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.
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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.
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.
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.
Politics
Sanae Takaichi becomes first female prime minister of Japan
On Tuesday, Sanae Takaichi was chosen as the 104th prime minister of Japan. She made history by becoming the first woman to hold the country's highest position.
Nature, Politics
Plastic fish-shaped soy sauce containers banned in Australia
Plastic fish-shaped containers for soy sauce may soon disappear.
Politics
UK wants to lower voting age to 16
The United Kingdom’s government has announced a plan to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 for all national elections. If Parliament approves this change, the UK would become one of the first countries in Europe to do it
Politics, Travel
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.
Nature, Politics
Mining metals for batteries destroying paradise
Drone pictures show damage in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. These pictures are from an environmental group called Global Witness. They show that nickel mining destroyed forests, and polluted water.
Nature, Politics
Orcas and dolphins trapped in closed marine park
Two orcas were recently filmed in a marine park in France. The park, Marineland Antibes, closed on January 5. The park closed because France banned dolphin and whale shows in 2021.
Politics, Science
US government will ban artificial food dyes
The US government plans to ban artificial food dyes. The Secretary of Health, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., said this ban should happen by the end of next year.
Politics, Travel
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.
Business, Politics
US President Trump’s tariffs and global trade war
On Wednesday, US President Trump's new tariffs started.
Nature, Politics
Hundreds of Chinese ships fishing near Argentina
The Argentine military shared a video from February of a large group of fishing boats near Argentina’s sea border.
Nature, Politics
EU changes rules that protect wolves
Shepherd József Rácz and his sons take care of 500 sheep in the mountains of Romania.
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.
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
