To recap 2023, NewsForKids.net is taking a look back at some of the most interesting stories we’ve covered this year.
Today we’re looking at some of the events that have most affected the world in 2023.
The United States has shot down a large Chinese balloon that floated across the country. The US believes China used the balloon for spying. Relations between the two countries were already tense. The disagreement over the balloon has made things worse.
Artificial Intelligence tools have become extremely powerful, surprising even their creators. Now, some people say there should be a pause in AI work to make sure it doesn’t become dangerous. Not everyone agrees.
On Monday, people across France turned out to protest against the government of President Emmanuel Macron. The protests were part of a larger May Day celebration, but the focus was on the government’s decision to raise the country’s retirement age.
In the United Kingdom on Saturday, Charles the III will officially be crowned king in a special “coronation” ceremony. It’s the first time the country has crowned a monarch in 70 years. People across the nation will be watching and celebrating the historic event.
On Friday, the World Health Organization announced that the coronavirus pandemic is not a global emergency anymore. The disease is now spreading much more slowly than before. The WHO says Covid-19 is still a problem, but the hardest part of the pandemic is over.
Recently, people around the world have been experiencing some of the hottest weather ever recorded. In some places, the weather has been so hot that it’s been dangerous. The extreme weather is being caused by climate change.
On Friday, thousands of workers at three of the largest US car companies went on strike. The workers are part of the United Auto Workers union, and they’re looking for better pay and job security, as car companies make the move to electric cars.
Over the weekend, people around the world turned out in huge numbers to protest the burning of fossil fuels. The protests – the largest since before the coronavirus pandemic – were meant to send a strong message to political leaders: “Take climate action now.”
On Saturday, the militant Palestinian group Hamas surprised Israel with a large, violent attack. Hundreds of people were killed, and over 150 were taken prisoner. Israel has responded by declaring war on Hamas, killing hundreds in its attacks on the Gaza Strip.
The world’s countries have reached a new climate agreement. For the first time, the deal clearly calls on countries to move away from using fossil fuels to create energy. But many people say the agreement doesn’t go far enough to protect the planet from global warming.