Starting 7 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

The Conversation ยท 12.12.25Rumours about replacing Keir Starmer overlook several important polling detailsVoters are undecided and no party is polling particularly well. All is not well for the UK prime minister, but talk of his imminent removal may be premature.
  • ๐Ÿ˜Š Keir Starmer is the leader of a big team that won many seats, but some people in his team do not always agree with him or his choices.
  • ๐Ÿค” Even though the next big vote is years away, people are already talking and guessing if someone else might want to be the leader instead.
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Many people did not vote before, and now lots of them are unsure who they like, so polls can look confusing and change often.
  • ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Smaller parties are getting more votes in local elections, which makes it harder for the biggest teams to stay strong everywhere.
  • ๐ŸŒŸ Starmer has had problems, but he has also helped with jobs, homes, and hospitals, and changing leaders might cause even more confusion.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Fun Fact!

The UK Prime Minister's home at 10 Downing Street has over 100 rooms, but only one famous black front door that cannot be opened from the outside!

๐Ÿฉบ Healthcare

Sky News ยท 13.12.25King reveals 'good news' in his battle with cancer and urges people to get checkedCharles says his treatment will be reduced next year thanks to his adherence to doctors' orders and early diagnosis.
  • ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ The King said he has good news because doctors found his illness early and his treatment is working well, so he will need less medicine next year.
  • โค๏ธ He listened carefully to his doctors and followed their advice, which helped him feel stronger and healthier during his cancer treatment.
  • ๐Ÿฐ While resting, the King still worked inside the palace and later came back to meet people and visit places again.
  • ๐Ÿ“บ He spoke on television to help others feel brave and to remind everyone that getting checked early can save lives.
  • ๐ŸŒŸ The King wants people to visit doctors for checkups, because finding sickness early gives hope and helps people live longer and happier lives.
BBC News ยท 12.12.25It's amazing, the wonder material very few can makeJust a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.
  • ๐Ÿฉบ A special material called cadmium zinc telluride helps hospital scanners take clear pictures of lungs much faster, so patients do not have to lie still for a long time.
  • โœจ Doctors love it because it makes detailed 3D pictures that help them find tiny blood clots and keep people safer with less medicine.
  • ๐Ÿญ Only a few companies in the world can make this material because it takes many weeks in hot furnaces to grow it crystal by crystal.
  • ๐Ÿš€ This amazing material is also used in space tools, airport security scanners, and science labs to see things we cannot see with our eyes.
  • ๐Ÿ”ฌ Scientists want more of it for future discoveries, but it is hard to make, which is why it is so rare and special.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Fun Fact!

The crystals used in medical machines are so pure that a speck of dust smaller than a hair could ruin an entire crystal that took months to grow!

๐Ÿ† Sports

CBS Sports ยท 09.12.25John Cena's last match in WWE, The Last Time is Now Tournament results, winnerGunther will face John Cena in his final WWE match on Saturday Night's Main Event.
  • ๐Ÿ›Ž๏ธ John Cena is a famous WWE wrestler, and he will have his last match on December 13 at a show called Saturday Night's Main Event.
  • ๐Ÿ† To choose who would wrestle John Cena, WWE made a fun contest called The Last Time is Now Tournament.
  • ๐Ÿ’ช Sixteen wrestlers from different WWE shows joined the tournament and fought in many exciting matches over several weeks.
  • ๐Ÿ‘‘ Gunther won the whole tournament by beating other top wrestlers, including LA Knight in the final match.
  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Some surprise wrestlers from John Cena's past came back to join the fun, making the tournament exciting for fans watching at home.
Sky Sports ยท 12.12.25Lando Norris: 2025 F1 world champion receives trophy for winning Drivers' Championship at FIA AwardsLando Norris was given the Drivers' Championship trophy at the FIA Awards ceremony, and 2025 runner-up Max Verstappen sent a video message congratulating Norris and McLaren.
  • ๐Ÿ† Lando Norris won the Formula 1 World Championship in 2025 and got a shiny trophy at a big awards party held by the FIA.
  • ๐ŸŽ๏ธ Lando became the 35th world champion after a great season and strong races, including finishing well in the last race in Abu Dhabi.
  • ๐Ÿค Max Verstappen came second in the championship and sent a kind video message to congratulate Lando and his team.
  • ๐Ÿ… Lando's team, McLaren, also won the Constructors' Championship, showing they had the best team of drivers and helpers all year.
  • ๐Ÿ˜Š Lando thanked his team, his teammate Oscar Piastri, and his rivals, saying he was proud, excited, and very thankful for the amazing journey.

๐Ÿ’ช Fun Fact!

WWE wrestlers practice their moves on special mats that are actually much bouncier than they look, but they still need to be super athletic and strong!

๐Ÿฌ Food

BBC ยท 08.12.25What are freeze-dried sweets and why are they popular?Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they became an online sensation.
  • ๐Ÿฌ Freeze dried sweets are normal candies that become crunchy instead of chewy. They puff up and feel crispy when you bite them, which many kids and adults enjoy.
  • โ„๏ธ Special machines make them by cooling the candy and taking out the water. This makes the sweet bigger, lighter, and super crunchy inside.
  • ๐Ÿ˜‹ Because the water is gone, the flavor tastes stronger and sweeter. Some people say it feels like eating a crunchy chocolate ball.
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ These sweets became popular after people showed them on TikTok. Videos made many kids and grown ups want to try the fun candy.
  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Big candy companies now sell them too. They are tasty but can break easily in bags and sometimes cost more money.

๐Ÿฌ Fun Fact!

Freeze-drying was first used by scientists to save food for astronauts and explorers, now it makes candy super crunchy too!

