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."

The big picture

Something worth talking about • Lost for words? Try starting a conversation with one of these questions, inspired by stories this magazine.

Editor’s note

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

WORD OF THE WEEK

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Ukraine to receive new US weapons

The Ukraine-Russia war

New malaria drug is approved for babies

Video game actors’ strike ends

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

UK and France agree boats plan

What is a state visit?

Wales approves tourist tax

Super film artwork

Vote for Tree of the Year

Joe’s show makes fitness fun

Around the world

Are fruit sandwiches a good idea? • A strange concoction has been making headlines this summer.

A problem-solving puppet maker • Daisy Beattie makes and moves stage puppets.

An astronaut dreams big

A top young presenter

THEY SAID IT!

The ocean’s tiny climate heroes

Fishing for krill

NATURE SPY • Sky-coloured cornflowers bloom in meadows

Preparing to boost kakapo numbers

Where imaginary come to life • How theme parks went from funfairs to fantasy creations.

Three fantastic themed worlds

Wimbledon tennis tech malfunctions

Artificial intelligence in sport

Government to test phone alert system

Bringing golf into schools

The Open Championship

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Coping with school goodbyes • Leaving and moving on doesn’t have to be hard.

Make a memory book

Things to do before you leave primary school

Being good isn’t always easy • The Bad Guys return to cinemas and they are trying their hardest to obey the law.

Antiheroes assemble…

BTS announce long-awaited return

FILM CLUB • A crafty fox pulls his biggest heist yet.

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

5 books for the summer holiday • These books all feature the beach and the sea, and are great for holiday reading.

The Museum of Lost Umbrellas

Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick • The author and illustrator tells us why she loves writing fantasy.

READERS RECOMMEND

Amazing illustrated stories • This shortlist celebrates storytelling in comic-book style.

Up for the cup • Celebrate Euro 2025 with games, websites and podcasts about women’s football.

PODCAST OF THE WEEK

GAME OF THE WEEK

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

Craft pretty butterflies • Put on a gorgeous display with these designs for plant pots or windows.

That’s unbelievable!

Puzzles

Fundraising together

TEACHER OF THE WEEK

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

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