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Are there enough main characters like you in the books you read?
Researchers, who looked at diversity in books for children up to nine years old published in the UK last year, say it is "concerning" that there are fewer books with main characters from minoritised ethnicities than in 2024. And only two in 1,000 books featured a disabled main character. Let us know what you think.
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Autumn 2026
Have you decided what you're wearing for Halloween?
With just over a month to go until pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating, we want to know if you've decided what you're going to dress up as!
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It's back! Test your Strictly knowledge with our quiz
Tonight, Strictly is back for 2026 with new hosts, famous faces and a fresh twist. Test your knowledge of the ballroom in our sparkling quiz and let us know what you think of the new line-up!
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A press packer has been telling Newsround how gardening has helped him turn his school life around.
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'A giant leap forward': Nasa telescope will try to uncover the secrets of the universe
The Roman Space Telescope has started its mission to search for thousands of distant worlds and investigate some of the universe's biggest mysteries.
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US-Israel War with Iran
What is the Strait of Hormuz and why does it matter? Video, 00:02:16
The war between US-Israel and Iran has reduced the amount of sea traffic that can get through this important passage.
