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UK's 25,000-home mega-town: Sustainable community revealed

Discover the ambitious plans for Britain's largest new settlement in decades - a revolutionary 25,000-home community complete with schools, healthcare facilities, and sustainable transport networks set to redefine modern living.

Sydney Council Backs Plan for 31,000 New Homes

A landmark decision by a Sydney council paves the way for up to 31,000 new homes in Waterloo, promising to tackle the housing crisis while facing significant local opposition over density and infrastructure concerns.

Finnish youth snub mother tongue for English books

A new study reveals a dramatic generational shift in Finland, with young people increasingly snubbing Finnish literature for English-language books, raising concerns about cultural identity.

Berlin Votes To Make English An Official Language

Berliners have overwhelmingly voted to make English an official language alongside German, in a historic referendum aimed at boosting international business and simplifying life for expats.

Prague Considers Making English an Official Language

A radical proposal from a Prague councillor suggests making English an official language alongside Czech. Discover the controversial plan aimed at boosting the economy and international appeal, sparking a fierce debate on national identity.

UN: Global Gender Equality Progress Grinds to a Halt

A stark UN report reveals the world is failing to meet its 2030 gender equality targets. Discover which critical areas are seeing regression and what this means for the Sustainable Development Goals.

Charity Erases 'Mother' and 'Father' in Woke Language Guide

A leading UK charity instructs its members to abandon traditional terms like 'mother' and 'father' in favour of gender-neutral alternatives like 'parent who has given birth' and 'non-birthing parent', sparking a fierce national debate on language and ideo

Trump White House's 'English-Only' Rule Exposed

Former President Donald Trump's White House reportedly banned staff from speaking Spanish, a move condemned by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as an attack on diversity and inclusion.

Britain's Language Crisis: Why GCSEs Are Failing

A damning reality check reveals how the UK's approach to language learning is creating a cultural and economic disadvantage. Discover why GCSEs aren't working and what needs to change.

Spanish overtakes French as UK's top GCSE language

In a historic shift, Spanish has surpassed French as the most popular modern foreign language for GCSE entries in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, marking a significant change in the UK's educational landscape.

Kate's Grimace At Meghan's Wedding Comment Revealed

A body language expert has dissected a tense exchange between the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex at the 2018 Royal Wedding, revealing Kate Middleton's visible discomfort over a comment about Princess Charlotte's bridesmaid dress.

Duolingo apologises for transphobic slur in German lesson

Language app Duolingo has been forced to apologise after a German language lesson used a transphobic slur, sparking outrage and drawing connections to the views of author JK Rowling. The incident has ignited a fierce debate on digital responsibility and i

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