
  • What is the future of U.S. military bases in the Middle East?Sep 9, 2026 · 6 min
  • The UK pushes back on Israeli settlements; a far-right win in GermanySep 8, 2026 · 9 min
  • Encore: The promise and frustration of a future economic powerhouse in West AfricaSep 7, 2026 · 6 min
  • The humble Scottish breakfast with rich cultural significanceSep 4, 2026 · 8 min
  • The souring relationship between Trump and NetanyahuSep 3, 2026 · 4 min
  • Russia’s increased attacks on Kyiv and its partnership with IranSep 2, 2026 · 8 min
  • Rescuing those still trapped by flash floods in Nepal and TibetSep 1, 2026 · 5 min

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