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Shanequa has your Wednesday Newsround. We get ready for a rare partial solar eclipse around the UK and find out how to watch it safely. We meet some unusual green frogs in Your Planet and also check out a lumberjack contest.

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Everything you need to know about the solar eclipse
On Wednesday 12 August 2026, people in the UK and Ireland will be able to see a partial solar eclipse. Find out more here.
School phone ban begins for whole of Edinburgh
Summer 2026 could be the UK's hottest ever experts say
Great Britain win European gold and silver in men's 100m final
Dogs can tell if you're happy or sad new study suggests
Perseid Meteor Shower is here - how to see it at its peak!
Your Planet: Environmental news from around the world. Video, 00:02:12

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Space stories

Nasa rover captures pictures of fields of giant honeycomb on Mars
The mission had previously spotted small patches of these geometric polygonal (many sided) shapes, but never on this scale before.
Giant planet Jupiter used to be TWICE as big
Astronauts told to return to ISS after attempt to repair air leak
Nasa reveals Artemis III crew for next step towards Moon landing
Scientists unveil largest ever map of the Universe
Meet Nasa's new super-powerful space telescope
Artemis II: Crew travel round the far side of the Moon. Video, 00:02:01

Press Pack

'I can lift cars...plural': The Rock answers YOUR questions. Video, 00:02:18
Ahead of the new live-action Moana movie's release, we sent three press packers to speak to Dwayne Johnson who plays Maui to ask him YOUR questions.
'It feels so cool': Press packer Max tells us all about surfing. Video, 00:02:38
Dad dancing? Meet the stars of The Mandalorian and Grogu. Video, 00:06:27
Bunny vs Monkey: Meet author and cartoonist Jamie Smart. Video, 00:03:00
The Sheep Detectives: Hugh Jackman speaks to young fans William and Jack about farming life. Video, 00:04:33
'We are working together to fight malaria' Video, 00:02:40
Visible differences: 'It's nice to see artwork that celebrates us' Video, 00:02:53

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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
Iran: 13-year-old Ava tells us what it's like to have family in the country. Video, 00:02:21
What's happening in Iran?
Iran: Background to what's happening in the country. Video, 00:01:31
How is the UK involved in the US-Israel war with Iran?
US and Israel launch attacks on Iran

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Quiz: The world's most powerful queens
Take our quiz and see how much you know about some of the most powerful women the world has ever seen.
Try to beat the clock with our 2025 Quiz of the Year
World Space Week Quiz: Is your knowledge out of this world?
Tay Tay or Nay Nay? Can you beat our Taylor Swift quiz?
Quiz: How well do you know the schools of Harry Potter?
Know your books? Try our epic reading quiz
How well do you know your Disney films?

Artemis II: Explore space in our interactive experience

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....