Europe
War in Ukraine spurs 'rapid deployment' for renewables, energy chief says
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has sent energy costs surging, European leaders scrambling for alternative suppliers of gas, and redirected flows of Russian oil toward Asia. Some European countries also burned more coal in response to the energy shock. But the most transformational long-term change will be in increased investments in renewable energy, according to International Energy Agency chief energy economist Tim Gould.
Norway becomes top gas supplier to Europe after Russia invasion
Coalition of small island states makes a case that greenhouse gas emissions are covered by UN Law of the Sea
Formerly homeless American in Barcelona helps others get off the streets
VIDEO: The environmental impact of the war in Ukraine
'She is the evolution of reggaeton': The rise of trans Puerto Rican artist Villano Antillano
Puerto Rican rapper Villano Antillano is a leading voice in a new generation of LGBTQ artists subverting traditional gender norms in reggaeton and reclaiming the political roots of the genre.
‘We don’t have this past anymore’: Ukrainian artist revives Kyiv’s prewar soundscape
Oleh Shpudeiko, also known as Heinali, left his hometown at the start of Russia’s invasion. To heal his trauma, he made “Kyiv Eternal,” an album fusing electronic music with recordings of his past life.
Motherhood and motherland: One woman’s pregnancy experience in Russia
Amie Ferris-Rotman, a global news editor for New Lines Magazine, wrote a personal essay about her experience being pregnant in Russia, where many citizens believe it is a woman’s patriotic duty to give birth and become a mother. She talked about it with The World's Marco Werman.
VIDEO EXPLAINER: How the war in Ukraine is affecting wheat exports and food culture in Senegal
In this video, The World’s Tibisay Zea explains how the war in Ukraine is shaking up a big part of Senegal's food culture.
Salmon are returning to Europe's Rhine River, but a key barrier remains
European countries that border the Rhine River are working together to restore an old migration route, but manmade structures present a major hurdle.
Denmark pays students to go to college. But free education does have a price.
Borrowers in the US and the UK rack up the highest debt in the world. In Denmark, tuition is free and students are given grants to pay for things like food and housing. Hardly anyone takes out loans, but free education comes with a price.
Barcelona gets bombarded by selfie-taking tourists
Spain’s on the rebound with tourism after huge losses during the pandemic. Those in the tourism business are relieved. But visitors are back with a vengeance and they’re not always well-behaved, irking locals who miss the quieter days.
'You need to vote': Russian opposition encourages participation in next month's regional election
Russian President Vladimir Putin has consolidated power over the last two decades. Yet, as the country prepares for regional elections next month, opposition voices are encouraging a “protest vote.”
In Kyrgyzstan, a fight to keep alive the memory of a century-old rebellion against Russia
In 1916, Russian announced a draft to enlist Native peoples in modern-day Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan to support Russia in World War I. The Russians killed thousands of people who resisted, and some 100,000 more people died trying to flee to China. More than a century later the episode is still difficult to talk about because of efforts by Russia to erase it from the history books.
Spain made history with Women's World Cup victory — despite team tensions
Supporters are hoping their win leads to greater equality in professional soccer.