NewzKidz - global news and current affairs reported by kids, for kids

This week the NewzKidz report on the top stories of the week including Marcus Rashford's campaign to extend the provision of free school meals into October half term, Covid-restricted Hallowe'en celebrations, the latest news on the US Election as results day approaches, the UK's oldest person, the end of British Summer Time, and a new underwater robot nicknamed Squidbot. 

This week on NewzKidz we talk about the US Election, the latest news about the Coronavirus pandemic, how NASA is trying to put a mobile phone network on the moon, why slime might be good for us, and what Unblocktober is all about. Lastly, Zara reviews one of her recent reads, “When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit”.

This week the NewzKidz update listeners on the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic, coral depletion across the Great Barrier Reef due to climate change, the Mars Opposition, World Mental Health Day, how Ada Lovelace Day celebrates the achievements of women in STEM, and the Earthshot Prize launched by Prince William and Sir David Attenborough.

This week we will be talking about the second wave of Coronavirus and Donald Trump’s recovery from Covid-19, how musicians in the UK have been protesting about the impact of Coronavirus on their livelihoods, how the UK is increasing its use of wind energy, a new Harry Potter Statue, Nobel Prizes, and the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. 

This week Zara updates listeners on the news that Donald Trump has tested positive for Covid-19, and covers the latest on the Coronavirus pandemic. Rose explains what happened at last week's chaotic US Election debate, and reviews recent research on plant extinction rates. Aiza talks about International Teachers' Day, and Rose interviews her class teacher Miss Pugh to hear more about what it is like to be a teacher during this pandemic. Laurie covers National Poetry Day, and he and Aiza read their favourite poems. 

This week the NewzKidz discuss Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the US Election, the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic, the NASA Moon Mission, Gratitude Day, and Beached Whales in Australia.

This week Zara and Rose update listeners on the proposed new Brexit Bill, Barbados voting to remove Queen Elizabeth II as Head of State, the latest news on the pandemic, and why some celebrities have boycotted social media this week. Aiza covers the recent story about the possibility of life being discovered on Venus, and Laurie - together with Year 3 teacher Miss Fletcher - update listeners on International Dot Day.

In Episode 2 of Series 3, Rose and Zara discuss the main stories of the  week including California wildfires, the destruction of a migrant camp in Greece, the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic and vaccine  trials, and a proposed new law about photo editing. Laurie updates listeners on Roald Dahl Day, and Aiza covers how astronomers are searching for aliens in space.

Rose and Zara are back from their summer break and ready for Series 3 - now joined by siblings Aiza and Laurie! Episode 1 covers the return to school, an update on the global pandemic, and a review of the main stories of the summer. The girls also discuss environmental pollution from face masks, and a recent study highlighting the number of species we may lose to extinction this century. 

This is the last episode of Season 2, as Rose and Zara now take a break for the summer holidays. In this episode the NewzKidz talk about why India and China have been fighting, the latest news on the Coronavirus, why we are celebrating World Refugee Day, what happens during a solar eclipse, and Summer Holidays. The NewzKidz will return in September!