As Sudan’s conflict continues, women and girls face growing threats to their safety, healthcare and education, while local women work to protect their communities. 

Fast fashion continues its lifecycle abroad, burned as toxic fuel for public bathhouses in Accra, Ghana.

In September 2026, students in France took to the streets to protest lackluster schooling conditions, sparking a nationwide movement.

From climate protests to human rights movements, young activists are finding new ways to challenge authority, mobilize communities and make their voices heard.

At Senegal’s Lake Retba, thousands of salt miners endure dangerous conditions, often with few alternatives for earning a living.

Social media is reshaping how young people understand masculinity, femininity and gender roles.

Brazil reelected President Lula da Silva, a champion of the natural environment, over Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro, an election and climate change denier.

How the U.S. politicization of Canada’s 2026 wildfires has amplified existing tensions between the two countries.

Child labor has fallen globally, but conflict, poverty, climate shocks and school disruption are making it harder to keep children out of work in the places carrying the heaviest burden.

Behind Tanzania’s safari paradise, the Maasai people face displacement as conservation models prioritize ecotourism over human rights.

The death of Saltanat Nukenova sparked nationwide attention and legal reform, but Kazakhstan is facing a crucial question: Do stronger laws translate into real protection for women? 

From family-run yurt camps to felt-making workshops, locally led tourism is bringing income to rural Kyrgyzstan while connecting travelers with traditions communities are working to sustain.

A man emulating Patrice Lumumba remained frozen in the crowd during 2026 World Cup matches, honoring Congo's independence leader. 

As food stocks run low and funding dries up, South Sudan is showing what happens when families fleeing war arrive in a country already struggling to feed its own people.

Pacific Island governments are turning climate migration into a rights issue, asking not only where people will move but who gets to decide.

The Dakar Youth Olympic Games will be the continent’s first such event; a historic celebration of youth sports and Senegalese culture. The country’s latest crackdown on homosexuality provides a troubling backdrop.

Pacific Island governments are turning climate migration into a rights issue, asking not only where people will move but who gets to decide.

In the wake of the deadly flash flood in August, Nepal asks the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitters to contribute more to disaster relief.

Climate science suggests the flooding was affected by rising temperatures in the Himalayas, a trend that could lead to similar disasters across mountain ranges worldwide.  

As temperatures rise and climate variability increases, even the camel is struggling to survive across the Horn of Africa.

The world’s fastest-warming inhabited archipelago presents picturesque scenes along with a serious warning for the future of our planet. 

The story of the submerged Isle de Jean Charles and the residents impacted by rising sea levels, environmental disasters and government actions.

Global heat waves claim an estimated 489,000 lives each year while rising temperatures intensify wildfires, floods and tropical cyclones. 

The extreme heat of 2026 threatens one of Australia’s most loved faces—the koala.

The casualties of industrialization and climate change.

With Australian surf spots under threat from climate change, opportunities arise for civilian activism.

As glaciers melt and weather patterns shift, Kashmir and surrounding regions face increasing risks to water, agriculture and peace. 

With gray, smog-covered skylines, the tropical country and its citizens are facing serious pollution issues. 

As global temperatures increase and sea levels rise, some of the world’s most famous destinations are at risk.

Cities tend to be hotter on average than rural areas as a result of their infrastructure, and the warming of our climate is only making it worse. 

As AI’s energy demands soar, it is increasingly necessary to find ways to green the technology before it's too late.

At Senegal’s Lake Retba, thousands of salt miners endure dangerous conditions, often with few alternatives for earning a living.

Social media is reshaping how young people understand masculinity, femininity and gender roles.

Behind Tanzania’s safari paradise, the Maasai people face displacement as conservation models prioritize ecotourism over human rights.

The Dakar Youth Olympic Games will be the continent’s first such event; a historic celebration of youth sports and Senegalese culture. The country’s latest crackdown on homosexuality provides a troubling backdrop.

Hundreds of petrochemical facilities reside along the Mississippi River, and local Black communities bear the consequences.

Pete Hegseth announced that the execution of former Major Nidal Hasan will be done by firing squad and livestreamed to the public. These kinds of acts are reminiscent of Iran, North Korea, Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia.

As Europe tightens enforcement on better-known Mediterranean crossings to Italy, Greece and mainland Spain, more migrants are risking the longer Atlantic passage from West Africa to the Canary Islands.

The global surge in demand for lithium used in electric vehicle batteries is driving mining corporations onto Indigenous lands.

Yemen is often reduced to conflict and crisis, but understanding the country means seeing its history, culture and people alongside the war reshaping daily life.

Ethiopia is trying to move beyond refugee camps by letting Sudanese families work, study and rebuild lives interrupted by war.

Clean energy is necessary, but the minerals powering electric cars and batteries are raising new questions about land, labor and who pays for the transition.

The infrastructure behind AI data centers is placing an unequal burden on Black communities.

As Sudan’s conflict continues, women and girls face growing threats to their safety, healthcare and education, while local women work to protect their communities. 

In September 2026, students in France took to the streets to protest lackluster schooling conditions, sparking a nationwide movement.

