Sports
Aug 29, 2026•1 min read
Why Do Race Cars Have Different Colored Flags?
Race car drivers watch for colorful flags that tell them important messages during a race.
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Nature
Aug 29, 2026•1 min read
How Arctic Foxes Change Their Fur Color With the Seasons
Arctic foxes are masters of disguise, switching their coats from snowy white to earthy brown twice a year!
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Aug 29, 2026•3 min read
How the Panama Canal Lifts Massive Ships Over Mountains Using Water Elevators
Giant ships cross from ocean to ocean by riding water elevators up and over a mountain. Here's how this amazing machine works!
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Aug 29, 2026•2 min read
How Beavers Build Dams That Create New Ponds and Wetlands
These furry engineers use their teeth and tails to transform streams into thriving wetland habitats.
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Aug 29, 2026•1 min read
Why Does Bread Rise and Get Fluffy When You Bake It?
Tiny living things called yeast work like magic to fill bread with bubbles and make it soft and delicious.
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Aug 28, 2026•1 min read
How Traffic Lights Know When to Change Colors
Have you ever wondered how traffic lights decide when to turn from red to green? The answer might surprise you!
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Aug 21, 2026•1 min read
SpaceX Rockets Zoom Up Super Fast!
SpaceX just set a new record by launching two rockets only 38 minutes apart!
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Nature
Aug 21, 2026•1 min read
How Woodpeckers Hammer Trees Without Getting Headaches
Woodpeckers drum on trees up to 20 times per second. So why don't their brains get hurt?
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Science
Aug 21, 2026•1 min read
Why Do Astronauts Float in Space?
Astronauts don't float because there's no gravity in space. The surprising truth is much cooler than that!
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Fun
Aug 21, 2026•1 min read
Why Do Bowling Pins Stand in a Triangle?
Ever wonder why bowling pins form that perfect triangle shape? The answer is all about fairness and fun!
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Nature
Aug 21, 2026•2 min read
How Hummingbirds Hover in Mid-Air and Fly Backwards
These tiny birds have a special superpower that almost no other bird can do—they can fly in any direction, even backwards!
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Aug 21, 2026•1 min read
The Giant Kelp Forests That Grow Faster Than Any Plant on Earth
Giant kelp can grow two feet in a single day, creating underwater forests full of life.
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Aug 21, 2026•2 min read
The Amazing Journey Home: How Sea Turtles Find Their Birth Beach
Sea turtles swim thousands of miles across the ocean, then find the exact beach where they hatched. How do they do it?
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Aug 21, 2026•2 min read
The Mysterious Immortal Jellyfish That Can Reverse Its Age and Live Forever
Meet the tiny sea creature that has scientists amazed by its incredible ability to turn back time and never truly die.
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Aug 21, 2026•1 min read
The Amazing Bajau: Ocean Divers Who Can Hold Their Breath for 13 Minutes
Meet the Bajau people who dive deep into the ocean without tanks, holding their breath longer than anyone else on Earth.
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World
Aug 21, 2026•1 min read
Why Do Some Countries Drive on the Left Side of the Road?
About one third of the world drives on the left side of the road instead of the right. How did this happen?
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Aug 21, 2026•2 min read
Why Do We Get Brain Freeze?
Ever gulped ice cream too fast and felt that sharp pain in your head? Let's discover what's really happening when you get brain freeze!
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Science
Aug 17, 2026•3 min read
Man Rushes to Help Toddler Crossing Road Alone in Punggol
A frightening moment in Punggol ended safely after a man rushed to help a toddler who was spotted crossing a road alone without an adult nearby.
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Nature
Aug 17, 2026•3 min read
Belgium Battles Its Biggest Wildfire on Record
Belgium is battling the biggest wildfire ever recorded in the country after a huge fire swept through the High Fens nature reserve in eastern Belgium.
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World
Jul 29, 2026•3 min read
Why do schools practise what to do during an emergency?
Why do schools practise what to do during an emergency?
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World
Jul 29, 2026•3 min read
Why were three young people stopped before anyone was hurt?
Singapore's Internal Security Department (ISD) announced that three young Singaporeans had been detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA)
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Jul 23, 2026•3 min read
Ocean & Sea Week – Be an Ocean Hero!
Our oceans need our help.
