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Turkey

Gunman opens fire at high school in Turkey, wounding at least 16

The 18-year-old attacker, armed with a shotgun, fired randomly at a high school in Siverek in Şanlıurfa province, before hiding inside the building.

Lebanon

Eid in exile: Displaced Lebanese struggle in Beirut shelters

As the war between Israel and the pro-Iranian Hezbollah continues, displaced Lebanese told Euronews they marked the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr in overcrowded Beirut shelters, lacking food, water and medical care, as families remain scattered and homes destroyed in a widening humanitarian crisis.

Culture news

Read all about it: Portuguese teenage book addict goes viral

Bed-ridden by a double leg fracture, Francisco Borges read ten books a day. The habit sparked his appetite for more literature which has transformed the 13-year-old into a model student who's now spreading his love of books throughout Portuguese schools.

Canada

Suspect, 18, in British Columbia mass school shooting identified

The suspect of the Tumbler Ridge school mass shooting, which left seven victims plus the shooter dead, has been identified as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar.

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Health news

As childhood obesity rises, WHO calls for healthier food in schools

With one in 10 children now living with obesity globally, the WHO is calling on governments to overhaul school food and create healthier eating environments.

South Africa

At least 13 children killed in school bus crash in South Africa

Preliminary reports indicate 11 schoolchildren died at the scene, with two others succumbing to their injuries later in hospital.

Tech News

How Finland is teaching schoolchildren AI literacy

As deepfakes proliferate online, Finland adds AI literacy to its school curriculum to help children as young as 3 to recognise AI-generated fake news.

Europe in Motion

Which EU countries have the highest education dropout rates and why?

Course difficulty and unmet expectations are often key factors, but mental health issues may also account for a significant share.

Earth News

Shell gave €5m to this museum. Should parents be worried?

School materials emblazoned with the Shell logo are shaping how children as young as 10 learn about climate change.

Tech News

Doha summit cautions against tech-driven schooling

Global education systems are falling behind the pace of technology, and leaders meeting in Doha warned that classrooms are changing faster than schools can cope.

Earth News

Cyprus schoolchildren lead the way in environmental protection

The programme is starting to deliver results, with Cyprus school children at the forefront of the effort

USA

US court rejects Jones' appeal of $1.4bn Sandy Hook defamation ruling

The US Supreme Court upheld a $1.4 billion judgement against Alex Jones for his Sandy Hook hoax claims, rejecting his appeal. Jones' bankruptcy and asset liquidation continue.

Europe News

85 million children worldwide do not attend school, UNICEF says

Children not attending schools, primarily in countries with active war zones, is a critical issue this World Teacher's Day.

Europe in Motion

School aid: These are the least and most generous countries in the EU

Families face increasing education costs while public spending across the EU is falling.

Economy

Back to school: New or second-hand school supplies?

Every year the return to school means a significant outlay for families. Many families look for alternatives to save on school expenses in September. Second-hand purchases are a sustainable option and increasingly popular.

Earth News

Vatican to open ecological education centre inspired by Pope Francis

The Vatican's first-ever vocational school aims to offer on-site training in sustainable gardening, organic winemaking, and olive harvesting.

Europe in Motion

School costs rising faster than inflation: Who pays most in Europe?

As children return to school, European families are once again bracing for a very expensive September with education costs on the rise for school items and textbooks.

USA

Minnesota shooter 'obsessed' with idea of killing children, police say

Acting US Attorney Joe Thompson said videos and writings the shooter left behind show that the shooter "expressed hate towards almost every group imaginable.”

USA

What do we know about the Minnesota school shooting suspect Robin Westman?

Westman, 23, died at the scene from a self-inflicted injury after allegedly killing two children in an armed attack on Wednesday morning.

Europe News

Gunman planned Austrian school shooting that killed 10, police say

A 21-year-old in Graz planned and executed a deadly school shooting, killing 10 and injuring 11. A farewell letter and non-functional pipe bomb were found at his home.