Spain

The Draw of Pines gained some attention this summer as fires raged through forests nearby — but sparing the Urbión forest. The World’s Gerry Hadden looks at an ancient Spanish tradition that’s taken care of forests but is now in danger of disappearing.

It’s called Akira Comics, and among its 60,000 volumes, you’ll find everything from the Japanese manga style that inspired its name to fantasy literature to classic Marvel superheroes. But Akira is more than just shopping. Its decor is designed to transport clients to fantasy realms, from “The Lord of the Rings” to “Star Wars” to medieval Europe. The World’s Gerry Hadden takes us on a tour of Akira, a comic store on Madrid’s north side.

Ashish Sharma, from our partners at DW, Deutsche Welle, tells the story of a soccer team started by the Spanish Commission for Refugees to build a better understanding between locals and migrants.

Spain’s wax museum of dermatology, once a treasured teaching tool for medical students, will be closing its doors. Founded in the late 19th century, it contains hundreds of life-sized models of people infected with cutaneous and venereal diseases.

The Trump administration has made it a priority to eliminate DEI programs across the United States and even overseas. It’s put some private companies on notice and warned businesses working with US embassies and consulates to renounce their inclusion policies. But many of these groups are resisting and fighting back.