"When you are young, you’re naturally curious about the world and everything in it. But the world seems made for grown-ups; complex and unknowable. That’s why we’ve created The Week Junior. It explains the news and events in ways that children understand; immediate, colourful, exciting. From news to nature, science to geography, and sport to books, The Week Junior explores an extraordinary array of topics from around the globe. Written to engage a young person’s point of view, without spoon-feeding or patronising, it explains events in a safe, accessible and inspiring way."
Israel and Hamas ceasefire starts
Amazing discoveries found at Pompeii
Trump sworn in as president
IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…
Kindness chosen as Word of the Year
Kindness Awards 2025
WORD OF THE WEEK
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
PM pledges Ukraine support
Project boosts pine martens
Rare UFO clouds spotted
Kits change for colour-blind fans
Around the world
Are mega political donations ok? • Some people think that money can buy them political power.
Bringing words to life with poetry • Peter Mackay is Scotland’s latest Makar.
A day for remembering
The soundtrack to 2025
Plans to create nature-rich landscapes
Winter aconites light up woods
Tomato plants’ gloopy defences
Socorro dove
Celebrating new beginnings • Asian communities welcome 2025 – the Year of the Snake.
Foods eaten at Lunar New Year
Royal doctor’s tomb found
Mystery of the flying pterosaurs is solved
Photos of the week
Teenager’s cross country challenge
Enjoy the outdoors in winter • Boost your mood and health by being active outside.
2025’s city of culture • Bradford launches a year of exciting events.
5 stories inspired by cinema • Lights, camera, action! Grab some popcorn and enjoy this cinema-inspired selection.
Book club
Learn from the past for a brighter future • Peter Lantos shares his story of Holocaust survival.
Retro remakes • Donkey Kong and Star Wars games get updates for 2025.
Write a fantastic fairy tale
Puzzles
That’s unbelievable!
Editor’s note
CHARITY OF THE WEEK
The Sun on a Wintry Morning
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