Israel Allows Minimal Aid into Gaza as Attacks Continue
For the first time in nearly three months, Israel has allowed some humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Brazilian Police Stop Planned Bomb Attack at Lady Gaga Concert
Brazilian police say they stopped a planned bombing attack at Lady Gaga’s free concert in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday.
This is an AI generated summary. Original reporting by NPR: https://www.npr.org/2025/05/04/nx-s1-5386457/lady-gaga-copacabana-beach-brazil-free-concert
Image: By proacguy1 from Montreal, Canada – Lady Gaga, ARTPOP Ball Tour, Bell Center, Montréal, 2 July 2014 (60), CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=34109131
Pope Francis Dies at 88
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, has died at age 88.
This is an AI-generated summary. Original reporting by PBS: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/pope-francis-historys-first-latin-american-pontiff-dies-at-88
More Than 2,000 Dead After Powerful Earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand
Rescue teams are working to find survivors after a strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar and parts of Thailand on Friday.
Finland ranked happiest country in the world. The U.S. falls to its lowest-ever position
Finland is the happiest country in the world for the eighth year in a row, according to the World Happiness Report 2025 published Thursday.
Researchers: South Korea’s Birth Rate Increase Last Year Unclear
In 2024, the number of babies born in South Korea increased for the first time in nine years.
WHO Launches New Cancer Drug Plan for Children
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new service, or platform, to provide free cancer medicines to thousands of children in less wealthy nations.
Nepal Increases Cost of Permits to Climb Everest
The government of Nepal has increased the cost of a permit to climb Mount Everest by about one-third.
Study Finds India’s Tiger Population Doubled in 12 Years
A recent study says India has doubled its tiger population in 12 years.
Buddhist Women in Nepal Practice Kung Fu for Self-Defense, Strength
Buddhist nuns in Nepal are once again performing martial arts for the public after a five-year break caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.