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Thymaina's plunging population shows Greece's demographic decline

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EU Kids act: The EU’s plan to make the internet safer for kids

The new EU KIDS ACT bans social media for under-13s but allows "mini accounts" for 13-15-year-olds. No infinite scrolling, push notifications, and contacts from strangers. Video games, AI chatbots, and app stores must be “safe by design".

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Can the EU protect kids from the dangers of social media?

The European Commission is set to announce new measures to protect children online. The EU Kids Act will establish a “digital majority age” of 15, regulating spaces like TikTok, Instagram, and certain video games.

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Baby costs in Europe: Where are essential items cheapest?

Baby essentials can cost significantly more in some European countries than others. And when measured against average wages, the cost of nappies, feeding and clothing can place a heavy financial burden on parents.

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From bedtime stories to book clubs: Reading protects your brain for life

Reading for pleasure isn't just enjoyable, new research suggests it could also boost brain health and lower dementia risk.

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Mass funeral in Bukavu for 26 children killed in DR Congo school blaze

Bukavu held a mass funeral on Monday, 14 September, for 26 children killed in a school fire and subsequent stampede three days earlier, as UNICEF and local authorities called for an investigation into the disaster.

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When war takes away the classroom, can children ever catch up?

Attacks on education have surged worldwide. Education Above All Foundation's Dr Maleiha Malik says keeping children learning is possible, but conflict-caused damage cannot be undone easily.

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A third of the world’s population exposed to second-hand smoke

Second-hand smoke causes serious health harm, including heart disease, respiratory illness and cancer, and remains a leading cause of preventable death worldwide.

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Kyiv school year begins under the shadow of air raid sirens

Kyiv children began the new school year with a ceremony interrupted by an air raid alert, hours after Russian missile strikes hit the capital.

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France starts school year with novel survey on sexual violence

For the first time, France's annual school questionnaire on bullying — which has been handed out to pupils since 2023 — will include questions on sexual violence. Pupils will be able to choose whether or not they wish to remain anonymous in this questionnaire, to be distributed in November.

Health news

Back to school: Heavy backpacks can become a health risk

As back-to-school shopping gets underway, experts warn that overloaded backpacks can strain children's bodies.

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Family train travel in Europe: The discounts and perks to know

Rail companies in Europe are increasingly offering family-friendly services on board and reduced fares for children and young people.

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Heat stress from climate change hits children hardest, study finds

As many as 560 million children are already living through at least one extra month of dangerous heat every year because of climate change, a threat that puts them at serious health risk.

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Back-to-school: How to reset children’s sleep schedules

After a summer of holidays and late nights, it's time to set those back-to-school alarms.

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One million Afghan children suffering acute malnutrition, UNICEF says

Afghanistan has endured repeated periods of widespread hunger in recent decades as it has struggled through civil war and other crises.

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In London, children’s lungs grow faster as traffic pollution falls

A new study is the first to link improved air quality from a clean-air zone with faster lung growth in children living in London.

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How the Meta trial could change Facebook and Instagram forever

A landmark trial in California could force Meta to overhaul Facebook and Instagram after four states accused the company of designing its platforms to hook young users and hiding what it knew about the harm.