Brazil’s Pix payment system reshapes how millions pay — and puts Washington on edge https://theworld.org/stories/2....025/10/16/brazils-pi

The Rise of the Right Wing in Israel Israel and Hamas have agreed to a plan to end fighting in Gaza, just over two years after the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7th, 2023 and Israel’s subsequent bombardment and invasion of Gaza. As we wait to see what happens next, we’re revisiting our episodes looking at the history of major players on both sides of the conflict. Last week, we looked at the history of Hamas; if you missed that, go back and check it out. This week, we’re bringing you the story of the rise of right wing politics in Israel and President Benjamin Netanyahu’s political career. This episode first ran in 2024.
https://www.npr.org/2025/10/16..../nx-s1-5575735/the-r

Specialty jets allow people with pets to ditch the cargo hold and travel in style https://theworld.org/stories/2....025/10/15/specialty-

From Turkey to France: Iranian women’s rights activist continues her work despite ongoing threats from Iranian regime https://theworld.org/stories/2....025/10/15/from-turke

An investigative journalist discusses the risks of chasing a Kremlin spy https://theworld.org/stories/2....025/10/14/an-investi