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State of the World from NPR

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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. State of the World was previously State of Ukraine. You'll continue to hear Ukraine coverage here, along with other international stories.

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  • Who Will Become the Next Supreme Leader of Iran?

    Who Will Become the Next Supreme Leader of Iran?
    Jul 9 2025
    Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is 86 years-old and his political power is weakened following the short war with Israel. Our correspondent explores who, or what, could replace Khamenei upon his death.

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    5 mins
  • What a Long Lost Typewriter Says About Chinese Culture

    What a Long Lost Typewriter Says About Chinese Culture
    Jul 8 2025
    A typewriter recently discovered in a basement in upstate New York holds important clues about the origins of Chinese computing. And brings up questions about language and culture.

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    6 mins
  • In Nigeria, Farmers and Herders Battle Each Other for Land

    In Nigeria, Farmers and Herders Battle Each Other for Land
    Jul 7 2025
    In the fertile central region, the fights between herders and farmers for land access has become violent. We go to one village where over 160 people were killed in what villagers say was an effort to drive them off their farms.

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    6 mins
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