The new star compilation by War Child follows in the footsteps of five charitable music organizations that changed the world
War Child's new compilation album, featuring several prominent artists, aims to raise funds for children living in war-torn areas.
Shapiro erupts at Hegseth's Iran war command: 'He's like an eight-year-old playing with toy soldiers'
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro criticized Secretary of War Pete Hegseth for his handling of the Iran War, comparing him to a child playing with toy soldiers and expressing concerns over military operations.
What distinguishes my child from the children of Palestine? A mother's response stirs interaction
An Iranian mother's poignant response about her child compared to Palestinian children gains wide attention on social media.
Russians hit Zaporizhzhia: one person killed and others injured, woman and child pulled from under rubble โ photos, video
A Russian strike on a residential building in Zaporizhzhia resulted in one death and injuries, with emergency services rescuing a woman and a child from the rubble.
The album that brings together Arctic Monkeys, Olivia Rodrigo, Damon Albarn, Pulp, and more artists for children in war-torn countries
HELP(2) is a fundraising album featuring prominent artists aiming to support children affected by war, launched by War Child.
Inside, I am still a fool, says Elizaveta Maximova in an interview about Mother, Child, Russia, and the war in Ukraine
Elizaveta Maximova discusses her recent film nominations and reflects on her personal experiences related to her upbringing in Russia and the impact of the war in Ukraine.
Russia struck Eastern Ukraine: 2 people dead, 17 injured
Russian forces launched an attack in Eastern Ukraine, resulting in two fatalities and 17 injuries, including a child.
Russians hit Sloviansk with aerial bombs: two killed, 17 injured โ photos
An airstrike by Russian forces on Sloviansk, Ukraine, resulted in two deaths and 17 injuries, including a child.
Russia's War with Ukraine. Day 1476
Russian attacks on Dnipro injure 10, including a child, while reports emerge of recruitment tactics involving migrant workers in occupied Crimea.
Ukraine-Russia War - today's news. Phone call between US President and Putin: "Discussion for a quick ceasefire in Ukraine"
A phone call between US President Trump and Russian President Putin aimed at discussing a quick ceasefire in Ukraine, amidst ongoing Russian drone attacks in Kharkiv that injured five, including a child.
The black hole of Iran
The article discusses the troubling metaphor of a child climbing on an unexploded Iranian-made shell in Syria, symbolizing the strategic uncertainty surrounding the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
A child from Gaza recounts his tragedy after losing his leg in the war
A young boy from Gaza shares the emotional toll of losing his leg during wartime clashes, highlighting the impact on his daily life and his family's struggles.
If we were in a world war, would we know?
A parent reflects on their child's question about whether we are currently in a Third World War, exploring the complexities of recognizing such events in real-time.
Zaven Najjar adapts the novel 'Allah is Not Obliged' by Ahmadou Kourouma into animation
Zaven Najjar is set to release an animated film adaptation of Ahmadou Kourouma's acclaimed novel 'Allah is Not Obliged', which tells the story of a young orphan caught in civil wars during the 1990s.
Vladimir Putin crony warns WW3 will make Hiroshima look like 'child's play'
Dmitry Medvedev warned that a potential World War III would far exceed the devastation of Hiroshima, criticizing Western leaders for their role in escalating tensions.
Child shot in faction war in Catumbi discharged from hospital
A child who was shot during a gang shootout in Catumbi, Rio de Janeiro, has been discharged from the hospital and expressed gratitude for support during her recovery.
The War Child was impressed by the image of herring and schnapps - the consequences can be seen in Tampere
An exhibition showcasing the works of Finnish graphic artist Pentti Kaskipuro opens at the Sara Hildรฉn Art Museum in Tampere, featuring iconic food studies and reflecting his significant artistic journey.
Daily summary #1879: The damage caused by the rains in the Southeast, the price increase in February, war between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and more
Severe rains have caused damage in Rio de Janeiro and Sรฃo Paulo, while prices rose by 0.84% in February, largely due to school tuition increases; Pakistan has declared an 'open war' and bombed the capital of Afghanistan, and a video of a child being pushed by a woman in Tokyo has gone viral, leading to outrage on social media.
Katiniฤ Pleiฤ: Surrogacy turns children into contractual objects and motherhood into a service
The Croatian Constitutional Court's recent ruling on the birth registration of a child born via surrogacy in war-torn Ukraine has sparked public attention due to the non-biological mother being registered as the legal parent.
Child Health: What War Does to Children?
The article examines the devastating effects of war on children's health and well-being, particularly in conflict zones like Gaza and Ukraine.
Ksenija's mission to save her brother taken to Russia
Ksenija Koldina, a 19-year-old journalism student, shares her harrowing experience of her brother's abduction by Russian forces during the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Singing and Speaking in Latvian, but Still Seeing Shells in Dreams. Sofia's War Child Family Finds Refuge in Auce
Sofia's family, affected by the war in Ukraine, seeks refuge in Auce, Latvia, where they are the only Ukrainians in the area and find solace despite their traumatic past.
