In Venezuela, things got tense for media workers recently. More than a dozen journalists were held for a while on Monday. They were just doing their jobs, covering events in Caracas. This included a march backing former President Nicolas Maduro and the start of a new legislature. All of them were le
A British-Egyptian activist, Alaa Abd El-Fattah, recently arrived in the UK after years of imprisonment in Egypt. The government celebrated his release, but his past tweets have sparked outrage and calls for his deportation. Abd El-Fattah, 44, spent over a decade in an Egyptian prison for his polit
Southern Mexico faced a grim Sunday as a train derailed, taking lives and disrupting a key transport route. The Interoceanic Train, a vital link between the Pacific and Gulf of Mexico, went off track near Nizanda, a small town in Oaxaca. The incident left at least 13 people dead and dozens injured,
Brunswick Landing has a long history with toxic chemicals. The recent 2024 AFFF firefighting foam spill brought attention to the PFAS "forever chemicals" issue. But these chemicals have been a problem for decades. They contaminated soil, water, and buildings long before the spill. Many people are u
Australia is taking a big step to reduce gun violence. The government plans to buy back many guns from people. This comes after a recent shooting at a festival in Sydney. The attack killed 15 people and was linked to terrorism. The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, announced this plan. He also said
A big chunk of Highway 2, stretching about 49 miles between Skykomish and Leavenworth, is shut down. This isn't a quick fix. It's going to take months, maybe even longer. The damage is serious. Some parts of the road are completely gone. There's a bridge buried under tons of debris. And near Tumwate
Sumatra, Indonesia, is slowly picking up the pieces after devastating floods and landslides. The disaster, triggered by a powerful cyclone, has left over 1, 000 people dead. Many more are still missing. The storms also caused destruction in nearby countries, with around 200 lives lost in southern Th
In the wake of the recent violence at Bondi Beach, one story stands out: a local shopkeeper named Ahmed al-Ahmed. He risked his life to stop a terrorist attack during a Hanukkah celebration. This event left many dead and injured, but Ahmed's actions saved lives and showed the world that courage know
In Philadelphia, a grandmother named Addie Dempsey had to scrub the blood of her grandson from the sidewalk after he was shot. This wasn't a one-time thing. Many families in her neighborhood have faced the same grim task, cleaning up after violence with no help or resources. This situation caught t
In Hong Kong, a recent fire has left a huge mess. It's been more than a week since the fire destroyed a big housing complex. At least 159 people died. Now, the city has a big problem: finding new homes for the thousands of people who survived. They lost almost everything in the fire. The government
