From Budapest to Barcelona, New York to Paris, mayors are increasingly being thrust on to the political frontlines as they face down the rise of the far right ...

As obesity rates soar in China, overweight adults are voluntarily signing up for so-called “fat prisons.” These ...

Bulgaria was projected to lose nearly a quarter of its population by 2050, making it one of the fastest-shrinking countries ...

Urbanisation is described as a “defining force of our time” by UN officials, with the potential to drive climate action, economic growth, and social equity if managed inclusively.