Philadelphia’s Ukrainian diaspora puts a unique spin on holiday classic in solidarity with Ukraine

‘Brazil is back’: Lula promises to once again lift Brazil onto the international scene 

Taiwanese young people have mixed feelings about increased military service 

Migrants from northern Africa make dangerous trek through Spain’s Canary Islands

World-renowned soccer great ​​Pelé dies at 82

Who are Brazil’s private security guards who outnumber the police?

Barcelona’s children find safety in numbers as they bike to school in herds 

Residents of informal settlements among the most at risk from climate change 

Ireland’s Mary Robinson says being an ‘Elder’ is about teaching the next generation, but also listening to them

Education for women ‘is an Afghan value and an Islamic right,’ says male professor in solidarity against university ban

The new Dikan Center in Ghana displays a collection of photography from across Africa

Putin reinforces military, security bonds with Belarus at Minsk meeting

This Vermont couple created a home for Ukrainian refugees with a focus on children with disabilities

Cuba to allow women boxers to compete after decades of restrictions

As World Cup wraps, Morocco team inspires Arab unity around the world

Argentina hailed World Cup champions after dramatic win

A musical journey around the globe 2022, a playlist

Critical permafrost research in Russia disrupted by war in Ukraine

A decade after the deadly assault of Jyoti Singh, has safety for women in India improved?

‘I hold Facebook directly responsible for my father’s murder’: Lawsuit alleges platform fueled violence in Ethiopia

Biologists describe a new owl species on Príncipe Island — and hope they can save it before it disappears

Udi, a dying language with its own alphabet, sees a revival in this small Georgian town

Paris considers ban on e-scooters over safety concerns

‘Winter of discontent’ for UK as nurses begin strike action

US aims to ‘amplify Africa’s voice’ as leaders gather for summit in DC, Amb. Thomas-Greenfield says

War disrupts Ukrainian soccer, but the game still goes on

‘Libya’s institutions are becoming weaker,’ analyst says after suspected Lockerbie bomber arrest

These Afghan women soldiers made it out of Afghanistan. Their next battle is making it in the US.

As bombs fall, northern Syria braces for a potential Turkish invasion

WNBA star Brittney Griner prisoner swap raises questions about how hostage deals are made

‘We all want democracy’: Taiwanese stand in solidarity with Chinese ‘white paper protests’

Renewed calls in Syria to overthrow Assad regime

Insult to injury: Part II

NASA’s iconic image of Earth still inspires 50 years later. Fmr astronaut Mae Jemison reflects on it.

Al Jazeera wants the ICC to do a ‘thorough and independent’ investigation into Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing

Amid ongoing protests, Iran’s morality police ‘lies in ruins,’ analyst says

Exclusive: Rounding up a cyberposse for Ukraine

As war rages at home, Ukrainian choir heads to Carnegie Hall to celebrate 100 years of ‘Carol of the Bells’

Health crisis unfolding in Pakistan even as floodwaters recede 

Negotiators meet in Uruguay to map out global plastics treaty

‘Chervona Kalyna’: This Ukrainian song has become the symbol of freedom and resilience

To reduce its emissions, Colombian ranch experiments with a new variety of grass 

Colombia’s govt launches peace talks with the nation’s largest-remaining rebel group

Land issues at the heart of Uganda’s oil showdown

Japan’s infamous ‘happy’ cult sets sights on the United States

Surf’s up!: Riding the world’s largest waves in Portugal’s Nazaré

Why African countries like Uganda are investing in fossil fuels

Lionel Messi’s last shot at World Cup glory

Brazil’s yellow-and-green soccer jersey stirs up controversy

China has a police network that stretches across some 30 countries, NGO says

Investigators look for answers after Russian forces buried more than 400 bodies in a mass grave in Ukraine

Uruguayan musician Jorge Drexler wins big at Latin Grammy Awards

North Korea-Russia relations are warming up amid war in Ukraine

‘The system is broken’: At COP27, developing countries push for more money to adapt to climate change

A school reopens in this small Spanish village after 47 years

As India becomes the world’s most populous nation, engaging men in family planning ‘will be a game changer’

Global demand for lithium is changing Chile’s Atacama Desert

At COP27, Lula promises to resume Brazil’s ‘leading role’ as a climate defender

In Spain, beekeepers continue to battle killer hornets

As Earth surpasses 8 billion people, ‘the planet can feed and sustain billions more,’ demographer says