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Brussels flags risks of social media use among European teenagers
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (833+ words) The European Commission has warned of growing risks social media poses to children and teenagers on Tuesday 16 June, as Brussels moves closer to tightening protections for minors online. The warning follows the final meeting of the Commission's Special Panel on…...
Gaokao: The exam that shapes the lives of millions of Chinese students
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (550+ words) Every June, roughly 13 million young people in China sit down at the same time to take the same test. They have been preparing for it, in many cases, since primary school. Their families have rearranged their lives around it. Some…...
Japan births rate lowest in more than 125 years
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (715+ words) Japan's birth rate and fertility levels have fallen to their lowest levels on record, highlighting the country's worsening demographic crisis as fewer people marry and have children. " Government data shows just over 671, 000 babies were born in 2025, a drop of nearly…...
UK launches 300, 000 youth work placements amid unemployment warning
2+ week, 6+ day ago (774+ words) The British government has unveiled 300, 000 new work experience and training placements for young people after a major review warned that rising youth unemployment could leave more young people disconnected from work, education and training. Ministers say the new programme is…...
iran remembers 168 school children killed at start of war
4+ week, 17+ hour ago (268+ words) Standing amidst the shattered concrete, twisted reinforcing bars, and scattered pages of elementary school textbooks, the profound tragedy of war feels very'close to home....
Youth forum in "stanbul concludes with focus on innovation and SDGs
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (744+ words) The final day of the Youth Forum on United Nations Global Goals 2026 in Istanbul focused on innovation, cooperation and global impact, with young participants and experts underlining the role of youth in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). "stanbul's role…...
Swipe for Work: Chinese job seekers turn to dating apps as job hunt gets tough
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (793+ words) Findin Finding a job is becoming increasingly difficult for many young people in China, with some now turning to unusual methods, including dating apps, to improve their chances of employment. The shift comes as pressure builds in the job market....
Save the Children commits to new maternal and child health centres in Afghanistan
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (791+ words) Save the Children has pledged to expand maternal and child health services across Afghanistan after its new country director met the country's public health minister in Kabul on Wednesday. The commitment came during a meeting between the newly appointed Director…...
Kyrgyzstan to train young parents in childcare and children's development
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (764+ words) The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a new programme aimed at developing educational courses and training sessions for young parents. The initiative is designed to improve awareness among young families of issues related to child upbringing, family life…...
Indonesia plans to limit social media use for children under 16
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (789+ words) Indonesia will restrict access to social media platforms for children under 16, its communications and digital ministry said on Friday (6 March), becoming the latest country to introduce online guardrails aimed at reducing the risks of addiction and cyberbullying. Meutya Hafid, Indonesia's…...