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A person on horseback is riding through a cattle pen lined with multiple enclosures filled with cattle, under a shadowed, metal-roofed structure.

Amid surge in exports to US, Argentina aims to reclaim the glory days of its beef

Business, Economics and Jobs

US President Donald Trump recently announced that he would be boosting imports of Argentine beef to the United States. The move set off a firestorm of pushback from Americans in the industry, but a recent analysis shows the impact on the domestic market is likely to be minimal.

A large cargo ship navigates a river near the construction of a suspension bridge, with a visible crane on the partially built bridge deck.

Canadians remain confident Gordie Howe Bridge will open even as Trump’s threats sow confusion

Infrastructure
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China’s stunning military purge

Military
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Cut to USAID funding affects rural regions of Colombia

Business, Economics and Jobs
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Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine speaks from hiding after ‘rigged’ election

Global Politics
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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.

A woman and child sit against a wall painted with the flag of Somaliland, which features horizontal stripes of green, white, and red, with a green star in the center.

Israel becomes the first nation to recognize Somaliland. Here’s why it’s important.

Global Politics

Israel recently became the first nation to recognize Somaliland, a tiny breakaway territory within Somalia. The World’s Host Marco Werman speaks with Omar Mahmood, a senior analyst at the International Crisis Group based in Mozambique, about what this means and why this territory is seen as strategic.

A person in historical clothing stands in front of a group of people gathered outside two stone buildings on a snowy day.

How Haitian ordnance wound up in the Adirondack Mountains

History

New York’s Fort Ticonderoga is celebrated for the artillery it contributed to the American Revolution. Less known, though, are the stories behind more than 100 cannons resting on its walls today.