World Report

From the unusual to the topical, World Report brings you interesting stories from around the world.

DENMARK-CANADA-PORTUGAL

Drone sightings in Denmark raise security questions for the European country; Indigenous and non-indigenous people marked the fifth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada; And World Heritage Site under threat from tourism in the Portuguese town of Sintra.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-05
15:57

UKRAINE – LONDON – GUATEMALA

The last free cities in Eastern Ukraine brace under daily Russian fire; A storm of criticism over plans to loan the Bayeux Tapestry to Britain; and the long search for justice in Guatemala, decades after civil war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-28
16:49

Brazil - Canada - India

Jair Bolsonaro sentenced to prison as Trump declares it a 'witch hunt'; Beloved Canadian author approved for medical assistance in dying; and many of India's richest citizens are leaving the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-21
18:04

POLAND – CORSICA – SOUTH SUDAN

Fighter jets intercept drones over Poland; mafia violence escalates in Corsica; and US aid cuts deepen South Sudan’s crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-14
17:06

DENMARK – TUNISIA – AUSTRALIA

Denmark summons the top US diplomat over alleged covert operations in Greenland; Italian prosecutors investigate a deadly attack on a civilian rescue ship in the Mediterranean; And while Ireland swelters, parts of Australia are drenched by record-breaking rainfall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-07
15:31

INDIA - DENMARK - CAMEROON

China’s construction of the world’s largest hydroelectric dam near India’s border sparks geopolitical tension; Denmark’s hardline immigration policy sees asylum numbers plummet and raises human rights concerns; and Cameroon’s long-serving president Paul Biya seeks another term at 92.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-31
17:33

CANADA - CZECHIA - AUSTRALIA

In Canada, a disturbing video of soldiers giving Nazi salutes emerges; a lion’s escape and subsequent shooting near Prague has highlighted the operation of private zoos in Czechia; and the island of Nauru is selling citizenships to fund its fight against climate change and rising sea levels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-24
14:41

UK - Lithuania - Cape Verde

In the UK, the government wants to encourage public bodies to do their bit to combat cyber criminals and hackers; tensions rise in Lithuania over concerns of Russian aggression on the border; and in Cape Verde, some locals lament the sale of local fishing rights to China.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-17
16:50

PALESTINE - UK - PORTUGAL

Israeli settlers are using vineyard and tourism projects to seize strategic land in the West Bank. Across the globe - the growth in aquaculture is driving demand for fishmeal, often at the expense of food security in poorer regions. And in London knife-related assaults and robberies have surged 60% in three years, with mobile phone thefts also rising sharply, prompting calls for new police tactics in high-risk areas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-10
15:33

JAPAN - DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - CZECH REPUBLIC

In Japan a tsunami warning this week highlighted the country's need to be prepared for natural disasters. In the Democratic Republic of Congo the government is opening up vast swathes of territory for oil and gas exploration. In Czechia a new law banning the public promotion of Communist ideology was signed into law by president Petr Pavel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-03
16:35

FRANCE - INDIA - UK

In France, unions are calling for demonstrations to be held across the country in protest at the Prime Minister's budget plans for next year. In India, Narendra Modi’s government has given security forces orders to wipe out Maoist rebels. And in the UK, automated driverless cars will be tested on the streets of London next year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-27
15:45

CHINA - ESTONIA - CZECH REPUBLIC

In China, house prices have dropped significantly in recent years sparking a slowdown in consumer spending and confidence. In Estonia, people have been assesing their sense of national identity at the country's Dance and Choral Festival, and in Prague, one of the city's iconic bridges is under threat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-20
15:56

WEST BANK - FRANCE - AUSTRALIA

In the West Bank and East Jerusalem, Israeli settlements have increased rapidly; a fast-moving fire on the outskirts of Marseille has destroyed homes and forced hundreds to evacuate; and an Australian Commission has ruled that British colonists committed genocide against the Indigenous population of Victoria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-13
15:47

CANADA - INDIA - ALBANIA

In Canada, there are concerns about Iranians, linked to the regime in Teheran, entering the country. The United States has warned its citizens to exercise increased caution when visiting India. The small Balkan country has long emerged from its Stalinist past but it continues to face many challengesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-06
17:25

FRANCE - SLOVAKIA - GREECE

A new memorial garden will be opened in Paris to commemorate the 10th anniversary of terrorist attacks across the city. How has the Greek island of Hydra managed to avoid the perils of mass tourism? In Slovakia there is opposition to what could be the only appearance in Europe this year by controversial rapper Kanye West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06-29
17:09

GREELAND-SLOVAKIA-CHILE

Slovakia’s controversial prime minister Robert Fico shockingly suggested that his country should consider neutrality. The Pentagon’s decision to reclassify its US base in Greenland as part of its northern command has sparked concern in Denmark. And in Chile, efforts are under way to protect a growing and unexpected influx of king penguins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06-22
15:11

CHAD - NEW ZEALAND - CAMEROON

In Chad, the UN raises alarm over the deepening humanitarian crisis. In New Zealand, there are simmering racial tensions as Maori MPs are suspended, and in Cameroon, thousands must return home due to the end of Temporary Protected Status in the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06-15
15:11

ITALY - FRANCE - TANZANIA

Italy has one of the oldest populations in the world, a situation exacerbated by the number of young people fleeing the country. In France, visitors are being warned that they could be fined if caught lighting up in public places. And in Tanzania, unpredictable weather patterns are confusing animals in the Serengeti national park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06-08
16:12

INDIA - UK - SLOVAKIA

Recent military clashes between India and Pakistan have set off alarm bells across the world as both countries have stockpiles of nuclear weapons. In the UK, Londoners are to be hit with new congestion charges, and in Slovakia, the meat from culled brown bears is to be offered to pubs and restaurants rather than being destroyed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06-01
14:48

ROMANIA - SYRIA - ITALY

The outcome of last weekend’s presidential election in Romania caused political upset when pro-European centrist Nicusor Dan defeated the ultranationalist candidate. In Syria the lifting of sanctions by US President Trump is greeted with jubilation. In the northern Italian region of Trentino authorities roll out a scheme to counteract depopulation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-25
14:52

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