In March, Israel broke its ceasefire with Hamas and restarted its war in Gaza. Israel's attacks and efforts to cut off food and other supplies have left hundreds of thousands of Palestinian people in Gaza struggling to survive.
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On Earth Day - April 22 - the XPrize announced the winners of its Carbon Removal contest. A company called Mati Carbon won the $50 million prize. Their method is simple, but it could remove huge amounts of carbon dioxide and also help farmers grow more food.
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.
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 Friday, Myanmar was hit by a strong earthquake that has killed over 2,000 people and injured close to 4,000 others. The quake has caused massive damage, and efforts to help those affected are being slowed by the effects of the earthquake and by the country's ongoing civil war.
Recently, large protests have been held in Turkey, Israel, and Serbia. Though all of the protests have different causes, each is seen by many as a political battle for the future of the country.
As a young child, Aaryan Shukla's parents learned that he was good with numbers. Like, really good. Now he's 14, and he recently set six new Guinness World Records in a single day - all for math problems that most people would need a calculator to solve.
President Donald Trump has announced an idea that would give the US control of the Gaza Strip and remove the Palestinians currently living there. The idea goes against positions long held by the US, and would also break international laws.
On Monday, thousands of Palestinians began to return to their homes in north Gaza. It was their first opportunity to return to the area in over a year, thanks to a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Most Palestinians seemed excited to return, even though most buildings in the area have been destroyed.