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Jul 23, 2026•3 min read
Ocean & Sea Week – Amazing Sea Creatures!
The amazing sea creatures in the ocean
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Jul 23, 2026•3 min read
Ocean & Sea Week – Our Amazing Blue Planet!
The importance of Ocean
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Nature
Jul 8, 2026•3 min read
Part 2: Floods Bring Another Unexpected Danger — Escaping Snakes
As floodwaters continue to spread across southern China, rescue teams are facing another unexpected challenge: snakes appearing in towns and villages.
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Nature
Jul 8, 2026•3 min read
Deadly Storms Hit China – And Snakes Are Escaping! Part 1
Deadly Storms Batter China as Millions Face Floods
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Sports
Jun 29, 2026•8 min read
FIFA World Cup 2026 – The Road to Glory Begins!
2026 FIFA World Cup has entered the exciting Round of 32
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Sports
Jun 23, 2026•3 min read
The FIFA World Cup Brings the World Together Once Again
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is the largest World Cup in history, bringing together 48 teams from around the world to compete for football’s most prestigious trophy.
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Jun 16, 2026•4 min read
Celebrating School Spirit
School spirit helps students feel connected to their school community.
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Jun 16, 2026•5 min read
Working Together in Group Projects
Group projects help students learn how to cooperate and share ideas.
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Jun 16, 2026•4 min read
A Day in the School Library
The school library is a place where students can discover new ideas and exciting stories.
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Jun 16, 2026•4 min read
The Importance of Recess
Recess gives students time to play, move, and recharge for learning.
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Jun 16, 2026•5 min read
New Space Technology Is Expanding Exploration
Modern spacecraft and satellites are helping scientists learn more about space than ever before.
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Jun 16, 2026•5 min read
Solar Energy Is Powering the Future
Solar panels are helping communities create clean electricity from sunlight.
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Jun 16, 2026•5 min read
Robots Are Becoming More Helpful
New robots are learning amazing skills and helping people in many different places.
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Jun 16, 2026•5 min read
AI Is Helping People in New Ways
Artificial intelligence is becoming more common and is helping people learn, work, and solve problems.
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May 23, 2026•6 min read
How Cities Work and Why People Live in Them
Cities are organised places with zones, infrastructure, and services that help large populations live and work efficiently together.
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May 23, 2026•5 min read
Public Transport and Why It Matters
Public transport helps cities reduce traffic and pollution by allowing many people to share buses, trains, and ferries instead of using cars.
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May 23, 2026•5 min read
Urban Planning: Designing a City
Urban planning is how cities are designed using maps, zoning laws, and green spaces to make them safe and easy to live in.
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May 23, 2026•5 min read
How Cities Manage Waste and Recycling
Cities manage waste through collection, landfills, recycling, and compost systems to keep environments clean and sustainable.
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May 23, 2026•5 min read
Food Chains and Ecosystems in Nature
Food chains and ecosystems show how energy moves between plants and animals, keeping nature balanced and connected.
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May 23, 2026•3 min read
Dolphins: Smart Animals of the Ocean
Dolphins are social marine animals that use sound, teamwork, and intelligence to survive in the ocean.
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May 23, 2026•5 min read
Tigers: Powerful Hunters of the Forest
Tigers are powerful carnivores that use camouflage, strength, and stealth to hunt in forests and grasslands.
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May 23, 2026•5 min read
Penguins: Amazing Birds of the Ice
Penguins are special birds that cannot fly but are excellent swimmers that live in cold places..
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Apr 17, 2026•3 min read
Why does our heart beat faster when we run?
Why does our heart beat faster when we run?
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Apr 17, 2026•3 min read
Why do we get a fever when we are sick?
Your body has a special system that protects you from illness.
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World
Apr 13, 2026•3 min read
Old World War 2 Bomb Safely Disposed Near Changi Airport
Old World War 2 Bomb Safely Disposed Near Changi Airport
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World
Apr 7, 2026•3 min read
Breaking News on the Current Iran War Situation (Part 2)
As the war spreads across the Middle East, it is not only happening on land. It is also affecting the sea and many nearby countries.
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World
Apr 6, 2026•3 min read
Breaking News on the Current Iran War Situation (Part 1)
The war between Israel, Iran, and the United States is getting bigger and more dangerous.
