Labour leader Keir Starmer has reaffirmed his commitment to lowering the UK voting age to 16, a key promise made during the election campaign. The proposal is now under serious consideration by the government, sparking national debate on youth representation, democratic rights, and political engagement among teens. Watch to know more.

Labour government in the UK mulling lowering voting age to 16 years

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday revised a law under which the age of sexual consent has now been raised to 16. As per child rights activists, this move will protect youngsters from rape and abuse.

To prevent rape and abuse, Philippines raises age of sexual consent to 16

One in five of over 800 children had severe acute malnutrition, while 16 severely malnourished children 'at immediate risk of death'

200 die in one month at camp for people made homeless by Boko Haram violence

The girls sustained injuries, and two suffered fractured arms

Hostel warden in government-run school thrashes 16 girls for not cleaning her room

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