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Voters at a polling station in Kazakhstan during the parliamentary election.

Kazakhstan Election Results: President Keeps Strong Grip on Power

Kazakhstan held parliamentary elections this past weekend, and the results are in. The ruling party—which supports the presi…
A portrait of a Democratic socialist candidate campaigning in her district.

How a New Political Outsider Beat the Party Leaders

A democratic socialist has managed to do something very rare. She beat the people in charge of her own political party. In p…
A stone structure built by a local man to look like an ancient Roman ruin.

A man built a fake ancient theater and tricked tourists for years

An Italian man is heading to jail. He pulled off a long scam that tricked many tourists. The man built a fake amphitheater. …
Japanese lawmakers arriving in Beijing for diplomatic talks.

Japanese lawmakers travel to China to fix strained relationship

A group of lawmakers from Japan has traveled to Beijing this week. They are meeting with Chinese officials to try and fix th…
Chinese J-16 fighter jets parked on an airfield during the Eagles of Civilisation joint exercise in Egypt.

China Sends Fighter Jets to Egypt for Rare Training

China has sent a group of its J-16 fighter jets to Egypt. They are there for a joint military training exercise called 'Eagl…
A digital graphic showing a warning sign on a computer screen inside a power plant control room.

Hackers linked to Iran blamed for shutting down UK power plant

A small power plant in the UK had to shut down recently because of a cyberattack. This means someone used the internet to br…
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and religious leaders attending a national prayer breakfast in Kyiv.

Ukraine Celebrates Independence Day with Prayers for Peace

Ukraine marked its Independence Day this week with a focus on peace and freedom. Across the country, leaders and citizens ga…
A split image showing a nuclear symbol and a flag of North Korea.

Tensions Rise Over Trump and North Korea’s Nuclear Program

There is a lot of talk right now about Donald Trump and his impact on nuclear weapons around the world. Different news group…
A view of the Dubai skyline with cargo ships nearby.

UAE Stops All Trade With Iran After Missile Attacks

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has decided to stop all trade with Iran. This decision comes immediately after the UAE accuse…
A thick plume of smoke rising above an Indonesian forest during wildfire season.

Indonesia Fights Wildfires as El Niño Makes Everything Worse

Indonesia is currently dealing with a serious wildfire crisis. The situation is getting worse because of a climate event cal…
A view of thick smoke and orange flames burning in an Indonesian forest.

Indonesia fights massive forest fires as El Niño makes things worse

Indonesia is currently dealing with a major wildfire crisis. The weather is very hot and dry right now because of a climate …
A Storm Shadow missile displayed on a military transport vehicle.

UK to Help Ukraine Build Long-Range Missiles

The United Kingdom has promised to help Ukraine build Storm Shadow missiles. These are powerful weapons that can hit targets…
A view of the steep, rocky terrain on Mount Fuji.

Father leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to keep hiking

A scary situation unfolded on Japan’s Mount Fuji recently. A father left his 7-year-old son all by himself on the side of th…
Emergency workers and residents searching through piles of debris and trash at the disaster site in Conakry.

At Least 30 Dead After Garbage Landfill Collapses in Guinea

A terrible disaster happened in Conakry, the capital city of Guinea. A massive pile of trash at a landfill collapsed. The he…
Emergency services and security officials responding to the scene of a fire in southern Thailand.

Dozens of attacks hit southern Thailand

Southern Thailand was hit by a wave of violence overnight. Attackers targeted over 70 different spots in what officials are …
A military drone flying in the sky above a war zone.

A Drone Killed Three People Using Only Artificial Intelligence

A new report from The New York Times highlights a scary moment in modern war. A drone killed three Ukrainians recently. The …
Donald Trump speaking at a podium with trade-related graphics in the background.

A distant country is playing a big role in Trump’s new trade plans

Donald Trump is starting a new fight over trade. While he is talking about rules for companies and goods, it turns out that …
European leaders standing alongside President Zelenskyy in Kyiv.

European leaders travel to Kyiv for Ukraine's Independence Day

Ukraine is celebrating its Independence Day today. It is a big holiday for the country. To show they are still on Ukraine’s …
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaking at a press conference.

