World News Articles

Like many countries, Portugal has been experiencing increasingly hotter, drier weather. This has led to numerous massive wildfires. Since 2000, the country has lost about half of its forest cover to these blazes. More than 60 percent of these areas are on steep, dangerous slopes, making replanting difficult. Now, two teenagers have come up with an innovative solution — a tree-planting robot called Trovador....

After nearly four years apart for mandatory military service in South Korea, BTS is back on the global music scene. The seven-member K-pop group — RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook — released their new album ARIRANG on March 20, 2026. It is their first album together since Proof in 2022....

Five years ago, American YouTuber Logan Paul made headlines when he paid a record $5.275 million for a Pikachu Illustrator card. That price now looks like a bargain. On February 16, 2026, his card sold for over $16 million, making it the most expensive Pokémon card sold at auction. It also broke the overall record for the most expensive trading card sold at auction. That record was previously held by a $12.93 million trading card featuring Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant....

Taryn Smith has made history as the first American woman to win the women's solo category of the World's Toughest Row Atlantic. The 25-year-old finished the race in 46 days, 3 hours, and 37 minutes, arriving in Antigua on January 29, 2026. Smith's achievement is even more remarkable considering she had never rowed competitively before....

A human handprint found deep inside a limestone cave on Indonesia’s Muna Island may be the oldest rock art ever discovered. Dating back nearly 68,000 years, it offers a rare glimpse into the creativity of early humans....

Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya City is unlike any other destination in the world. Located in the Al-Qiddiya desert just outside the capital city of Riyadh, it is being built as a center for sports, entertainment, and family fun. The site already boasts a nine‑floor motorsports playground and a high-speed racing circuit carved into the desert....

When 13-year-old Austin Appelbee went on a beach adventure with his family on January 30, 2026, he expected a fun afternoon on the water. Instead, he was thrown into a life-or-death emergency that would test his courage and endurance....

India is home to a host of vibrant festivals. But Holi — the Festival of Colors — is one of the most eagerly awaited. This Hindu holiday marks the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. In 2026, Holi will be celebrated on March 4....

Skywatchers are in for a treat. On March 3, 2026, a spectacular total lunar eclipse will turn the Moon a deep reddish color, creating what is known as a "Blood Moon." The eclipse will be visible wherever the Moon is above the horizon during the event. This includes much of the Americas, Australia and East Asia. This will be the last total lunar eclipse until late 2028....