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Refugees from Afghanistan Stuck in Brazil Airport
More than 100 Afghan refugees are living in Sao Paulo’s international airport. The refugees started leaving Afghanistan when the Taliban took control last year.
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Nature, Politics, Science
New Zealand Wants to Tax Cow Farts
On Tuesday, the prime minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, said that the government wants farmers to pay for their livestock’s emissions. She says the idea will help fight climate change.
Other, Politics
North Korea Says Its Missile Tests Are for Self-Defense Against U.S.
On Saturday, North Korea said that its missile tests are for self-defense against the U.S. military. It also said that the missile tests have not harmed neighboring countries.
Politics, Technology
Japanese Government Will Stop Using Floppy Disks
The Digital Minister of Japan is fighting to stop the use of floppy disks and other old technology still used by the government.
Other, Politics
Mikhail Gorbachev, Former Leader of USSR, Has Died
Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev has died at the age of 91. He had a serious illness which he fought for a long time. He died in the hospital where he was receiving treatment.
Other, Politics
Finnish Prime Minister Tests Negative for Drugs
Last week, a video of Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin partying with her friends was posted online. She recently did a drug test because of the video and tested negative.
Politics, Sports
Football Returns to Ukraine
Six months ago, the start of the war with Russia stopped all football in Ukraine. However, a new season of Ukraine’s premier football league started in Kyiv on Tuesday. The country of 44 million people is hoping for some
Other, Politics
Spain Makes New Rules for Air Conditioning
Spain and other European countries are trying to use less energy
Politics, Science
Russia Will Leave International Space Station After 2024
The head of Roscosmos, Yuri Borisov, says that Russia will complete its obligations before leaving the project
Politics
South Korea Plans to Allow North Korean TV and Newspapers
South Korea says that it plans to allow North Korean television, newspapers and other media. North Korean media has been banned in South Korea for many decades because the two countries are rivals. South Korea wants to i
Business, Nature, Politics
Some Trains Will Be Free to Ride From September
In Spain, the government already lowered public transportation prices by 50% to help people fight against inflation. Now, it will give 100% discounts.
Politics, Travel
New Recommendation for Masks Not Popular in Japan
More than one month ago, the Japanese government changed its recommendation for wearing masks. It suggested that people can remove masks, but the idea is not popular.
Nature, Politics
Hundreds of people protest the G7 for Climate
On Sunday, hundreds of people protested in the German town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen to demand action against climate change. The leaders of the G7 (group of 7) are meeting near there.
Other, Politics
New School Books in Hong Kong Will Change History
New textbooks in schools in Hong Kong will teach students that the city was never a British colony. The government changed the school books because they think that the books are a reason for pro-democracy protests in the
