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Caught between two worlds: Syrians in Europe grapple with the right to return
Since the Assad regime fell in December 2025, Europe’s 1.4 million Syrian refugees have been navigating the legal, emotional and security challenges of going back to a country they thought they may never see again.

Invisible no more: Latinas organize against gender-based violence in Europe
Across Europe, Latin American women are coming together in myriad networks of mutual support, to face down isolation, exploitation and inadequate public services.

The Rainmakers of Morocco
Morocco’s drought-flood chaos is fueling a storm of cloud seeding conspiracies.

Unsolved conflict and uncollected trash: In Bamenda, Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis is spilling onto the streets
In Bamenda, the capital of Northwest Cameroon, a physical reminder of the Anglophone Crisis is visible on the streets: uncollected trash. Residents must navigate sights and smells that deter business, threaten their health, and increase the risks of environmental damage. But some are fighting back.

Authoritarianism Is Spreading. So Is the Fight Against It.
You may recall that last year was dubbed “the year of democracy.” More people voted in 2024 than ever, and yet, global democracy still fell short.

M’Ama Food: Immigrant-run catering mixes flavors in Milan
Blending traditions and experimenting with new combinations, a catering service that began at a refugee reception center is winning over Italian palates.