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.
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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).
Other, Politics
Ukraine military wants 500,000 more soldiers
In a recent news conference, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that his military leaders are asking for a lot more soldiers. They want to add between 450,000 and 500,000 more people to the military to fight Rus
Business, Politics
Italy wants more trade with China, but leaves BRI
Italy has decided to leave China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). However, Italy's leader, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, said that the country can make its trading and economic connections with China better.
Politics, Technology
Governments use push notifications on phones to spy
On Wednesday, US politician Ron Wyden warned that governments are watching people through the messages that pop up on their phones. These messages, called push notifications, come from apps like games, news apps or messa
Business, Politics
US states start lawsuit against Instagram and Facebook
42 states in the US have sued Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram. The lawsuit says Meta didn't tell the truth about the risks of using its social media apps.
Other, Politics
Some US politicians don’t have to wear suits anymore
Recently, the leader of the US Senate, Chuck Schumer, changed the dress code for senators.
Other, Politics
The African Union is now a member of the G20
The African Union (AU) has been invited to join the G20 as a permanent member.
Politics
Mexico will likely have its first female president
Mexico is getting ready for a surprising election next year. The two main political parties have chosen women as their presidential candidates.
Other, Politics
Businesses in Japan get thousands of angry phone calls from China
Last Thursday, Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco), the company in charge of the damaged nuclear plant in Fukushima, began releasing water from the power plant into the ocean.
Business, Politics
Google will stop sharing Canadian news in Canada
Google plans to remove links to Canadian news websites from its platforms like Google Search, Google News, and Discover.
Nature, Politics
Antwerp, Belgium promotes urban gardening with tram and free plants
In Antwerp, Belgium, the tram on Line 1 was transformed into a garden for a day. There were plants on seats, around the windows, and even on the roof. The event was part of a serious plan to make the city greener and enc
