INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

Feb 27 2026OPINION

Cross‑Border Cheers at the Winter Games

The Olympic arena in Milan felt less like a battlefield and more like a giant playground where people from all over the world could shout for their own athletes while still respecting those cheering for others. Before heading to the airport, a man bought several American flags and wondered if wav

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Feb 10 2026CRIME

Cyprus Court Forces Opening of Israeli Couple’s Safe Deposit Boxes in €700 Million Crypto Scam Probe

Cyprus’ top court has ordered an Israeli couple to surrender the keys to their safe deposit boxes, a move that follows a massive crackdown on a €700 million cryptocurrency laundering scheme. The case came after Europol revealed that authorities across Europe—France, Germany, Cyprus, Spain, Malta, Is

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Utah’s 2034 Olympic Plan: Lessons From Milan

Utah recently sent a team of observers to the Winter Games in Milan, Italy, where they got a firsthand look at how the Olympics run. They came from Utah, Los Angeles, the French Alps and Brisbane to learn from the International Olympic Committee. The trip gave them a chance to see how big events are

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Jan 24 2026CRIME

The Hunt for Ryan Wedding: A Victory in the War on Drugs

Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder turned notorious drug lord, was finally caught after a long chase. He was arrested in Mexico, thanks to a joint effort by U. S. and Mexican authorities. This arrest is a big deal for the FBI, as it's the sixth time they've caught someone from their Most Wan

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Jan 23 2026CRIME

Olympic Snowboarder Turned Fugitive: The Capture of Ryan Wedding

Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympian, was recently arrested in Mexico City. He was known for his flashy lifestyle and was accused of being a major player in drug trafficking. The FBI confirmed his capture, marking the 500th arrest in the history of their Most Wanted list. Wedding's arrest came

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Jan 12 2026BUSINESS

Germany and Friends Team Up to Keep Factories Running

Germany is thinking about working with other countries to make sure factories get the stuff they need. The country's finance boss, Lars Klingbeil, said this before flying to the US for a quick trip. He'll be in Washington DC, chatting with finance leaders from seven big countries. They'll talk about

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Dec 12 2025SCIENCE

China's Big Role in the Global Telescope Network

China is playing a big part in a huge global project called the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). This project is about building the world's largest radio telescopes. The SKA will create a ton of data. It's so much that one organization can't handle it all alone. So, they're teaming up with countries ar

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Dec 03 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Mystery: MH370 Search Restarts After a Decade

A decade after Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished, the search is back on. Ocean Infinity, a U. S. marine robotics company, is set to resume the hunt for the missing plane starting December 30. This isn't their first attempt. They previously searched for about six weeks earlier this year but calle

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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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Nov 29 2025SCIENCE

Cosmic Bites: How Astronauts Share Tastes of Home

Up in space, food does more than just fill stomachs. It's a big deal on the International Space Station (ISS), where astronauts from different countries share meals from their home cultures. This turns eating into a fun way to connect and feel less homesick. Jonny Kim, a Korean-American astronaut,

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