From climate protests to human rights movements, young activists are finding new ways to challenge authority, mobilize communities and make their voices heard.

Child labor has fallen globally, but conflict, poverty, climate shocks and school disruption are making it harder to keep children out of work in the places carrying the heaviest burden.

The death of Saltanat Nukenova sparked nationwide attention and legal reform, but Kazakhstan is facing a crucial question: Do stronger laws translate into real protection for women? 

From family-run yurt camps to felt-making workshops, locally led tourism is bringing income to rural Kyrgyzstan while connecting travelers with traditions communities are working to sustain.

A man emulating Patrice Lumumba remained frozen in the crowd during 2026 World Cup matches, honoring Congo's independence leader. 

As Myanmar’s military restricts access to sanitary pads, women face rising prices, health risks and increased stigma.

In climate-vulnerable communities across the Global South, disasters can push girls out of school and into adult responsibilities long before they are ready.

In the Chalan Beel region of Bangladesh, monsoon storms have pushed students out of traditional classrooms and onto floating schools.  

In 2026, many global youth protests have gained traction on social media, but what exactly are Gen Z’s demands?

Across multiple Asian countries, young men and women are increasingly diverging in their views on gender roles, equality and relationships.

How the U.S. politicization of Canada’s 2026 wildfires has amplified existing tensions between the two countries.

Yemen’s conflict is not only a military crisis; it’s a hunger, health, displacement and childhood crisis reshaping ordinary life across the country.

Ownership battle over the disputed islands is heating up for the first time in over 40 years.

In response to increased violence in the West Bank, the UK imposed sanctions on Israeli settlements. Ten European countries and Canada followed suit.

The General Assembly voted to phase out the traditional Mercator map, which diminishes the size of Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia.

Yasukuni Shrine remains a controversial, painful reminder of Japan’s wartime history for East Asian countries.

Social media is amplifying migration from Morocco by turning economic frustration and misinformation into pressure at Spain’s border.

Explaining the decades-long issues that surround Mindanao Island.

Two Dutch nationals were barred from re-entering Indonesia after holding a running event that excluded Indonesians.

Nearly 60,000 migrants entered Ceuta, a Spanish territory on the North African coast, as a sudden border surge strained the city and left dozens dead.

Hamas’s decision to relinquish its civilian governing responsibilities marks the latest attempt to revive the stalled peace process in Gaza.  

Remnants of the Wagner Group have used tramadol, a prescription opioid, to seize control of the Central African Republic.

Fast fashion continues its lifecycle abroad, burned as toxic fuel for public bathhouses in Accra, Ghana.

Brazil reelected President Lula da Silva, a champion of the natural environment, over Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro, an election and climate change denier.

Pacific Island governments are turning climate migration into a rights issue, asking not only where people will move but who gets to decide.

While the new Chinchero airport promises economic growth, many are worried about overtourism and damage to archaeological sites and ecosystems. 

Google is funding a $15 billion AI hub in Andhra Pradesh, India, amid concerns about its environmental and human impacts.

As tourism grows, local communities are focusing on ethical travel practices to protect marine wildlife. 

A real-estate project on the coast of Baja California Sur threatens the fragile ecosystem of the Gulf of California and the local community’s livelihood.

In the wake of the deadly flash flood in August, Nepal asks the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitters to contribute more to disaster relief.

When safety is ignored, communities pay the price long after the oil stops spreading which was the case with both Deepwater Horizon and Wakashio spills.

Climate science suggests the flooding was affected by rising temperatures in the Himalayas, a trend that could lead to similar disasters across mountain ranges worldwide.  

Mexico is turning its growing sargassum seaweed problem into clean fuel as it piles up along its eastern coastline.

As temperatures rise and climate variability increases, even the camel is struggling to survive across the Horn of Africa.

As food stocks run low and funding dries up, South Sudan is showing what happens when families fleeing war arrive in a country already struggling to feed its own people.

Millions of decades-old explosives create thousands of tragedies and what can be done about them

A severe fuel shortage is leaving millions of Cubans without reliable electricity, transportation and essential services.

As the Ebola outbreak circulates throughout the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda’s tourism industry has taken a critical hit.

South Korea's $240 billion matchmaking campaign aims to reverse the world's lowest birth rate.

Brain stunting, a detrimental cognitive effect of early childhood malnutrition, threatens to preserve economic inequality and injustice in the Philippines.

Following the earthquakes on June 24, organizations are mobilizing to provide food, water, medical care and relief services to Venezuela.

A fast-moving outbreak in Central Africa is a reminder that Ebola is contained by trust and resources, not luck.

Smoking remains a serious health issue in the Pacific Islands region, with most nations having higher rates of cigarette smoking than the global average.

Sudan is facing what the U.N. has called the world’s largest humanitarian crisis as a result of its ongoing civil war. 

Hong Kong's reputation as one of the most expensive housing markets in the world has led to more than 200,000 people living in cage homes, bedspace apartments likened to coffins for the living.

Despite facing government censorship, the voices of Iranian residents reveal the fear and grief they endure under Israeli attacks.