Antarctica, the Earth’s most southern continent, is full of natural treasures. Under its thick ice, scientists believe there could be oil, gas, coal, and even gold and other valuable minerals. It also holds two-thirds of the world’s fresh water in the form of ice. Today, countries are not allowed to mine or use these resources. […]
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Diwali, also called the Festival of Light, is a joyful celebration mostly in India and other parts of South Asia. It is a time during which people celebrate the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Diwali usually lasts five days. Families clean their homes and decorate them with small oil lamps (called
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For the first time in modern history, mosquitoes have been found in Iceland. Until now, the country was one of the few places in the world without them. Scientists have confirmed that three mosquitoes were discovered near Reykjavík. They belong to a type that can survive cold weather. Mosquitoes are not uncommon in Scandinavian countries.
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President Donald Trump has started building a large ballroom at the White House. The new ballroom will replace the East Wing, which was recently torn down. The 90,000 square feet ballroom is the size of a football field and can hold up to a thousand guests. The project will probably cost about $300 million, but
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On October 19, 2025, thieves stole valuable royal jewellery from the Louvre Museum in Paris in a fast and daring robbery. The crime happened in broad daylight and took only seven minutes. Four masked robbers used a lift to reach a second-floor window of the museum. They wore construction vests to blend in and used
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On October 18, 2025, millions of people in all parts of the United States took part in the “No Kings” protests to speak out against President Donald Trump and what they see as a threat to America’s democratic system. Almost 7 million people joined in the protests, staged in over 2,700 cities and towns. The
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Winter tourism is very important for Alpine countries like Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy, and Germany. The Alps, with their snowy mountains and ski resorts, attract millions of visitors every winter. During this season, ski resorts, hotels, restaurants, and local shops do very well. In some areas, winter tourism brings in half of all the money
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Venice is one of the world’s most iconic cities, famous for its canals and history, but mass tourism has created big problems. About 20 million visitors come every year, which affects local life, the environment, and historic buildings. In the past years, Venice has managed to take some measures to cope with mass tourism. In
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