A small country with big decisions. Iceland’s parliament recently approved a plan to ask its people in August whether the nation should restart talks to join the European Union. This vote isn’t just about yes or no—it’s a two-step process where the first referendum could lead to years of negotiation
Hungary’s freshly elected prime minister, Péter Magyar, wants to sit down with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in western Ukraine to talk about the rights of ethnic Hungarians living there. Magyar, who just took office after beating Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule, isn’t as hostile to Ukraine as
Europe is stepping up to help Ukraine. They want to stop Russia from attacking again. This is big news. Leaders from many European countries met in Berlin. They talked about how to keep Ukraine safe. They promised to help in many ways. This includes sending troops, weapons, and money. The plan is t
Soybeans are a superfood. They are packed with nutrients and can be used in many different ways. This makes them very important in world trade. In Benin, soybeans are a major cash crop. Farmers grow them almost everywhere. But, there are some big problems. Low yields and weather issues make it hard
Have you ever wondered how many types of persimmons exist? Persimmon, also known as Diospyros kaki, is part of the Ebenaceae family, which has around 400 species spread across six genera. Scientists in Turkey's Hatay province decided to find out more about the genetic diversity of persimmons. They l
Ever since the 1980s, the US Army has had rules to keep obesity and related health issues in check. These rules are meant to make sure soldiers are at their best. However, over the past 20 years, things have changed. The rise in obesity nationwide, the need for more soldiers during the Iraq surge in
As the war with Russia drags on, Ukrainians are becoming less hopeful about joining NATO and the EU, according to a recent poll. The survey, conducted by Gallup, found that fewer Ukrainians believe their country will join these Western alliances anytime soon. The number of people thinking Ukraine wi
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
