World News For Children

World News For Children

4 minute weekday news bulletin for 7-14 year olds. Accompanying scripts available on the BBC World Class website - bbc.co.uk/worldclass.

  • Updated:
    Daily
  • Average duration:
    3 minutes

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Recent episodes (4)

  • Kids News - Pakistani cricket players are suspended.

    Fri, 3 Sep 10

    Duration:
    3 mins

    Pakistani cricket players are suspended/ More forest fires in Russia/ And New York turns off its lights - to save birds!

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  • Kids News - Extreme weather's causing destruction around the world.

    Thu, 2 Sep 10

    Duration:
    1 min

    Extreme weather's causing destruction around the world/ The latest from the US Tennis Open/ And Nigeria cracks down on late comers!

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  • Kids News - Europe footy bosses ban vuvuzelas.

    Wed, 1 Sep 10

    Duration:
    4 mins

    Europe footy bosses ban vuvuzelas/ Robinho's sold to AC Milan/ And the golfer who set the course on fire.

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  • Kids News - Drilling for Chilean miners has begun.

    Tue, 31 Aug 10

    Duration:
    3 mins

    Drilling for Chilean miners has begun/ Pakistan cricket players are set to miss matches/ And George Clooney wins an Emmy for his charity work.

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