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Autumn 2026

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Black History Month

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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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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.
BBC correspondent answers YOUR questions on US-Israel war with Iran
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What's happening in Iran?
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Nasa is making final preparations for its 10-day crewed test flight around the Moon, and you can blast off on Newsround's Artemis II interactive experience and learn all about its journey....