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World / 13 hours ago

Chile’s dominance and Congo’s rise: A 2025 snapshot of global copper production

Copper remains a critical resource for everything from smartphones and EVs to renewable‑energy grids. However, only a handful of nations dominate supply. Chile leads with about 5.3 million tonnes of copper mined in 2024 and 2025, more than any other country. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has rocketed into second place with roughly 3.3 million tonnes, while Peru follows at 2.6 million tonnes, trailed by China and Indonesia (1.8 million and 1.1 million tonnes, respectively).

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World / 14 hours ago

Venezuela tops the 2025 oil reserves ranking

Venezuela leads the world in proven oil reserves in 2025 with an astonishing 303 billion barrels, followed closely by Saudi Arabia at 267 billion barrels, with Iran securing third place at 209 billion barrels. A visual breakdown charts the top ten nations: Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Canada (163 bn), Iraq (145 bn), UAE (113 bn), Kuwait (102 bn), Russia (80 bn), the United States (74 bn), and Libya (48 bn).

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World / 2 weeks ago

Shared stripes and colours: Why many national flags look alike

National flags are powerful symbols of identity, yet many look curiously similar to one another. From repeating colour schemes to common emblems and layouts, these resemblances are rarely coincidental. Often, shared flag designs trace back to historical alliances, cultural movements, political ideologies, or colonial ties. This article explores the fascinating reasons behind these flag look-alikes, from Pan-African and Pan-Arab colours to the Nordic cross, colonial-era legacies, and regional patterns across Europe, Latin America, and Asia.

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World / 2 weeks ago

The nugget gap: Why some nations feast while others go hungry

Do you count your calories? Every individual has different needs, based on their height, weight, lifestyle and other factors. But whether they can fulfil those needs often depends on where they live. In general, the recommended daily intake can range from 2,100 to 4,800 calories for adult men and from 1,750 to 3,400 calories for women. In food terms, that ranges from the equivalent of 35 McDonald's chicken nuggets per day at the low end to 96 at the top end.

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World / 2 weeks ago

Women live longer than men and this is why

Women live longer than men nearly everywhere in the world. According to data compiled by Worldometer, the average life expectancy at birth in 2025 is 70.9 years for men and 76.2 years for women, leaving a gap of over five years. When both sexes are combined, global life expectancy stands at about 73.5 years.

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World / 3 weeks ago

The world is growing older: Median age rising sharply since 1950

World Visualized’s graphic charting the median age of the global population from 1950 to 2025 shows a steady rise: from around 22 years in 1950 to more than 30 years in 2025. The pattern highlights how advancements in healthcare and education, combined with declining fertility rates, are transforming societies worldwide. In the early post‑war era, the planet was remarkably young. According to the chart, the global median age fell from 22.2 years in 1950 to a low of 20.3 years in 1970 before beginning a long ascent.

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World / 3 weeks ago

Is your country the best place for your child's happiness?

It is a parent's dream to consistently ensure the safety, happiness, and overall well-being of their children. But what happens when the foundation you've believed in all your life starts cracking when it comes to your children? There is a trend of misfortunes, including economic meltdowns, flash floods, bombardments and gun violence around the world lately, and these environments are very harsh on children.

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World / 4 weeks ago

A century on, this is how World War I wiped out nations

More than a century after the guns went silent, The World in Maps is highlighting the human cost of World War I. Marked in shades of red, pink and black, the map estimates what proportion of each country’s population died in the conflict. Countries like Serbia and the Ottoman Empire are shaded the darkest, indicating that more than 10% of their populations died; other nations fall into bands ranging from 4‑10% down to below 0.5%.

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World / 4 weeks ago

Global divide in same-sex adoption laws persists despite growing recognition

While a growing number of countries have legalised joint adoption by same-sex couples, many others continue to impose legal restrictions or fail to provide any legal recognition at all. In North America, the United States, Canada, and Mexico allow joint adoption. Across Europe, countries such as France, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and the Nordic nations have similar legal frameworks.

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World / 4 weeks ago

Countries with significant male–female population imbalances in 2025

There are notable imbalances between male and female populations across several countries in 2025. These disparities, measured in millions, point to deeper demographic trends shaped by migration, health outcomes, cultural norms, and policy, according to Worldostats.

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