Politics, Travel
Protests in France Because of Retirement Age
Hundreds of thousands of people in France protested President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to change the age of retirement.
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Sports, Travel
Japan Wins the World Baseball Classic
In the last moment of the game, Japan’s Shohei Ohtani struck out USA’s Mike Trout. It was a showdown between the two best players in baseball and Ohtani won.
Nature, Politics, Travel
Hot Spring Businesses Block Geothermal Energy in Japan
Japan has more than 100 active volcanoes and the third-largest amount of geothermal resources in the world. However, the country has not started using the renewable energy because of opposition from the hot spring indust
Sports, Travel
FIFA Changes World Cup, Adds More Teams and Games
At a recent event in Rwanda, FIFA said that the 2026 World Cup will have 104 games instead of 64 games like the past seven World Cups.
Nature, Travel
Snow in Los Angeles
Last weekend, there were blizzard, wind, and flood warnings for millions of people in California.
Other, Travel
Plane 10 Minutes Late Not Allowed to Land in Japan
A Japan Airlines flight was not allowed to land at its destination and had to return to Tokyo because it was 10 minutes late.
Other, Travel
Spain Buys Trains That Are Too Big for Tunnels
Spain has spent €258 million ($275mil) on trains that are too big to fit in train tunnels.
Politics, Travel
India Opens First Part of Longest Expressway
India has opened the first part of a 1,386-kilometer expressway that will connect its capital city, New Delhi, to Mumbai, the country’s financial hub. This is an important milestone for India as the country tries to impr
Politics, Travel
Machu Picchu Closed
Peru’s government has closed the world-famous Machu Picchu site and the trail that leads to it to protect tourists and citizens.
Politics, Travel
China Opens for Tourists
China has ended quarantine requirements for people traveling into the country. The country isolated itself from the rest of the world for almost three years.
Business, Travel
First Metro Line Opens in One of the World's Most Crowded Cities
On Wednesday, the first metro train launched in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Officials and commuters hope that it will help traffic problems in one of the most densely populated cities in the world.
Nature, Travel
Polar Bears in Canada Decreasing Quickly
A government survey shows that polar bears near the western part of Hudson Bay in Canada are quickly disappearing.
Travel
Mexico Turns Prison into Tourist Spot
Mexico has changed one of its most notorious prisons into a vacation area. The former prison islands in the Pacific Ocean got a makeover to attract tourists.
Business, Politics, Travel
New Zealand Will Ban Smoking for Everyone
New Zealand introduced a new law that will make smoking illegal for the next generation.
Other, Travel
South Korean People Will Become 1 Year Younger
A new law in South Korea will change their traditional method of counting ages. The country will start to use the international standard. After the change, all citizens will become one or two years younger on official do
Technology, Travel
No More Airplane Mode on Flights in EU
The European Union (EU) has decided that airlines can let passengers use mobile data like 5G technology on airplanes.
Entertainment, Science, Travel
Photographer Gathers 2,500 Naked People for Photo
Last month, 2,500 people took off their clothes for photos on Australia’s Bondi Beach. The purpose of this event was to raise awareness of skin cancer.
Other, Travel
French Baguette on World Cultural Heritage List
The baguette, a staple food in France, was added to the United Nations’ (UN) cultural heritage list on Wednesday.
Nature, Travel
Deadly Landslide in Italy
Italy has declared a state of emergency. Heavy rain caused a landslide on the island of Ischia on Saturday.
Business, Technology, Travel
Cars Without Drivers in San Francisco
The company Waymo can now operate their driverless cars in San Francisco.
