A survey by the Hong Kong Institute of Family Education reveals that one in three Hong Kong kindergarten pupils spends at least an hour daily on social media, with over 80% of parent-child disputes attributed to excessive screen time.
The CDC reports that US kindergarten vaccination rates for MMR and DTaP dropped in the 2025–2026 school year, while nonmedical exemptions rose to 4 percent. Only 10 states meet the 95 percent coverage target, as federal officials continue to challenge vaccine recommendations.
Münchens neuer Oberbürgermeister Krause stellt nach 98 Tagen im Amt seine erste Bilanz vor. Er betont den Spaß an seinem Amt und berichtet über Fortschritte in Wohnen und Bauen, Digitalisierung und Miteinander im Stadtrat.
Donald Trump's repeated threats of massive military strikes against Iran, followed by quick reversals, highlight a chaotic foreign policy approach driven by competing advisors, foreign pressure, and political division.
Henry Cheng Kwok-chuen defended himself in court against a negligence claim by Park Hoi-lam, who suffered severe leg injuries when Cheng's taxi mounted a pavement and struck her during a 2019 demonstration in Sham Shui Po.
Park Hoi-lam's lawyers urged a court to hold taxi driver Henry Cheng Kwok-chuen liable for at least HK$8.4 million in damages after his vehicle hit her during an October 2019 protest in Sham Shui Po, citing negligence.
Uzbekistan is experiencing an intense heatwave with temperatures reaching 42C-48C, prompting authorities to implement urgent measures. These include round-the-clock fire and rescue presence, water spraying for children, public awareness campaigns, and restrictions on metro speeds and heavy vehicle movement.
Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in Shenyang, Liaoning province, leading to school closures, suspended construction, and the shutdown of tourist attractions. In Chengde, Hebei province, roads were destroyed, trapping villagers, with the city still recovering from previous severe weather.
A woman in China's Henan province has gained online acclaim for helping her husband, Zhao Jinqian, emerge from a years-long vegetative state by biting his toes to stimulate his nerves. Zhao fell from a roof in 2019 while saving a child, suffering severe brain injuries.
Texas schools will now teach Bible stories from kindergarten to high school, a move criticized as pushing Christianity and challenging church-state separation. The decision, influenced by religious advocacy groups, could set a national precedent, impacting textbook production and inspiring similar policies in other states.
Der Dachstuhl eines Kindergartens in Gschwend (Ostalbkreis) geriet in Vollbrand. Kinder und Personal konnten das Gebäude rechtzeitig verlassen. Es gab keine Verletzten. Der Schaden wird auf eine sechsstellige Summe geschätzt, die Brandursache ist noch unklar, aber ein technischer Defekt wird vermutet.
The Kettelerschule in Bonn, Germany, has significantly improved its students' academic performance despite a high percentage of students from migrant backgrounds and low-income families. Principal Christiane Lang-Winter's innovative teaching methods, focusing on early language support and multi-grade "learning families," have led to a dramatic increase in students qualifying for university tracks, challenging Germany's two-tier educational system.
Ein 59-jähriger Mann wurde vor einem Kindergarten in Erkrath bei Düsseldorf von der Polizei niedergeschossen. Ermittler gehen davon aus, dass er Suizid begehen wollte. Er näherte sich den Beamten mit einem Messer und wurde daraufhin angeschossen.
A kindergarten student, Katherine (5), and her 14-month-old brother, Harry, were killed when an SUV collided with their pram in Cabramatta, Sydney. Their mother, Sok Ram, was treated for minor injuries. Witnesses attempted to rescue the children. A 56-year-old driver was uninjured and taken for testing. The community and premier expressed heartbreak.
A tight-knit community in Sydney's south-west is mourning the loss of two young siblings, Katherine, 5, and Harry, 14 months, who died after an SUV collided with their pram. The children were crossing the street with their mother when the incident occurred.
A kindergarten student, Katherine, 5, and her 14-month-old brother, Harry, were killed when an SUV collided with their pram in Cabramatta, Sydney. Their mother, Sok Ram, was treated for minor injuries. Witnesses attempted to rescue the children. A 56-year-old driver is undergoing mandatory testing.
Der Kindergarten "Am Märchenwald" in Wallbach schließt nach 96 Jahren. Nur noch zehn Kinder und zwei Erzieherinnen sind angemeldet, was die Schließung aufgrund demografischer Entwicklungen unumgänglich macht. Die Stadt Meiningen plant eine Abschiedsfeier.
A new book by New Zealand researchers claims to have found evidence that Brenton Tarrant, the Christchurch mosque shooter, was an active commenter on 4chan, contradicting his previous claims of being only an onlooker. The findings suggest a deeper online influence on his radicalization and actions.
The English Schools Foundation (ESF) in Hong Kong is implementing a "through-train" model linking kindergartens to primary schools, guaranteeing students a continuous educational path from age 3 to 18. This aims to reduce parental stress in the competitive admissions landscape.
The English Schools Foundation (ESF) in Hong Kong introduces a 'through-train' system, guaranteeing students a place from kindergarten (K1) through to secondary school graduation (Year 13), starting with the 2027-28 academic year.
Eine Allianz aus Gewerkschaften, Wohlfahrtsverbänden und Elternvertretungen fordert in Thüringen eine fachliche Empfehlung für die Kindergartenplanung angesichts des demografischen Wandels. Sie drängt auf die Verabschiedung einer Novelle des Kindergartengesetzes vor der Sommerpause und warnt vor einer Stunden-basierten Berechnung von Elternbeiträgen.
A proportional representative candidate for the Bucheon City Council, who was set to be elected unopposed, had her candidacy invalidated by the election commission. The commission cited her status as a private kindergarten principal, a position restricted by election law, as the reason for the invalidation.
The Ryazan region plans to renovate 20 educational institutions this year, including 10 schools, 6 kindergartens, and 4 colleges. Governor Pavel Malkov stated that the renovations are funded by national projects and will include repairs to buildings, facades, engineering systems, and the purchase of new equipment and furniture.
Two kindergarten teachers in Wonju, South Korea, were fined for child abuse. One teacher physically assaulted a child while taking photos and another caused a fracture by forcefully pressing a child to the floor.
