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Palestinian students evacuated from Gaza arrive in UK

A group of Palestinian students, evacuated from the conflict in Gaza, have arrived safely in the UK to continue their studies under a government-supported scheme, finding refuge and academic opportunity.

Khan's ULEZ Crackdown: Bankrupt Threat for Dodgers

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan announces a severe escalation against ULEZ fine evaders, warning that repeat offenders will face financial ruin. Discover the new measures in the ongoing battle over London's Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Madrid to pedestrianise 80% of city centre in car ban

Madrid is set to transform its urban landscape with a groundbreaking plan to pedestrianise 80% of its city centre roads, creating one of Europe's largest car-free zones in a bold move against pollution.

Government blocks Sadiq Khan's ULEZ expansion plans

The UK Government has blocked London's Mayor from expanding the Ultra Low Emission Zone to outer boroughs, citing financial strain on families. The controversial decision sparks fresh debate on clean air vs. cost of living.

ULEZ evaders owe £230m in unpaid fines to TFL

Transport for London faces a massive £230 million in unpaid ULEZ fines as non-payers exploit legal loopholes. Discover the enforcement crisis and new measures to recover debts.

Sadiq Khan blasts 'out of touch' Susan Hall over ULEZ claims

London Mayor Sadiq Khan delivers a blistering rebuttal to Tory rival Susan Hall's claims he 'lied' over ULEZ data, accusing her of being dangerously out of touch with the health of Londoners in a dramatic escalation of the mayoral race.

Poland rejects Ukraine no-fly zone, warns of WW3 risk

Poland's Prime Minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, has firmly ruled out enforcing a no-fly zone over Ukraine, warning it would be a 'military intervention' that could trigger a catastrophic conflict with Russia and draw NATO into World War Three.

SUV drivers face new 'polluter penalty' tax in UK

Exclusive: New government proposals could see drivers of larger, heavier SUVs hit with significantly higher parking charges and taxes in a bid to reduce emissions and encourage a switch to electric vehicles.

Starmer's 650,000 green jobs pledge for Teesside

Sir Keir Starmer and Ed Miliband unveil ambitious plans to transform Teesside into Britain's premier clean energy hub, promising a major jobs boom and positioning the region at the forefront of AI and green technology.

Oregon Hit By Intense 200+ Earthquake Swarm

A relentless 'earthquake swarm' has struck off the coast of Oregon, with more than 200 tremors detected in 24 hours. Seismologists are closely monitoring the volatile Blanco Fault Zone, though no tsunami threat is currently expected.

Teachers' fury over 'Nando's-style' school food ratings

The Department for Education's new 'simplified' food rating system, likened to a Nando's heat scale, has been slammed by educators and unions as a 'slap in the face' that ignores the real crisis in school funding and meal quality.

UK Universities Face Financial Collapse - Crisis Deepens

Britain's world-class university system faces existential threat from unsustainable funding models, chronic underinvestment, and political short-termism. Urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible damage.

US's New Madrid Fault 'Overdue' for Catastrophic Quake

Geologists issue a stark warning that the New Madrid Seismic Zone, a massive fault line in the US heartland, is overdue for a potentially devastating earthquake that could reshape the landscape and affect millions.

Inside Ukraine's underground school teaching during bombs

An extraordinary look inside a Kharkiv underground school where lessons continue in subway stations as Russian missiles rain down above. A powerful story of resilience, courage, and the unbreakable spirit of Ukrainian education during wartime.

GCSE Music faces extinction as costs soar to £400 per pupil

Exclusive: Soaring costs of music GCSEs are creating an 'apartheid' in arts education, with state school pupils priced out. The Child Poverty Action Group reveals the stark inequalities forcing schools to cut creative subjects.

Stephen King Sees Eerie Trump Parallels in 'The Dead Zone'

Master of horror Stephen King reveals the uncanny and chilling similarities between his 1979 political thriller 'The Dead Zone' and the contemporary political landscape shaped by Donald Trump, calling the comparison 'frighteningly accurate'.

Starmer's Bold Education Overhaul Pledge

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces a groundbreaking 'mission' to overhaul England's education system, targeting Tory failures and pledging to break down class barriers with a new government directive.

GCSE Resits Crisis: Beyond Admitting Failure

The Guardian's editorial calls for radical reform of England's broken GCSE resit system, arguing that acknowledging its failure is merely the first step toward meaningful change for thousands of students.

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