Tensions between India and Pakistan have been growing after a deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir. The attack has led to a serious breakdown in relations between the two countries. The countries have a long history of fighting, and many people worry that the tensions could lead to increased violence.
Last Saturday, a half marathon was held in Beijing, China. About 12,000 runners took part. On a separate track, beside the human runners, 21 human-like robots tackled the same challenge. It was the first race of its kind. Despite the challenges, six robots finished the race.
Yesterday was the 55th celebration of Earth Day. This year's theme was "Our Power, Our Planet", with a focus on how rapidly growing renewable energy sources are promising hope in the fight against the climate crisis.
Pope Francis, the world leader of the Catholic Church, passed away Monday. He was 88 years old. The pope’s death came shortly after Easter, an important holiday for Christians. Earlier this year, Pope Francis had been in the hospital with serious breathing problems, but he returned to work before his health failed again.
During World War II, "Rosie the Riveter" was a symbol used to encourage women across the United States to go to work. With millions of men fighting overseas, workers were needed to keep the country going. In late March, the National WWII Museum honored 18 real-life "Rosies" for their service.
On Monday, the aerospace company Blue Origin launched its spacecraft RSS Kármán Line on a ten minute trip into space. The spaceship carried the first all-female crew to go into space since Russian astronaut Valentina Tereshkova's solo mission in 1963.
Recently, leaders have been chosen in several countries around the world. Today, NFK looks at election results from Germany, Ecuador, and Gabon.
The United States will turn 250 years old on July 4, 2026. As part of the celebrations, a group called America250 is holding a special contest for students in grades 3-12. The winners will get to go on a "field trip" to one of several historical sites across the US.
Last Friday, South Korea's Constitutional Court ruled 8-0 that President Yoon Suk Yeol should be removed from office. On Tuesday, acting president Han Duck-soo announced that new elections will be held on June 3.
On April 2, US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on products coming into the US from countries around the world. The tariffs mark a big change in international trade, and have already had huge negative effects worldwide.
The 2025 Major League Baseball season has only recently started. But already, it's got lots of people talking. But what they're talking about might come as a surprise - a strangely shaped bat, called a "torpedo bat". Some players believe the bat will help them hit more home runs.\