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A view of the United States Capitol building during a sunny day.

Partisan fight stalls help for military widows

Military widows are stuck in the middle of a fight in Washington. These are the families of soldiers who died while serving …
A dark, blurred image showing military activity and smoke in a Ukrainian city.

Russia Plans New Attacks as War Situation Gets Worse

Things in the war between Russia and Ukraine are getting much more dangerous. Recent reports from several news outlets say t…
A close-up of a high-tech drone used for surveillance and defense operations.

Ukraine's former defense leader looks to move on with new tech projects

Mykhailo Fedorov, a high-ranking official who recently left his job as Ukraine’s defense leader, is making some big moves. H…
A window air conditioning unit humming on a hot summer day.

Air Conditioning Saves Lives But Makes the Planet Hotter

Staying cool is a matter of life and death when the weather gets dangerously hot. Thousands of people stay alive every year …
An empty meeting room with flags representing various Pacific Island nations.

Pacific Islands Summit in Trouble as Leaders Stay Home

A big meeting of Pacific Island leaders is happening right now in Palau, but things are off to a rocky start. Several import…
A split screen graphic showing Donald Trump and military imagery representing the U.S. and Iran.

Trump Promises 'Hard' Response to Iran as Tensions Heat Up

The conflict between the U.S. and Iran is heating up again. After weeks of relative quiet, the two sides have exchanged mili…
A cargo ship traveling through the Black Sea during a grain transport mission.

Turkey Pushes for New Black Sea Grain Deal

Turkey is working hard to get a new deal in place for moving grain across the Black Sea. Right now, there are concerns that …
A rescue worker looking over a flooded landscape in Nepal.

Weekend News: Flooding Crisis in Nepal and Court Ruling on AI

Heavy rain and flooding have caused a lot of trouble in Nepal and Tibet. Rescue teams are struggling to reach people in the …
A vibrant underwater coral reef that is showing signs of white bleaching due to heat stress.

World's Coral Reefs Are Running Out of Time

Our planet's coral reefs are in big trouble. Scientists are warning that the world’s oceans are warming up way too fast. Bec…
A close-up view of a security perimeter at a German airport with police vehicles nearby.

Germany preps response after drone bomb linked to Russia

Germany is getting ready to answer for a scary incident at one of its airports. Someone tried to use a drone to plant an exp…
A view of the destroyed school building in Nepal after flash floods swept through the area.

Principal Saves 900 Students Minutes Before School Is Washed Away

A school principal in Nepal is being called a hero today. He saved the lives of 900 students by acting fast when disaster st…
Rescue boats and personnel searching the dark waters where a ferry capsized.

Search underway after ferry capsizes off Northern Cyprus

A major search is happening right now in Northern Cyprus. A ferry boat carrying hundreds of people tipped over and sank in t…
A playground in Singapore with families nearby, highlighting the country's push for more children.

Singapore's Big Fight to Boost Birth Rates

Singapore is facing a major problem: not enough babies are being born. The government is trying everything to turn this arou…
A close-up of a bank building with a military jet flying in the background.

Canada Wants to Build a Giant 'Defense Bank' for Weapons

Canada is trying to get a big new project off the ground. They want to create a special bank just for defense spending. The …
An Italian princess standing in front of her historic family palace.

An Italian princess is opening her palace to tourists

Living in a giant, old palace sounds like a dream. But for an Italian princess, it is actually a lot of work. Keeping these …
A close-up view of German election posters in a city street.

Germany faces a big shift as far-right party gains power

Germany is heading toward a major turning point. A far-right party called the AfD is expected to do very well in upcoming st…
A rabbi speaking during an interview about community safety.

Rabbi says Jewish community is in a tougher spot now than after synagogue …

A rabbi says that life for the Jewish community is currently harder than it was right after a synagogue attack occurred. He …
Rescue teams searching through flood debris in Nepal.

Hundreds Trapped as Deadly Floods Hit Nepal

A major flood disaster is unfolding in Nepal. Heavy rains have caused rivers to overflow, leading to widespread destruction.…
An image of the beach where the shark attack occurred.