When I don't feel safe, I say I'm from Poprad, says Ukrainian director making a film about child abductions to Russia
Ukrainian director Anna Ahaliieva discusses her experiences of facing discrimination in Slovakia and her work on a film about Ukrainian children abducted to Russia.
What on earth drives a quite ordinary middle-class family to actively seek out war?
The article explores a middle-class family's decision to travel to Kyiv amidst the ongoing war, highlighting the personal perspectives of Ksenia, who moved there as a child.
Complex but Strong About the Forgotten War Crime in Ukraine
This article discusses allegations of large-scale kidnappings of children in Ukraine, highlighting the struggle of families to reclaim their stolen children.
Ukrainian family denied UK asylum told to use noise-cancelling headphones for child to block out bombs
A Ukrainian family denied asylum in the UK received advice from the Home Office to use noise-cancelling headphones for their child to cope with the sounds of war in Ukraine.
Doctors race through Kyiv missile strike to deliver child's donor heart
Ukrainian doctors navigate a missile attack in Kyiv to deliver a donor heart for a child in need of a transplant.
Sick man stabbed his victims 77 times and tried to cut off their genitals before killing them
A depraved serial killer admitted to murdering at least 21 young boys in grotesquely violent ways, shocking the public with the details of his crimes.
They are the elite of Putin's child soldiers. He wouldn't have liked what they told us.
The article discusses a 13-year-old boy in Moscow who is part of a cadet class that combines regular education with extensive military training, a trend that has surged since the war in Ukraine, raising concerns about its implications for European security.
Zuzana Mareลกovรก, the last living 'Winton child' in Czechia, has died
Zuzana Mareลกovรก, the last surviving child rescued by Nicholas Winton during World War II, has passed away at the age of 94.
A U.S. Marine Authorized to Keep an Afghan War Orphan
A Virginia Supreme Court ruling allows a U.S. Marine and his wife to keep an Afghan orphan, concluding a legal battle over the child's custody.
Controllable cardboard rockets.. A Yemeni child's invention impresses Twitter users
A Yemeni child has created controllable cardboard rockets, showcasing remarkable ingenuity despite limited resources and adversity.
Sudan: Protecting Children in War Is Key to Lasting Peace, Top UN Envoy Warns
The UN's Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict emphasizes the critical need to protect children in war to achieve lasting peace, stressing the alarming rise in child recruitment by armed groups.
Record number of works at this year's 'Warsalongen'
The 'Warsalongen' art exhibition and auction aims to support war-affected children, showcasing a record number of artworks donated by artists, collectors, and galleries.
11-year-old child killed alongside mother after Russia strikes Sloviansk with glide bombs
An 11-year-old girl and her mother were killed during a Russian aerial strike in Sloviansk, Ukraine, which is part of Russia's ongoing war and resulted in multiple injuries.
When the State Entrusted Children to Pedophiles. The Case of Helmut Kentler Shows How Far Institutional Failure Can Go
This article discusses the case of Helmut Kentler, which reveals grave institutional failures in protecting children from abuse in post-war Germany.
The first Czech child in a village in the Sudetes after the war was delivered by a German midwife
The article discusses the historical significance of the first Czech child born in a Sudeten village after WWII, highlighting the involvement of a German midwife in the delivery.
War in Ukraine: Russian nighttime attacks kill three people
Recent Russian drone attacks in Ukraine resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including a woman and a child, as residential areas were targeted.
War in Ukraine: Child killed in Russian attack on residential area
A child has died following a Russian drone attack on a residential area in the eastern Ukrainian region of Kharkiv.
A heated war of words ignites between Elon Musk and France
Elon Musk accuses France of politicizing a raid on his company X's premises in Paris, which is under investigation by French authorities for alleged possession of child pornography.
Hind Rajab.. A Cry in the Conscience of the World
Hind Rajab was a Palestinian child killed during the genocide in the Gaza Strip, with her death leading to the establishment of a human rights organization named after her, based in Brussels.
Elias took a murder assignment: 'We are not child soldiers'
The article discusses the story of 16-year-old Elias who travels to Copenhagen to carry out a murder assignment as part of the ongoing gang war in Denmark, highlighting his reflections on the choices he made.
Their children were recruited into Danish gang wars: 'He got a gun in his hand'
The article discusses how three Swedish teenagers have been recruited as child soldiers in a gang war in Copenhagen, highlighting their parents' struggle to understand how this could happen.
Report: One child killed or injured every day in Yemen during 2025
A report by Save the Children reveals that in 2025, one child was killed or injured every day in Yemen, with casualties increasing by 70% compared to the previous year.
Who is the woman standing behind the masked man?
The article tells the story of Isra who reveals the identity of the resistance spokesperson while connecting emotionally with her child who longs for his father.
Russia's War with Ukraine. Day 1410
The number of casualties from a Russian missile strike on a residential building in Kharkiv has risen, with the recovery of a woman's body and a child previously found, amid ongoing rescue operations and a total of 31 injured.
Priest from Mostar presents Pope's message for peace: As a child, I was in a Muslim camp, and eight members of my family were killed
A priest from Mostar shares Pope Francis' message for peace while recounting his harrowing childhood experiences in a Muslim camp and the loss of eight family members.