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Science
Apr 5, 2026•3 min read
NASA Launches Astronauts on Historic Moon Mission
On April 3, 2026, NASA successfully launched astronauts into deep space as part of its Artemis II mission.
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Apr 1, 2026•3 min read
Why Do We Need Different Kinds of Food?
Your body is like a machine — and it needs different types of fuel to work properly.
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Apr 1, 2026•3 min read
Why Do People Around the World Eat Different Food?
Imagine travelling to another country. The buildings may look different, the language may sound different… and the food can be completely new too.
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Apr 1, 2026•3 min read
Why do adults always say, “Finish your food, don’t waste it”?
Before food reaches your plate, it goes on a long journey.
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Mar 24, 2026•5 min read
Astronaut Adventures: Exploring Space!
Astronauts explore space, do experiments, and discover amazing things about the stars and planets.
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Mar 24, 2026•5 min read
Engineers: Builders of the Future
Engineers build and fix things, solve problems, and make the world safer and more fun.
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Mar 24, 2026•5 min read
How Doctors Help People
Doctors help people stay healthy, treat illnesses, and make sure everyone feels better
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Mar 24, 2026•5 min read
What Do Firefighters Do?
Firefighters are heroes who keep people safe and help in emergencies.
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World
Mar 24, 2026•5 min read
Big Floods Hit Hawaii
Heavy rain caused dangerous flooding in Hawaii, especially on Oʻahu and Maui.
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World
Mar 4, 2026•3 min read
Israel, Iran, and the United States, Israel, Iran, and the United States War. A 3-Part WhyPals News Story - Part 3
When countries are fighting a war, the sky above them can become very dangerous.
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World
Mar 4, 2026•3 min read
Israel, Iran, and the United States War. A 3-Part WhyPals News Story - Part 2
Why did the United States join Israel in the war?
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World
Mar 4, 2026•3 min read
Israel, Iran, and the United States War. A 3-Part WhyPals News Story - Part 1
Why are Israel and Iran fighting?
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Mar 1, 2026•3 min read
Why Can’t We Just Burn All Our Plastic?
Why can’t we just burn all the plastic and make it disappear?
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Mar 1, 2026•3 min read
Why Is Recycling Important If Singapore Already Burns Our Trash?
If Singapore already burns most of its trash safely, why do we still need to recycle?
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Mar 1, 2026•3 min read
Why Does Plastic End Up in the Ocean?
Have you ever seen pictures of beaches covered in rubbish? Plastic in the ocean does not usually start there. So how does it travel so far?
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Science
Feb 23, 2026•3 min read
Singapore Controlling Crows
Singapore will restart crow control operations in March 2026.
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Science
Feb 19, 2026•3 min read
The Snow Moon Lit Up the Sky This Week!
This special full moon is called the Snow Moon — and it happens every February.
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Fun
Feb 19, 2026•3 min read
The Biggest Chinese New Year Celebrations Around the World!
The Biggest Chinese New Year Celebrations Around the World!
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Feb 14, 2026•3 min read
Why Does It Rain?
Rain happens when tiny drops of water in clouds grow heavy and fall back to Earth.
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Feb 14, 2026•3 min read
Why Is the Weather Hot or Cold?
Weather feels hot or cold because of how much sunlight reaches different parts of Earth.
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Feb 14, 2026•3 min read
Why Do Storms, Thunder, and Lightning Happen?
Storms happen when warm and cold air meet and create powerful clouds in the sky.
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Feb 14, 2026•3 min read
Why Do We Need Weather Forecasts?
Weather forecasts help us understand what the sky might bring so we can stay safe and make good choices.
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Sports
Feb 11, 2026•3 min read
Winter Olympics 2026
2026 Winter Olympics Highlights
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Sports
Feb 4, 2026•3 min read
A Man Climb Taipei 101 Without Any Safety Gear
A man named Alex Honnold climbed Taipei 101, one of the tallest buildings in the world, without using a rope, helmet, or any safety gear.
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Feb 1, 2026•3 min read
Why Does Earth Have Day and Night?
Earth has day and night because it is always spinning, so different parts of the planet take turns facing the Sun.
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Feb 1, 2026•3 min read
Why Do People Want to Go to Space?
People want to go to space to explore the unknown, learn more about Earth, create new inventions, and prepare for the future.
