Some undocumented parents and students at schools in California and around the country worry that filling out the federal financial aid form, known as FAFSA, will tip off the government to their immigration status. That information isn’t supposed to be shared with other government agencies. But, some say, the new administration means they’re in uncharted waters.

Next week marks a somber anniversary: three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, leading to the deadliest war in Europe since World War II. For many of the millions of displaced Ukrainians, the path to safety was a treacherous one. This is the story of one young man’s escape from war-torn Ukraine.

Germany heads to the polls on Sunday, with the country’s stagnant economy and heated rows over immigration policy dominating conversations on the campaign trail.

On Thursday, North Korea let Western tourists visit for the first time since 2020. But there are ethical issues around taking a vacation in an autocratic nation. 

“Flow” is an animated film from Latvia, with no dialogue, about a cat. Despite its modest budget, and coming from a small independent studio, it’s already won a Golden Globe and is generating serious Oscar buzz. The World’s Daniel Ofman reports that this passion project is finding a worldwide audience and is resonating because of its universal message.