Many people picture Africa as desert, safaris and trash-filled cities. Of 54 nations and vibrant urban scenes? Not so much. Why do we think we know places we’ve never visited? Left to right: A Tunisian oasis (Kaji from Kajicom); A camel in the Sahara (Nato...
Depending on how nine justices decide a landmark court case, children born in the United States next year might, or might not, be U.S. citizens. A U.S. passport and birth certificate. (Illustration by News Decoder) Editor’s note: On 1 April 2026, the U.S....
While the world looks away, a war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that has lasted for decades is getting worse. And it is being fought by children. A child soldier in Eastern Congo. (Photo courtesy of Voice of America) This article was produced out of News...
It is cold in Ukraine, where Russian bombs have cut off power for heat and electricity. To keep people warm and sane, DJs have sprung into action. People dance in Kyiv, Ukraine to warm up after Russia’s attacks on the country’s energy system left them...
The Roman army once conquered the world, but the Roman empire was ultimately brought down by primitive tribes. Are we seeing the decline of the U.S. empire? Statue of Caesar superimposed on U.S. Capitol. (Illustration by News Decoder) Editor’s note: Since the...
Young people face a Catch-22: employers demand previous experience before they will hire, yet artificial intelligence is taking over the entry-level jobs. A man stands before a labyrinth. (Illustration by Ra2studio for Getty Images) This article was produced out of...
South Sudan is rich in oil and poor in everything else. Still waiting for the country to fulfill its promise of independence, its people find creative ways to cope. Women sell their goods at an open market in Nzara, South Sudan on 15 February 2025. (AP Photo/Brian...
Many cultures and religions around the world maintain traditions that cause physical harm. Why are so many practiced on young girls? A locked wooden box symbolizes the “closing” of a girl to protect the family’s honor. (Illustration by News Decoder.)...
When war broke out in Sudan, schools and universities across the country shut down causing an educational crisis that affected some 19 million children. Sudanese students, who mostly came to Egypt after the war in Sudan, line up to sing the national anthem in front of...
With the joint bombing of Iran with Israel, the United States may have begun a war without an endgame. Let’s help you make sense of the chaos. The USS Delbert D. Black fires a Tomahawk missile against Iran during Operation Epic Fury, 2 March 2026. (Photo...