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China’s expanding nuclear ambitions and Trump’s visit
11/05/2026 | 11 mins.
President Trump heads to China this week in an effort to stabilize the relationship between the two great powers. But the war in Iran hangs over the visit.

And as part of the struggle with the U.S. for global dominance, China has been expanding it’s nuclear arsenal, doubling its size in the last decade. We look at the history of their program and why it is growing now.

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Why it’s a muted celebration in Moscow
08/05/2026 | 8 mins.
Russia’s annual celebration of Victory Day, commemorating the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, is traditionally a huge celebration in Moscow’s Red Square featuring a parade with missiles, tanks and other military hardware. But this year the holiday has been scaled back considerably due to fears of Ukrainian drone attacks. Our correspondent in Moscow says the move is a symbol of Russians’ growing frustrations with the war.

And on the occasion of his 100th birthday we have an appreciation of iconic nature documentarian David Attenborough.

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The bus with beats and bling
07/05/2026 | 4 mins.
In Nairobi, Kenya, tricked-out buses known as, “matatus,” roll through the streets, entertaining both passengers and passers-by. Matatu buses bump with heavy bass over their sound systems, and are painted up with mural montages. It’s a rolling dance club and mobile art gallery in one.

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A fraying ceasefire in southern Lebanon with villages destroyed
06/05/2026 | 6 mins.
Although there is officially a ceasefire, fighting in south Lebanon between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah has escalated recently. According to the U.N. attacks this week have been the most intense since the truce started.

And a family mourns the loss of their ancestral home in southern Lebanon, when their whole village was levelled by Israel during the conflict.

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U.S. diplomats depart; the new Grand Egyptian Museum
05/05/2026 | 9 mins.
Senior career diplomats at the U.S. State Department are effectively being forced into retirement. It’s a loss of talent that one former diplomat calls a “unilateral disarmament”.

And we visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum outside Cairo, which was more than 30 years in the making.

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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.Support NPR's reporting by subscribing to State of the World+ and unlock sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org/stateoftheworld

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