Technology
SpaceX launches Starship, most powerful rocket ever
SpaceX has successfully tested its new rocket called Starship. This is an important event for the company after several failed tests.
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Other, Travel
African Union supports new world map that shows correct sizes of countries
The African Union is supporting a new campaign called "Correct the Map." The goal is to stop governments and international organizations from using the Mercator map of the world. The Mercator map was created in the 16th
Business, Other
133-year old Kodak film company might close down
The Eastman Kodak company has been famous for photography for over 130 years. It recently announced that it might not be able to continue its business.
Nature, Science
Zoo asks for unwanted pets to feed to lions and tigers
A zoo in northern Denmark is asking people to give them their unwanted pets.
Nature, Science
Tsunami warnings after powerful earthquake
A very powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 happened in the ocean near the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia on Wednesday.
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
Sports
Chelsea beat PSG to win FIFA Club World Cup
Chelsea, an English football team, beat Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 3-0 in the FIFA Club World Cup final. The game was played on Sunday in New Jersey, USA.
Travel
Travelers at US airports don’t have to take off shoes anymore
Travelers at airports in the United States will no longer need to remove their shoes during security checks. The Department of Homeland Security announced the major policy change on Tuesday.
Entertainment, Travel
K-pop superstars BTS announce album and world tour
The famous K-pop group BTS will return in the spring of 2026. They plan to release a new album and start a world tour.
Other, Technology
Too many news alerts on smartphones
Many people get news updates sent directly to their phones. These alerts tell us about important breaking news.
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.
Business
Maker of Oreo sues Aldi for copying packaging
The company that makes Oreo cookies is suing the supermarket Aldi in the US. Mondelēz International, the company that makes Oreo, says Aldi copied the design of its cookie packaging.
Nature, Other
Prisoners escape jail after earthquake
More than 200 prisoners escaped from a large jail in Karachi, Pakistan on Tuesday. This happened after an earthquake shook the area.
Sports, Travel
First Japanese sumo champion in many years
Japan has a new sumo champion or “yokozuna.” He is called Onosato.
Other
Pope prays for Chinese Catholics
Pope Leo XIV recently asked people to pray for Catholics in China. He hopes they can be united with the main Catholic Church in Rome. This was his first time talking publicly about this difficult issue.
Entertainment, Technology
UK survey shows almost half of kids don’t want the internet
A new survey shows that many young people wish the internet did not exist.
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.
Entertainment
Cannes Film Festival bans nudity on the red carpet
The Cannes Film Festival announced a new dress code for its red carpet. The festival, a big event for movies, announced this change just one day before it started.
Entertainment, Travel
Disney will open theme park in Middle East
The Walt Disney Company has announced it will open its first theme park in the Middle East. The new park will be in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Yas Island.
