Saladin’s 12th-century empire and its modern relevance

Global air travel is surging faster than ever

Global air travel is surging faster than ever
Why school start times vary so widely across Latin America

Why school start times vary so widely across Latin America
The water behind your T-shirt: One cotton tee uses as much water as you drink in 2½ years

The water behind your T-shirt: One cotton tee uses as much water as you drink in 2½ years
India’s economy now rivals whole continents: Here is how

India’s economy now rivals whole continents: Here is how
How coconut production is shifting the global map

How coconut production is shifting the global map
The real impact of World War I

The real impact of World War I
Global party systems and what they mean for today’s politics

Global party systems and what they mean for today’s politics
Indonesia’s top internet providers: exclusive World Visualized Brand Report

Indonesia’s top internet providers: exclusive World Visualized Brand Report
The mystery behind Bhutan's close-knit global diplomatic ties

The mystery behind Bhutan's close-knit global diplomatic ties
How the Netherlands copes with living below sea level in a warming world

How the Netherlands copes with living below sea level in a warming world
Citizens feel the pain as U.S. government shutdown drags

Citizens feel the pain as U.S. government shutdown drags
When love was still a crime: The 1966 U.S. map of interracial marriage bans

When love was still a crime: The 1966 U.S. map of interracial marriage bans
Same effort, different score: The wildly uneven grading systems of South America

Same effort, different score: The wildly uneven grading systems of South America
The long road to independence: How Balkan states carved out their futures

The long road to independence: How Balkan states carved out their futures
The silent tug-of-war between the clock and the sun in Europe

The silent tug-of-war between the clock and the sun in Europe
One AI image uses as much energy as running a fridge for four minutes

One AI image uses as much energy as running a fridge for four minutes
China dominates global apple market

China dominates global apple market
Zohran Mamdani wins historic 2025 New York City mayoral race, defeating Cuomo

Zohran Mamdani wins historic 2025 New York City mayoral race, defeating Cuomo
Why one tonne of cocoa can be worth more than a tonne of steel

Why one tonne of cocoa can be worth more than a tonne of steel
Europe’s grading systems reveal as much about culture as they do about scores

Europe’s grading systems reveal as much about culture as they do about scores
The U.S. coffee map: Starbucks reigns in the West, Dunkin’ rules the East

The U.S. coffee map: Starbucks reigns in the West, Dunkin’ rules the East
Japanese, Italian, and Chinese lead as Australia’s top school languages

Japanese, Italian, and Chinese lead as Australia’s top school languages
The largest immigrant communities across the Middle East

The largest immigrant communities across the Middle East
A look at Europe’s many linguistic versions of London

A look at Europe’s many linguistic versions of London
Spanish dominates South America, but its linguistic map tells a richer story

Spanish dominates South America, but its linguistic map tells a richer story
Global wheat consumption hits record levels as demand surges across Asia and Europe

Global wheat consumption hits record levels as demand surges across Asia and Europe
EU smokers paying up to 91% tax on cigarettes

EU smokers paying up to 91% tax on cigarettes
Hermès beats Ferrari in luxury growth race

Hermès beats Ferrari in luxury growth race
Netherlands’ local map mirrors broad shake-up in Dutch politics

Netherlands’ local map mirrors broad shake-up in Dutch politics
UN votes to end U.S. embargo on Cuba

UN votes to end U.S. embargo on Cuba
Countries with the highest testosterone levels

Countries with the highest testosterone levels
How Europe’s football giants are drowning in debt

How Europe’s football giants are drowning in debt
The world’s top 10 wheat producers in 2025

The world’s top 10 wheat producers in 2025
The story behind ASEAN’s growing membership

The story behind ASEAN’s growing membership
Tracking faith on the Arabian Peninsula: A 5th-century religious landscape with modern resonance

Tracking faith on the Arabian Peninsula: A 5th-century religious landscape with modern resonance
Javier Milei’s party leads Argentina’s 2025 elections with 40% vote

Javier Milei’s party leads Argentina’s 2025 elections with 40% vote
What the world’s gun-per-capita map really shows

What the world’s gun-per-capita map really shows
The world’s oil reserves in 2024: Power, politics, and a shifting energy landscape

The world’s oil reserves in 2024: Power, politics, and a shifting energy landscape
How a new wave of platforms out-perform corporate giants on revenue per employee

How a new wave of platforms out-perform corporate giants on revenue per employee
The 1962 Cuban missile crisis and the lessons it still teaches in a nuclear age

The 1962 Cuban missile crisis and the lessons it still teaches in a nuclear age
80 years of the United Nations: From 51 to 193 member states

80 years of the United Nations: From 51 to 193 member states
Countries where euthanasia is legal in 2025

Countries where euthanasia is legal in 2025
Who and who recognises Israel's statehood?

