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Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's former personal criminal defence lawyer, has been confirmed as the new attorney general of the United States. This means he now leads the country's top law enforcement office.
The US Senate has passed its toughest sanctions yet against Russia, marking a major step under President Trump's administration. Sanctions are penalties that limit trade or financial dealings with a country.
The US Senate has confirmed David Brat as the next US ambassador to Australia.
A counter-disinformation group has published a new analysis of social media activity in Spain.
Spain has warned Italy that it will take action if Italy does not remove its border controls. This follows a large group of migrants crossing from Morocco into Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa, last week.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye have signed a new defence pact, an agreement to support each other on military and security matters.
A teenager in Thailand has killed seven people in a shooting rampage that started at his home and ended at his school.
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.
France is increasing its number of nuclear weapons. President Emmanuel Macron announced this change during a speech in Brittany, France.
Spain is planning to ban social media for children under the age of 16.
France announced on Monday that it will stop using American software like Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
Two weeks ago, United States special forces took Venezuelan leader Nicholas Maduro from his country.
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.
Plastic fish-shaped containers for soy sauce may soon disappear.
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
In Spain, some local people are worried about overtourism. They are now using water guns in their protests.
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.
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.
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.
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.
