A woman in dark clothing stands amid rubble inside a partially destroyed building with a large hole in the wall.

Some displaced Lebanese families remain in Beirut despite ceasefire

Full Episode
50:00

A woman stands inside a heavily damaged home as a funeral procession passes nearby, in Kfar Sir, southern Lebanon, April 21, 2026.

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The war in Lebanon has displaced roughly 1 million people from the south of the country. Despite a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, and although some have returned to what’s left of their homes, others say they have no choice but to stay in Beirut. Also, Japan has rolled back restrictions on its sale of weapons abroad, reinterpreting its pacifist post-World War II constitution. And, a new wave of investors is eyeing Venezuela, drawn by the promise of massive natural resources, cheap assets and a potential economic rebound after years of crisis. Plus, a look at the issues of funding, gender and access in the Brazilian film industry.

In This Episode

Despite a ceasefire in Lebanon, some displaced families are staying put in Beirut
5:36
Japan scraps long-standing ban on lethal arms exports
7:05
The early bets on Venezuela’s comeback
4:59
Interviews began today for a new UN secretary-general
2:31
Efforts to save ‘Timmy’ the stranded whale raise ethical questions in Germany
10:02
Top EU court rules Hungary ban on teaching about LBGTQ+ in schools unlawful
0:55
Brazil’s unsung filmmakers
6:25
Various pastries and sandwiches displayed on trays, including croissants, filled pastries, and seeded bread rolls with cheese.
In Sweden, ‘fika’ is making time for coffee, sweets and the people you care about
Special Coverage
5:15
Looks like a guitar, sounds like a sitar
2:18