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Out of Eden Walk: When you walk across entire continents, police take notice

Environment

National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek is on a decadeslong project to walk from East Africa to South America. In his 13 years on the road so far, he’s been stopped by law enforcement 120 times. Those encounters range from friendly stops, to detentions, and some things in between. He has even been logging those stops on an online map. He joins Host Carolyn Beeler to talk about that map and share stories about his walk-ins with the law.

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Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine speaks from hiding after ‘rigged’ election

Global Politics
Two large yellow warning signs on a beach reading "Keep Out: Sewage Contaminated Water" and "Ocean Water Closed to Contact" with a no-swimming symbol, while two people and a dog walk along the shoreline.

Polluted Tijuana River is an equal-opportunity disaster

Environment
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Eco-tourism in the Amazon is a double-edged sword

Environment
A person wearing a virtual reality headset stands in front of a large illuminated sign displaying the word "Nokia" on a pink background.

Nokia is back

Technology
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In Kenya, there’s a quiet push for an electric car revolution

Technology

In East Africa, the vast majority of cars are imported from other countries. But a group of engineers in Kenya is working to change that by developing the country’s first-ever locally-assembled electric vehicle.

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In search of a Turkish dish that feels like home

Food

Reporter Fariba Nawa goes on the search with her daughters for the best mıhlama in Turkey. A fondue-like delicacy native to the Black Sea region, their mission is to replicate the same experience in Istanbul.

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Inside Caracas: How Venezuelans view Machado’s leadership

Global Politics

Many Venezuelans are watching opposition leader María Corina Machado’s interactions with US President Donald Trump with a mix of unease. She has been the clearest symbol of Venezuela’s democratic opposition for years, but some are questioning if her current approach is effective.

A woman wearing a colorful scarf and striped gloves holds up a peace sign with both hands during a night protest. She stands in front of a crowd holding signs and flags, including one reading "Women Life Freedom."

Witnesses describe escalating unrest over past week in Iran as opposition figures speak out

Protest

Protests have escalated over the past week in Iran, leaving more than a thousand people dead, according to rights groups. Meanwhile, the US says it’s holding off on military strikes for now. The World has the latest updates, and Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Nahid Siamdoust about what Iranian opposition groups are pushing for.

A group of people standing on steps holding signs and photos, advocating for the release of political prisoners, with various posters and names displayed on the ground.

Venezuela begins releasing political prisoners — but slowly

Global Politics

Venezuela has released 53 political detainees following a US military intervention in the country, but hundreds of people remain behind bars. Rights groups say they are being held under harsh conditions. Meanwhile, families continue to wait for the release of their loved ones.

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