‘Forever chemicals’ linked to gut inflammation in children after early exposure
Researchers tracked mother-child pairs for up to 11 years, finding Pfas mixtures may affect developing gutsPrenatal and early life exposure to Pfas mi...
Southern California suburb alarmed as ‘exceptionally rare’ cancer sickens multiple children
Residents in Ladera Ranch in Orange county voice concerns after six children diagnosed with Ewing sarcomaSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter e...
Poorest children in England 40% more likely to be hospitalised for lung infections
Exclusive: Analysis of NHS England data reveals stark impact of air pollution in deprived areasChildren living in the poorest areas across England are...
Thousands of immigrant children risk losing lawyers after Trump aid cuts
More than 20,000 unaccompanied children risk going to US immigration court alone after federal funding cutsThousands of immigrant children who came to...
French lawmakers approve a sweeping social media ban for children under 15
The move makes France the first country in the European Union to pass a blanket ban on platforms as concerns grow worldwide over the harmful effects o...
These are the countries moving to ban social media for children
Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, inclu...
Historic $350m NSW funding boost helps launch new Aboriginal family program to help children ‘tell their own stories’
Holistic approach to care which preserves children’s identities part of Minns government reforms to broader child protection systemFollow our Australi...
Kumanjayi Little Baby’s mother was not supported to protect her children while escaping domestic violence, review finds
Interim report not able to draw ‘nexus’ between matters referred to child protection and circumstances leading to five-year-old’s alleged murder•Warni...
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria increasingly leaving children vulnerable to common infections, global study finds
Exclusive: Research spanning 82 countries finds antibiotic resistance increased in every region between 2004 and 2022Harry Booth has had a rough run t...
Experts warn of rise in sadistic online exploitation of vulnerable children
Global increase in cases of predators coercing children to harm themselves or produce child sexual abuse materialCases of predators coercing children ...
Trump's team says 'no children' died from USAID cuts. Consider these 3 cases
Both Marco Rubio and Elon Musk, who led the effort to sunset the foreign aid agency, have said that no deaths have been linked to the cutting of its f...
UK investigation to determine if TikTok fails to protect children from harmful content
Ofcom concerned platform’s age verification is ineffective, leaving some at risk of seeing posts about self-harm and suicideTikTok is under formal inv...
Save the Children clashes with Labour after accusing Starmer of ‘complicity’ in Gaza deaths
Government, which provides significant portion of charity’s funding, is understood to have demanded an explanationThe charity Save the Children has an...
UK children will be one of unhealthiest generations in decades, doctors say
Analysis of 12 indicators including asthma, obesity and vaccination finds child health is ‘national embarrassment’Children in the UK will grow up to b...
