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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.

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The oil-rich country hosting this year's international climate summit

UAE Industry and Advanced Technology Minister and President of COP28, Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber attends during the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at the Expo City Dubai in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on December 04, 2023. Nuran Erkul Kaya/Anadolu via Getty Images hide caption

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The oil-rich country hosting this year's international climate summit

Once again at COP28, the annual global climate summit, experts are warning of the dire consequences of the world ignoring a warming planet. But this year that message is being delivered in the United Arab Emirates, a country that is dependent on oil and gas. Our correspondent based in Dubai is at the conference and talks about that tension.

The oil-rich country hosting this year's international climate summit

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Will Venezuela invade Guyana? And counselling Ukrainian children traumatized by war

Venezuela held a vote on whether to annex some of neighboring Guyana. But the turnout may point to problems for the autocratic ruler of Venezuela.

Will Venezuela invade Guyana? And counselling Ukrainian children traumatized by war

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The Israel-Hamas cease-fire ends and fighting resumes

A man carries a wounded girl at Nasser Hospital following Israeli air strikes in the city of Khan Yunis after the end of a seven-day truce between Israel and Hamas militants on Dec. 1, 2023. Mohammed Talatene/picture alliance via Getty Images hide caption

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The Israel-Hamas cease-fire ends and fighting resumes

After a week-long pause, Hamas again fired rockets into Israel and Israel resumed airstrikes in Gaza. A report on why the fighting resumed.

The Israel-Hamas cease-fire ends and fighting resumes

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War fatigue in Russia

Our reporter in Moscow tells us of a manifesto, claiming to be from families of Russian troops, calling for demobilization and other signs of faltering support for Russia's war in Ukraine.

War fatigue in Russia

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What it's like on the ground in Gaza from an Israeli and a Palestinian

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What it's like on the ground in Gaza from an Israeli and a Palestinian

We hear about two experiences of life in Gaza. One from a 22 year-old Israeli reserve soldier sent into the Gaza Strip with his unit. And a mother of two who lives in Gaza trying to shield her children from the horrors of war and stay alive.

What it's like on the ground in Gaza from an Israeli and a Palestinian

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Danger for Gazans who followed Israel's evacuation order; family of released hostage

Satellite image from Copernicus Sentinel-2, taken on Sept. 7, processed by Sentinel Hub. Damage analysis of Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellite data from Oct. 7 to Nov. 10 by Corey Scher of CUNY Graduate Center and Jamon Van Den Hoek of Oregon State University. Building footprints from Microsoft. Daniel Wood/NPR hide caption

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Danger for Gazans who followed Israel's evacuation order; family of released hostage

We hear from the family of four-year-old Abigail Edan, who was held hostage by Hamas and is the first American freed. And even though Israel urged civilians in northern Gaza to evacuate to the south of the territory for safety, Israeli bombardment in the south continued.

Danger for Gazans who followed Israel's evacuation order; family of released hostage

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The Hamas leader behind the October 7 attack and the hostage release

Yahya Sinwar, chief of the Palestinian Islamist Hamas movement in Gaza, delivers a speech during a rally to mark "Jerusalem Day," or Al-Quds Day on April 14, 2023. Ahmed Zakot/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images hide caption

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The Hamas leader behind the October 7 attack and the hostage release

The secretive leader of Hamas in Gaza, Yahiya Sinwar, is thought to be the mastermind of the October 7 attack on Israel and he has led the Hamas negotiations on hostages. Our Jerusalem correspondent has met the Hamas leader at press conferences over the years and has this look at who he is and what his war strategy seems to be.

The Hamas leader behind the October 7 attack and the hostage release

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The economic boom and environmental bust of illegal gold

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The economic boom and environmental bust of illegal gold

Illegal gold mining is profitable in Brazil, bringing in more than $2 billion a year. And the government has made it easier to get away with. But the practice damages the rainforest and poisons indigenous communities. We go to a town at the center of the illegal mine business.

The economic boom and environmental bust of illegal gold

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A possible deal to release Israeli hostages; Russian news media in exile

Hamas and Israel have reached a deal to release some Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and a pause in fighting. We get the details from our reporter in Tel Aviv.

A possible deal to release Israeli hostages; Russian news media in exile

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What it's like to be a Palestinian living in Israel right now

Haneen Zoabi, a former member of Israel's parliament, was arrested at a peaceful protest and released this month. Tanya Habjouqa / NOOR Images for NPR hide caption

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What it's like to be a Palestinian living in Israel right now

One fifth of Israeli citizens also identify as Palestinian or Arab. Israel's war with Gaza has meant a tension between the actions of their country and their identity. At the same time, many are facing increased discrimination.

What it's like to be a Palestinian living in Israel right now

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