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The Gruffalo Is Back with a New Story After 20 Years

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The Gruffalo-the big, scary but lovable monster with knobbly knees and a poisonous wart on his nose-is coming back! Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, the amazing team who created the original Gruffalo books, are making a brand-new story that will be out in September 2026. The Gruffalo first appeared over 20 years ago and became one of the most popular children’s books ever, loved by millions of children around the world.

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Now, Julia Donaldson is writing about a new adventure for the Gruffalo and his friends, inspired by a reading campaign that helped children enjoy stories even more. Axel Scheffler is already drawing incredible pictures for the new book, and the story promises to be just as fun and exciting as the old ones. The original Gruffalo story is about a clever little mouse who tricks big animals in the forest by pretending to be friends with the scary Gruffalo. The new book will also help encourage children everywhere to love reading and storytelling, with support from charities that want to make reading fun for everyone.

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Secrets of the Penguins: Amazing adventures in the wild!

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A new documentary called Secrets of the Penguins will take you on an exciting journey to meet penguins like you’ve never seen before! It’s made by National Geographic and executive produced by famous filmmaker James Cameron, who loves exploring wild, tough places. 

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The series shows penguins living in some of the coldest and harshest places on Earth, like Antarctica, and also in surprising spots like deserts and tropical islands. You’ll see incredible moments, like baby emperor penguins bravely jumping off a 50-foot cliff into icy water for their first swim! Talk about courage. The filmmakers spent two years traveling the world, from South Africa to the Galápagos Islands, capturing never-before-seen penguin behaviors. You’ll watch penguins “talk”, solve problems, and even steal fish from pelicans in clever ways. The documentary also shows how penguins survive in a changing world, facing challenges like climate change and melting ice. But it’s not just about problems-it’s about how amazing and smart penguins really are, and how their lives connect to ours. You can watch the documentary Secrets of the Penguins in India on JioHotstar, where it is available for streaming.

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WHO Agrees on New Global Pandemic Treaty

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Member states of the World Health Organization (“WHO”) have agreed on the International Treaty on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (“Treaty”), after three years of discussions. The purpose of the rules under the Treaty is to help countries work together to stop new diseases like COVID-19, from becoming a global threat.

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The Treaty provides for rules with respect to sharing of information in a timely manner, fair access to vaccines and medicines, and stronger health systems. WHO director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus described the deal as “a significant milestone in our shared journey towards a safer world”. It is only the second time in the WHO’s 75-year history that an international agreement of this type has been reached. It still needs to be formally adopted by members when they meet for the World Health Assembly.

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UAE Introduces AI Education in Schools Starting 2026

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The United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) is making a big change in schools. Starting from the next academic year (2026), all government schools in the UAE will teach Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) as a subject-even to kids as young as 4 years old in kindergarten.

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Little kids will learn about AI through fun, visual activities. Older students will learn how AI works, such as how it uses data and algorithms (which are like step-by-step instructions). They will also learn about the good and bad sides of AI, including how to use it responsibly and ethically. By the time they finish school, students will be able to design their own AI projects and solve real-world problems using AI. The UAE wants to prepare kids for the future, where AI will be everywhere-in jobs, technology, and daily life. Learning AI early will help children understand this new technology and use it in smart and safe ways.

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Social Media to be banned for under 16s

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The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon, has proposed a new law to ensure that children under 16 years old are not allowed to use social media platforms like Instagram or Facebook, in order to protect them from dangers such as violent content and cyberbullying.

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Christopher Luxon announced that the proposed law would require social media companies to verify that users are at least 16 years old before they can create an account. Companies that fail to comply could be fined up to NZ$2 million (about $1.2 million). It is not yet clear when the bill will be introduced to parliament. The proposed ban is largely based on Australia’s approach, as Australia is considered a global leader in regulating social media. In November, Australia enacted groundbreaking laws prohibiting individuals under 16 from using social media platforms.

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