1jour1actu is an educational news program designed for children starting from 8 years old. It aims to explain current events in a child-friendly manner through selected words, decoded photos, illustrated diagrams, and short, entertaining videos. The program covers both national and international news topics, offering a deeper understanding without being overwhelming.

Weekly features of 1jour1actu include a contextualized poster on complex current events, a hot news item explanation, and engaging content like comics and videos answering children's questions with humor and conciseness. The program also includes a series of informative 1-minute 30-second videos in collaboration with France Télévisions and illustrator Jacques Azam. Additionally, the program's website provides daily news articles, interviews, decoded photos, and a vast archive of over 25,000 articles, serving as a valuable resource for children's research and understanding. A podcast feature involves journalists investigating and interviewing experts to address children's questions about current affairs.