0:00:04 > 0:00:06Hi, I'm Martin and this is Newsround.
0:00:06 > 0:00:09This afternoon we'll be talking about some sad news
0:00:09 > 0:00:11from the country of Belgium.
0:00:20 > 0:00:23We are starting today's programme with news from the country
0:00:23 > 0:00:25of Belgium in Europe.
0:00:25 > 0:00:28There were attacks in the capital city, Brussels, this morning.
0:00:28 > 0:00:31Ayshah has the story.
0:00:31 > 0:00:33People from around the world have been giving their support
0:00:33 > 0:00:36to the people of Belgium.
0:00:36 > 0:00:39It is after an attack in the city of Brussels this morning.
0:00:39 > 0:00:44Emergency services were there quickly to help anybody affected.
0:00:44 > 0:00:47Sadly, at least 30 people have died.
0:00:47 > 0:00:50The Prime Minister of Belgium has asked everyone to show
0:00:50 > 0:00:53calmness and pull together.
0:00:53 > 0:00:57It is not known for sure who was behind the attacks
0:00:57 > 0:01:00but the group that calls itself Islamic State has said
0:01:00 > 0:01:02that it is responsible.
0:01:02 > 0:01:05They carried out the attacks which took place in Paris
0:01:05 > 0:01:07in France last November.
0:01:07 > 0:01:10Last Saturday, the police in Belgium caught a man that they think
0:01:10 > 0:01:13was involved in the Paris attacks.
0:01:13 > 0:01:16They are now looking to see if what happened this morning
0:01:16 > 0:01:18is linked to that arrest.
0:01:18 > 0:01:21Now countries around the world have come forward to offer
0:01:21 > 0:01:22support to Belgium.
0:01:22 > 0:01:26We must be together, regardless of nationality
0:01:26 > 0:01:29or race or faith.
0:01:29 > 0:01:33British Prime Minister David Cameron has said the UK will do everything
0:01:33 > 0:01:34we can to help.
0:01:34 > 0:01:39We absolutely stand with them at this very difficult time.
0:01:39 > 0:01:42And Ayshah joins me on the sofa now.
0:01:42 > 0:01:45It's a very sad day for people in Belgium.
0:01:45 > 0:01:48What's been put in place to make sure people there, feel safe?
0:01:48 > 0:01:51There's loads of police and emergency services out
0:01:51 > 0:01:55on the street, doing all they can, and reassuring people who are there.
0:01:55 > 0:01:59For the moment Brussels Airport has been closed until tomorrow
0:01:59 > 0:02:02and all public transport has been shut down.
0:02:02 > 0:02:06And people in the areas affected have been going online and marking
0:02:06 > 0:02:11themselves as "safe" on social media to let their friends and family
0:02:11 > 0:02:14around the world know that they are OK.
0:02:14 > 0:02:17What should you do if you feel upset by what you've heard?
0:02:17 > 0:02:20It's natural to feel sad about what has happened.
0:02:20 > 0:02:23And it's really important to talk to people about how you feel,
0:02:23 > 0:02:26whether that's your mum, dad or a teacher.
0:02:26 > 0:02:29There's also lots of advice on the Newsround website too,
0:02:29 > 0:02:32on what to do if anything in the news upsets you.
0:02:32 > 0:02:35And what about if you're worried that something might happen
0:02:35 > 0:02:37in the UK?
0:02:37 > 0:02:41Police say what's happened in Brussels today has not made them
0:02:41 > 0:02:44more worried about the situation in the UK, but they're sending out
0:02:44 > 0:02:47extra officers to keep people safe.
0:02:47 > 0:02:51It's also important to remember that the reason this is in the news
0:02:51 > 0:02:54is because it's a very unusual thing to happen.
0:02:54 > 0:02:57These attacks are rare and although it's scary to hear
0:02:57 > 0:02:59about, it's very unlikely that anything like this would ever happen
0:02:59 > 0:03:03to you, your family or anyone that you know.
0:03:03 > 0:03:04Thanks, Ayshah.
0:03:04 > 0:03:07And there's a full guide to what's happened in Brussels online,
0:03:07 > 0:03:11along with our report about who Islamic State are.
0:03:11 > 0:03:14That's also where you can find our advice on what to do
0:03:14 > 0:03:16if anything in the news upsets you.
0:03:16 > 0:03:18Next, are you addicted to tech?
0:03:18 > 0:03:21That's the question the latest Newsround special is asking.
0:03:21 > 0:03:25We set a Year 7 class an epic challenge to find out if technology
0:03:25 > 0:03:27is taking over their lives.
0:03:27 > 0:03:29Here's a taster of what to expect.
0:03:29 > 0:03:32Could you handle it?
0:03:36 > 0:03:42We are going to split this class into three different groups.
0:03:42 > 0:03:48The first group is going to be able to use technology whenever you want.
0:03:48 > 0:03:52The second group will only be allowed to use technology for two
0:03:52 > 0:03:56hours a day over the next three days.
0:03:56 > 0:03:59The final group won't be able to use any technology whatsoever
0:03:59 > 0:04:05for the next three days.
0:04:07 > 0:04:12It says here that using tech before bedtime can also affect your sleep.
0:04:12 > 0:04:15Mum!
0:04:16 > 0:04:18I can't join in.
0:04:18 > 0:04:20I miss it a lot.
0:04:20 > 0:04:23I don't know what to do with myself.
0:04:23 > 0:04:29I have not missed them as much as I thought I would.
0:04:29 > 0:04:37Maybe we should take a step back from it and go outside.
0:04:37 > 0:04:41That Newsround Special - Is Tech Taking Over?
0:04:41 > 0:04:46- is on CBBC in just over an hour, so don't miss it.
0:04:46 > 0:04:48That's all from me.
0:04:48 > 0:04:51Remember, you can keep up to date with all the day's stories online.
0:04:51 > 0:04:54Hayley will be back here in the morning.