The World

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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