Ukrainian scouting sees record enrollment during wartime

Ukraine

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of their country, parents in Ukraine are increasingly signing their children up for the patriotic education, outdoor activities and summer camps offered by the 112-year-old scouting organization Plast — similar to the Boy Scouts, but with a mission to preserve Ukrainian identity and language. 

Former US ambassador to China warns against alienating allies as China seeks greater global influence

US-China relations

Crimean Tatars mark Ramadan while in exile from the Crimean Peninsula

Ukraine

Costa Rican coffee farms struggle with labor shortages because of immigration restrictions

Lifestyle

A decades old Catalan musical may be ending its run, but its message still resonates today

Arts, Culture & Media

Gangs seize roads leading to Haiti’s capital as police continue to lose control

Conflict & Justice

Gangs have taken over roads leading into and out of the Haitian capital as police and a Kenyan-led multinational force struggle to maintain control. The World’s host, Marco Werman, speaks with Widlore Mérancourt of AyiboPost about the latest.

More Italians are raising chickens

DW

Italians looking to avoid “egg-flation” have been flocking to a farm in northern Italy for classes in how to raise hens.

Japan moves to shut down the Unification Church 

Japan in Focus

A court in Tokyo has ordered the once-powerful Unification Church in Japan to be dissolved. The case against the religious group goes back to the 2022 assassination of Japan’s former prime minister, Shinzo Abe. The church is accused of violating the human rights of its followers, by demanding that they hand over their material wealth to the group. But church leaders deny any wrongdoing and say they will appeal the decision.

Europe looks for alternative to Starlink

DW

Elon Musk recently seemed to threaten to shut down Ukraine’s use of his Starlink satellite communications system. Musk quickly issued a statement saying he would “never” do this but, given the uncertainty surrounding US policy toward Ukraine since President Donald Trump took office, Europe is examining its options and believes it has an alternative.

A graphic novel cookbook telling the stories behind some uniquely named Chinese dishes

Food

A new graphic cookbook — complete with recipes and comic book-style illustrations — tells the backstories of the names behind some Chinese dishes. Author Ying Chang Compestine discusses the book with The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler.

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