How does one gauge public opinion in an authoritarian country, especially during war? This has been an ongoing debate among journalists, sociologists, researchers, and experts who study Russia. The World’s Daniel Ofman reports on their findings.

Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88, was the first Latin American and Jesuit pontiff. He was also the first to choose the name Francis, dedicating his life to working with the poor and society’s outcasts. Global leaders have expressed their condolences as the Vatican arranges his funeral for Saturday.

Reporter Kathleen Schuster set out to learn more about the global flower market trade for our partners at the Deutsche Welle podcast, Living Planet.

New tariffs introduced by the Trump administration are significantly impacting cross-border manufacturing operations in US and Mexican states along their shared border. Businesses historically dependent on frictionless trade are now pausing investments due to the shifting policies.

Tom Longboat was the Boston Marathon’s first Indigenous champion back in 1907. Today, his great-great-grandson, Kristian Jamieson, hopes to continue this special family tradition as a runner in Monday’s 129th annual race.