Indonesia's $15 billion nutrition initiative for 83 million children and mothers faces controversy over weak oversight, budget transparency, and food safety. Three former nutrition agency leaders were arrested for alleged corruption related to operational kitchens, which have surged in number beyond initial plans.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Slovak President Peter Pellegrini attended a yoga demonstration by Slovak schoolchildren in Bratislava, ahead of International Yoga Day. Modi highlighted yoga's role in well-being and cultural exchange, and praised an exhibition on Varanasi.
South Korea's World Cup viewing tradition has shifted to a 'brunch World Cup' due to the tournament's time difference, with fans gathering in the morning for matches, fostering a celebratory yet sober atmosphere compared to previous late-night, boozy events.
A third child has died following a severe traffic accident in the Netherlands where a car collided with a group of schoolchildren on bicycles. Two other children and an adult had previously died in the incident, which police described as "violent".
New UCL research shows children in England physically punished are less likely to pass GCSEs and more prone to bullying. Experts urge a ban, citing Scotland and Wales as examples, but the UK government has no current plans to legislate.
Four killed, five critically injured in train collision with school minibus in Buggenhout, Belgium
A group of 14-year-old Russian students from Malinovka, Krasnoyarsk Krai, were taken on an educational field trip to a slaughterhouse. The excursion included a tour of a sausage-making facility and the slaughterhouse itself, culminating in a photo opportunity with carcasses. Some students were reportedly called "too sensitive" by school staff for refusing to enter the slaughterhouse.
Beijing hosts President Trump with a grand military welcome, signaling its pursuit of warmer US-China relations.
Schoolchildren turn out to meet the monarch, with exotic birds and Bob Marley music all part of the welcome.
Schoolchildren turn out to meet the monarch, with exotic birds and Bob Marley music all part of the welcome.
King Charles III was welcomed by large crowds in Bermuda's capital, Hamilton. The visit followed a four-day state trip to the US and included inspecting the Royal Bermuda Regiment and visiting a youth eco-initiative.
School meal providers have warned that government proposals to update school food standards in England could have a 'devastating effect' on catering services. The plans would limit desserts, reduce grab-and-go items, and increase lentils, pulses and beans. Providers warn this could drive up costs and push pupils to buy junk food outside school. The first major update in 13 years, the proposals are open for consultation until 12 June.
India is experiencing extreme summer heat that poses deadly risks to its population of over 1.4 billion people. Government data shows nearly 11,000 people died from heatstroke between 2012 and 2021. A heatwave in May 2024 sent temperatures in New Delhi matching the capital's previous record high of 49.2°C (120°F) set in 2022, which was India's hottest year since records began in 1901. Forecasters predict temperatures will reach 41-44 degrees Celsius this week in the metropolitan region of 30 million residents.
