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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Head-on collision between two passenger cars on National Route 7 in Akita, resulting in the death of an 8-year-old girl in the passenger seat

A head-on car accident in Akita Prefecture leads to the tragic death of an 8-year-old girl and injuries to others.

Mar 1 • 02:49 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The neighbor from hell: terrified adults, children afraid to go outside or sleep

A man, S. S., has been sentenced to nine months in prison for committing a serious crime against a minor, causing her severe emotional distress.

Feb 28 • 20:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK's most evil step-parents who killed helpless tots in their care as thug jailed

Thomas Morgan has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his baby stepson, Jensen-Lee Dougal, highlighting a troubling pattern of step-parents harming children in the UK.

Feb 28 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Victim of landslide in Angra dos Reis leaves three children and a grandchild

Marciano de Andrade Silva died in a landslide in Angra dos Reis, Brazil, leaving behind three children and a grandchild.

Feb 27 • 20:04 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Poland Could Ban Social Media Use for Children Under 15 Years Old

The Polish government is considering a ban on social media use for children under the age of 15 to protect their mental health and safety.

Feb 27 • 15:03 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Contaminated toys with asbestos: concerned products, risks, advice... Everything you need to know about the DGCCRF alert

French consumer safety officials have warned against the use of certain sand-based toys after asbestos was discovered in some instances, urging parents to protect their children.

Feb 27 • 14:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Flooded Underpass Endangers Small Child in Kaarina – Schools Send Advisory Message to Parents

A serious incident in a flooded underpass in Kaarina endangered a child's life, prompting local schools to guide parents on safe routes for their children.

Feb 27 • 13:42 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The Ministry of Education is preparing a revolution for children: groundbreaking changes starting in 2027

The Polish Ministry of Education has unveiled a bill aimed at restricting children's access to social media, highlighting the need to protect young people from the harms of internet use.

Feb 27 • 12:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Parents organize task force to cut tall grass at school and report abandonment of the building in Sorocaba: 'Fear for the children'

Parents in Sorocaba, Brazil, have organized a task force to cut tall grass at a local school and voiced concerns over its neglected condition.

Feb 27 • 12:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brent school knife attack suspect, 13, 'filmed himself stabbing children in neck'

A 13-year-old boy allegedly attacked two other children with a knife and used insect spray on another at Kingsbury High School in Brent, London.

Feb 27 • 11:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Child in serious danger in underpass - Police investigating

A child was rescued from a flooded underpass in Kaarina, Finland and is now recovering in the hospital; police are investigating potential negligence.

Feb 27 • 09:44 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Three Swedish children remain in the IS camp

Three Swedish children are still stranded in a Syrian camp, and Sweden refuses to repatriate them, raising concerns over their health and safety.

Feb 27 • 08:14 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What is 'Life Safety Education'? Is it different from sex education?

Japan's Ministry of Education is implementing 'Life Safety Education' to prevent children from becoming victims or perpetrators of sexual violence, emphasizing respect and awareness.

Feb 27 • 01:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Children practiced in Hervanta – Then the bubble hall began to collapse

A bubble hall in Tampere collapsed while children were practicing football inside, but everyone managed to evacuate safely before the structure failed completely.

Feb 26 • 20:50 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Asbestos in sand-based toys: the Fraud Repression calls to suspend the commercialization of all the affected products

French authorities have called for the suspension of all sand-based toys due to the discovery of asbestos contaminating some of these products.

Feb 26 • 19:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two children are rescued after being stung by wasps at a municipal school in Itararé

Two children were hospitalized after being stung by wasps at a municipal school in Itararé, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 18:27 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Schools received instructions about mobile phones. "Do not create group chats for children," it says

Czech schools have been advised not to set up group chats for students on mobile phones due to potential social and safety issues.

Feb 26 • 16:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

In order to ensure education at Alytus Gymnasium, the municipality will enlist teachers from other institutions

The Alytus municipality is prioritizing children's safety and educational continuity by recruiting teachers from other schools due to disruptions at the Alytus Adolfo Ramanausko-Vanago Gymnasium.

Feb 26 • 14:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Parents across UK to get new Instagram notifications about their kids' app usage

Instagram is set to notify parents in the UK about their children's searches for suicide or self-harm terms as part of a new supervision tool.

Feb 26 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation targets digital crimes against children and adolescents in 11 states

A police operation across 11 Brazilian states is targeting adolescent suspects involved in online crimes against children and teenagers.

Feb 26 • 11:56 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Incident of exploitation with children in school, know the case

A serious incident of ongoing exploitation of children in a school has come to light, involving more than twenty children over two years.

Feb 26 • 11:44 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Malicious: Kindergarten Teacher Fed Laxatives to Toddlers

A kindergarten teacher in St. Charles, Illinois, was arrested for intentionally causing diarrheal illness in children under her care.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Asbestos Found in Children's Sand Drawing Board

Asbestos has been discovered in a sand drawing board intended for children's play, prompting its removal from sale.

Feb 26 • 06:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Asbestos Found in Children's Toy

Asbestos was discovered in a children's drawing tablet made from sand, which was purchased from AliExpress, prompting safety authorities to warn consumers about the risks.

Feb 26 • 06:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Asbestos Found in Play Sand in Finland

Asbestos has been found in children's play sand in Finland during a safety inspection by the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes).

Feb 26 • 05:51 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Toddler flees in terror as coyote chases him outside California family home in broad daylight

A toddler in Pasadena, California, had a terrifying encounter with a coyote that chased him outside his home, as captured on surveillance footage.

