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Jul 30, 2021
Cubans angered by their government's economic and social failures have turned the revolutionary "Homeland or Death" into a more hopeful slogan.
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Jul 30, 2021
Amid a humanitarian crisis, millions of Venezuelans have fled their homes to neighboring Colombia in recent years. But the lack of technological resources and digital skills is proving to be an obstacle to settling in, despite Colombia's welcoming policies.
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Jul 29, 2021
China's "sponge cities" program to absorb rainwater was severely tested by last week's record downpour in the central city of Zhengzhou.
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Jul 29, 2021
The ban on spectators at the 2020 Olympics hasn't stopped die-hard fans in Tokyo who are finding creative ways - through chain linked fences and roadside spots - to see their favorite athletes in action.
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Jul 29, 2021
The Tokyo Olympics' delay has cost many athletes. But for others, like U.S. water polo's Kaleigh Gilchrist, it made competing possible.
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Jul 28, 2021
Katie Ledecky's gold in the 1,500-meter freestyle was more than a personal win. The sport's Olympic debut for women is one more step toward gender equality.
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Jul 28, 2021
After Simone Biles' exit from the team gymnastics finals, her teammates rallied for a silver medal - and showed their support for her difficult call.
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Jul 28, 2021
Washington would like an international treaty to curb cyberwarfare. Other actors in the cybersphere are unconvinced now, but they too are vulnerable.
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Jul 28, 2021
Washington would like an international treaty to curb cyberwarfare. Other actors in the cybersphere are unconvinced now, but they too are vulnerable.
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Jul 28, 2021
In our progress roundup, Canada appoints a nonwhite justice, and Colombia's Constitutional Court translates from Spanish to 26 Indigenous languages.
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Jul 28, 2021
After over a year of dormancy, North and South Korea have revived key communication channels. It's a sign that relations are improving and tensions are easing, even as negotiations over North Korea's nuclear weapons remain suspended.
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Jul 28, 2021
Up until now, Peruvian President-elect Pedro Castillo, his wife, Lilia Paredes, and their children have lived in a rural, adobe house in the Andes built by Mr. Castillo two decades ago. Now, as a presidential palace awaits them, the family reflects on their roots.
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Jul 27, 2021
In Tunisia, a presidential power grab that seized on deadlock and pandemic pressures is winning support among a public increasingly down on democracy.
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Jul 27, 2021
The first conviction of a protester under Hong Kong's new security law underscores how far free speech has been throttled in the city.
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Jul 27, 2021
Adaptability may be the name of the game for Tokyo Olympics - and not only for the athletes. Parents are finding new ways to support their Olympians.
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Jul 27, 2021
American gymnast Simone Biles and Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka unexpectedly fell short of Olympic gold in Tokyo on day five of the summer competitions. Regardless, fans remain inspired by the representation and heart both women bring to their sports.
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Jul 27, 2021
Former waiter Tong Ying-kit, the first person charged under Hong Kong's national security law, was found guilty of terrorism and inciting secession. Activists say the ruling represents an "ominous moment for human rights" in Hong Kong.
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Jul 27, 2021
The Anahad Foundation aims to help Indian folk musicians bring their art to a wider audience - and make a sustainable income, too.
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Jul 26, 2021
Pakistan's heavy investment in the Taliban helped lead them toward a sweeping victory in Afghanistan. Why that's giving Pakistan second thoughts.
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Jul 26, 2021
The Indian government's alleged use of Pegasus phone hacking software illustrates the country's slide toward authoritarianism, critics fear.
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Jul 26, 2021
The Olympics' suspenseful delay prompted U.S. gymnast Sam Mikulak to reset his relationship with the sport, as it did for many athletes.
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Jul 26, 2021
Over the weekend, Tunisian protesters, angry about pandemic and economic conditions, demanded the dissolution of the country's parliament. In response, President Kais Saied fired the prime minister, which critics worry may mark a descent into authoritarianism.
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Jul 26, 2021
As a record number of openly LGBTQ athletes attend the Tokyo Olympics, corporations are showing interest in sponsoring gay and transgender athletes, a sign authenticity sells and of growing recognition of LGBTQ people.
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Jul 26, 2021
Here are three news events - Republicans on panel investigating Jan. 6 insurrection, Summer Olympics, and the ADA anniversary - from this past weekend (while you may have been paddle boarding or making peach ice cream, and enjoying an offline life). Also, what to look for in the news this week.
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Jul 25, 2021
Ahmed Hafnaoui of Tunisia was the surprise winner of the 400-meter freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday, beating a field of faster and older swimmers.
