More than 171 million students affected globally with girls disproportionately impacted.
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Climate hazards disrupted school for 1 in 10 students in 2025: UNICEF
More than a dozen children killed in fire in eastern DR Congo schools
Fire in eastern Congo kills at least 24 students at 2 schools
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WorldPingMore than 171 million students globally—or 1 in 10—from preprimary to upper secondary age had their schooling disrupted by climate hazards in 2025, according to a new analysis released by UNICEF today.
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WorldPingA deadly blaze left as least 26 students dead and dozens injured after a fire swept through two schools in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Sky News
WorldPingA fire in Bukavu, eastern Congo, has killed at least 24 students, according to the rebel administration controlling the city…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ABC News
WorldPingOfficials say there was a stampede as they fled a fire that engulfed two schools in the eastern rebel-held city of Bukavu.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
Authorities say at least 14 school children have been killed after fire ravaged schools in the DR Congo.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
It's the hot new thing in tech, and it's where all the jobs are. Students who don't learn to use it fall behind. And to help them catch up in time, its creators are graciously providing the resources and curriculum for learning it, often pro bono.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Verge
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