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The Week Junior is a British weekly children’s magazine published by Future PLC. Launched in 2015, it offers accessible, engaging and safe coverage of global current affairs alongside science, nature, books and sport, helping young readers understand the world and form their own viewpoints. Designed for children aged 8 to 14, each issue features a mix of the latest news stories explained clearly, interactive elements like quizzes and debates, and thought-provoking topics that spark conversation and critical thinking. The award-winning magazine is noted for its lively, inclusive tone and is one of Britain’s fastest-growing children’s publications. With its focus on empowering young readers, the magazine encourages independent thinking, curiosity and family discussion around topical issues. The Week Junior is the children’s edition of The Week – a weekly news magazine founded in the UK in 1995. Available on PressReader, The Week Junior magazine invites young readers to explore, ask questions and grow their understanding of the world every week.
It’s World News Day on 28 September, which highlights the vital role journalists play in providing trustworthy news. You can read an interview with The Week Junior’s Eve Gardiner (page 11) about why journalism is important. Journalism...
The word “engine” (page 5) is based on the Latin word ingenium, which means skill or natural talent. Engine was originally used to describe any clever or complex invention that was helpful to society. Eventually, the word settled on machines...
On 17 September, the European Commission proposed a new set of rules to improve online safety for children. The European Commission creates laws for the European Union (EU), a group of 27 countries that work and trade together (not including...
The European Union’s (EU’s) laws are proposed by the European Commission. They can be asked to propose a law by the European Parliament (pictured), which represents citizens; by the Council of the EU, which represents the governments of...
Singer Ed Sheeran has apologised for his handling of a controversy that started when American rapper Macklemore was dropped from Sheeran’s tour in the US. Macklemore had made statements on stage in support of Palestine and criticising...
On 18 September, the UN General Assembly’s High-level Week began in New York, US. The General Assembly is the decision-making part of the UN (United Nations). The UN is a group of 193 countries that work together on the challenges facing...
