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BRUSSELS — The European Union is moving toward age-based limits on children’s use of social media, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen saying access should be “phased and gradual” rather than

A study in Lancet Public Health found London children’s lung development improved after Ulez began, with pollution exposure falling faster than in a control town
France’s parliament moved on Tuesday toward approving a sweeping ban on social media access for children under 15, a step that would make the country the first in Europe to impose such a digital age limit on platforms
UK regulator Ofcom has opened a formal investigation into TikTok over concerns that its age verification system may not be protecting children from harmful content
AI is moving beyond chatbots into toys, dolls and robots built to befriend children. A leading child-development expert says the technology offers real promise but also risks crowding out human relationships.

At least 86 people, including 17 children and 10 women, were injured by celebratory gunfire across Karachi during Independence Day festivities.
Snap has agreed to a tentative settlement in a lawsuit over claims that social media platforms harm children and young adults, as more defendants exit the case
At least seven people, including two children, were killed and 20 others injured in rain-related incidents across Punjab within 24 hours, as heavy downpours also damaged houses and killed livestock.

The Islamabad High Court has sought a detailed report on the PIMS fire inquiry and safety measures taken after the deaths of 14 children.
German authorities warned of the growing influence of AI and digital technology on the sexual abuse of children, saying in a report that criminal abusers are increasingly using these tools.

Congress is pushing a new bill forward that would give parents the power over their kid’s interactions with AI chatbots
ISLAMABAD: In the first six months of the year, 1,914 cases of child abuse were reported across the country, child protection NGO Sahil said in its latest report. Among the reported cases, 49 involved infants who were found abandoned by the
New Victorian laws would give VCAT the power to force social media and AI platforms to identify anonymous users accused of vilification, in a move the premier says will protect children.
Ms. Rachel and Mr. Aron will release the 23-track family album I'm So Happy on September 25, expanding familiar educational songs with new arrangements.
Pakistan's Federal Secretary for Education said over 1.2 million students are now enrolled across 30,543 non-formal education centres nationwide, following the declaration of a National Education Emergency.
Over 1 million people a year die from diarrheal disease. Nearly half are kids under age 5. A new vaccine in trials offers great hope
The Sindh High Court has ordered an independent committee to investigate paediatric HIV infections linked to Karachi's Valika Hospital.
WHO has introduced seven practical drowning-prevention strategies covering barriers, rescue skills, transport, child care and climate-related risks.

Meta's proposed $17.1 billion multistate settlement would impose teen time limits, overnight blocks, stronger age checks and independent oversight.
A three-storey residential building in Lahore's Harbanspura area collapsed late on Wednesday night, killing 11 people and injuring six others in a tragedy that struck during what should have been a family celebration

A Tech Transparency Project report says Meta has repeatedly recruited influencers and allied groups to promote teen safety tools whenever governments consider age limits or bans on social media
A growing group of companies is building child-focused phones with tighter software controls, reflecting parent demand for devices that reduce online risks

A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy's murder case after jurors could not reach a unanimous decision following seven days of deliberations.