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Dec 18 2025EDUCATION

Studying Abroad: A Journey of Languages and Adventures

In 2021, a student from Scotland embarked on a life-changing journey. She moved to Germany at the age of 19 to work as an English language assistant. This opportunity was made possible by the Erasmus scheme, which provided partial funding. However, this was one of the last groups to benefit from Era

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Dec 18 2025SPORTS

Colombian Boxer Kevin Cervantes: A Rising Star in the Ring

Kevin Cervantes is making waves in the boxing world. On December 19, 2025, he will fight Jahmal Harvey in Miami. This is a big deal for him. The fight is part of a major event. It will be seen by people all over the world. Cervantes is from Colombia. He was born on October 10, 2000. His exact homet

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

Big Money Moving: Angola's Railway Gets a Major Upgrade

Angola is getting a serious boost in transportation with a huge loan deal. A group of companies and the U. S. International Development Finance Corporation just signed a $553 million loan to fix up a big railway line. This isn't just any railway—it's part of the Lobito Corridor, a super important ro

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Europe's Big Move: Using Russia's Frozen Money for Ukraine

Europe is thinking about using Russia's frozen money to help Ukraine. This is a big deal because it's never been done before. Some countries, like Belgium, are not happy about it. They think it's risky and might cause problems. The European Union (EU) has a lot of money from Russia frozen in its ba

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Finland's Leaders Face Heat Over Racist Acts

Finland is in hot water again. This time, it's because of some very disrespectful posts made by politicians. The country's prime minister had to say sorry to Asian countries. Why? Because some members of the Finns Party, which is part of the government, shared pictures making fun of Asian people's e

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Troops Stay in D. C. as Court Delays Decision

A recent ruling from an appeals court has allowed National Guard troops to remain in Washington, D. C. , at least for now. This decision came after a lower court had ordered their removal by December 11th. The appeals court, which includes judges appointed by both Trump and Obama, said the Trump adm

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

More Countries Face U. S. Travel Limits

The U. S. government has added 20 more countries to its travel ban list. This means people from these countries will find it harder to visit or move to the U. S. The new rules start on January 1st. Five countries now face a complete ban. These are Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria.

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

President Trump Set to Address the Nation

President Trump has announced he will speak to the country from the White House on Wednesday evening. He shared this news on Truth Social, saying he was excited to connect with people. The president's spokesperson mentioned he would talk about his achievements since starting his term in January and

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

Pandas Pack Up: Japan Says Goodbye to Its Beloved Bears

Japan is about to say goodbye to its last pandas, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei. These twin pandas have been a big hit at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo. But they are going back to China soon. Their last day for public viewing is January 25th. After that, Japan won't have any pandas for the first time in over 50 years.

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

Ukraine and Allies Seek Justice: War Damage Compensation Commission Established

In a significant move, Ukraine and 34 other countries have joined forces to create an International Claims Commission. This body, based in The Hague, will handle compensation claims for damages caused by Russia's invasion since 2022. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of interna

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