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Teacher dies after sacking over homophobic joke

Physics teacher John Wright, 54, died by suicide after being dismissed from Marlborough College for a joke made on a school trip to Malaysia. The case raises serious questions about disciplinary procedures in education.

Man arrested for alleged abuse of Mason Mount

Met Police confirm a 19-year-old man was arrested for alleged homophobic abuse targeting Manchester United's Mason Mount during the Spurs match. Club vows strongest action.

Study: Gen Z Finds Racist Slurs Most Offensive

New research reveals Gen Z ranks racist, sexist, and homophobic slurs as most offensive, while traditional swear words lose their sting. Discover how language taboos are shifting.

Schools spend £540m on English language support

UK schools are allocating over half a billion pounds yearly to support pupils who don't speak English as their first language, with some areas seeing two-thirds of students requiring language assistance.

Big Brother star's homophobic attack ordeal

Former Big Brother champion Cameron Cole shares disturbing details of a homophobic assault in Manchester that left him with visible facial injuries and speaking out against hate crimes.

Irish overtakes English as Galway's main language

The coastal city of Galway witnesses an unprecedented cultural transformation as Irish becomes the predominant language, marking a significant milestone in language preservation efforts.

Why Teaching Children Proper English Matters

An urgent call to preserve traditional English language and manners in an era of declining standards. Discover why teaching children to speak like gentlemen isn't elitist - it's essential for their future success.

AP replaces 'pregnant women' with 'pregnant people'

The Associated Press makes controversial changes to its influential style guide, replacing gender-specific terms like 'pregnant women' with inclusive language like 'pregnant people', sparking debate across media and political circles.

Teen Slang Decoded: The Truth About 'Six' and 'Seven'

New research reveals how young people are using numerical slang like 'six' and 'seven' to navigate social situations and express emotions. Experts explain what parents need to know about this linguistic evolution.

The Most Common Word in the World Revealed

New linguistic research reveals the most commonly used word worldwide, challenging assumptions about language and human communication patterns across cultures.

Gay Couple Attacked in Boston Hate Crime

A gay couple was violently assaulted in Boston, Massachusetts, in a suspected homophobic attack. The assailants used anti-LGBTQ+ slurs during the assault, leaving one victim requiring surgery.

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.

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