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  • Macron and Ruto stand side by side, with Ruto on the right. Ruto points a finger at Macron, who is smiling and has both hands raised with his open palms facing Ruto in a gesture that looks like he's trying to convey innocence.
    Macron and Ruto stand side by side, with Ruto on the right. Ruto points a finger at Macron, who is smiling and has both hands raised with his open palms facing Ruto in a gesture that looks like he's trying to convey innocence.

    What in the World?

    Test yourself on the week of May 9: U.S. President Donald Trump visits China, India and Kenya host summits, and several prime ministers have a rough time.

  • Colombian singer Shakira performs during a free concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro.
    Colombian singer Shakira performs during a free concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro.

    What in the World?

    Test yourself on the week of May 2: The U.S. announces a drawdown in Germany, Taiwan’s president concludes a foreign visit, and Sudan lobs accusations at Ethiopia.

  • European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomes incoming Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar in Brussels.
    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomes incoming Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar in Brussels.

    What in the World?

    Test yourself on the week of April 25: Iran offers to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the UAE leaves OPEC, and Colombia hosts a conference.

  • Leo, wearing typical all-white papal vestments, smiles with wide eyes and his hands splayed as he release a white dove into the air. The dove shoots upward toward the top of the frame, flapping its wings. Leo is flanked on both sides by a cardinals and priests wearing their own robes.
    Leo, wearing typical all-white papal vestments, smiles with wide eyes and his hands splayed as he release a white dove into the air. The dove shoots upward toward the top of the frame, flapping its wings. Leo is flanked on both sides by a cardinals and priests wearing their own robes.

    What in the World?

    Test yourself on the week of April 18: Taiwan’s president faces travel troubles, U.N. secretary-general candidates assemble in New York, and Pope Leo concludes his tour of Africa.

  • Pope Leo XIV visits the Great Mosque of Algiers, Djamaa el Djazair, with the mosque’s rector, Mohammed al-Mamoun al-Qasimi al-Hassani.
    Pope Leo XIV visits the Great Mosque of Algiers, Djamaa el Djazair, with the mosque’s rector, Mohammed al-Mamoun al-Qasimi al-Hassani.

    What in the World?

    Test yourself on the week of April 11: Hungary votes, Trump insults the pope, and the war in Sudan enters its fourth year.

  • The Artemis II crew—clockwise from left, mission specialist Christina Koch, mission specialist Jeremy Hansen, commander Reid Wiseman, and pilot Victor Glover—embrace in a group hug inside the Orion spacecraft.
    The Artemis II crew—clockwise from left, mission specialist Christina Koch, mission specialist Jeremy Hansen, commander Reid Wiseman, and pilot Victor Glover—embrace in a group hug inside the Orion spacecraft.

    What in the World?

    Test yourself on the week of April 4: Orban prepares for Hungary’s elections, Trump threatens Iran, and Taiwan’s opposition leader visits China.

  • Turkey’s players celebrate after winning a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification match against Kosovo at the Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina, Kosovo.
    Turkey’s players celebrate after winning a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification match against Kosovo at the Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina, Kosovo.

    What in the World?

    Test yourself on the week of March 28: Energy markets react to the Iran war, Russia expels a diplomat, and the Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict intensifies.

  • Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attends a session of the Italian Parliament in Rome.
    Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attends a session of the Italian Parliament in Rome.

    What in the World?

    Test yourself on the week of March 21: Denmark and Italy vote, an Afghan-Pakistani cease-fire ends, and Argentines march in Buenos Aires.

  • Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo runs a race in Lisbon.
    Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo runs a race in Lisbon.

    What in the World?

    Test yourself on the week of March 7: The war in Iran continues, conflict flares in South Sudan, and José Antonio Kast is inaugurated.

  • U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem testifies before the House Judiciary Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington .
    U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem testifies before the House Judiciary Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington .

    What in the World?

    Test yourself on the week of Feb. 28: The U.S. and Israel strike Iran, Canada and India strengthen ties, and the U.S. launches joint military operations in Latin America.

  • The gold medal-winning U.S. women’s hockey team poses after the medal ceremony following the gold medal match between the United States and Canada at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics in Milan.
    The gold medal-winning U.S. women’s hockey team poses after the medal ceremony following the gold medal match between the United States and Canada at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics in Milan.

    What in the World?

    Test yourself on the week of Feb. 27: The ICC begins hearings against Rodrigo Duterte, the Russia-Ukraine war marks a grim anniversary, and China continues its feud with Japan.

  • Bad Bunny performs onstage during the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
    Bad Bunny performs onstage during the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

    What in the World?

    Test yourself on the week of Feb. 7: Bangladesh, Barbados, and Thailand vote; Netanyahu goes to Washington; and Bad Bunny wows with his Super Bowl halftime show.

  • A supporter of Colombian President Gustavo Petro holds a sign that reads "Petro is not alone" during a rally in support of his visit to the United States for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, in Bogotá.
    A supporter of Colombian President Gustavo Petro holds a sign that reads "Petro is not alone" during a rally in support of his visit to the United States for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, in Bogotá.

    What in the World?

    Test yourself on the week of Jan. 31: The U.S. and India sign a trade deal, a nuclear treaty expires, and the Philippines’ VP is in hot water.

  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during her daily press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City.
    Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during her daily press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City.

    What in the World?

    Test yourself on the week of Jan. 24: China’s anti-corruption crusade continues, Trump pushes boundaries in Minneapolis, and India and the EU reach a trade deal.

  • French President Emmanuel Macron gestures during the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Switzerland.
    French President Emmanuel Macron gestures during the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Switzerland.

    What in the World?

    Test yourself on the week of Jan. 17: Trump threatens Europe, the World Economic Forum begins, and China’s demographic slide continues.

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