Adult obesity is no longer concentrated only in rich Western economies. The highest obesity rates in the world are now heavily clustered in Pacific island states, parts of the Caribbean, […]

Six weeks into the Middle East aviation crisis, EASA has extended its Conflict Zone Information Bulletin for 11 FIRs through April 24, 2026. Here’s the April 10 status: closures across Iran, Iraq, Syria, Bahrain, and Kuwait, plus Emirates and flydubai’s gradual Dubai recovery.

Fighting along the 817 km Thailand-Cambodia border has killed over 100 people and displaced 500,000+ since July 2025. Clashes erupted across Surin, Buri Ram, Sa Kaeo (Thailand) and Preah Vihear, Banteay Meanchey (Cambodia), with the UNESCO-listed Preah Vihear temple suffering severe damage. A ceasefire holds but ~80,000 remain displaced.

A boy born in Monaco in 2023 can expect to live to 84.4 years. A boy born the same year in Chad can expect just 53.2. That is a gap

The world added 1.9 billion people between 2000 and 2025, but growth was staggeringly uneven. Qatar nearly quintupled through labor migration, while Ukraine lost a third of its population. Using World Bank data, we mapped population change in every country.

A wind-driven brush fire near Moreno Valley exploded to 4,176 acres on April 3, 2026, forcing thousands to evacuate as Santa Ana winds gusted to 55 mph across Riverside County. The fire is now 95% contained with no injuries or structures damaged.

Nearly a third of American young adults aged 18 to 34 are still living at home with their parents — and in some states, the figure climbs to nearly half.

Which U.S. states attract the most international tourists? According to new data from the ITA National Travel and Tourism Office, the answer is remarkably concentrated: just four states — New

The United States accounts for 43% of all data centers worldwide with over 5,400 facilities. Here’s the full country-by-country ranking and interactive map.

The 20 biggest universities in the world ranked by student enrollment, from India’s 7-million-student IGNOU to Thailand’s Sukhothai University. Complete with map, data, and profiles.

The 15 largest churches in the world ranked by interior area, from Ivory Coast’s Basilica of Our Lady of Peace (30,000 m²) to Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia. Includes map, data, and histories.

The 15 largest glaciers in the world ranked by area, from Antarctica’s Lambert-Fisher (40,000 km²) to New Zealand’s Fox Glacier. Complete with map, data table, and glacier profiles.

The 15 largest castles in the world ranked by total area, from Poland’s Malbork Castle (143,591 m²) to Conwy Castle in Wales. Complete with map, data table, and castle histories.

The 15 largest lakes in the world ranked by surface area, from the Caspian Sea (371,000 km²) to Lake Balkhash. Complete with world map, data table, and lake profiles.

Antarctica is the world’s largest desert at 14.2 million km², receiving less precipitation than the Sahara. Explore why this frozen continent qualifies as a desert, with maps, data, and climate facts.

The 15 biggest US states ranked by total area, from Alaska (665,384 mi²) to Florida. Complete with choropleth map, data table, and geographic profiles of each state.

The 15 largest airports in the world ranked by total area, from Saudi Arabia’s 776 km² King Fahd to Pittsburgh International. Complete with world map, data table, and airport profiles.

The 20 biggest football (soccer) stadiums in the world ranked by seating capacity, from North Korea’s 114,000-seat Rungrado to Iran’s Azadi Stadium. Complete with map, data table, and stadium profiles.

The 15 largest deserts in the world ranked by area, from Antarctica (14.2M km²) to the Kyzylkum Desert. Includes polar and hot deserts, with world map, data table, and desert profiles.