Thursday, August 6, 2026

Your daily kids news podcast.

Rocket crashes into the Moon; Guatemala’s fire volcano erupts; Escaped lion fake news; and New Zealand’s ducks breathe a sigh of relief.

A runaway rocket booster has slammed into the Moon at more than 8,000 km/h, kicking up a giant cloud of lunar dust.

People living near Guatemala’s Volcano Fuego have been evacuated as lava and ash pour from the mountain.

After three years on the run, a feral cat nicknamed “Nine Lives” has finally been captured in New Zealand, giving endangered native ducks a much-needed chance to recover.

Following Japan’s earthquake, fake videos and wild rumours spread quickly online. Squiz-E’s message is as important as ever: STOP, THINK and CHECK before believing or sharing anything you see.

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