Feb 26 • 02:33 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Crime Victims from SNS quadruple for elementary school students in 10 years; minors also unlawfully access accounts

The number of crime victims under 18 linked to social media increased by 80 to 1,566 in 2025, with elementary school victims quadrupling over the last decade.

Feb 26 • 01:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Condominium in SP: questions and answers about rules for the return to school

With the return to school, there is an increase in child traffic and school vans in São Paulo condominiums, prompting a need for clarity on access rules and safety responsibilities.

Feb 25 • 22:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

4-year-old boy drowns after falling into cistern; police investigate

A 4-year-old boy, José Gael Melo da Silva, tragically drowned in a cistern in Glória do Goitá, Pernambuco, leading to an investigation by the police.

Feb 25 • 18:40 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Warnings do not deter Rigans from enjoying winter delights at the dangerous Dreiliņkalns

Despite warnings, residents of Riga continue to enjoy winter activities at Dreiliņkalns, raising concerns about safety, especially for children.

Feb 25 • 14:23 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Two children injured on a toboggan hill in Nõmme

Two children were injured while tobogganing at Vanaka Hill in Nõmme, Tallinn, when they collided with a tree.

Feb 25 • 12:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Life-threatening challenge among youth - Police's strict demand for parents

A group of teenagers climbed a radio mast in Raasepori, prompting police to urge parents to discuss safety with their children.

Feb 25 • 10:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Daughter-in-law strangled her 22-day-old daughter during a fight with her in-laws, husband lives abroad

In a tragic incident in Uttarakhand, an infanticide has raised serious questions about the safety of women and children in the region.

Feb 25 • 06:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Outdoor Training: Understand the Advantages and Risks of Practicing

The article discusses the benefits and risks of outdoor exercise compared to gym workouts, emphasizing the importance of planning to ensure safety.

Feb 24 • 23:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young woman arrested for allegedly kidnapping two children in the interior of MA; one of the victims is a 10-month-old baby

A 20-year-old woman was arrested in Brazil for allegedly kidnapping two children, one of whom is only 10 months old.

Feb 24 • 15:37 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Rebuilding Ukraine begins in the classroom

The article discusses the critical role of education in rebuilding Ukraine amidst the devastation of war, highlighting the impact of the ongoing conflict on schools and children's safety.

Feb 24 • 13:43 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

Reddit fined a large million for not protecting children

Reddit has been fined nearly 120 million kroner by the UK data protection authority for failing to adequately protect children's data.

Feb 24 • 13:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

9-year-old boy dies after drowning complications in a pool in the rural area of Arcoverde

A 9-year-old boy, Luiz Pedro da Silva, died after complications from drowning in a rural swimming pool in Arcoverde, Brazil, with the case being investigated by the Civil Police.

Feb 24 • 13:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Hobbycraft recalls children's product over asbestos contamination fears

Hobbycraft has recalled a children's product over concerns of asbestos contamination, urging customers to stop using it immediately for safety reasons.

Feb 24 • 12:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Mother with children ran directly in front of tram in Prague. The transport company showed videos of collisions with pedestrians

In Prague, a mother and her children ran in front of a tram, prompting the transportation company to release videos of pedestrian collisions.

Feb 24 • 12:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Roblox is unable to protect children from sexual predators; faces another lawsuit

Roblox, a popular gaming platform for children, is facing a lawsuit over allegations of failing to protect children from online predators due to inadequate age verification and content moderation.

Feb 24 • 08:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Search for missing children in Maranhão reaches 50 days; investigation remains unresolved

The search for missing siblings Ágatha Isabelly and Allan Michael in Maranhão has reached 50 days with no conclusive leads in the investigation.

Feb 24 • 03:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Meerut: Severe Fire in House Claims Lives of 6 Including 5 Children

A major fire in a house in Meerut, India, resulted in the tragic deaths of six family members, including five children.

Feb 24 • 01:58 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Collision between kindergarten bus and passenger car, multiple children transported by ambulance in Fukuoka, Onaga

A collision between a kindergarten bus and a passenger car in Onaga, Fukuoka, resulted in nine children and four staff members being transported to the hospital.

Feb 24 • 01:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Wristbands on the Arm Bring Safety for Children to Enjoy the Beaches of Recife

The Praia Limpa Project distributes free identification wristbands for children along the beaches of Recife to enhance safety for families.

Feb 23 • 20:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A danger revealed in these jackets - Return immediately

Finnish safety authorities have issued a warning about potentially hazardous cords in certain jackets from Revolutionrace that could pose injury risks, especially to children.

Feb 23 • 18:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘Children continue in classes and are in danger’: wall collapse at Mapasingue Este school raises alarm over structural risk

A structural collapse of a wall at a school in Mapasingue Este, Guayaquil, has raised concerns among residents and authorities about the safety of children attending classes in the area.

Feb 23 • 14:26 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Children were shown ammunition in a Ukrainian school - an explosion occurred: 2 students were injured

An explosion in a Ukrainian school injured two students after ammunition was displayed, leading to renewed security measures in schools during wartime.

Feb 23 • 14:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man killed and five others injured in shooting attack in a square in Bahia; children among the victims

A shooting in a public square in Jequié, Bahia, resulted in one death and several injuries, including children.

Feb 23 • 13:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Governments must intensify measures to end violence against children

Governments are urged to strengthen efforts to eliminate violence against children, as global targets established in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development are not being met.

Feb 23 • 09:00 UTC

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