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Kids
World news written for younger readers — short, clear, and curious.
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Try to beat the clock with our 2025 Quiz of the Year
Test yourself with our Quiz of the Year and make sure you don't get beaten by the timer! Good luck!
ISS hosts eight different spacecraft at once for first time
For the first time in International Space Station history, all of its eight docking ports are in use at the same time with spacecrafts from Russia, Japan, and the US all there.
Press Pack: What's the new Wicked movie like?
Wicked: For Good has broken records in its opening weekend at the cinema but how good is it? We sent Press Packer Evie along to see what she thought of the film.
'We are working together to fight malaria'
Scouts in Ghana and cubs in the UK explain how they worked together to reduce cases of malaria in northern Ghana.
World Space Week Quiz: Is your knowledge out of this world?
It's Space Week from 4 - 10 October. But how much do YOU know about space and our solar system? Test yourself with our astronomically good quiz.
Tay Tay or Nay Nay? Can you beat our Taylor Swift quiz?
She's just released her 12th studio album 'The Life of a Showgirl', made up of 12 brand new songs – including a collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter.
'Why I love my green alleyway'
Press Packer Arianne tells us how the alleyway behind her house was transformed into a green space for her neighbours and friends to gather.
Know your books? Try our epic reading quiz
How much can YOU remember about the brilliant books you read?
Quiz: How well do you know the schools of Harry Potter?
How well do you know Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? And do you know the differences between the Durmstrang Institute from the Beauxbaton Academy of Magic?
Visible differences: 'It's nice to see artwork that celebrates us'
14-year-old artist Andoni visits an exhibition in London all about celebrating people with visible differences.
James Webb space telescope spots its first exoplanet
For the first time, the powerful telescope has discovered an exoplanet not previously known to scientists. Find out more here.
Scientists unveil largest ever map of the Universe
The James Webb telescope has captured some incredible shots and helped scientists in amazing ways since it was launched on Christmas Day in December 2021. And, now there is another to add to the list!
'We helped create a swift street to protect endangered birds'
Press packers Penny and Bea find out more about endangered swifts and visit a community trying to help them.
A Minecraft Movie: Press packers meet the cast and crew
Ella and Talia got to meet some of the cast and crew of A Minecraft Movie.
Press Pack: What is it like competing in Crufts?
Isabella, Layla and their furry friends show us what it is like competing in one of the world's biggest dog shows.
Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You
Join Press Packer Gracie, Dr Ronx and Dr Xand on a sense-sational adventure into Dr Chris' brain at the new Operation Ouch exhibition in Manchester
India's Moon base might look like an egg pod
Isro - India's space agency - has been doing its first-ever tests here on Earth that aim to prepare astronauts for real space missions.
Quiz: How well do you know your trees?
Test your nature knowledge with this tree-cky quiz.
Global Recycling Day: Try our tricky recycling game!
Today is Global Recycling day, we've got all the facts and figures as well as a tricky recycling game for you
QUIZ: How fast is Mbappé? Quicker than Nitro from Gladiators?
In a Champions League match between his team, Paris Saint Germain, and Real Sociedad, the French forward managed to run 100m in 10.9 seconds.
Quiz: The world's most powerful queens
Take our quiz and see how much you know about some of the most powerful women the world has ever seen.
What's it like going on a residential?
Press Packer Sienna tells us all about her residential experience and her top tips for making the most of it.
India's space mission reaches Sun's orbit
Launched in September 2023, the Aditya-L1 satellite will now spend five years studying solar flares, wind and storms. Find out more here.
How well do you know your Disney films?
As Disney celebrates its 100th birthday, how much can you remember about its films?