Starting 21 December 2025

Welcome to this week's news, all summarised with amazing AI. Join us as we explore exciting places, meet historical figures, discover amazing animals, and learn about cool science. Each article is packed with fun facts that will expand your knowledge and spark your curiosity.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Politics

CNN ยท 27.12.25Russia's massive attack on Kyiv region ahead of peace talksRussia carried out one of this year's longest sustained attacks on Ukraine overnight, the day before Ukraine's President Zelensky met US President Trump in Florida.
  • ๐ŸŒ Russia sent many drones and missiles to the Kyiv area. The attack lasted many hours and damaged homes. Sadly two people died and many others were hurt, including children.
  • ๐Ÿšจ Sirens rang to warn everyone. Families hid in safe places like metro stations while they waited for the danger to stop.
  • โ„๏ธ Many buildings in Kyiv had no heating or electricity. This was very hard because the weather is very cold.
  • ๐Ÿค Ukraine's president Zelensky went to meet US president Trump to talk about stopping the war and keeping Ukraine safe.
  • ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ Ukraine wants more protection and fair peace talks so children and families can live safely again.
Sky News ยท 22.12.25The Belgrave Circle effect is hitting UK politicsThe growth of smaller parties and their support is stirring up the next election and could decide who enters Downing Street.
  • ๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ This story is about a roundabout in Leicester that helps explain big changes in UK politics. Different voting areas meet there, so it shows how votes can change who wins.
  • ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Before, many people voted for the same big party. Now, votes are split between many smaller parties.
  • ๐Ÿ”€ When votes split, a party with fewer supporters can still win, just like slipping through the middle of traffic.
  • ๐ŸŒฑ New parties like the Greens are taking votes from Labour, while Reform is taking votes from the Conservatives.
  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Because of this, the next election could be surprising. How people choose to vote together or separately may decide who runs the country.

๐Ÿš‡ Fun Fact!

Ukraine has the world's deepest metro station, it's 346 feet underground, deeper than the Statue of Liberty is tall!

๐Ÿ Sports

BBC Sport ยท 27.12.25England win staggering two-day Ashes Test in MelbourneEngland beat Australia by four wickets in a remarkable two-day match in Melbourne to claim their first Ashes Test win down under since 2011.
  • ๐Ÿฆ England won an exciting cricket game in Melbourne very fast. The match ended in just two days which is unusual and surprised many fans around the world.
  • ๐Ÿ Australia batted twice but struggled because the pitch was tricky. England's bowlers worked together and took lots of wickets quickly to stop Australia scoring many runs.
  • ๐Ÿš€ England needed 175 runs to win and played bravely. They hit the ball confidently and ran fast between wickets, making the chase fun and exciting to watch.
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Young players like Jacob Bethell and stars like Harry Brook helped England win. The final runs made England fans cheer in the stadium.
  • ๐ŸŽ‰ This win was special because England had not won a Test match in Australia for almost 15 years. It gave the team pride and hope.
Al Jazeera ยท 23.12.25Salah scores late winner as Egypt beat ZimbabweMohamed Salah scored a dramatic winner against Zimbabwe in Egypt's AFCON opener in Morocco.
  • โšฝ Egypt played their first AFCON 2025 match against Zimbabwe in Morocco. Zimbabwe scored first and surprised everyone, but Egypt kept trying and did not give up, even when the game felt difficult.
  • ๐Ÿ˜ฎ Zimbabwe scored in the first half through Prince Dube. Egypt attacked many times early, but the ball did not go into the net, so the team had to stay calm and patient.
  • โœจ Omar Marmoush scored a beautiful goal in the second half to make it one one. His goal gave Egypt hope and made fans very excited again.
  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ Mohamed Salah scored the winning goal at the very end of the match. He used his left foot and showed why he is Egypt's captain and star player.
  • ๐Ÿ† Egypt won two one and started the tournament strong. The team showed teamwork, confidence, and belief, making fans proud and happy.

