A long time ago, in the 1300s, a terrible sickness called the Black Death spread across Europe. It killed a lot of people and changed life there forever. Now, scientists think a big volcano explosion might have helped the sickness reach Europe. They say the volcano explosion made the world colder f
Aleksander Kilde, Mikaela Shiffrin's fiancé, is facing a tough situation. He's trying to make a comeback in skiing, but the weather is not playing nice. Just last week, he finished 24th in a race, which was a big deal for him. He had been away from the sport for almost two years after a bad crash. N
Let's talk about Zionism first. It's not the same as Judaism. Judaism is a whole civilization with a rich history, culture, and traditions. Zionism, on the other hand, is a political movement that started in the late 1800s. It aimed to create a Jewish state in Palestine. Some people argue that Zioni
Belgium is a nation divided. It's split by language and faith, with the north being Dutch-speaking and Protestant, while the south is French-speaking and Catholic. Brussels, the capital, is a melting pot, hosting major organizations like NATO and the European Union. Back in the 16th and 17th centur
Finland is often called the happiest country in the world. It has been for a while. But why? It's not just about money. It's about how people live. The country has a small population. Around 5. 6 million people live there. But they enjoy high living standards. They have good social mobility. And the
In a bold move, Spanish authorities have cracked down on a network exploiting migrants. This group lured hundreds of people, mainly from Nepal, with promises of work. Instead, they faced harsh conditions. The police made 11 arrests and found over 300 victims. These migrants entered Europe legally o
Charles Shay, a brave Native American veteran, recently passed away at his home in France. He was 101 years old. Shay, a member of the Penobscot tribe from Maine, is remembered for his heroic actions on D-Day, where he saved many lives as a medic. He received the Silver Star for his bravery and Fran
Europe's plan to back Ukraine with a massive financial boost is facing some serious hurdles. The idea was to use frozen Russian assets worth up to 210 billion euros to give Ukraine a strong hand in talks with Moscow. But getting all European countries on board has been tricky, especially with Hungar
In the UK, police forces are set to use face-scanning tech more widely to catch lawbreakers. This tech is already in action in London, leading to over a thousand arrests in just two years. It's helped nab rapists, abusers, and violent criminals, plus over a hundred sex offenders who broke their rule
Europe is trying to build a new fighter jet. It's called the Future Combat Air System (FCAS). Germany, France, and Spain are working together on this project. They plan to talk about it on December 11. The goal is to have this new jet ready by 2040. It will be worth 100 billion euros. That's a lot o
