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Hungary has begun publishing the names of tens of thousands of people who spied for the communist-era secret police, shedding light on a system that recruited ordinary citizens to inform on friends, neighbors and colleagues during more than four decades of communist rule. Also, glaciers are disappearing in the high Pyrenees of Spain. And, a look at the Buenos Aires church where two future popes celebrated mass together. Plus, we take a listen to the soul music of Norway’s Sūn Byrd. Help us reach our goal of $75,000 and support our nonprofit newsroom! Donate today to kick off our fall fundraiser. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Leaders around the world have been reacting to President Donald Trump's resounding defeat in the US midterm elections. Also, Argentine President Javier Milei has been courting tech leaders worldwide to build data centers in his country's southern Patagonia region. And, we examine why some health centers were able to remain standing amid a raging hurricane in Jamaica. Plus, the red dress that took 14 years and 380 people from around the world to create. Help us reach our goal of $75,000 and support our nonprofit newsroom! Donate today to kick off our fall fundraiser. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In his new book, Andrew Natsios, a lifelong Republican and former USAID chief, argues that helping vulnerable populations overseas helps make Americans safer and more prosperous. Also, a look at the impact of the sand trade on coastal communities in Sierra Leone. And, after years of war and overlapping crises, Lebanon’s healthcare workers are struggling with trauma and burnout. Plus, Denmark calls for a ban on “turbo chickens.” Help us reach our goal of $75,000 and support our nonprofit newsroom! Donate today to kick off our fall fundraiser. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Since World War II, the US has built up the world’s most powerful navy. But in recent years, China has played catch-up and now boasts the world’s largest military fleet. Also, a look at how Israeli elections will impact Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. And, a new study in Nigeria shows how climate change affects mental health. Plus, 20-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest driver in F1 history to be crowned champion. Help us reach our goal of $75,000 and support our nonprofit newsroom! Donate today to kick off our fall fundraiser. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Through hundreds of hours of interviews with North Korean defectors, author Jieun Baek has tried to piece together insights into the "Hermit Kingdom’s" privileged class of elites. Also, El Salvador sends 2,000 troops to Haiti to rescue four military technicians who disappeared in a gang ambush. And, one town in Norway is told not to drink the tap water after tests found higher than average levels of heavy metals and contaminants. Plus, a new survey finds that the Canadian accent is aligning closer to the American accent. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

King Charles III embarks on his first official Caribbean tour as monarch, which comes amid renewed calls for Britain to apologize for its role in the transatlantic slave trade and pay reparations, something Buckingham Palace says he will not do. Also, with no clear winner in Israeli parliamentary elections, the political horse-trading and wrangling has begun. And, after English musician Ed Sheeran was pressured to drop Macklemore because of his pro-Palestinian views, the American rapper is now forging a mini-tour of his own. Plus, a look at why Germany is discouraging college in favor of trade schools. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

A deadly train collision in Spain that left dozens of people dead and injured appears to have been caused by human error. Also, a record turnout at the polls by Palestinian citizens of Israel has positioned Arab parties to win a historic 19 out of 120 seats in the Knesset. And, an update on Jamaica one year after Hurricane Melissa. Plus,  a vaccine that could soon help prevent the deadliest form of skin cancer — melanoma — from returning in those diagnosed. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Israelis have flocked to the polls in what is considered one of the most important elections in the nation's history. Also, Colombia's government takes down more than 30 items from the National Museum of Bogota, most of them reflecting leftist, feminist and LGBTQ history. And, residents of a favela in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro try to change the image of their neighborhood through food. Plus, the discovery of a new dwarf planet in space. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Serbia is facing an unprecedented political experiment after a student-led movement swept to power, ending Aleksandar Vučić's 14 years in office. Also, incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wins Brazil’s runoff election. And, María Corina Machado returns to Venezuela to a rapturous welcome from supporters. Also, polls project youth voters in Israel could lean farther right than the rest of the population. Plus, using technology to track the migration path of monarch butterflies across North America. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

France is deploying 70,000 police and military personnel across its cities, with more protests planned for this weekend. But it’s far from alone; similar protests have spread to several countries across Europe. Also, a new Frontline documentary details the story of a woman’s journey from Turkey to Germany after she fled Syria when she was 11 years old. And, a look at the 28-year-old millionaire who inherited the Russian Wagner Group mercenary force. Plus, we follow the musical journey of Latin Grammy-nominated Argentine pop star Dillom, who will soon tour the United States. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

A vulnerability identified by AI in the popular programming language PHP set off a global scramble this week. As IT teams around the world rushed to take down websites that rely on PHP and patch the flaw, cybercriminals have raced to exploit it. Also, ahead of Sunday's presidential runoff in Brazil, we take a listen to some of the country's biggest musicians who are taking political sides. And, as Israeli strikes forced families across Lebanon to flee, many migrant workers found themselves abandoned and without shelter; but rather than wait for help, they mobilized their own networks. Plus, a museum in Switzerland puts historic artifacts found amid melting glaciers on display. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland took the lead for Ottawa during the high-stakes trade talks with the US in 2018. Her tough negotiating stance angered US President Donald Trump, as she details in her new book. Also, the British government has approved renewed production at the Jackdaw gas field, 150 miles off the Scottish coast. And, a closer look at Serbian politician Aleksandar Vučić. Plus, fighting loneliness among the elderly in Chile. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

For civil defense workers in southern Lebanon, saving lives comes at an enormous personal cost, as they navigate relentless danger, mourn colleagues killed in Israeli strikes and struggle with memories of those they couldn't save. Also, a new study finds that the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has caused 60% of marine life to decline in the area. And, unofficial results show roughly three-quarters of voters in the Canadian province of Alberta rejected a move toward separation from Canada in this week’s vote. Plus, a look at why funding scientific research overseas matters. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

What started as demonstrations over the French education system in the past month converged with other grievances — over things like housing and the cost of living — this weekend, with some protests turning violent. Also, lessons learned from Portugal's decriminalization of drugs. And, an Israeli colonel who served in the West Bank has called Israeli settler violence a national security threat. Plus, remembering Indian guitarist and songwriter Mahesh Tinaiker. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Ousted former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's courtroom battle is only beginning, but Venezuela's political future is already being negotiated without him. Also, six months after the end of Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule in Hungary, how much has changed? And, reactions across the Catholic world to Pope Leo XIV's cancer diagnosis. Plus, the world's largest regatta welcomes a Palestinian rowing team. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices