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Number of people with autism worldwide almost double previous estimate

One in 127 people, representing 61.8 million people globally, is on the autism spectrum, according to a new study.

Europe News

Poland introduces mandatory gun training in schools amid Russia threat

Poland has introduced mandatory Education for Safety lessons for children in schools, which include shooting training and basic first aid.

Hungary

Santa Claus arrives in Hungarian town in style - by helicopter

Children and their parents had gathered on the central beach by Lake Balaton, next to the Ferris wheel, and waited patiently for Santa Claus, who was met with great excitement upon his arrival.

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Rio de Janeiro's missing children

The NGO Rio de Paz organised a demonstration on Copacabana beach on Wednesday to demand answers from the government about the violent deaths of children in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Green News

Children are mining for the lithium that powers our electric vehicles

Children as young as five-years-old were found to be working in one illegal mine.

World

How Uzbekistan is pushing inclusive education

In partnership with the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan

In this episode of Learning World, we look at Uzbekistan's progress towards inclusive education and visit a school that welcomes children of all abilities. From teacher training to accessible facilities, we find out what's being done to ensure no child is left behind.

Health news

Childhood diabetes rates are rising globally. How does Europe compare?

A Nordic country has the world’s highest rate of childhood type 1 diabetes, according to a new analysis.

Experiences

Why my six-year-old daughter loved our weekend break in Belfast

What happened when I let my six-year-old daughter choose our weekend destination.

Scenes

Watch: The basketball coach empowering India's youth through the sport

In partnership with Media City

Pradyut Voleti is transforming the lives of young people through his non-profit basketball organisation.

Lebanon

Injured Gazan children in Lebanon caught up in war again

Since Israel launched its large-scale invasion of Lebanon, Gazan children there are faced with destruction that reminds them of home.

Europe News

At least four killed in Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih

Russian glide bombs, drones and a ballistic missile smashed into several cities across southern and eastern Ukraine on Monday.

Culture news

Jamie Oliver book withdrawn after criticism by Indigenous Australians

Critics say the chef’s book “Billy and the Epic Escape” relies on tropes and stereotypes about Indigenous Australians.

Green News

One in 8 children significantly impacted by extreme weather events

400 million children have been affected by school closures due to extreme weather events since 2022.

Green News

UK apologises to mother of girl who died from air pollution

The child's mother says the apology puts the issue of air pollution ‘firmly on the map’.

Nutrition

High mercury levels in tuna present 'risk to public health' in Europe

French NGOs are raising the alarm about mercury concentration in canned tuna after an investigation found the metal in all samples taken.

Art

Groundbreaking exhibition on Tove Jansson’s murals opens in Helsinki

Ahead of next year’s 80th anniversary celebrations of the Moomins, 'Tove Jansson: Paradise' focuses on the artist and writer’s lesser-known mural work. Fans of the Moomins need not fear, though – the charming cartoon trolls can still be spotted.

Economy

Not adding up? Why children's financial education should start early

Euronews Business looks at why children's financial education should begin early on in primary school, what financial lessons would benefit them the most, and how schools and governments can help implement this.

Health news

What is immunity debt – and is it really making kids sick?

There’s been an uptick in viral infections in the post-pandemic period, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

Europe News

Russia's State Duma passes bill outlawing 'child-free propaganda'

Supporters of the bill contend that public arguments against having children are part of purported Western efforts to weaken Russia by encouraging population decline.

Health news

Conjoined twins successfully separated at US hospital

The twins celebrated their first birthday about a month after being successfully separated.