Sydney Mom Survives Shark Attack After 'Fighting a Dinosaur'

A woman from Sydney is sharing her terrifying story of survival after a shark attack. She described the experience as being …
A naval ship patrolling the waters near the coast of Somalia.

Turkish and Somali forces rescue ship from pirates

Turkish and Somali military forces have successfully freed a cargo ship that was taken over by pirates. The rescue happened …
A small kayak on the water near the Alaskan coast.

Russian Couple Who Kayaked to Alaska to Escape War Now Faces Prison

A young couple from Russia made a dangerous choice to stay out of the war. They decided to leave their home behind. They got…
Oleksiy Reznikov (formerly Fedorov) meeting with international defense officials.

Former Ukraine defense chief takes new role in Italy and pushes for tech f…

Ukraine’s former defense minister is moving into a new role. Oleksiy Fedorov has officially joined the Italian Defense Minis…
A close-up shot of a man reflecting on his past work for oppressive regimes.

A man who worked for bad leaders says he is sorry

A man who spent years working for some of the world’s worst leaders is speaking out. For a long time, he helped dictators an…
Smoke rises from destroyed buildings in a war-torn Ukrainian town in the Donbas region.

Russia moves deeper into the Donbas as Ukraine prepares for tough battles

Russia is making slow progress in the Donbas region of Ukraine. The Donbas is an area in the east that Russia has been tryin…
Yair Netanyahu in a suit, pictured at a public event.

Israel Confirms Yair Netanyahu Was Moved From US Over Iranian Threat

Yair Netanyahu, the son of Israel’s Prime Minister, had to leave the United States and move back to Israel. Officials say th…
A satellite view of the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway where oil tankers travel.

Is Iran Losing Its Power? Experts Look at What Happens Next

Things are looking difficult for the government in Tehran right now. Many experts are saying that Iran is not the strong pow…
A split-screen view showing international flags and news headlines about the ongoing Iran conflict.

Six Months Into Iran War: Who Is Winning and What Happens Next?

It has been six months since the war between the U.S. and Iran began. As the conflict hits the half-year mark, the world is …
A view of the ruins at the flood-hit border crossing between China and Nepal.

Death Toll Hits 800 After Himalayan Glacier Collapse; 261 Foreigners Missi…

A disaster in the Himalayas has left a trail of destruction. A glacier collapse has caused massive flooding, and the death t…
A close-up of a grocery store receipt next to a shopping cart filled with fresh produce.

Why Your Grocery Bill Is Likely to Keep Rising

If you feel like your grocery bill is getting bigger every time you head to the store, you aren't imagining things. Experts …
A dimly lit restaurant table in Spain with plates of food served late at night.

Spain's Famous Late-Night Dinner Tradition Is Fading

In Spain, dinner is a late event. It is very normal to sit down for a meal at 10 p.m. or even later. For a long time, this w…
A view of the landscape affected by the massive flood near the Nepal-China border, showing debris and rock slides.

A Massive Flood Hits Nepal: Why Experts Are Worried

A huge, scary flood hit the border between Nepal and China this August. It wasn't just rain that caused it. Experts say a mi…
A rescue boat searching the waters near the coast of North Cyprus.

At least eight dead after ferry sinks off North Cyprus

A tragic accident happened off the coast of North Cyprus. A ferry boat carrying people flipped over in the water. We call th…
Diplomats and military officials meeting for a high-level summit in Istanbul.

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan Plan First Defense Meeting

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are getting ready to hold their first meeting regarding a new defense pact. A defense pac…
A military drone flying over a landscape.

Taiwan Government and Parliament Clash Over Drone Defense Plan

Taiwan is making big changes to how it plans to defend itself. The main goal is to build a large fleet of drones. These are …
An oil tanker moving through the Strait of Hormuz under heavy watch.

US Sanctions Choke Iran’s Oil Exports

Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is lower than usual. This is a key waterway where much of the world's oil travels. The reaso…
A view of the site where a minibus crashed in Zimbabwe.

At least 27 dead after minibus crash in Zimbabwe

A serious road accident has happened in Zimbabwe. A minibus carrying people home from a church event crashed. At least 27 pe…