Stricter rules for financing student sports centers are causing a stir. 123,000 students are in danger of losing their sports facilities, and advocacy organizations are calling on the House of Representatives to take action.
Saudi Arabia welcomed Trump with an escort of fighter jets and a billion-dollar deal, while the president preferred his Arab partners for economic and geopolitical cooperation over traditional allies in Western Europe.
An initiative led by journalist Danielle Batist, actress Thekla Reuten, and journalist Merel Uildriks aims to create a society free from the pressure for young children to have smartphones. With concerns about the impact of smartphones on children's mental health, this movement has gained support from parents worldwide and calls for clearer regulations for social media platforms.
Organization Eurovision Song Contest at 69th edition pulls out all the stops to ensure safety for artists, including code of conduct, special welfare staff and banned film zones behind the scenes. After criticism last year, there are now positive reactions from artists and delegation head Claudia van der Pas sees clear improvements.
Charter flight with white South Africans en route to US after receiving refugee status from Trump, sparking controversy and further dividing US and South Africa.
Hamas has released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander as a sign of goodwill to restart cease-fire talks in Gaza. Alexander, who was kidnapped by Hamas two years ago, will be reunited with his family after a medical examination in Tel Aviv.