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OU student's failed essay ignites academic freedom row

A University of Oklahoma student failed a psychology essay citing biblical views on gender. Turning Point USA has taken up her case, alleging discrimination, while the instructor is on leave pending review.

5 Vital Health Studies You Need to Know

Crucial new research reveals how diet, flu, and MRI scans impact your risk of Alzheimer's, heart disease, and diabetes. Discover the latest findings.

Reeves defends budget amid thinktank criticism

Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends her budget against criticism from leading thinktanks. The Resolution Foundation reveals tax threshold freezes hit workers harder than manifesto pledge breach. Follow live updates.

32 US Students Win Prestigious 2026 Rhodes Scholarships

Meet the 32 American students, including military cadets and Paralympians, awarded 2026 Rhodes Scholarships to study at Oxford University. Discover their ambitious plans for housing, health, and sustainability.

32 US Students Win 2026 Rhodes Scholarships

Meet the 32 American students, including cadets from military academies and scholars from Yale and Harvard, awarded the prestigious 2026 Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford. Discover their inspiring stories.

US States Resist Trump's Climate Policy Assault

US states and cities are mounting a formidable defence against Donald Trump's planned assault on climate policies, vowing to protect environmental regulations through legal battles and local action.

Labor's environmental deal sparks internal party crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals the internal turmoil within Australia's Labor Party as they strike a contentious environmental agreement that threatens to divide the government and alienate their core supporters.

Australia's biodiversity crisis deepens despite laws

Australia's flagship environmental legislation is under fire as new analysis reveals alarming biodiversity decline despite conservation efforts. Experts warn urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible ecological damage.

Prince of Wales backs climate penguin Rio's Prince

The Prince of Wales joins forces with global celebrities including Shawn Mendes to support Rio's Prince, the rescued penguin turned climate ambassador, in a groundbreaking environmental initiative at a British museum.

IFS demolishes Lib Dem £2.5bn tax cut pledge

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey confronts mounting criticism after the Institute for Fiscal Studies dismantles his party's flagship £2.5bn tax cut proposal, revealing significant funding gaps and questioning economic credibility ahead of crucial elec

Epping Forest crisis: Lammy warns of environmental damage

Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy warns of catastrophic damage to Epping Forest's ancient ecosystem as thousands flock to sunbathe, raising urgent questions about environmental protection in Britain's green spaces.

Texas Chemical Crisis: EPA Fails Vulnerable Communities

Exclusive investigation reveals how predominantly Latino communities in Houston's Harris County face environmental injustice as federal regulators fail to enforce pollution controls at hazardous chemical facilities.

UK bill grants legal rights to nature

A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.

Greens: Labor's Nature Law Revamp Worse Than Status Quo

The Australian Greens have launched a scathing attack on Labor's proposed environmental reforms, warning they could worsen the extinction crisis while ignoring climate impacts of major fossil fuel projects.

NI environmental watchdog plan halted despite promises

Stormont's failure to establish a promised independent Environmental Protection Agency leaves Northern Ireland as the only UK nation without dedicated environmental oversight, drawing fierce criticism from campaigners.

Modern Witch Hunts: Understanding Moral Panics

An exploration of how contemporary society creates modern witch hunts, examining the psychology behind moral panics and their impact on public discourse and individual lives.

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