๐Ÿ Fun Fact!

A cricket ball can travel up to 100 miles per hour, that's faster than cars on most highways!

๐Ÿ‘• Fashion

Modaes ยท 24.12.25Uniqlo: the new icon in the global fashion arenaFast Retailing, the Japanese company behind Uniqlo, has become the world's third-largest fashion powerhouse.
  • ๐Ÿงข Uniqlo is a clothing brand from Japan that is growing very fast and becoming one of the biggest fashion companies in the world. Many people like it because it sells simple comfy clothes that last long.
  • ๐ŸŒ Uniqlo became popular because it opened stores in many countries and kept the same style everywhere. This helped it become more famous than some older brands.
  • ๐Ÿ‘• People today like calm simple fashion instead of flashy clothes. Uniqlo's basic shirts, jackets, and pants match this new style perfectly.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ The company that owns Uniqlo makes a lot of money every year and keeps growing faster than many other fashion brands.
  • ๐Ÿ† Uniqlo wants to become the biggest fashion brand in the world one day by making good clothes at fair prices.

๐Ÿค Fun Fact!

The zipper was invented in 1893, but it took 20 years before people started using it on clothes!

โ„๏ธ Weather & Environment

TRT World ยท 24.12.251,500 US flights cancelled amid severe winter storm warningsOver 40 million Americans were under winter storm warnings, and another 30 million were under flood or storm advisories in California.
  • โ„๏ธ A very big winter storm hit the United States, bringing lots of snow, rain, and cold weather. Because of this, about 1500 flights were cancelled and many trips were delayed during the holiday season.
  • โœˆ๏ธ Airports in big cities like New York and Chicago were very busy and messy. Many planes could not take off or land safely, so families had to wait longer or stay home.
  • ๐ŸŒจ๏ธ More than 40 million people were warned about snow and ice. In New York alone there could be up to 25 centimeters of snow, which is the most in four years.
  • ๐ŸŒง๏ธ On the other side of the country, California had heavy rain and floods. One airport even closed for a while until workers cleared the water.
  • ๐Ÿšง Weather experts and city helpers told everyone to be careful when traveling and to stay safe until the storms pass.
The Guardian ยท 24.12.25Four experts on Europe's most liveable major citiesFrom Copenhagen's cycle lanes and Vienna's shared parks to Barcelona and London's unfulfilled potential, better living is close at hand.
  • ๐ŸŒ Big cities can be healthy and happy places when they have clean air, green parks, and safe streets, because pollution and traffic can make people sick and sad.
  • ๐Ÿšฒ Copenhagen is great because many people ride bikes and walk, which helps their bodies stay strong and keeps the air cleaner to breathe every day.
  • ๐ŸŒณ Vienna feels wonderful because parks and nature are everywhere, buses and trains are cheap, and families from all backgrounds can relax and play outside together.
  • โ˜€๏ธ Barcelona is getting hotter, but special car free neighborhoods help people walk safely, enjoy trees, and imagine a cooler and greener city in the future.
  • ๐ŸŒฟ London has many beautiful parks, but busy roads and big cars make it hard to reach them safely, so the city still needs better ideas for walking and biking.

๐ŸŒณ Fun Fact!

One large tree can clean the air for two people for a whole year!

