Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Your daily kids news podcast.

Climate talks heat up; first prize for a golden beetle; quite a saga for Erling Haaland; and Nepal’s dogs have their day!

Countries from around the world are gathering in Türkiye for COP31, with Australia’s Chris Bowen leading the climate talks.

During Kukur Tihar in Nepal, police dogs, pets and street dogs are honoured with flower garlands, special treats and plenty of love.

Australia’s shiny gold Christmas beetle has been crowned Insect of the Year.

Football superstar Erling Haaland has splashed around $200,000 on a 432-year-old book about Norway’s kings, queens and Viking history… then donated it to his hometown library

The Christmas Beetle Count

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Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina.