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World Report episodes

  • Japan - India - Canada
    The Japanese Government's plan to discharge radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power station into the Pacific Ocean, a mix-up in a fertility clinic in New Delhi resulted in a woman getting pregnant with a stranger’s sperm, and a Russian cargo plane that’s been sitting on the tarmac at Toronto’s Pearson Airport for over a year.
    17 min
  • Sierra Leone - Ukraine- Cameroon
    In Sierra Leone where European election observers said there were "statistical inconsistencies" in the presidential results published by the electoral commission. The aftermath of the destruction of the Kakhovka dam in early June and to Cameroon where thirsty elephants caused panic after they trampled through a regional capital in search of water.
    17 min
  • Turkey - Australia - Nigeria
    In Turkey the LGBTQ community has seen a rise in discrimination as it struggles to celebrate Pride Week, in Australia efforts are underway to reintroduce at least six mammals back into the wild, and in Nigeria citizens are dealing with the loss of a fuel subsidy.
    16 min
  • Czech Republic - Vancouver - York
    Village pubs in decline in the Czech Republic, an update on British Columbia's decision to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of certain drugs and locals and traders in York claim hen parties are ruining the UK city.
    15 min
  • Canada - Turkey - Transnisteria
    Wildfire season has come devastating the landscape, and causing pollution and raising health concerns for North Americans. In Turkey opponents of President Erdogan are left wondering how he managed to win a divisive election, and the small region of Transnisteria is left isolated over its ties to Russia.
    16 min
  • India - Kosovo - Iceland
    A train crash in state of Odisha in India has seen almost 300 people lose their lives, with more than 800 injured. In Kosovo the international community is aiming to avoid the escalation of tensions in the country. And in Iceland, a report on the changing face of a country grappling with climate change and a diversifying economy.
    16 min
  • Oman - Lebanon - Canada
    A recently announced decree by the Sultan of Oman has given hope to many single men who cannot afford to marry. In Lebanon Syrians live in fear as deportations back to their home country are increasing, and in Canada there are calls for a public inquiry into the souring of relations with China.
    16 min
  • Ukraine - India - Czech Republic
    After a wave of missile strikes disrupted life for the residents of the Kyiv, what is it like to live under the threat of attack? In India the tiger population has increased thanks to a conservation project, but there is a dispute between politicians over who should take the credit, and in Prague protesters are demanding a new 30km speed limit.
    17 min
  • Turkey - Brazil - Australia
    Turks go to the polls in elections that could put an end to the long rule of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. In Brazil former president Jair Bolsonaro is under police investigation over alleged forged Covid-19 vaccination records, and in Australia citizens are considering their future under the monarchy after the coronation of King Charles.
    16 min
  • United Kingdom - Uzbekistan - Canada
    The coronation of King Charles is expected to bring an much needed economic boost to the UK. In Uzbekistan, authorities in the once closed off country are welcoming international tourists, and in Canada efforts to silence barking dogs had to be pawsed.
    17 min

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