Portugal Passes Bill for Parental Consent on Kids' Social Media Use

February 13, 2026

Portugal Passes Bill for Parental Consent on Kids' Social Media Use

Portugal's parliament has approved a new law requiring children aged 13 to 16 to get parental consent before using social media. The bill aims to protect children from online harm and puts tech firms on notice with penalties for non-compliance.

Israeli Tax Holds Starve Palestinian Schools, Forcing Closures and Sparking Dropouts

February 13, 2026

Israeli Tax Holds Starve Palestinian Schools, Forcing Closures and Sparking Dropouts

Israel's withholding of tax revenues from the Palestinian Authority is crippling West Bank schools. Many are open just three days a week, supplies are scarce, and dropout rates are rising. The education crisis weighs heavily on families and students like 10-year-old Zaid, whose dreams clash with empty classrooms and erratic schedules.

Canadian PM Mark Carney Joins Vigil After Deadly Tumbler Ridge School Shooting

February 13, 2026

Canadian PM Mark Carney Joins Vigil After Deadly Tumbler Ridge School Shooting

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attended a vigil in Tumbler Ridge to honor six children and an assistant teacher killed in a deadly school shooting, highlighting mental health concerns in the community.

PTI Alarms Over Imran Khan's Vision Loss in Jail Due to Medical Neglect

February 13, 2026

PTI Alarms Over Imran Khan's Vision Loss in Jail Due to Medical Neglect

PTI warns former PM Imran Khan has lost 85% vision in right eye due to jail medical neglect. Govt denies mistreatment; heated debates continue.

Exam Stress at 15 Raises Risk of Depression and Self-Harm Into Adulthood

February 13, 2026

Exam Stress at 15 Raises Risk of Depression and Self-Harm Into Adulthood

A UCL study shows academic pressure at age 15 boosts chances of depression and self-harm into early adulthood. For each extra stress point, depression risk rises 25%. Experts call for school reforms to ease exam stress.