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Jul 25, 2021
For decades, female gymnasts have worn bikini-cut leotards. But the German Olympics team wore unitards to push back against sexualization of women.
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Jul 23, 2021
When her husband was imprisoned in Belarus, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took up his fight against Belarus' dictator. An interview about her journey.
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Jul 23, 2021
Against a pandemic backdrop, the Tokyo Games include no shortage of challenges. Yet the promise of internationalism and athleticism remain.
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Jul 22, 2021
After the discovery of unmarked children's graves at several residential schools in Canada, Indigenous groups are demanding they all be searched.
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Jul 22, 2021
Women's surfing is enjoying a surge in interest and enthusiasm, but that hasn't always been the case. Sexism and inequality within the sport have created a gender gap that industry leaders are now working to bridge.
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Jul 22, 2021
In our progress roundup, engineers address environmental concerns mere decades old: air conditioning's climate impact and aging wind turbine blades.
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Jul 22, 2021
Protesters are challenging the writ of the monarchy in Eswatini, a country of 1.2 million, at a time of mounting frustration in other African countries.
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Jul 21, 2021
Unrest hits Cuba and South Africa as the influence of iconic leaders wanes and citizens demand more than slogans.
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Jul 21, 2021
From neon-blue Wellington boots to see-through nylon jackets with oversized pockets, Olympic outfits have long stirred cultural critiques. The long wait for the 2020 Tokyo games has given fans extra time to speculate on each team's look.
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Jul 21, 2021
In response to massive floods in Germany last week, the worst in living memory in the region, the federal government has approved a $472 million aid package to support rebuilding. While flood insurance will be taken into account, even those without it will receive aid.
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Jul 21, 2021
Heavy rainfall across Central China has triggered massive flooding. In an effort to control rising water levels and fatalities, the Chinese military has blasted a dam to release floodwaters and lessen pressure on one of its most heavily populated provinces.
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Jul 21, 2021
For Book Dash, getting more books into the hands and homes of South African kids is a question of social justice.
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Jul 20, 2021
The aftermath of last week's flooding in Germany, Belgium, and neighboring countries has seen Europeans of all stripes helping to rescue and recover.
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Jul 20, 2021
Afghanistan was the Soviet Union's Vietnam War, and its effects still linger in Russia. So the U.S. withdrawal is disconcertingly familiar to Moscow.
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Jul 20, 2021
On Monday, Ben & Jerry's announced that it will stop selling its ice cream in Israeli-occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. The Israeli settlements are widely seen by the international community as illegal and obstacles to peace.
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Jul 20, 2021
Following alleged election fraud, Peruvian officials completed the country's longest vote count in 40 years, finally presenting leftist Pedro Castillo as the next president. Now, the newcomer must focus on building alliances in a divided political climate, analysts say.
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Jul 19, 2021
Haiti's interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph agreed to step down on Monday in accordance with the wishes of slain President Jovenel Moïse. In his place, Ariel Henry will assume the position of Haiti's interim prime minister in the near future.
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Jul 19, 2021
A new OPEC policy agreement shifts the number of barrels of crude oil certain countries can produce. Under the new production limits, the UAE will be able to produce up to 3.5 million barrels of crude oil a day, beginning in May 2022.
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Jul 19, 2021
War in Tigray has prompted debate about Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Nobel Peace Prize. But what does the Nobel represent anyway?
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Jul 19, 2021
Here are three news events - Europe flood recovery and a global spyware investigation - from this past weekend (while you may have been building a shed or throwing a pot, and enjoying an offline life). Also, what to look for in the news this week.
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Jul 18, 2021
From a leaked list of more than 50,000 cellphone numbers, media outlets identified more than 1,000 individuals in 50 countries who were allegedly selected by NSO clients for potential surveillance.
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Jul 18, 2021
German Chancellor Angela Merkel toured a devastated village on Sunday and pledged quick financial aid in the wake of the flooding.
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Jul 16, 2021
Afghanistan's influential neighbors disliked the U.S. presence on their borders. Now, they worry about instability that could affect their interests.
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Jul 16, 2021
After heavy storms caused flood gates to burst in Germany and Belgium, many people have been pronounced dead or missing. The German army has deployed soldiers to assist in the rescue operation.
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Jul 16, 2021
Olympians will face a much different experience than usual this year as they prepare to compete without the typical crowds - or their families - in attendance. Instead, some athletes may find encouragement and comfort from veteran team members.