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Feb 1, 2026•3 min read
Why Do Astronauts Float in Space?
Astronauts float in space because gravity is much weaker there, so nothing is pulled down the way it is on Earth.
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Nature
Jan 27, 2026•3 min read
Heavy snow in Russia
Heavy snow in Russia
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World
Jan 27, 2026•3 min read
Tragic train accident in Spain
A tragic train accident happened in Spain.
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World
Jan 21, 2026•3 min read
Why Can a Rambutan Seed Be Dangerous?
5-year-old boy choked after swallowing a rambutan seed
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World
Jan 21, 2026•3 min read
Chile’s Big Wildfires
Chile is facing very serious wildfires.
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Jan 15, 2026•3 min read
Why do people choose different ways to travel each day?
People choose different ways to travel depending on where they are going and what they need to do.
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Jan 15, 2026•3 min read
Why do traffic lights tell us when to stop and go?
Traffic lights were invented to help people move safely when roads became busy and confusing.
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Jan 15, 2026•3 min read
Why did people want to fly in the sky like birds?
People invented planes because they wanted to travel very far in much less time.
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Jan 15, 2026•3 min read
Why did people invent cars instead of walking or using horses?
Cars were invented to help people travel faster and more easily when walking and horses were no longer enough.
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Science
Jan 13, 2026•3 min read
Northern Lights May Be Seen More Often in 2026
In 2026, the Northern Lights may appear more often than usual in many northern parts of the world.
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Science
Jan 13, 2026•3 min read
A Rocket Launched a Satellite to Watch Earth
On 2 January 2026, a rocket built by SpaceX carried a satellite into space to help watch Earth from above. The satellite will help scientists understand weather changes and keep our planet safe.
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World
Jan 9, 2026•3 min read
Part 3 — What Happened After the President of Venezuela Was Caught?
Why Did the United States Capture the President of Venezuela? [Part 3]
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World
Jan 9, 2026•3 min read
Part 2 — Why Do We Need to Know Who the President of Venezuela Is?
Why Did the United States Capture the President of Venezuela? [Part 2]
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World
Jan 9, 2026•3 min read
Part 1 — Why Is the President of the United States So Powerful?
A Big World Event: Why the United States and Venezuela Are in the News [Part 1]
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World
Jan 8, 2026•3 min read
Sinkhole in Melbourne
A large hole suddenly opened in the ground at a sports field in Melbourne, Australia
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Fun
Jan 8, 2026•3 min read
Singapore’s Buildings Are Lighting Up at Night
This week, colourful light artworks are lighting up parts of Singapore at night, turning buildings and public spaces into glowing art that families can enjoy together.
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ScienceWeekly Theme
Jan 1, 2026•3 min read
Why Was the Ankylosaurus One of the Best-Protected Dinosaurs Ever?
The Ankylosaurus was a dinosaur built for defence.
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Jan 1, 2026•3 min read
Why Did Some Dinosaurs Have Long Necks and Huge Bodies?
Long-necked herbivorous dinosaurs grew huge so they could reach food that others could not and protect themselves from predators, helping them survive in a dangerous dinosaur world.
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Jan 1, 2026•3 min read
Why Was the Tyrannosaurus Rex One of the Fiercest Dinosaurs?
Tyrannosaurus Rex is one of the fiercest dinosaurs.
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Jan 1, 2026•3 min read
Why Did Dinosaurs Extinct?
Dinosaur Featured Week
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Nature
Dec 21, 2025•3 min read
Governments protect sharks and rays at a wildlife meeting?
A very big wildlife meeting was held in a country called Uzbekistan
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World
Dec 21, 2025•3 min read
Biggest Fire in Hong Kong
A big fire started at a group of tall apartment buildings
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Nature
Dec 20, 2025•3 min read
Many fish seen in a canal in Singapore?
A big group of dark fish was swimming very close together in the shallow water.
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Sports
Dec 20, 2025•3 min read
SEA Games
Many countries in Southeast Asia are joining a big sports event
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World
Dec 20, 2025•3 min read
A Very Serious Attack on Bondi Beach
While people were celebrating outside, someone started shooting from a bridge near the beach.
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Nature
Dec 20, 2025•3 min read
Global Warming
Across Europe, many countries have been feeling much hotter weather than before.
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