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Renewed fighting between government forces and the Houthis in Yemen has forced more than 137,000 students out of school and displaced over 150,000 people, deepening the country's education crisis. Children in displacement camps have little access to learning, and aid workers warn of long-term consequences including a "new illiterate generation."
Three years of genocide in Gaza have killed more than 74,000 people and left survivors with permanent psychological trauma that cannot begin to heal while the violence continues. International organizations warn of an unprecedented mental health crisis, with more than a million children needing psychosocial support, 96 percent of whom feel death is imminent.
A Colombian military airstrike killed three minors among 10 people in Guaviare province, the deadliest operation under new President Abelardo de la Espriella. Human Rights Watch reports rising child recruitment via social media, with at least 1,500 children recruited since 2021.
A fireworks factory explosion in Uttar Pradesh, India, killed 11 people, including 8 children, on Monday. It is the third such incident this month. Authorities are investigating the cause, and officials have pledged support for victims.
A Japanese government survey shows most adults aged 15-39 support restricting children's social media use, but teens are less supportive, revealing a generational divide. The findings will inform ongoing policy discussions on protecting minors online.
Meta's $18 billion settlement with 29 US states over addictive design could set a precedent for other governments, while lawsuits against the company remain pending in Kenya, the Netherlands, and the EU. The deal includes changes to platform features but is far less than the $200 billion initially sought.
Meta's $18 billion settlement in a lawsuit over social media's harm to children has left many American parents who lost their children frustrated, as they were denied access to key evidence about the company's knowledge of platform dangers. Parents argue the settlement fails to address core issues like algorithm transparency and advertising to minors. They vow to continue advocating for stronger protections and federal laws.
Meta has agreed to an $18 billion settlement in a major US federal lawsuit accusing the company of endangering children. Under the deal, Instagram and Facebook will implement a range of safety features for users under 18, including time limits, a nighttime curfew, and restrictions on social comparison features.
Three years after choking on an apple at preschool, 3-year-old Koshi Tamura remains in a vegetative state, relying on a ventilator and constant care. His parents' ordeal highlights urgent concerns about food safety in preschools.
