On Tuesday, NATO begins a two-day meeting in Ankara, Turkey. The 32-nation group is meeting at a difficult time. They have to work together to support Ukraine. At the same time, NATO must deal with the fact that the US - one of its most important members - is not supporting the group as strongly as before.
Scientists have officially identified a tiny blue octopus as a new species after more than ten years of study. The creature, which is small enough to fit in a person's hand, was first seen deep under the Pacific Ocean near the Galápagos Islands.
This year, America is celebrating 250 years since it declared independence from Great Britain. There are two different groups planning events around the country for the Fourth of July. This has caused confusion, and concern over whether the celebrations are about history or politics.
Today, NewsForKids.net looks at the impact of earthquakes in Venezuela and at rising temperatures around the world. Rescue workers are racing to help people after two powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela. And record-breaking heat is affecting millions of people across three different continents.
The science magazine "Nature" recently announced the winners of its 2026 "Scientists at Work" photography contest. The competition uses art to show the important research people do to help the planet and those who live on it. More than 220 people sent in their best pictures, all showing science in action.
In April, US President Donald Trump announced a plan to make changes to the famous Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Mr. Trump bent rules to get the changes completed quickly, saying the pool would be better and last longer. But after spending $16.4 million, the pool looks worse than ever.
Today, NewsForKids.net looks at three important stories from around the world. Europe is facing its second heat wave of 2026. Keir Starmer says he's stepping down as prime minister of the United Kingdom. And far right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have won Colombia's election for president.
The oldest bridge in Paris, France - the Pont Neuf - has been turned into a giant piece of art. A French artist named JR has covered the bridge in fabric, making it look like a mountain range. Inside is a walk-through experience for the senses called "The Cave of Pont Neuf."
Scientists have long known that there are huge networks of fungi underground. Now, researchers have created a map of these fungal webs and how they are spread around the world. Their study reveals that if the threads of these fungi were laid out in a line, they could stretch to the sun about 730 million times.
The United States and Iran announced that they have reached a peace deal. Much is still unclear about the agreement. But it appears that the deal would create a situation between the two countries very similar to the way things were before the war started. The agreement is expected to be signed on Friday.
A new study shows that bumblebees can use objects around them to solve a challenging puzzle they've never seen before. The results suggest that even though bumblebees have tiny brains, they can think in much more complicated ways than most people believed.