Keywords: Children


Peru fire in Lima leaves 10 dead, including five children, as police investigate cause

A devastating residential fire in Lima, Peru, has claimed the lives of 10 people, including five children, after flames engulfed two homes in a low-income neighborhood of the capital, according to Peruvian authorities. The incident has triggered a criminal investigation as police seek to determine the......

France moves toward social media ban for children under 15 amid growing safety concerns

French lawmakers are set to vote on a proposed law that would restrict social media access for children under the age of 15, placing France among a growing number of countries seeking stricter protections for minors online. The measure reflects rising concerns among policymakers, parents and educators......

France moves closer to banning social media for children under 15

France is on the verge of adopting one of Europe's most ambitious digital protection measures for minors, as lawmakers work to finalize legislation that would prohibit children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms. Members of the National Assembly and the Senate are meeting......

French sports leaders demand urgent details on return of pass sport aid for children

French local officials and sports organizations are calling on the government to quickly clarify how the Pass Sport financial aid program will return for children aged 6 to 13, warning that families and sports clubs need urgent information ahead of the new school year. A coalition of nearly 300 mayors,......

United Nations warns millions of children worldwide remain without essential vaccinations

The United Nations has warned that millions of children around the world remain outside routine immunization programs, despite modest improvements in global vaccination coverage during 2025. According to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, approximately 116 million children......

Unexploded ordnance slows the return of millions of displaced people in Sudan, UN warns

Millions of displaced Sudanese remain unable to safely return to their homes because of widespread contamination from landmines and unexploded ordnance, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The agency warns that explosive remnants of war continue......

Meta faces EU pressure to redesign addictive Instagram and Facebook features

Meta is facing growing regulatory pressure in Europe as the European Union demands changes to key features of Facebook and Instagram that regulators consider potentially addictive. The European Commission has warned the technology company that failure to address these concerns could lead to a significant......

US Independence Day shooting leaves eight injured, including four children, in Brooklyn

A family gathering in Brooklyn turned into a scene of chaos on Saturday night after a gunman opened fire during a backyard barbecue, leaving eight people injured, including four children. Authorities are investigating the attack, which occurred during the Independence Day holiday weekend and has renewed......

Morocco launches 2026 National Summer Camp Programme to benefit 210,000 children

Morocco has officially launched its 2026 National Summer Camp Programme, an initiative designed to provide educational, recreational and personal development opportunities for children and young people across the Kingdom during the summer holiday. The programme was inaugurated at Bouznika Beach by the......