Following the killing of right wing political figure Charlie Kirk, political tensions in the US have grown. Republicans are celebrating the life of Mr. Kirk. But they are also using his death as a way of attacking opponents and putting limits on free speech.
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In Tokyo, Japan on Monday, Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis won his third straight World Athletics Championships gold medal. He then went on to set a new world record of 6.30 meters (20 feet, 8 inches). Duplantis is widely seen as the greatest pole vaulter of all time.
A town in Finland has begun using the world's largest "sand battery" to help provide heat. The unusual method of storing energy allows the town to create heat when electricity prices are cheap, and store it for long periods of time. The heat can then be used whenever it's needed.
Today, NewsForKids.net looks at recent events in Nepal and Brazil. Massive violent protests in Nepal have led to a new temporary government, and Brazil's Supreme Court has found Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro guilty of planning a coup and sentenced him to 27 years in prison.
Scientists at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute have discovered a previously unknown kind of snailfish living over 2 miles (3.27 kilometers) below the surface of the Pacific Ocean. But if you were imagining a large, scary creature - you'd be wrong. One researcher described the fish as "adorable".
On Tuesday, Ethiopia held a special event to officially open Africa's largest dam. The $5 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is expected to bring electricity to millions of people in Ethiopia. But the dam has upset Egypt and Sudan, which rely heavily on the Nile River for its water.
Countries around the world have had major leadership changes in recent days. In France, Prime Minister François Bayrou's government collapsed after losing a no-confidence vote. In Japan, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stepped down on Sunday. And Thailand's Parliament has chosen Anutin Charnvirakul as the country's next prime minister.
Scientists at Kings College London, have come up with a very unusual toothpaste - it was made using sheep's wool. The scientists say the toothpaste can not only protect teeth, but can also help repair damaged teeth.
Birds are famous for waking up early. But in a recent study, scientists discovered that light pollution is leading birds to wake even earlier and go to sleep later. Bright lights are costing birds an average of 50 minutes of sleep each night.
Today, NewsForKids.net looks at several important stories from Asia: A deadly earthquake hits Afghanistan; Asian leaders meet in China; and a court in Thailand removes the country's prime minister.
History-making tennis star Althea Gibson is being celebrated at the US Open this year. Monday would have been her 98th birthday. And 75 years ago today, Gibson became the first Black player to take part in the US National Championships. She led the way, making life easier for many future athletes of color.