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More than 20,000 girls married illegally every day

Figure revealed in research released to mark International Day of the Girl

USA

Toddler shoots two playmates at US daycare centre

Two three-year olds are in a critical condition after an incident in Dearborn, Michigan.

Germany

Young people in Germany back Angela Merkel and lean green

A poll of the under-18s gave Angela Merkel a lead, with 28% of the vote. The greens would poll 17% amongst younger voters, but in some areas, the extreme right would also do well in some parts of the country.

Yemen

Sole strike survivor, 5, helps open world’s eyes to Yemen crisis

Orphaned girl has shone a light on a forgotten conflict.

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USA

Trump expected to end "DACA" program to curb illegal immigration

The US president promised to scrap the protection scheme but has run into stiff opposition

France

Disneyland Paris bans boy from 'princess day'

Nigeria

Girl and baby blown-up in ‘appalling increase’ of human bombs in Nigeria

The number of children blown-up has quadrupled so far in 2017.

Sierra Leone

Supporting Sierra Leone's young landslide victims

Psychological help is being provided to youngsters who have been left with nothing and no-one

Canada

Children with heart disease enjoy specialised summer camp

At the "Heart Heros" summer camp children with heart disease, who might not otherwise get the camp experience, can enjoy being kids.

USA

Trans man gives birth to a baby boy

A trans man from Portland in the US state of Oregon has given birth to a baby boy - the latest addition to a unique family.

United Kingdom

British baby Charlie Gard has died

My Europe Series

Spain: poverty hits millions despite growth

It looks like an ordinary summer’s day at a swimming pool on the outskirts of Sevilla in southern Spain: a group of children are splashing around in the water.

My Europe Series

The poverty cycle

Why is poverty on the rise in Europe and what can be done?

Iran

Baby found dead in car stolen from family driveway

Greece

Refugee children in Greece tell UNICEF about their favourite things

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Snails take their time in annual racing championship

The English village of Congham in Norfolk has celebrated the annual championship since the 1960s.

Sport

F4F “Nine values cup” 2017 goes to Real Madrid

Mexico

11 killed in a stabbing at a children's birthday party in Mexico

11 people, including two children, have been stabbed to death by masked men at birthday party in Mexico.

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Melania Trump visits France's largest paediatric hospital

U.S. First Lady Melania Trump has met with young patients at France's largest paediatric hospital as part of her two-day visit to France.

Sport

Football for Friendship Forum connects global youth in Saint Petersburg