The UK plans to implement a social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds, including restrictions on 'addictive' app features, alongside a total ban for those under 16 from accessing platforms like TikTok and YouTube.
Jordan Devey, a 38-year-old retired NFL offensive lineman who won Super Bowl XLIX with the New England Patriots, died by suicide, leaving behind a wife and four children.
Delhi-based entrepreneur Pragati Chaswal founded SowGood Foundation, teaching over 78,000 children in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Gujarat urban farming. Inspired by her son's disinterest in vegetables, she developed a curriculum to reconnect students with nature and food sources.
Connor Read, a 29-year-old British man living in the US since age nine, was detained by ICE in Florida after a green card interview and faces deportation. Separated from his wife and twin sons, Read's detention stems from minor convictions and expired DACA status, with an appeal decision potentially taking six months.
Nine men, aged 54 to 76, have appeared in court charged with a total of 41 historical sexual offences against eight child victims in south Wales between 1985 and 1996. The arrests were made across the UK following Gwent Police's Operation Oak, with cases transferred to Crown court.
Patrick and Brittany Mahomes supported families at a FARE event in Kansas City, sharing their experiences with their children Bronze and Sterling's severe food allergies. Their advocacy aims to help parents recognize warning signs and feel prepared for emergencies.
Elon Musk rejected racism allegations during an interview, citing his half-Indian partner, their four children, and the diversity in his companies. He defended his controversial comments on immigration and demographic changes, stating his concerns are about public safety and integration.
The European Commission has announced preliminary findings under the Digital Services Act (DSA), stating TikTok fails to adequately protect children. The Commission recommends adjusting default settings for minors' accounts and warns of potential fines up to 6% of global annual revenue if concerns are not addressed. This follows a similar UK investigation.
A mother, 41, and her 15-year-old daughter drowned in West Mersea, UK, while attempting to rescue a 7-year-old boy from the water. A heroic day-tripper managed to save two other children, while the boy remains in hospital fighting for his life.
Ireland has recovered 99 infant and child remains from the former Tuam mother and baby home in County Galway. An ongoing forensic excavation and DNA analysis aim to identify victims and provide answers to families, decades after hundreds of children died at the institution, run by the Bon Secours Sisters from 1925-1961.
Os Estados Unidos registraram 2.295 casos de sarampo em seis meses, superando o total de 2025 e atingindo o maior número em 35 anos, impulsionado pela queda na cobertura vacinal e desconfiança, agravada por figuras como Robert Kennedy Jr. e a pandemia de Covid-19.
Shally Rahman, 41, and Samiha Rahman, 15, drowned in West Mersea, UK, while attempting to rescue a 7-year-old boy. An unnamed heroic day-tripper saved two other children, while the boy remains hospitalized fighting for his life.
Twenty-seven people, including families with young children, went missing after two boats capsized in rough seas off East New Britain, Papua New Guinea. The incident, described as one of the nation's worst maritime tragedies, has led to recovery efforts finding nine bodies and renewed calls for stronger maritime safety enforcement.
Darya Morozova, DPR's human rights commissioner, reported that 256 children have been killed and 1,076 wounded in the Donetsk People’s Republic since 2014 due to Ukrainian aggression. The report comes ahead of the annual Remembrance Day of child victims of the Donbass conflict on July 27.
A Northern Territory family claims the Department of Education failed to protect their 12-year-old daughter with disabilities, allegedly indecently assaulted by a male classmate in a school bathroom, citing inadequate supervision and response.
Melinda French Gates' quote highlights that empowering women extends beyond individual benefits, positively impacting their children, families, communities, and countries through education, financial independence, and leadership, fostering collective societal development.
Two Indian tourists, Mangroliya Manojkumar Kurjibhai and Serasiya Milan Ramnikbhai, were arrested at Singapore's Changi Airport for stealing a $154,000 diamond from Dianochge Diamonds Jewelry. They swapped the 4.95-carat diamond with a counterfeit gem. Mangroliya was sentenced to over two years in jail.
An Oregon school employee, Roderick Theis II, fired for displaying children's books rejecting transgender ideology, lost his First Amendment challenge in a 2-1 ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Judges upheld his dismissal, stating the books could be seen as the school's message, while a dissenting judge argued it suppressed opposing views.
Analysis of NHS England data reveals children in England's most deprived areas are 40% more likely to be hospitalized for respiratory infections, with experts linking it to air pollution, poor housing, and systemic inequalities, urging government action.
Countries worldwide are enacting social media bans for youth due to mental health concerns, but child rights organizations warn these measures may create new risks and fail to address root causes, advocating instead for platform redesign and digital literacy.
Ukrainian drone attacks across multiple Russian regions resulted in the interception of 223 drones. However, attacks in Voronezh and Crimea caused two deaths, including a three-year-old boy, and injured several others, including children, also leading to power outages and infrastructure damage.
NHS England data shows children in England's most deprived areas are 40% more likely to be hospitalized for respiratory infections. Experts from Impact on Urban Health and UCL link this to air pollution, poor housing, and systemic inequalities, urging government action on the Clean Air Act.
A Florida teen, RKC, dropped his lawsuit against Meta alleging its platforms caused his depression and anxiety, days before trial. This follows settlements with YouTube, TikTok, and Snap, and other recent verdicts against social media companies for addictive products.
A US-Israeli war strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh Primary School in Minab, Iran, killed 156 people, including 120 children, in what became the conflict's deadliest single incident for civilians. Teachers and rescue workers recount the devastation, while US media reports suggest US forces unintentionally hit the school, mistaking it for a military site.
