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Environment / 1 week ago

From 2% to 89%: The differences in U.S. forest coverage you need to see

A fresh look at U.S. forest coverage reveals how America’s landscapes differ from state to state, offering an important snapshot at a time when climate challenges dominate global headlines. A fresh look at U.S. forest coverage reveals how America’s landscapes differ from state to state, offering an important snapshot at a time when climate challenges dominate global headlines. The latest breakdown, illustrated by The World in Maps, shows forested land ranging from less than 5% in some states to nearly 90% in others, casting light on the country’s environmental strengths, vulnerabilities, and responsibilities.

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World / 1 week ago

Just a handful of nations offer no paid maternity leave including the U.S

Paid maternity leave is nearly universal worldwide, but a small group of countries still offer no guaranteed paid time off for new mothers, and the United States remains the most surprising member of that list. Paid maternity leave is nearly universal worldwide, but a small group of countries still offer no guaranteed paid time off for new mothers, and the United States remains the most surprising member of that list. While most nations, regardless of income level, mandate paid leave as a basic workplace protection, the U.S. continues to provide none at the federal level, placing it alongside countries such as Papua New Guinea, Suriname, and Tonga.

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Maps / 1 week ago

Most of South America’s capitals were founded in the 1500s although they look modern

Historical records show that most of South America’s major capitals were founded in the 16th century, during the height of European colonial expansion. Historical records show that most of South America’s major capitals were founded in the 16th century, during the height of European colonial expansion. Cities such as Quito (1534), Lima (1535), Bogotá (1538), and Santiago (1541) all rose in the early wave of Spanish settlement, and today they continue to function as powerful administrative, cultural, and economic centres. Their endurance is a reminder that the region’s present is still deeply entwined with its colonial past.

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Business / 1 week ago

China tops global frozen vegetable exports as demand climbs worldwide

Rising food prices, unpredictable weather, and shifting trade patterns are transforming the way countries grow and move food. In the middle of this change, frozen vegetables have quietly become one of the most dependable products in global trade. Rising food prices, unpredictable weather, and shifting trade patterns are transforming the way countries grow and move food. In the middle of this change, frozen vegetables have quietly become one of the most dependable products in global trade. China remains the world’s largest exporter of frozen vegetables, accounting for 18.8% of global shipments valued at $1.6 billion. Belgium follows at 14.9% (about $1.3 billion) and Spain at 10.3% (roughly $883 million). Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, France, Egypt, the United States, and Ecuador round out the top ten, each contributing between 2.6% and 7.1% of the global supply.

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World / 1 week ago

Portugal stands alone in mandating vegan meals in all public institutions

In a world where dietary choices are becoming political and ethical, Portugal is the only country on Earth where it is illegal not to offer a vegan meal in public institutions. In a world where dietary choices are becoming political and ethical, Portugal is the only country on Earth where it is illegal not to offer a vegan meal in public institutions. In 2017, the Portuguese Parliament passed Law No. 11/2017, mandating at least one vegan option in all public-sector canteens, including schools, universities, hospitals, and prisons.

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Environment / 1 week ago

Global waste levels reach critical mass — urgent action needed

Recent statistics reveal that the world is generating waste at an alarming rate, with around 460 million tonnes of plastic waste annually by 2025. Recent statistics reveal that the world is generating waste at an alarming rate, with around 460 million tonnes of plastic waste annually by 2025. Meanwhile, global food waste in 2022 alone reached an estimated 1.05 billion tonnes, equivalent to approximately one-fifth (19%) of all food available to consumers at the retail, food service and household levels.

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Maps / 2 weeks ago

Africa’s longest rivers reveal a continent shaped and challenged by water

Africa’s great rivers have always carried more than water, holding histories, feeding nations, connecting cultures, and, today, more than ever, influencing political cooperation and climate strategy. Africa’s great rivers have always carried more than water, holding histories, feeding nations, connecting cultures, and, today, more than ever, influencing political cooperation and climate strategy. The Nile, which stretches an extraordinary 6,650 km, remains not only the longest river in Africa but one of the longest on Earth. It threads through 11 countries, from Burundi and Uganda to Sudan and Egypt, forming the backbone of agriculture and life along its banks.

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Culture / 2 weeks ago

Football or soccer? The world’s most familiar arguments reignited

Few debates last as long, or stir as much good-natured passion, as the question of what to call the world’s favourite sport. For some, it will forever be football. For others, it’s soccer, and they will defend that choice with the same energy fans bring to match day. Few debates last as long, or stir as much good-natured passion, as the question of what to call the world’s favourite sport. For some, it will forever be football. For others, it’s soccer, and they will defend that choice with the same energy fans bring to match day. A new global map, shared by The World in Maps, puts that playful divide into perspective in the most striking way yet.

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Technology / 2 weeks ago

Italy stamps its global brand authority as luxury and industrial icons hold firm

Italy’s top 40 brands are valued at $121.1 billion, with more than half showing growth in the past year despite a challenging global environment, according to the latest Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Italian Brands 2025 ranking. Italy’s top 40 brands are valued at $121.1 billion, with more than half showing growth in the past year despite a challenging global environment, according to the latest Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Italian Brands 2025 ranking. At the top of the list sits Gucci, with a brand value of nearly $17 billion, reaffirming its leadership in Italian luxury. Not far behind is Enel (electric-utility powerhouse) at $15.4 billion and Ferrari at $14 billion, marking 38% year-on-year, underlining the power of automotive luxury tied to heritage.

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Environment / 2 weeks ago

Where snow really falls in the Middle East

While some countries in the Middle East record snow almost every year, others have virtually no chance of witnessing it at all. While some countries in the Middle East record snow almost every year, others have virtually no chance of witnessing it at all. At the highest end of the scale is Ankara, where snowfall probability reaches 99%, consistent with long-term observations from the Turkish State Meteorological Service, which documents regular annual snowfall in the Turkish capital.

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Culture / 2 weeks ago

South America’s flag story: A mosaic of colours and continental ambitions

From the sweeping green and yellow of Brazil to the golden sun of Argentina, the flags of South America tell more than just national stories. From the sweeping green and yellow of Brazil to the golden sun of Argentina, the flags of South America tell more than just national stories. There are 12 sovereign states in South America, each with a distinctive flag that carries culture, history and identity.

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Maps / 3 weeks ago

How the Netherlands copes with living below sea level in a warming world

The Netherlands, for a long time, has had issues with land reclamation and water management. In fact, about 26% of the country’s landmass is below mean sea level. The Netherlands has had issues with land reclamation and water management. In fact, about 26% of the country’s landmass is below mean sea level. For centuries, the Dutch have reclaimed land from the sea using polders (enclosed tracts of drained land) and a complex network of dikes, canals, and pumping stations. The country’s lowest point, the Zuidplaspolder, sits about 6.76 meters below sea level.

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