Misinformation is becoming more sophisticated in Taiwan
Disinformation efforts are becoming more sophisticated in Taiwan, and often it's domestic platforms spreading false information.
World News
U.S. ambassador to the UN talks about why the U.S. obtained from new Gaza resolution
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with U.S. Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas Greenfield about the situation in Gaza and the UN resolution
What to know about Argentina's deregulation protests
Argentina's new president was inaugurated less than two weeks ago. And in that time he has made a stunning number of changes to the country's economic landscape.
UN resolution to increase Gaza aid doesn't include call for a ceasefire
The UN Security Council is calling for stepped up aid deliveries to Gaza, as humanitarian workers warn of famine. It adopted a resolution after days of tough negotiations to avoid a U.S. veto.
Why Houthis target ships
Houthi rebels in Yemen vow to continue attacking vessels passing through the Red Sea in response to Israel's war in Gaza.
This 40-foot goat has been burned, battered and bruised... will it survive the birds?
Every year, people in the town of Gavle in Sweden erect a towering goat made of mostly hay to celebrate the Christmas season and to attract tourists.
Parranda! In Puerto Rico, young people keep a Christmas musical tradition alive
In Puerto Rico, the Christmas "parranda" – in which musicians show up unannounced to play at homes – has been on the decline. A group of young people is keeping it alive in one mountain town.
U.N. Security Council calls for expanded humanitarian aid in Gaza, as U.S. abstains
The United Nations Security Council approved a resolution Friday seeking "urgent steps" to expand aid in Gaza, but could not secure the unanimous support needed to call for an immediate cease-fire.
Prize-winning photos by Rohingya: Unseen life in the world's largest refugee camp
Since 2017 nearly a million Rohingya people have languished in camps in Bangladesh. Four young Rohingya are being honored by the U.N. refugee agency for documenting their life in vivid photos.
Nike will lay off workers as part of $2-billion cost-cutting plan
The company slashed its sales forecast and said it plans to cut up to $2 billion in costs over three years. Slowing sales in China are a big reason why.