Who and who recognises Israel's statehood?
The world’s longest bridges and how Bahrain is building its legacy

The world’s longest bridges and how Bahrain is building its legacy
Russia vs. Ukraine: A look at the military might amid an evolving conflict

Russia vs. Ukraine: A look at the military might amid an evolving conflict
Europe’s safest cities in 2025

Europe’s safest cities in 2025
Netanyahu warns Iran war ‘not over’ as US divide grows

Netanyahu warns Iran war ‘not over’ as US divide grows
Scores dead after massive flash floods hit Nepal

Scores dead after massive flash floods hit Nepal
'This is our land' - Netanyahu vows more settlements across occupied West Bank

'This is our land' - Netanyahu vows more settlements across occupied West Bank
Milei government distances itself from Cerimedo after Bolivia arrest

Milei government distances itself from Cerimedo after Bolivia arrest
Iran families relive deadly Minab school strike

Iran families relive deadly Minab school strike
Strong winds from DANA Bertha damage homes in Peru’s Tacna region

Strong winds from DANA Bertha damage homes in Peru’s Tacna region
Venezuela rescuer keeps searching two months after deadly quakes

Venezuela rescuer keeps searching two months after deadly quakes
US warns Iran kinetic strikes remain on table

US warns Iran kinetic strikes remain on table
Haiti gang attack leaves dozens dead in Kenscoff

Haiti gang attack leaves dozens dead in Kenscoff
Colombia orders deportation crackdown on irregular migrants

Colombia orders deportation crackdown on irregular migrants
Burundi innovator builds electric stove to cut charcoal dependence

Burundi innovator builds electric stove to cut charcoal dependence
Tanzania opens East Africa’s largest hydropower plant, eyes electricity export

Tanzania opens East Africa’s largest hydropower plant, eyes electricity export
Viral ‘Aura Farming’ craze takes over Argentina Square

Viral ‘Aura Farming’ craze takes over Argentina Square
Gold mining resumes near Central African Republic border after deadly landslide

Gold mining resumes near Central African Republic border after deadly landslide
Iran security chief threatens US economic interests over sanctions push

Iran security chief threatens US economic interests over sanctions push
Explosions at Taiwan waste site injure 15, damage dozens of homes

Explosions at Taiwan waste site injure 15, damage dozens of homes
Meet Tsunami, the rescue dog who helped locate 26 people after Venezuela’s earthquakes

Meet Tsunami, the rescue dog who helped locate 26 people after Venezuela’s earthquakes
Survivors mourn 52 killed in Nigeria boat capsizing

Survivors mourn 52 killed in Nigeria boat capsizing
Landslide sweeps away vehicles at Chile's Iquique free trade zone

Landslide sweeps away vehicles at Chile's Iquique free trade zone
Indebted Argentines march in Buenos Aires over rising household debt

Indebted Argentines march in Buenos Aires over rising household debt
Assad has been sentenced to death — But will he ever face Syrian Justice?

Assad has been sentenced to death — But will he ever face Syrian Justice?
Central African Republic mine collapse leaves dozens dead as rescuers search for survivors

Central African Republic mine collapse leaves dozens dead as rescuers search for survivors
Landslides strand thousands of vehicles in southern Peru

Landslides strand thousands of vehicles in southern Peru
Peru earthquake leaves families facing uninhabitable homes

Peru earthquake leaves families facing uninhabitable homes
Zelensky says Ukraine ready to buy Patriot missiles

Zelensky says Ukraine ready to buy Patriot missiles
Hungary's Magyar calls for stronger military amid European uncertainty

Hungary's Magyar calls for stronger military amid European uncertainty
‘He didn't like Biden, Obama but he likes me’: Trump touts Kim Jong-un relationship

‘He didn't like Biden, Obama but he likes me’: Trump touts Kim Jong-un relationship
Ceuta migrants report violence, hunger as crisis deepens

Ceuta migrants report violence, hunger as crisis deepens
Petro slams Colombia earthquake response, questions Israel aid

Petro slams Colombia earthquake response, questions Israel aid
Residents demand justice after deadly attack in Nigeria's Plateau State

Residents demand justice after deadly attack in Nigeria's Plateau State