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Jul 15, 2021
Despite Taliban vows that they had reformed while out of power, Afghans say women's and girls' rights are regressing where the insurgents have advanced.
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Jul 15, 2021
Marvel's latest blockbuster is about former Soviet superheroes in Russia. But for Russian filmgoers, "Black Widow" doesn't feel very Russian.
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Jul 15, 2021
Waves of migrants are entering Lithuania in what officials term a tactic of "hybrid war." After recent EU sanctions, Belarus refused to help curb illegal immigration. As a result, Lithuania is swiftly deporting migrants in procedures critics call a violation of human rights.
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Jul 15, 2021
After a series of quarrels between the Indian government - led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi - and Twitter, officials in India have now proposed a new law that would put platforms like Twitter and Facebook under direct government control.
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Jul 14, 2021
Have billions in aid left Haiti worse off? When top-down assistance is replaced with cooperation plumbing Haitians' resilience, conditions improve.
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Jul 14, 2021
Spain and France have both tried to tackle gender-based violence with varying success. The results show there's no one-size-fits-all strategy.
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Jul 13, 2021
The German Greens party could herald a changing of the generational guard, driven by new values on everything from taxes to the environment.
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Jul 13, 2021
South African protesters have taken to the streets following the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma. Current president Cyril Ramaphosa said the rioting is rooted in discontent with high poverty, inequality, and unemployment and urged peace.
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Jul 13, 2021
Following months of unpaid wages, garment workers in Tunisia have organized to demand payment. The situation sheds a light on labor abuses in the Tunisian garment industry, which mostly supplies European fashion brands.
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Jul 13, 2021
After Black players on England's national soccer team missed penalty kicks at the high stakes Euro 2020, racist attacks proliferated online. A police investigation is underway, but some critics say British lawmakers aren't doing enough to support anti-racist efforts.
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Jul 12, 2021
Secretary of State Antony Blinken released a statement rejecting China's claims to the South China Sea. The message came ahead of the fifth anniversary of an international tribunal's ruling in favor of the Philippines, against Chinese maritime claims.
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Jul 12, 2021
Thousands of Cubans took to the streets across the country Sunday in the largest protests in decades over food shortages, calling for President Miguel Diaz-Canel to resign. The island nation is in the midst of an economic crisis the government blames on sanctions.
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Jul 12, 2021
A hidden creek in a messy bramble on church property inspired a Baltimore pastor to build a peace park. Now it's a model of environmental justice.
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Jul 12, 2021
Japan's excitement about the Olympics plummeted amid the pandemic. Feelings are especially complex in "host towns" still recovering from the tsunami.
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Jul 12, 2021
Here are three news events - Richard Branson in space, Haiti's plea for help, and the Euro2020 winners - from this past weekend (while you may have been visiting relatives or section hiking the Appalachian Trail, and enjoying an offline life). Also, what to look for in the news this week.
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Jul 11, 2021
Italy won the European Championship (Euro2020) for the second time by beating England 3-2 on penalties on Sunday.
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Jul 11, 2021
British billionaire Richard Branson rocketed into space aboard his own winged ship Sunday along with five employees of Virgin Galactic, his space-tourism company.
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Jul 11, 2021
Haiti officials asked for U.N. and U.S. troops to be deployed but Biden administration officials said the U.S. has no plans to provide military assistance at this time.
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Jul 09, 2021
Heat waves have reminded the world of its climate crisis. Will they push nations to pledge net-zero CO2 emissions at November's climate conference?
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Jul 08, 2021
England is in the 2021 European Championships final, and the country is overjoyed. For many Britons, it's not just about the football.
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Jul 08, 2021
President Jovenel Moïse's assassination intensified Haiti's climate of fear, but it made clearer the need to build individual trust.
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Jul 08, 2021
Our progress briefs highlight the fostering and preservation of marginalized cultures, from Indigenous Australians to refugees who've lost homelands.
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Jul 08, 2021
Former president Jacob Zuma was convicted of contempt after defying a court order, and begins serving a 15-month prison term. In a separate case, Mr. Zuma is on trial facing charges of corruption related to a 1999 arms deal.
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Jul 07, 2021
Tunisia, a young democracy, faces a challenge linked to its past but recognizable worldwide: police violence in marginalized communities.
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Jul 07, 2021
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was killed in his home by attackers and his wife hospitalized. Mr. Moïse, who had ruled by decree for more than two years after the country failed to hold elections, was under increasing pressure to step down.
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Jul 07, 2021
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was killed in his home by attackers and his wife hospitalized. Mr. Moïse, who had ruled by decree for more than two years after the country failed to hold elections, was under increasing pressure to step down.
