November 2025

Recent news highlights two distinct events. Firstly, research in Australia has found that children's play sand products, including those from Educational Colours, may contain asbestos, posing a risk of toxic airborne particles. This has led to product recalls. Secondly, in Serbia, the parents of a teenage school shooter have received jail terms in a retrial. This follows a tragic incident where the gunman killed nine people. The court heard evidence from the son, and the father was previously sentenced for training him to handle firearms. The Serbian government responded to the broader incident with a gun amnesty and stricter laws. These events underscore concerns about product safety and the legal ramifications of parental responsibility in cases of severe violence.