Politics, Technology
Report: Russia-linked Accounts Spread Anti-migrant Posts Online
A counter-disinformation group has published a new analysis of social media activity in Spain.
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Entertainment
British Music Producer William Orbit Dies Aged 69
William Orbit, a well-known British music producer, has died at the age of 69.
Politics
Spain Warns Italy Over Border Controls After Ceuta Crossings
Spain has warned Italy that it will take action if Italy does not remove its border controls. This follows a large group of migrants crossing from Morocco into Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa, last week.
Politics
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye Sign New Defence Pact
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye have signed a new defence pact, an agreement to support each other on military and security matters.
Politics
Teen Shooter Kills Seven in Thailand
A teenager in Thailand has killed seven people in a shooting rampage that started at his home and ended at his school.
Nature, Travel
Daring midwinter rescue in Antarctica
Antarctica is the coldest and most isolated place on Earth. In the middle of winter, the sun never rises, and temperatures fall far below zero. For this reason, almost no planes fly there between March and September.
Technology, Business
Meta Fined $567m Over Child Safety
A judge in New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay $567m. This is the largest fine ever given to a social media company for child safety.
Business, Travel
Maple syrup scandal in Quebec
A major news company in Canada found a big problem with maple syrup. An investigation showed that a company in Quebec was mixing real maple syrup with cheap cane sugar. They sold this fake syrup to many supermarkets.
Business, Technology
Jury says Meta and YouTube are addictive, must pay penalties
A jury in California recently decided that Meta and YouTube are responsible for harming a young woman's mental health.
Science
Can a multivitamin slow down aging?
Scientists cannot stop aging. However, a new study shows that a daily pill might slow it down.
Business, Politics
Iran war causes energy crisis in Asia
One of the most important sea routes for trade has been closed for two weeks, but U.S. President Trump says it might open soon.
Other, Politics
France to get more nuclear weapons
France is increasing its number of nuclear weapons. President Emmanuel Macron announced this change during a speech in Brittany, France.
Science, Technology
NASA's Artemis moon mission is delayed again
NASA is facing new problems with its Artemis 2 moon mission.
Nature
Manatee rescued from a storm drain is recovering at SeaWorld
A manatee is recovering at SeaWorld Orlando after a rescue in Florida, USA. The animal was stuck in a storm drain. He was looking for warmer water when he got trapped.
Sports
Ilia Malinin and backflips at the Olympics in figure skating
Ilia Malinin is a famous American figure skater. People call him the "Quad God" because he can perform many difficult quadruple jumps.
Politics, Technology
Spain plans to ban social media for under-16s
Spain is planning to ban social media for children under the age of 16.
Politics, Technology
France will stop using US software like Microsoft Teams and Zoom
France announced on Monday that it will stop using American software like Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
Nature, Travel
Winter storm in US affects 140 million+ people
A powerful winter storm is moving across the United States. It is affecting more than 140 million people from New Mexico to New England.
Politics
Venezuela’s Machado gave Trump her Nobel Peace Prize
Two weeks ago, United States special forces took Venezuelan leader Nicholas Maduro from his country.
Travel
Which airline was most punctual in 2025?
A new report shows which airlines and airports were the most punctual in 2025. The company Cirium looked at flight data to see which companies had the fewest delays.