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Jul 06, 2021
Amid slowing economic growth and hypercompetitive work environments, a small, youth-led group of Chinese urban professionals has chosen to "lie flat," rejecting the traditional narratives of success and taking a laid-back, anti-consumerist approach to life.
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Jul 06, 2021
Nigerian nonprofit Slum2School, founded by Otto Orondaam, aims to help kids access education in a country where about 1 in 3 are out of school.
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Jul 05, 2021
A citizen-initiated campaign in Malaysia gives ordinary good Samaritans a way to help those facing extreme hardship due to pandemic lockdowns.
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Jul 02, 2021
As the U.S. vacates Bagram, winding down its Afghanistan campaign, in whom can Afghans place their faith? The hated Taliban, or a corrupt government?
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Jul 02, 2021
Sanctions are a famously blunt instrument. Is Venezuela's Maduro using the pandemic - and U.S. sanctions - to maintain his narrative, and control?
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Jul 02, 2021
Sanctions are a famously blunt instrument. Is Venezuela's Maduro using the pandemic - and U.S. sanctions - to maintain his narrative, and control?
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Jul 02, 2021
The trial of 13 people who harassed online a teen who condemned Islam could indicate how France will punish the crime of cyberbullying.
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Jul 01, 2021
China's Communist Party has stoked nationalist pride ahead of its 100th anniversary. That may be risky for Beijing.
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Jul 01, 2021
In the northern forests of Finland, the semi-nomadic Sami people's way of life is under threat. Under a draft revision of Finland's main forestry certification program, logging could increase by 30%, shrinking the forests that the Sami depend on for reindeer grazing.
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Jul 01, 2021
Will the mandate from Ethiopia's elections help heal a conflict-ridden society - or deepen the dispute over national identity?
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Jul 01, 2021
Our progress roundup: Israel is first country to ban fashion furs, and a Jamaica fish sanctuary where conservationist-fisher cooperation is key.
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Jul 01, 2021
A U.N. court convicted Serbian officials for aiding in the ethnic cleansing campaign perpetrated against non-Serbs in a Bosnian town in 1992. The verdict wraps up the U.N.'s prosecution of Yugoslav war crimes, though some question the value of such delayed justice.
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Jun 30, 2021
Since the remains of Indigenous children were found at residential schools, Canadians have been struggling with how to celebrate Canada Day.
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Jun 30, 2021
South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma was sentenced to 15 months in jail on Tuesday for contempt of court. He still faces corruption charges.
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Jun 30, 2021
Mobilized by the killing of a political activist, Palestinian protesters are saying their increasingly autocratic president, Mahmoud Abbas, must go.
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Jun 30, 2021
In the conflict-torn region of Tigray, the U.N. estimates that 1.6 million people are located in areas difficult for aid to reach, and has warned that at least 33,000 children are severely malnourished. Can resources make it to those who need it?
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Jun 30, 2021
Celebrating its 100th anniversary, China's ruling party again uses a selective picture of history to justify its rule. The party's goal - global Chinese leadership and prosperity for all its citizens - may also be its biggest challenge, scholars say.
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Jun 30, 2021
All migrants currently living in the U.K., including decades-long residents, must file a settlement application by Wednesday to retain the right to work, housing, and health care. The uncertainties brought on by the deadline reveal the continued ripple effect of Brexit.
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Jun 30, 2021
Across Europe, support for far-right parties is dropping, eroded by the pandemic and international changes. Can moderates win back their old voters?
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Jun 29, 2021
In Canada, a "wild church" movement symbolizes growing urgency around climate change. In the U.S., too, many faith communities embrace the issue.
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Jun 29, 2021
The Biden administration aims to strengthen relations with Asia - in part, to counter China. That priority will be tested in the South China Sea.
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Jun 29, 2021
President Jair Bolsonaro has sent troops in the rainforest to bolster the policing of illegal logging and encroachment, a change from earlier development goals. Critics say the efforts are simply to placate international criticisms of the country's aggressive deforestation.
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Jun 29, 2021
After nearly eight months of violence Ethiopia has declared a cease-fire in Tigray - a region currently facing one of the world's deadliest hunger crises. The announcement comes as the country awaits the results of pivotal national elections.
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Jun 28, 2021
United Nations human rights chief Michelle Bachelet said in a meeting in Geneva that a worldwide undertaking to address historical discrimination of people of African descent is overdue. The UN has released a landmark report addressing systemic racism.
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