Brazil has launched a new world map that places the South American nation at the center of the world, challenging traditional Eurocentric perspectives. Released by the Brazilian Institute of Geography ...

Firefighters and volunteers raced to contain wildfires on Monday. The crisis has forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate in central Spain and southwest France. The Iranian-backed Houthi militia in ...

The Iranian-backed Houthi militia in Yemen has seized on a vulnerable moment for neighboring Saudi Arabia. The group hopes to force political concessions in Yemen. By Vivian Nereim and Shuaib Almosawa ...

Smaller countries and tax havens dominate the Richest Top 10, but structural inequalities complicate the picture. What do people think of when they think about the world’s richest countries? And what ...

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Enduring a host of compounding ills, from corruption to severe climate conditions, the continent is home to nine of the world’s 10 poorest countries. The Earth has enough wealth and resources to ...

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US threatens funding cuts for two school districts over transgender policies The U.S. Education Department has threatened two school districts in Michigan and Maryland with federal funding cuts over ...

July 23, 2026 • Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is facing a major political test this fall. After three years of war and growing public frustration, a former military ...

Video: Lindsey Kraft & Ben Folds Give a Sneak Peek of WE'VE BEEN HERE BEFORE PURPLE RAIN Will Open on Broadway in Spring 2027 Photos: LES MISERABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR Starring Alfie Boe, ...

From Iceland to Australia, find the destination that'll make your journey unforgettable. Whether you're looking for rewarding hikes on towering mountains or awe-inspiring photo opportunities along ...