Police-Reported Crime Falls in Canada in 2025
Canada recorded a second annual decline in the Crime Severity Index. Homicides and vehicle thefts fell, although trends remained uneven.
Sixteen New Geoparks Embrace Sustainable Tourism
Sixteen territories have joined the UNESCO Global Geoparks network, combining geological heritage, local participation and sustainable development.
A New Painkiller Works Without Opioids
Suzetrigine gives U.S. physicians a new option for certain types of acute pain by blocking pain signals before they reach the brain.
Global Goodness Is Now in English on Facebook
Global Goodness launches an English-language Facebook page dedicated to positive news and uplifting stories from around the world.
From the Cerrado to the Sahel, Land Restoration Scales Up
From the Cerrado to the Sahel, three programmes are restoring degraded land and aim to reach nearly 5 million hectares by 2030.
A Global Panel Takes Shape to Better Tackle Inequality
Inspired by the IPCC, an International Panel on Inequality is taking shape to turn scientific knowledge into better-evaluated public policy.
Tokyo, City of Contrasts
Tokyo, City of Contrasts Tokyo is a city that defies conventional measures—a sprawling metropolis that seems to stretch endlessly without ever repeating itself, blending glittering skyscrapers with narrow alleyways where time appears to stand still. As the capital of Japan, it embodies both extreme modernity and a profound devotion to centuries-old traditions. This duality is…
Gero, At the Heart of the Timeless Onsen Tradition
Gero, At the Heart of the Timeless Onsen Tradition Located two hours north of Nagoya, Gero Onsen (Gero-shi) is one of Japan’s most celebrated hot spring destinations. With a history spanning more than a thousand years, it is ranked among the country’s three most prestigious hot spring resorts. It is particularly renowned for its crystal-clear,…
Okinawa, A different Japan
Okinawa, A different Japan Okinawa reveals a lesser-known side of Japan. Part of a vast archipelago of 160 islands, of which only 49 are inhabited, it exudes a distinctive atmosphere that is both gentle and powerful. Life moves at a slower pace here, guided by sunlight, the vastness of the ocean, and a landscape shaped…
Naoshima, Japan’s Enchanted Island
Naoshima, Japan’s Enchanted Island The moment you step off the ferry, your gaze is drawn to a familiar silhouette: Yayoi Kusama’s iconic Pumpkin, which seems to welcome visitors as a gateway into the singular world of Naoshima, an island where art breaks free from the confines of walls and unfolds in a constantly evolving dialogue…