A volcanic eruption in Iceland prompts evacuations

Full Episode
47:53

Eruptive fissures spew lava and smoke from a volcano in Grindavik, Iceland, May 29, 2024.

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A volcano in Iceland has erupted for the fifth time in five months, forcing the nearby town of Grindavik to be evacuated. Also, a group of Israelis is trying to push back against another group of right-wing Israelis blocking food aid to Gaza. And, voters in Mexico head to the polls on Sunday. Residents of Tijuana will be watching what the new president does about the environmental problems plaguing their city. Plus, a beloved skate park that was closed down in Philadelphia is getting a second life in Sweden.

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In This Episode

Iceland volcanic eruption prompts evacuation order
4:55
These Israelis are trying to counter other Israelis blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza
Special Coverage
4:04
Iconic Philadelphia skate park relocates to Sweden
3:52
The small South American country that is now the biggest thing in global oil
7:14
South Africa awaits election results
0:27
Tijuana voters consider environmental policies of Mexican presidential candidates
4:29
A wrinkle in time: GPS jamming in Ukraine and its ripple effects
Special Coverage
12:51
‘A very sad day for Hong Kong’
6:21