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international

North Korea's Soldiers in Russia: What's the Deal?

October 18, 2024

North Korea is reportedly sending troops to Russia to support its war in Ukraine. South Korea's intelligence service says around 1, 500 special forces have already arrived in Vladivostok. These soldiers are being trained and given Russian uniforms and weapons. More troops are expected to join them s

politics

Secret Troop Movement: North Korea Aids Russia in Ukraine

October 18, 2024

Ever heard of an unlikely pair? North Korea and Russia are working together in the Ukraine war. South Korea's spy agency says North Korea sent 1, 500 troops to Russia for training. This happened in October, with seven Russian ships carrying the soldiers. Interestingly, these troops were specially in

politics

North Korea's Troops in Ukraine: What We Know

October 18, 2024

Imagine this: troops from North Korea could be joining Russia's war in Ukraine. That's what South Korea's intelligence agency says. They claim that North Korea has sent around 1, 500 special forces to Russia. This is big news because it would make North Korea the third country involved in the war. T

politics

Zelensky's Plan: A Bold Pitch to EU Leaders

October 18, 2024

Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president, visited Brussels on Thursday to discuss his "victory plan" with EU leaders. He believes Russia will only turn to diplomacy when it realizes force won't work. Zelensky's plan includes Ukraine joining NATO and lifting restrictions on using Western missiles to s

politics

UNIFIL Under Fire: What’s Happening on the Israel-Lebanon Border?

October 18, 2024

You might have heard that the United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, have been going through a tough time lately. Over the past week, the Israeli military has been causing trouble. They’ve been firing at UNIFIL posts, entering their bases, and even stopping their supplies. This has

science

China's Next Decade in Space: Moon, Mars, Asteroids, and Jupiter

October 18, 2024

China's space exploration plans for the next decade include some exciting destinations. They've already collected samples from the far side of the moon, and now they're looking at Mars, asteroids, and even Jupiter. The samples from the moon's far side are different from those from the near side, whi

health

The Spread of Mpox in Africa: What Happens Next?

October 18, 2024

Imagine you're in Africa, where a virus called mpox is causing trouble. Picture more than 1,000 deaths and outbreaks in 18 countries. Africa's top health boss, Jean Kaseya, warns that things could get worse. Why? Well, countries are struggling to test for mpox quickly. Money promised by other countr

politics

Biden's Final Act in Europe: Alliances and Farewells

October 17, 2024

As President Joe Biden nears the end of his term, he's making a stop in Berlin to meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. This visit isn't just about saying goodbye; it's also about tackling big issues facing the world. Biden and Scholz have been close allies, with Scholz even helping Biden out in

entertainment

Discovering the Next Big Sports Commentator: An Exciting New TV Contest

October 17, 2024

Two big TV companies in Europe, Mediawan Rights and Studiocanal, are teaming up to bring a fresh new talent contest to screens worldwide. This isn't your ordinary show; it's all about finding the next great sports commentator. Produced by Canal+ and Black Dynamite Production, this show is called "Hi

politics

Why the EU's Money Move Against Russia Might Not Work

October 10, 2024

Last month, the European Union (EU) did something unusual. They took money from Russian President Vladimir Putin's frozen assets and used it to help Ukraine. This move was likely sped up by the upcoming change in the U.S. presidency and the influence of Hungary's Viktor Orban. The idea is to lend Uk