๐Ÿค– Technology & AI

Josh Bersin ยท 23.12.25Yes, AI is really impacting the job marketAI may take away some jobs, but it's up to employers to think bigger. Rather than replace people with bots, the right strategy is different.
  • ๐Ÿง  AI is a smart computer helper that is changing how people work. Some jobs are slower to hire, but AI is not taking all jobs away.
  • ๐Ÿ“‰ Grown ups noticed fewer new jobs for young college graduates, but many other jobs like doctors' helpers, shop workers, and repair workers are growing.
  • ๐Ÿ‘ฆ Young people can learn AI faster because they grew up with technology. This can help them get new ideas and solve problems in fresh ways.
  • ๐Ÿค Many workers feel worried because they do not trust bosses to explain AI clearly. Talking honestly helps people feel safer and work better.
  • ๐Ÿš€ AI can help everyone become a super worker by learning new skills, asking questions, and trying better ways to do things.
Grand Pinnacle Tribune ยท 24.12.25Vietnamese farmers embrace technology for sustainable growthA quiet revolution is underway in Vietnamese agriculture, as farmers use drones and smart systems to grow more with less.
  • ๐ŸŒฑ Vietnamese farmers are learning to use new technology to grow food in smarter ways. Computers and machines help them grow more crops while taking better care of the land and water.
  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ In December 2025, Vietnam's leaders met to talk about using technology across the country. They want farms, roads, and businesses to be modern so Vietnam can do well in the world.
  • ๐Ÿš Farmers in Tay Ninh use drones and smart watering systems. These tools help rice grow better, save time, and cost less money.
  • ๐Ÿค Farmers work together in cooperatives by sharing tools and ideas. This helps them grow better rice, fruits, and vegetables all year.
  • ๐Ÿˆ High tech farms grow foods like cantaloupe and dragon fruit. Using clean water and smart systems helps protect nature and gives farmers steady incomes.

๐Ÿ‰ Fun Fact!

Dragon fruit is actually a type of cactus! It grows on a climbing cactus plant that can live for 20 years.

๐Ÿš— Transportation

Live Science ยท 22.12.25New EV motor could cut 1,000 pounds from future vehiclesA new in-wheel motor for electric vehicles can deliver a record-breaking 1,000 horsepower to each wheel.
  • ๐Ÿš— Scientists made a brand new motor for electric cars that is very small but super strong. It can make cars much lighter and faster than before.
  • โšก This tiny motor can give each wheel a huge amount of power. That means cars can drive farther without needing to stop and recharge so often.
  • ๐Ÿฅž The motor is shaped like a pancake instead of a long tube. This smart shape helps it save space and weigh much less than old motors.
  • ๐ŸŽ’ Because the motor sits inside the wheels, cars do not need many heavy parts. This can remove up to 1,000 pounds, making cars easier to move.
  • ๐Ÿ”‹ When the car slows down, the motor turns movement into energy and puts it back in the battery. This helps the car save power and go longer distances.

๐Ÿš™ Fun Fact!

The first car ever made only went 2.5 miles per hour, you could walk faster than that!

Amazing Fun Facts You Won't Believe!

Here are some incredible facts about the topics we covered that will blow your mind!

๐Ÿš‡ Ukraine Super Fact

Ukraine has the world's deepest metro station, it's 346 feet underground, deeper than the Statue of Liberty is tall!

๐Ÿ Cricket Magic

A cricket ball can travel up to 100 miles per hour, that's faster than cars on most highways!

โšฝ Football Fun

A soccer ball is made of 32 panels, 20 hexagons (6 sides) and 12 pentagons (5 sides)!

โ„๏ธ Snow Wonder

No two snowflakes are exactly the same, each one is as unique as your fingerprint!

๐ŸŒณ City Trees

One large tree can clean the air for two people for a whole year!

๐Ÿš™ Car Power

The first car ever made only went 2.5 miles per hour, you could walk faster than that!

๐Ÿ‰ Dragon Fruit Secret

Dragon fruit is actually a type of cactus! It grows on a climbing cactus plant that can live for 20 years.

๐Ÿค Fashion History

The zipper was invented in 1893, but it took 20 years before people started using it on clothes!

๐Ÿค– Robot Friends

The word 'robot' comes from a Czech word meaning 'forced work', but today's robots are helpers, not workers!

๐Ÿ“ Quiz Time! Test Your Knowledge

Let's see how much you remember from this week's news! Pick the correct answer for each question.

Question 1 / 10

๐ŸŒ Where did families in Kyiv hide during the attack?

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