Children’s hospital in Tehran keeps hopes and smiles alive during war
Staff at the Children’s Medical Center organise activities to offer a joyful experience to children in hospital.

Staff at the Children’s Medical Center organise activities to offer a joyful experience to children in hospital.




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France is moving closer to banning social media for users under the age of 15, over growing concerns over mental health.

Wael Tarabishi died after weeks in intensive care while his father, his primary caregiver, was held in ICE detention.
For Jo Powell, cleaning is about restoring dignity and understanding the grief and shame behind every pile of rubbish.

101 East investigates Catholic exorcisms in the Philippines and their impact on the faithful and the vulnerable.
Children under 16 can no longer access 10 of the world’s biggest platforms, including Facebook, TikTok and Instagram.
Australia’s world-first ban requires 10 major online platforms to block users aged 16.
Jailed former prime minister was finally allowed to meet his sister, Uzma Khanum, on Tuesday, following protests.
Hakyung Lee gets life sentence with a minimum non-parole period of 17 years for murdering her two children.
Yara Youssef Abu Kweik, 16, is processing her emotions by painting scenes of suffering from her daily life.
US leader’s remarks on popular painkiller, known as paracetamol globally, prompt outcry from doctors and medical bodies.