LegalTechnology
Meta Heads to Court in Landmark Kids Social Media Trial
Four states take Meta to federal court over claims its platforms were designed to addict children. The trial could reshape social media regulation.
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Consumer SafetyChina
China Unveils First Mandatory Cosmetics Safety Standard
China releases first mandatory cosmetics safety standard, imposing stricter rules on children's products with microbial limits 10x tighter.
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InternationalHealth
Gaza Boy, 8, Blocked From Life-Saving Care in Belgium
Omar Alsafadi, 8, lost his leg in a Gaza rocket attack. Hospital beds wait in Antwerp, but Israeli exit permit rules block his evacuation.
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SocialPolitics
Record children hospitalized due to youth care shortage
167 children were hospitalized in Flanders in 2025 due to lack of youth care places, a record in six years. Babies and toddlers under 2 are most affected.
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InternationalTechnology
France Approves Social Media Ban for Children Under 15
French lawmakers approve landmark social media ban for children under 15, making France the first EU country to enact such a measure.
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EducationMedia
Belgium Launches First Fake News Summer Camp for Children
Belgium's first fake news summer camp in Heers teaches children aged 9-12 to spot misinformation through games, quizzes, and hands-on activities.
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Society
Kazou Bans Smartphones for Children Under 13 at Summer Camps
Kazou, one of Belgium's largest youth camp organizers, bans smartphones for children under 13, citing homesickness and parental anxiety.
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