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A Chilean woman has been remanded in preventive custody in Antofagasta for the qualified homicide of a four-year-old and nine-month-old girl, in the so-called 'Caso Josefa'. The defendant lived with the victim's father and was arrested on the day of the death. The girl's body showed injuries consistent with habitual abuse.

20. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Three men, including two animators, were arrested in the past two weeks for sexual assaults on 12 children aged 3 to 9 in three Parisian schools, AFP learned from a source close to the case. The suspects were presented to justice.

Max Alexander, a 10-year-old fourth grader from West Los Angeles, has become the youngest fashion designer ever to debut a collection at Paris Fashion Week. His sustainable designs, which emphasize biodegradable materials and recycled fabrics, highlight his focus on environmental protection. Alexander holds the Guinness World Record for the youngest runway fashion designer, achieved in 2023.

4. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Researcher Sara Wallin Ahlström has tested a method using dots over five years to improve time perception in preschool children in Dalarna. The method, which translates time into dots where each dot represents a quarter of an hour, has helped children plan their day and feel more secure. Several preschools have continued using the tool after the test period.

For the past two months, Kenya has experienced a shortage of vitamin A supplements provided to children aged six to 59 months, putting them at risk of preventable diseases. Mothers have been left uncertain as their children remain vulnerable. The Ministry of Health estimates that 35 percent of children under five have insufficient vitamin A levels.

18. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Scientists have harvested antibodies from the blood of paediatricians to develop new preventative treatments for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus. These antibodies outperform existing therapies by up to 25 times and target a wider range of strains. The discovery stems from the natural immunity built by paediatricians through years of exposure to respiratory viruses.