More civilian casualties come to light from a strike that hit a sports hall killing children in southern Iran

First animated feature made by, for and about Muslims hits US and Canadian theaters this weekend

‘The Swedish Experience’: Tobacco companies want snus to be an alternative to smoking, as young people drive sales

Calls during UNGA to investigate thousands of Ukrainian children being forcibly transferred to Russia

The mothers leading Mexico’s search for the disappeared

‘We are starving’: Hunger crisis deepens in Gaza

In one of the world’s most secular countries, some Gen Z Christians are finding faith again — but not at church

The ‘1975’ project helps Vietnamese refugee families open up about their past

Struggling economy and youth unemployment weigh heavily on voters as Ghana heads to the polls

Using literature to help children cope with war and trauma

In rural Japan, a closed school becomes a new kind of community hub

In southern Turkey, a surf school helps earthquake survivors process trauma and loss

‘Second chance at life’: This rehabilitation center provides mental health care to orphaned children in Iraq

‘He was killed with no justification’: In the West Bank, a Palestinian family grieves the death of their oldest son

‘I have to work to help my family’: Child laborers in Raqqa face dangerous conditions

What rhymes with isosceles triangle? This French math teacher has the answer.

On campus, Jewish and Muslim students fear for their safety

This school in Israel is opening dialogue among its Jewish, Arab and international students

Why kids struggle with long COVID

‘I’m here to fight for democracy’: Tens of thousands protest against the far-right in Germany

Visa delays dash ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunities for students, workers in India

A newly launched news channel in Iraq tries to preserve the ancient Syriac language

Film festival makes its way through Ecuador’s Amazon by boat

The ‘Say Hi’ campaign in Sweden is helping to combat loneliness

‘The war is not over yet’: Ukraine marks 10-year anniversary of pivotal Maidan Revolution

How this Cambodian American singer found her voice

‘Happiness is in your hands’: Young Jain women continue to renounce the world

‘Finding my home’: Mural features student poem about move to Miami

Mexican American teen star sings on after heated controversy with Mexican audiences

‘Planet Hip Hop’: The music will always be the voice of the people, Samy Alim says

Ecuadorian group creates political hip-hop with bunnies and clowns

‘Planet Hip Hop:’ The evolution of Korean rap

‘Planet Hip Hop’: Senegalese rappers push for social and political change

‘It’s not about you, it’s about the conversation’: This Belgian music duo gets you dancing — and talking

Gang shootings in Sweden are on the rise. But local communities and former gang members are fighting back.

Pokémon fever once again grips fans around the world

Planet Hip Hop: How French rappers continue to raise their voices for justice and identity

El Salvador imprisons dozens of foreign visitors in crackdown on crime

Young Senegalese feel the impact of the country’s political crisis

Sierra Leone elections: Familiar faces vie for voter trust as economy stagnates

Afghan students in Central Asia set their sights on the US

A boat carrying 180 Rohingya refugees vanished. A frantic phone call helped untangle the mystery.

Will Gov. DeSantis win his battle to dismantle DEI programs at state universities?

Palestinians celebrate a new generation of West Bank militants 

Indian govt removes parts of Muslim history from federal textbooks

In Russia, a novel about a summer romance between two men sparks outrage

In France, students prove an unlikely ally in protests against pension reform

Young Iraqis reflect on the US-led invasion, its aftermath and their hopes for the future

Iraq’s revived art scene is helping to heal the country’s wounds

Athletes in Ukraine strive for Olympic gold 

‘This is my only hope’: Young Nigerians gear up for presidential election

‘Family is everything’: A train ride to a long-awaited reunion in Ukraine

‘There is hope’: Malala Yousafzai promotes tolerance, connection with new documentary

This mom couldn’t find sports helmets to accommodate her sons’ Sikh religious requirements, so she designed her own

A spike in ringworm cases in Spain leads to a surprising culprit: the barbershop

In Turkey, refugee children face hurdles to school enrollment

Chinese musician works to revive the gehu instrument

This beloved Bollywood film gets a new life on Broadway

Caregivers in Ghana work to demystify autism and push for inclusion

This orphanage in Ghana provides hope — and acceptance — to children living with HIV