The World

There's a deepening sense of crisis in Washington as President Donald Trump prepares for his upcoming trip to the Middle East and Europe. Plus, a Dutch teenager comes up with a plan for cleaning plastic garbage from the oceans. Oh, and it turns out the Dutch king has been flying commercial airliners incognito for more than two decades. No biggie.

President Donald Trump's sharing of classified information with the Russians is deemed "wholly appropriate" by his national security adviser. We ask: How is classified information usually handled and shared? Plus, remembering the life and work of Mexican journalist Javier Valdez. And reporter Alina Simone on the history of malware.

Today, we have suggestions on how to protect yourself in an age of increasing cyberattacks. Plus, why Afghanistan and Pakistan are enlisting Google in their ongoing dispute over the border between the two countries. And the man called Hi Jolly, a camel driver who may have been the first immigrant from Syria in the United States.

President Trump explained his economic policy to the folks at The Economist, and they weren't impressed. Also, some historical perspective on the US presidency, from the grandson of Harry S. Truman. Plus, why you might be paying more for your vanilla ice cream this summer.

A reporter for The World is on board a Save the Children boat that's sailing the Mediterranean to rescue migrants stranded in makeshift boats. Also, a report from Seoul on how Catholics are leading the anti-nuclear protest movement there. And, plans for a do-it-yourself Mars mission.

The firing of James Comey came as a shock to many. But the Russians say it won't affect relations with the US. The news is also making headlines in countries like Turkey, Egypt and Brazil, where leaders have clashed with their independent investigators. We also have the story of a New Jersey teenager who created the website Muslim Girl from her bedroom.

Today, President Donald Trump weighs sending more troops to Afghanistan. Also, we'll look at the potential conflict of interest involving Jared Kushner and US visas for wealthy Chinese investors. Plus, hear about Café Tacvba, the Mexican rockers who don't think of themselves as rockers.

Today, we look at what comes next for France? Centrist Emmanuel Macron won the French presidency and must now try and unite his divided country. Also, what Marine Le Pen's defeat could mean for Europe's other far-right politicians. Plus, meet two teenagers from El Salvador who made the dangerous trek to the US by themselves.

President Trump says Australia has better health care than America —  so we find out what's so good about it. Also, how the US alt-right's attempt to influence the French presidential race has fallen flat. Plus, Israeli pianist Idan Raichel and his sonic toys.

Former President Barack Obama endorses one of the candidates in Sunday's French election. Also, how US limits on refugees affect Christians persecuted in Myanmar. Plus, we check in with the Lebanese man who rented an RV and tried to visit every town named Lebanon in the US.