Politics
Mexico has its first female president
On Tuesday, Claudia Sheinbaum became the first female president of Mexico. This event was an important moment in the country’s history.
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Politics
Modi wins third term as Prime Minister of India
In Delhi, Narendra Modi started his third term as the Prime Minister of India. He promised to be fair to everyone when he took his oath at a big event at the president’s house.
Politics
North Korea will stop sending balloons filled with trash to South Korea
North Korea has decided to stop sending balloons filled with trash to South Korea.
Other, Politics
Governments not protecting journalists and free press
The World Press Freedom Index, published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), says that journalists around the world are facing increasing threats. These threats include being put in prison, misinformation spread about th
Politics, Travel
Venice starts charging an entrance fee for tourists
Venice, the Italian city famous for its canals, has introduced a new entrance fee for tourists visiting the city for one day.
Politics, Technology
Australia has too much solar panel waste
A new report says that solar panel waste could become a major issue sooner than expected.
Politics
Putin wins Russian election
Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, won a big victory in the recent election. He will now be the leader of Russia until at least 2030.
Nature, Politics
China to send more pandas to US and other countries
China’s Wildlife Conservation Association is working with the National Zoo in Washington D.C. This could mean that more pandas come to the United States, a sign of improving relations between the two countries.
Business, Politics
Australian law will let workers ignore bosses’ messages after work
Australia is making a new law that lets workers ignore calls and messages from their bosses after work hours. If companies don’t follow this rule, they might have to pay a fine.
Business, Politics
Farmers protest all over Europe
Farmers in many European countries are worried about low pay, new rules, and cheap goods from other countries.
Other, Politics
Dior bag causes problems for South Korea’s first lady
South Korea’s first lady, Kim Keon Hee, is in the middle of a controversy.
Other, Politics
China suggests large Gaza peace conference
China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, has suggested a large, serious peace conference to talk about the Israel-Palestine conflict. This suggestion comes as the situation in Gaza and the Red Sea gets worse.
Politics, Travel
South Korea wants to stop people from eating dogs
On Tuesday, South Korea's lawmakers made a decision to stop people from eating and selling dog meat.
Politics, Technology
Self-driving cars in San Francisco don’t get traffic tickets
In San Francisco, self-driving cars don't get traffic tickets if no one is sitting in the driver's seat, according to the San Francisco police department (SFPD).
