5 d. ago Reason dad kept 'Ghost Children' found speaking primitve language secluded on farm

The siblings, aged six and nine, were found in nappies and were not registered with a school or doctor - but their father insists they had a good life with 'a lot of toys', their own laptops and 'good ski equipment'

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6 d. ago Dad's 10 word statement after 'ghost children' found in nappies on secluded farm

Dutch sculptor Frederik claimed he was "not the bogeyman" after authorities removed children from his care after they were found wearing nappies and speaking their own language

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6 d. ago Inside secluded farm where 'ghost kids', 6 and 9, lived 'completely unknown'

The dad of two brothers who were dubbed as "ghost children" due to having little contact with society and speaking their own primitive language said he was not a "bogeyman"

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8 d. ago Bob Vylan star doubles down on Glastonbury backlash with 'I said what I said' statement

The rapper said: "Teaching our children to speak up for the change they want and need is the only way that we make this world a better place."

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8 d. ago Good for you! Braving the heatwave on Glastonbury’s final day – photo essay

Follow the Sunday festivities with the Guardian’s photography team as Turnstile turned up the energy, Michael Rosen spun some stories and Olivia Rodrigo blew us awaySunday at Glastonbury kicked off in wholesome fashion in the Kidzfield, with Michael Rosen speaking to a young audience, preceded by a children’s disco party.Michael Rosen speaks to children about literature and language in the Kidzfield. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Braving the heatwave on Glastonbury’s final day – photo essay

Follow the Sunday festivities with the Guardian’s photography team as Turnstile turned up the energy, Michael Rosen spun some stories and Olivia Rodrigo blew us awaySunday at Glastonbury kicked off in wholesome fashion in the Kidzfield, with Michael Rosen speaking to a young audience, preceded by a children’s disco party.Michael Rosen speaks to children about literature and language in the Kidzfield. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Liam Gallagher makes cheeky tour confession days before Oasis takes to the road

Oasis star Liam Gallagher has provided an update about the crew he will be taking to the road with when he reunites with his brother, Noel Gallagher, at the end of the week

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1 week ago Molly Mae reveals Bambi hasn’t eaten in three days as she makes parenting confession

Molly-Mae Hague has revealed that her daughter Bambi refused to eat for three days, confessing to her fans that she is finding parenting “really hard”.

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2 w. ago Molly Mae reveals Bambi has refused to eat as she makes parenting confession

Molly-Mae Hague has revealed that her daughter Bambi refused to eat for three days, confessing to her fans that she is finding parenting “really hard”.

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3 w. ago Catherine Tyldesley reveals she goes 'two or three days' without speaking to her kids

Coronation Street actress Catherine Tyldesley has admitted she goes days without speaking to her young children as she revealed the challenges of working away as a mum

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3 w. ago Catherine Tyldesley confesses she can go 'two or three days' without speaking to her children when she is away filming

The 15 Days actress, 41, who shares her son Alfie, 10 and daughter Iris, three, with her husband Tom Pitfield, has explained that the reason is because her career can be very fast paced. 

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3 w. ago David Beckham's children celebrate his Knighthood but Brooklyn’s response speaks volumes

David Beckham's children have shared sweet public posts online - however, Brooklyn has decided against it.

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3 w. ago Tell us: what questions do you have about the impacts of smartphones on children?

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or just someone curious about the long-term effects, we’d like to hear your questionsA quarter of three- and four-year-olds in the UK now own a smartphone, but the impact of that is still being understood. From endless scrolling to constant notifications, smartphones expose children not just to their friends and classmates, but to a world of advertising, influencers, and algorithms. But how is all of this shaping how children see themselves, relate to others, and develop emotionally?In a video series on our It’s Complicated Youtube channel, we’re speaking to experts to explore how smartphones might be affecting children’s mental health, attention, self-esteem and relationships. Are social apps making kids more anxious? What happens when children are targeted by ads that shape their sense of identity from a young age? What do we know, and what don’t we yet understand, about growing up in a world where you’re always online? Continue reading...

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3 w. ago ‘He stole a piece of our souls’: Christian music star Michael Tait accused of sexual assault by three men

Tait posted on Instagram days ago that for 20 years he lived a ‘double life’ but is working on ‘repentance and healing’The Christian music legend Michael Tait, whose hit song God’s Not Dead became an anthem for Donald Trump’s Maga movement, has been accused of sexually assaulting three men, two who believed they were drugged by the rock star in the early 2000s, according to a months-long Guardian investigation. Four other men have alleged that Tait, a founding member of DC Talk and later a frontman for the Newsboys, engaged in inappropriate behavior such as unwatched touching and sexual advances.The Guardian is publishing these allegations days after Tait posted an extraordinary confession on his Instagram account, admitting that for 20 years he had been “leading a double life”, abusing alcohol and cocaine, “and, at times, touched men in an unwanted sensual way”, according to his statement. Continue reading...

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