England's 11-year-old chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan achieved a historic first international master (IM) result at the Dole Trophy in Aix-en-Provence, France, setting a new world age record by beating Judit Polgar's previous mark by nearly five months. She also surpassed the requirement for her second women’s grandmaster norm.
England's 11-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan defeated French Grandmaster Marc’Andria Maurizzi, setting a new world age record. World champion Gukesh Dommaraju faced poor form, while Fide president Arkady Dvorkovich was sanctioned, impacting the upcoming Fide presidential election in Samarkand.
A 12-year-old schoolgirl was found dead in a pond in Baruipur, allegedly after being raped and murdered. Protests erupted, leading to arson, violence, and the lynching of a suspect by a mob. Police have formed a SIT and arrested one individual.
An 11-year-old girl, Shannon, was rescued from a rock cleft on Dartmoor after a bottle of Fairy washing up liquid was used as a lubricant to free her trapped leg, earning it 'real hero' praise from the Devon Cave Rescue Organisation.
Mahi Malhani, a Delhi Class 12 student, created TRASHbot, an AI-powered robot that autonomously collects and sorts waste. Inspired by litter at Sundar Nursery, the robot uses sensors and AI for efficient waste management, achieving national recognition.
As a UK social media ban for under-16s looms, experts suggest replacing online connection with real-world activities like youth clubs, creative projects, and tech-based challenges, emphasizing purpose and belonging over passive scrolling.
The Reserve Bank of Australia maintained its official interest rate at 4.35% due to a slowing economy and rising unemployment. This decision offers little relief to mortgage holders facing increased costs from previous rate hikes. Higher fuel prices are contributing to inflation.
William "Rob" Gilfillan, already serving Australia's longest sentence for child sexual abuse, has been sentenced to seven-and-a-half years for "brazen and forcible" sexual crimes against two schoolgirls in the 1980s. The judge noted his denial and lack of rehabilitation prospects.
71 Orthodox Jewish schoolgirls from Toras Emachu school in Monsey, New York, went missing during a field trip to Memorial Park in Nyack. They entered a drainage tunnel and got lost underground but were found by police after walking about 800 meters. Two students sustained minor injuries.
71 Orthodox Jewish schoolgirls from Toras Emachu school in Monsey, NY, went missing during a trip to Memorial Park in Nyack. They entered a drainage tunnel following a stream bed and were found by a police officer near a manhole. Most were found in underground tunnels, with two sustaining minor injuries.
A schoolgirl was arrested after stabbing two 14-year-old students and a 27-year-old staff member at Co-op Academy in Blackley, Manchester. Injuries are non-serious; the school was closed for the day.
A 14-year-old girl has been arrested after a teacher and two pupils were stabbed at the Co-op Academy in Manchester, with all three in stable condition.
Thousands mourn 11-year-old Lyhanna, whose murder by a known suspect with unaddressed child abuse allegations sparks outrage and debate over France's justice system failures.
A 17-year-old schoolgirl in St. Petersburg reportedly had to take her Unified State Exam without underwear after a metal detector flagged her undergarments. Officials stated no coercion occurred, but apologized for the student's stress and offered a retake.
A lawmaker from South Korea's ruling People Power Party is facing backlash for telling schoolgirls "There are many handsome oppas here" during a campaign event. This incident follows a similar controversy involving the main opposition party.
Law enforcement in Perm Krai detained a computer science teacher for allegedly masturbating in front of seventh-grade female students. The incident, captured on video by the students, occurred at a school in Nytva district. A criminal case has been initiated, and an arrest decision is pending.
A Moscow court has ordered mandatory psychiatric treatment for a 64-year-old woman found guilty of attempted murder after pushing a schoolgirl onto metro tracks. A psychiatric evaluation revealed the woman suffers from a mental disorder and was not aware of her actions' danger at the time of the crime.
Two schoolgirls were found dead in the Boguchansky district of Krasnoyarsk Krai on May 18 and 19. One died after being reprimanded for using a phone during an exam, the other reportedly faced abuse from her stepfather.
Battered school indoor shoes, reportedly worn by graduating schoolgirls, have appeared in online shops in Japan, sparking fierce criticism over the fetishisation of young women. Removing outdoor shoes before entering homes, schools, companies and other public buildings is a deeply rooted custom in the country, tied to cleanliness and respect for shared spaces. Known as uwabaki, Japan’s traditional indoor shoes are typically white and shaped like ballet flats. At schools, from kindergarten...
Kent schoolgirl tracks down 10,000 namesakes as part of campaign – but non-Kirstys are welcome to donate tooCalling all Kirstys! A schoolgirl from Tunbridge Wells in Kent is seeking people who share her name to help raise money for research into paediatric brain tumours like the one for which she is being treated.Kirsty Waugh, who turns 12 on Monday, has already persuaded more than 10,000 Kirstys, Kirsties, Kersties and assorted other variants to plot their locations on a map that shows Kirstys can be found everywhere from Colombia to Malaysia, and even at the Rothera research station in Antarctica. Continue reading...
