World Jun 15 Investigation reveals rampant environmental and human rights abuses at sea The world's oceans are, in many ways, lawless places where piracy, overfishing, toxic waste dumping and even murder are routine. William Brangham spoke with journalist Ian Urbina, head of the Outlaw Ocean Project, about cold-blooded killings on the water. A…
World May 31 Anti-LGBTQ+ law in Uganda that threatens the death penalty sparks international outcry Uganda just enacted one of the world’s harshest anti-LGBTQ+ laws. Same-sex relations were already illegal there, but the new law goes much further, including life imprisonment for anyone convicted of homosexuality and in some cases mandates the death penalty. The…
World May 26 A look at the man running mercenary Wagner Group in Russia’s war against Ukraine The battle for Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine has been notable for several reasons, its length, its savagery and for the man who's pressed the fight for the Kremlin, the mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin. As Stephanie Sy reports, Prigozhin and his…
World May 24 Taliban’s crackdown on women makes delivering aid to Afghanistan even harder Afghanistan is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. Nearly two years since the Taliban’s reconquest, Afghans are facing extreme levels of poverty and many are dependent on aid for their survival. But the Taliban's crackdown on women makes delivering that crucial…
World May 22 Longest battle of Ukraine war leaves city of Bakhmut in ruins Russian forces claim to have conquered the city of Bakhmut in Ukraine's east. Kyiv denied that and said the nine-month battle for the city continues. Meantime a force of pro-Ukrainian troops who say they are Russians made an incursion into…
Nation May 19 A look at Jim Brown’s life and legacy as a football great and activist Jim Brown, one of the greatest legends of the NFL, has died. Brown blazed an athletic path few have equaled. He left the game as its most-famous and best player to pursue a life in acting and activism as the…
World May 18 China scrutinized for secret police watching and intimidating Chinese dissidents abroad The FBI arrested two Chinese nationals in New York last month, accusing them of running a secret police station to watch and intimidate Chinese dissidents living overseas. There are more than 100 of these stations around the world that researchers…
Nation May 11 Secretary of State Blinken discusses U.S. immigration policy as Title 42 ends With COVID restrictions at the border expiring, the U.S. is preparing for a surge of migrants. The White House said it plans to crackdown on illegal crossings and foster legal pathways for migrants. Amna Nawaz discussed that policy with Secretary…
World May 08 Thousands try to flee Haiti as gangs terrorize innocent civilians The U.N. Security Council expressed deep concern over the security and humanitarian crises in Haiti. The Caribbean nation is in freefall without effective governance or protection from gangs that routinely terrorize innocent civilians with kidnappings, sexual abuse and murder. That…
World May 04 The risks commercial spyware poses to journalists, activists and government officials The use of commercially developed spyware that allows governments to hack a phone and steal its data is booming. Earlier this year, the Biden administration banned federal agencies from using commercial spyware that poses risks to human rights and national…