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.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest ever — 48 nations across USA, Canada & Mexico. See the full map of every qualified country, confederation breakdown, first-time qualifiers, and notable absences.

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 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.

All 14 mountains above 8,000 meters (eight-thousanders) ranked by height, from Everest (8,849m) to Shishapangma (8,027m). Includes map, data table, climbing history, and fatality rates.

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.

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 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 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.

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 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.

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 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 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.

Iraq has extended its total airspace closure through March 28, 2026, in the latest of repeated 48-72 hour extensions since early March. With Iraq, Iran, Syria, Israel, and Bahrain all closed to civil aviation, airlines are rerouting thousands of flights and over 27,000 cancellations have been recorded.

The United States has produced more billionaires than any other country on Earth — but some states have spawned far more than others. A new analysis of 1,647 American billionaires