The Week Junior

"When you are young, you’re naturally curious about the world and everything in it. But the world seems made for grown-ups; complex and unknowable. That’s why we’ve created The Week Junior. It explains the news and events in ways that children understand; immediate, colourful, exciting. From news to nature, science to geography, and sport to books, The Week Junior explores an extraordinary array of topics from around the globe. Written to engage a young person’s point of view, without spoon-feeding or patronising, it explains events in a safe, accessible and inspiring way."

Pledges made at COP28

Harry gives climate talk

Israel and Hamas resume fighting

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

School wins top building prize

Freezing weather chills the UK

A white Christmas

WORD OF THE WEEK

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Teachers’ half-day strike

Huge map needs upkeep

Postboxes bring festive joy

Ancient temple unearthed

Around the world

Should schools have a four-day week? • Some people like the idea of an extra day off at the weekend.

Teenager shows a country at war • Charity supports young Ukrainian photographer.

Out-of-this-world designers

Channelling Shakespeare

THEY SAID IT!

Blue whales back in Indian Ocean

Red squirrels’ ear tufts fluff up

Whales slow climate change

Golden mole rediscovered

Good week

Bad week

American painted lady

How do you feed animals at the zoo?

It's time for some festive fun • Discover the secrets behind the traditional pantomime.

The perfect solar system

UK scientists study asteroid

Prehistoric women hunted and were good at it

AI shows homes that leak heat

A robot digger that builds walls

Photos of the week

Cup contests for primary schools

Under-17 World Cup

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Snuggle season • Make the most of winter by getting cosy and spending time with others.

Snuggle season activities

The Week Junior readers share how they get cosy

The world’s greatest chocolate maker • Willy Wonka’s sweet dreams have arrived in cinemas.

Enjoy more Roald Dahl tales at home

5 daring detectives • No mystery will go unsolved with these clever, clue-spotting sleuths on the case.

Glassborn

Peter Bunzl • The Glassborn creator explains why villains are more fun to write.

READERS RECOMMEND

YOUR TURN

Run the SteamWorld • This game gets you to build a space city and explore its underground mine.

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

PODCAST OF THE WEEK

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

Draw a snow cat

Puzzles

A nose for sniffing trainers

Bathroom style goes high fashion

The world’s poshest McDonald’s

Clay shortage stops Aardman

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

Looking forward to a brighter Christmas

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Teacher OF THE WEEK

READERS RESPOND

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Quiz of the week

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