Zelenskyy Denies Ukraine Had Any Part in Nord Stream Pipeline Blasts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country did not blow up the Nord Stream gas pipelines. He is speaking out t…
A courtroom graphic representing a legal verdict.

Woman convicted for posing as a 12-year-old child to live with foster fami…

A woman has been found guilty of fraud after she pretended to be a 12-year-old child. Though she was in her late 30s at the …
A large crowd of protesters holding signs and marching through the streets of Stockholm for climate action.

Thousands march in Sweden to demand better climate policies

Thousands of people took to the streets in Stockholm, Sweden, this weekend. They were there to demand that the government do…
Emergency workers searching through the rubble of a destroyed shopping mall in Ukraine.

16 Killed After Russian Strike Hits Ukrainian Shopping Mall

A Russian drone strike hit a busy shopping mall in a central Ukrainian city. At least 16 people were killed in the attack. R…
Voters casting their ballots at a polling station in Kazakhstan during the parliamentary elections.

Kazakhstan Holds Election: President Tightens His Grip on Power

Kazakhstan held a parliamentary election this week, and the results are now in. A party that supports the current president …
Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir attending a high-level security meeting.

Pakistan’s Army Chief Heading to Iran for High-Stakes Meetings

Pakistan’s top general is heading to Iran this Monday. The Iranian foreign ministry confirmed that General Asim Munir will t…
A view of the Mount Fuji trail with hikers climbing towards the peak.

Father Leaves 7-Year-Old Son Alone on Mount Fuji to Finish Hike

A seven-year-old boy was left all by himself on Mount Fuji this week. His father and brother decided to keep hiking to the t…
A close-up view of a large, jagged crack in a brick wall of a residential house.

Heat Waves Are Causing Serious Cracks in London Homes

Londoners are waking up to a nasty surprise. Many are finding big, ugly cracks in their walls after a summer of record-break…
An aerial view of the landfill site in Conakry, Guinea, where a landslide occurred.

At Least 30 Dead After Garbage Hill Collapses in Guinea

A terrible accident happened in Conakry, the capital city of Guinea. A massive pile of trash at a landfill site collapsed an…
Norwegian and Ukrainian officials meeting to discuss defense cooperation.

Norway Pledges Over $9 Billion in Aid to Ukraine

Norway has announced a major plan to help Ukraine. They have promised to give more than $9 billion in support over the next …
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaking at a press conference.

Zelenskyy: Holding Elections During the War Would Destroy Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said this week that holding an election while the war is still going on would be a huge mistak…
A portrait of a woman next to an image of a Russian military uniform.

An 'ordinary' woman is accused of killing a Russian commander in Crimea

A woman who seemed like an ordinary person is now at the center of a major investigation. She is accused of assassinating a …
Smoke rises over buildings in Gaza following an Israeli airstrike.

Israeli Strikes Continue in Gaza as Key Hamas Commander Killed

The Israeli military says it has killed a Hamas commander in Gaza. They claim this man was responsible for holding hostages …
A dry, cracked field in Mongolia where soil degradation is affecting the land.

World Leaders Meet in Mongolia to Save Our Dying Soil

Leaders from all over the world are meeting in Mongolia right now. They are there for a big event called COP17. The goal is …
A portrait of Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja, the man known as the Wolf Boy of Sierra Morena.

Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja, Spain’s real-life 'wolf boy,' dies at 80

Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja has died at the age of 80. He was famous for a wild story that sounded like a movie: he grew up liv…
Iranian women walking in public spaces without headscarves despite government pressure.

Iran Steps Up Hijab Crackdown as Women Fight Back

Things are heating up in Iran. The government is trying to get tough on women who don't wear a hijab. A hijab is the headsca…
A North Korean missile on a launcher, with soldiers in the background.

North Korea and Russia: New Fears Over Missiles and Troops

There is a lot of talk right now about North Korea’s role in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Here is what you need to kn…
A portrait of Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest living person, celebrating her 117th birthday.

World's Oldest Person Turns 117

There is a new record-breaker in the history books today. Ethel Caterham has officially turned 117 years old. Ethel lives in…