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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

France's Fight Against Fake News Hits a Snag

In France, President Macron has been on a mission to tackle fake news and online manipulation. He's been traveling around, talking to people, and stressing the importance of fighting digital falsehoods before the next big election in 2027. But not everyone is on board with his plan. The main pushba

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

Celebrities Rally for Palestinian Leader's Freedom

Marwan Barghouti, a Palestinian leader, has been behind bars since 2002. He's seen as a crucial figure for Palestinian unity and statehood. Over 200 celebrities have now joined the call for his release. These stars include actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Josh O'Connor, and Javier Bardem, as well as mu

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

The Moon Race: Who Will Lead NASA to Victory?

The Senate is about to grill Jared Isaacman, a billionaire astronaut and Trump's pick for NASA's top job. This isn't his first rodeo; he's already had one hearing. But this time, it's all about speed. He's got a big message: the U. S. needs to hurry up and get back to the moon before China does. Is

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

How Do Other Countries View Trump's Impact?

In a recent poll, many people in Australia, Japan, and India think that U. S. President Donald Trump's second term has not been good for their countries. The survey, which included 1, 000 people from each of the Quad countries—Australia, Japan, India, and the U. S. —showed that 56% of Australians, 5

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

Trump's Words Spark Strong Reactions in Somalia

In Somalia, people are upset about recent comments made by U. S. President Donald Trump. He called Somalis "garbage" and said they should not be in the U. S. Many Somalis find his words offensive and disrespectful. An elder from central Somalia, Abdisalan Omar, was shocked by Trump's language. He b

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

Leaders Chat on Trade and Crime

A recent phone chat between Brazilian President Lula and former US President Trump covered some big topics. Trade and fighting crime were at the top of the list. Lula was happy that Trump had decided to lower some tariffs on Brazilian exports like coffee and beef. He hopes to keep talking about othe

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

Questioning the Actions: Did a U. S. Official Break the Law?

A former judge has raised serious concerns about a recent incident involving Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. The issue involves the alleged killing of survivors from a boat carrying drugs. The White House claims these actions were legal, but not everyone agrees. Andrew Napolitano, a former New Jerse

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

Jared Isaacman's Big NASA Test: What's Next?

Jared Isaacman, a billionaire tech boss and friend of Elon Musk, is back in the hot seat. He's up for a big job: running NASA. But first, he's got to convince a group of senators that he's the right guy for the role. This isn't his first time at the rodeo. Back in April, he had a similar chat with

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

Japanese Pop Culture Takes a Hit in China

A recent diplomatic spat between China and Japan has led to a wave of cancellations of Japanese concerts and events in China, leaving fans disappointed and organizers scrambling. The trouble started when Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made comments about Taiwan that didn't sit well with Bei

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

Defense Chief's Shaky Defense: What Really Happened?

A top defense official recently stumbled through a defense of a controversial military action. He blamed the "fog of war" for a second missile strike that killed two survivors of an initial attack. These men were clinging to a boat in international waters. The official, Pete Hegseth, claimed he didn

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