Travel, Science
Chasing Solar Eclipses Around the World
A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon moves directly between the Earth and the sun, blocking sunlight and turning day into darkness for a few minutes.
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Politics, Nature
Senator Warns Government on Gambling Reform as Bird Flu Found in River Basin
Australian Senator Sarah Hanson-Young has told the government to move quickly on gambling reform.
Sports
Warrington Crush Bradford Bulls 42-4
Warrington Wolves have secured a ruthless 42-4 victory against Bradford Bulls.
Politics
Trump's Former Lawyer Confirmed as US Attorney General
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.
Sports
Japan v Australia: New Coach Les Kiss Leads Wallabies
The Wallabies, Australia's national rugby union team, played Japan in Osaka in a match marking the start of a new era.
Business
Shop Sells Second-Hand School Uniforms for £5
A charity has opened a shop that sells second-hand school uniforms for just £5.
Politics
US Senate Approves Tough New Sanctions on Russia
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.
Politics
David Brat Confirmed as Next US Ambassador to Australia
The US Senate has confirmed David Brat as the next US ambassador to Australia.
Sports
Middlesbrough Play Wrexham in Carabao Cup
Middlesbrough faced Wrexham on Thursday evening in the first round of the Carabao Cup.
Politics, Technology
Report: Russia-linked Accounts Spread Anti-migrant Posts Online
A counter-disinformation group has published a new analysis of social media activity in Spain.
Entertainment
British Music Producer William Orbit Dies Aged 69
William Orbit, a well-known British music producer, has died at the age of 69.
Politics
Spain Warns Italy Over Border Controls After Ceuta Crossings
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.
Politics
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye Sign New Defence Pact
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye have signed a new defence pact, an agreement to support each other on military and security matters.
Politics
Teen Shooter Kills Seven in Thailand
A teenager in Thailand has killed seven people in a shooting rampage that started at his home and ended at his school.
Nature, Travel
Daring midwinter rescue in Antarctica
Antarctica is the coldest and most isolated place on Earth. In the middle of winter, the sun never rises, and temperatures fall far below zero. For this reason, almost no planes fly there between March and September.
Technology, Business
Meta Fined $567m Over Child Safety
A judge in New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay $567m. This is the largest fine ever given to a social media company for child safety.
Business, Travel
Maple syrup scandal in Quebec
A major news company in Canada found a big problem with maple syrup. An investigation showed that a company in Quebec was mixing real maple syrup with cheap cane sugar. They sold this fake syrup to many supermarkets.
Business, Technology
Jury says Meta and YouTube are addictive, must pay penalties
A jury in California recently decided that Meta and YouTube are responsible for harming a young woman's mental health.
Science
Can a multivitamin slow down aging?
Scientists cannot stop aging. However, a new study shows that a daily pill might slow it down.
Business, Politics
Iran war causes energy crisis in Asia
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.
