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Chasing Solar Eclipses Around the World

A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon moves directly between the Earth and the sun, blocking sunlight and turning day into darkness for a few minutes.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

FIFA 2026 World Cup draw

The draw for the 2026 World Cup is now finished. Argentina, the defending World Cup champion, and Spain, European champion, got easy groups. 

South Korea stops all flights when 500,000 take university entrance test

Over 550,000 people in South Korea took a big national test on November 13. This test is very important for students who want to go to the best universities. Many people think the test is necessary for a successful life

African Union supports new world map that shows correct sizes of countries

The African Union is supporting a new campaign called "Correct the Map." The goal is to stop governments and international organizations from using the Mercator map of the world. The Mercator map was created in the 16th

Travelers at US airports don’t have to take off shoes anymore

Travelers at airports in the United States will no longer need to remove their shoes during security checks. The Department of Homeland Security announced the major policy change on Tuesday. 

K-pop superstars BTS announce album and world tour

The famous K-pop group BTS will return in the spring of 2026. They plan to release a new album and start a world tour.

Spanish use water guns to protest tourism

In Spain, some local people are worried about overtourism. They are now using water guns in their protests. 

First Japanese sumo champion in many years

Japan has a new sumo champion or “yokozuna.” He is called Onosato. 

Disney will open theme park in Middle East

The Walt Disney Company has announced it will open its first theme park in the Middle East. The new park will be in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Yas Island.

Italy’s new high-speed train line

Italy is building a new high-speed train line in the southern part of the country. They want to connect the cities of Naples and Bari. Naples is on the west coast of Italy, and Bari is on the east coast.

240 people get sick on luxury cruise ship

More than 240 people on the Queen Mary 2 cruise ship have become sick with norovirus, a stomach bug. 

FIFA’s new Club World Cup seems unpopular for now

First pharaoh's tomb found in Egypt since King Tut’s

A team of British and Egyptian archaeologists recently found a pharaoh's tomb in Egypt. The tomb belongs to King Thutmose II. 

The Mona Lisa will be moved after renovations

The Louvre Museum, home of the Mona Lisa, will undergo a major renovation. French President Emmanuel Macron announced the changes on Tuesday. 

Tokyo wants to stop customers harassing workers

Tokyo has introduced Japan's first regulation to protect service industry workers from "kasuhara," which means "customer harassment." The regulation will start in April but will not have any penalties. Experts hope it wi

Colombia bans bullfighting - only 7 countries still allow it

Colombia has approved a new law to stop bullfights. Animal rights activists are very happy about the law.