๐ŸŽฎ Gaming Safety

BBC ยท 12.12.25Australia social media ban, why isn't gaming included?Parents and experts say gaming poses many of the same risks for kids as social media, and want them included.
  • ๐ŸŽฎ Some kids in Australia play online games for many hours, and some even get sick from playing too much, so there is a special clinic to help them learn healthier habits.
  • ๐Ÿฅ Doctors say gaming can be fun, but too much gaming can become addictive and make kids feel lonely, tired, or unhappy.
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Australia banned social media accounts for kids under 16, but online games were not included, which worries many parents and experts.
  • โš ๏ธ Experts say gaming and chatting online can sometimes be unsafe because kids might see bad content or talk to strangers.
  • ๐Ÿค Many people believe kids need better rules, age checks, and more real life play and face to face time to stay safe and happy.

๐ŸŽฎ Fun Fact!

The longest video game marathon ever lasted 138 hours, that's almost 6 days straight! But doctors say kids should only play for 1-2 hours per day to stay healthy!

๐ŸŽฌ Entertainment

The Guardian ยท 11.12.25Disney wants you to AI-generate yourself into your favorite Marvel movieThe media company is investing $1bn in OpenAI, and allowing its characters to be used in generated videos.
  • ๐Ÿฆธโ€โ™‚๏ธ Disney and OpenAI are working together so kids and adults can make short videos with famous characters like Iron Man, Lightning McQueen, Elsa, and R2 D2 using a computer app.
  • ๐ŸŽฅ The app is called Sora and it lets people type a few words to create fun videos up to 20 seconds long, and even put their own face in the video.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Disney is giving a lot of money to OpenAI and allowing about 200 of its favorite characters to be used in these videos.
  • ๐ŸŽจ Disney says this helps fans use their imagination and be creative while playing safely with their favorite stories.
  • ๐Ÿ“บ Some fan made videos might even appear on Disney Plus, letting people around the world enjoy creative ideas made by fans.

๐Ÿฆธ Fun Fact!

Disney owns more than 7,000 characters across all its movies and shows, that's like a whole town full of superheroes, princesses, and talking animals!

๐Ÿ”ญ Space

Johns Hopkins University ยท 08.12.25Wonder and discovery coalesce at Vatican Observatory exhibitionWonder Bound, the product of a collaboration between JHU, the Space Telescope Science Institute, and the Vatican Observatory, brings images from the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes to a historic venue.
  • ๐ŸŒŸ People love looking at stars because it makes us curious and happy, and it helps us learn about the big universe we live in.
  • ๐Ÿš€ Wonder Bound is a space picture show made by scientists and the Vatican, sharing amazing photos from powerful space telescopes that kids and families enjoy.
  • ๐Ÿ”ญ The show lives in Italy inside a historic palace, where colorful images teach how stars and galaxies are born and grow in our sky.
  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Two space helpers called Hubble and James Webb take pictures far away, turning quiet space light into bright art and facts for everyone to see.
  • ๐Ÿ’ซ The pictures remind us we are made from star stuff, and learning science can feel joyful, mysterious, and full of wonder for all kids.

๐ŸŒŸ Fun Fact!

The James Webb Space Telescope is so sensitive it could detect a candle on one of Jupiter's moons from Earth! That's like seeing a firefly from 25 miles away!

๐Ÿฆœ Animals

Scientific American ยท 10.12.25How Animals Form Unlikely Alliances to Keep Predators AwayCross-species defense pacts help animals keep tabs on parasites and predators.
  • ๐Ÿฆœ Animals sometimes team up with different animals to stay safe. They learn that sharing warnings helps everyone survive and feel protected together.
  • ๐Ÿ“ฃ Many birds make the same warning sound when a cuckoo comes. This sound tells friends from other species to come help chase danger away.
  • ๐Ÿฆ When many birds hear the warning, they gather fast and scare the enemy together. Working as a group makes predators leave more quickly.
  • ๐Ÿฆ… Birds and squirrels also warn each other about flying hunters. Quiet sounds spread the news so the hunter does not notice.
  • ๐Ÿ  Fish, monkeys, and dolphins also share signs about danger or food. Paying attention to others helps animals live longer and find meals.

๐Ÿฆก Fun Fact!

Honey badgers and honeyguide birds work together to find bee hives! The bird leads the badger to the hive, the badger opens it, and they both share the honey!

Amazing Fun Facts You Won't Believe!

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

๐Ÿ‘‘ Royal Crowns

The British Crown Jewels include over 2,800 diamonds! The biggest diamond is called the Star of Africa and it's as big as a chicken egg!

๐ŸŽ๏ธ Racing Cars

Formula 1 cars can drive upside down! They create so much downward force that if they drove fast enough on a tunnel ceiling, they wouldn't fall down!

๐Ÿ’ช Wrestling Moves

WWE wrestlers practice their moves on special mats that are actually much bouncier than they look, but they still need to be super athletic and strong!

๐Ÿš€ Space Food

Astronauts can't eat regular bread in space because the crumbs would float everywhere! They eat special tortillas that don't make crumbs instead!

๐Ÿฆก Animal Teamwork

Honey badgers and honeyguide birds work together to find bee hives! The bird leads the badger to the hive, the badger opens it, and they both share the honey!

๐Ÿ”ฌ Medical Crystals

The crystals used in medical machines are so pure that a speck of dust smaller than a hair could ruin an entire crystal that took months to grow!

๐ŸŒŸ Star Pictures

The James Webb Space Telescope is so sensitive it could detect a candle on one of Jupiter's moons from Earth! That's like seeing a firefly from 25 miles away!

๐ŸŽฎ Video Game Facts

The longest video game marathon ever lasted 138 hours, that's almost 6 days straight! But doctors say kids should only play for 1-2 hours per day to stay healthy!

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ What did Keir Starmer's team do that shows he is still leading?

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