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.
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France to get more nuclear weapons
France is increasing its number of nuclear weapons. President Emmanuel Macron announced this change during a speech in Brittany, France.
Science, Technology
NASA's Artemis moon mission is delayed again
NASA is facing new problems with its Artemis 2 moon mission.
Nature
Manatee rescued from a storm drain is recovering at SeaWorld
A manatee is recovering at SeaWorld Orlando after a rescue in Florida, USA. The animal was stuck in a storm drain. He was looking for warmer water when he got trapped.
Sports
Ilia Malinin and backflips at the Olympics in figure skating
Ilia Malinin is a famous American figure skater. People call him the "Quad God" because he can perform many difficult quadruple jumps.
Politics, Technology
Spain plans to ban social media for under-16s
Spain is planning to ban social media for children under the age of 16.
Politics, Technology
France will stop using US software like Microsoft Teams and Zoom
France announced on Monday that it will stop using American software like Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
Nature, Travel
Winter storm in US affects 140 million+ people
A powerful winter storm is moving across the United States. It is affecting more than 140 million people from New Mexico to New England.
Politics
Venezuela’s Machado gave Trump her Nobel Peace Prize
Two weeks ago, United States special forces took Venezuelan leader Nicholas Maduro from his country.
Travel
Which airline was most punctual in 2025?
A new report shows which airlines and airports were the most punctual in 2025. The company Cirium looked at flight data to see which companies had the fewest delays.
Entertainment, Technology
Lego makes new “Smart Brick”, some people worried
Lego recently showed a new product called Smart Bricks at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
Business, Technology
China's BYD beats Tesla, becomes world's top EV seller
The Chinese company BYD is now the world leader in electric vehicle (EV) sales. It has sold more cars than the American company Tesla for the first time in one year. In 2025, Tesla sold 1.64 million cars. This was a 9% d
Entertainment, Technology
Entertainment unions worried about Disney, OpenAI deal
A large union that represents workers in the entertainment industry is concerned about a new agreement between Disney and OpenAI.
Sports, Travel
FIFA 2026 World Cup draw
The draw for the 2026 World Cup is now finished. Argentina, the defending World Cup champion, and Spain, European champion, got easy groups.
Science
Lightning possibly detected on Mars
Scientists think they have recorded electrical activity in Mars’s atmosphere. This means the planet could have lightning.
Business
The public helps save famous French glassmaker Duralex
When a person drops a Duralex glass, it usually bounces. It doesn't break. The French glass company has also had problems in the last twenty years. But it always recovers.
Other, Travel
South Korea stops all flights when 500,000 take university entrance test
Over 550,000 people in South Korea took a big national test on November 13. This test is very important for students who want to go to the best universities. Many people think the test is necessary for a successful life
Science, Technology
Google wants to put data centers in space
Google plans to put AI data centers in space. The first test equipment will be sent into orbit in early 2027.
Entertainment
Microsoft's Halo series will come to Playstation for first time
Microsoft is bringing one of its most famous games to a rival console for the first time.
Science, Technology
App translates speech to sign language, wins top innovation prize
A Kenyan businessman created a special app called Terp 360. This app helps people communicate by changing spoken words into sign language. It uses a 3D avatar that signs the words.
