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Stripper Sues Elderly Lover's Estate for £1.5M

Melanie Sterling, a former Las Vegas stripper, is suing the estate of her 86-year-old lover, claiming he promised her £1.5 million. The family alleges undue influence in a dramatic courtroom clash over his fortune.

Labour proceeds with VAT on private school fees

Exclusive: The new Labour government is pushing forward with its manifesto pledge to add VAT to private school fees, a move that could reshape the UK's education landscape and spark fierce debate.

How Heavy Metal Became Finland's Secret Power Tool

Discover how Finland is leveraging its heavy metal music scene as a soft power tool to reshape its global image, boost tourism, and drive economic growth in a groundbreaking cultural strategy.

UK Schools Crippled by Wave of Ransomware Cyberattacks

Exclusive: A devastating wave of sophisticated cyberattacks is holding British schools hostage, disrupting exams and putting sensitive student data at risk. Experts warn of a growing national crisis in education cybersecurity.

Tasmanian School Gardens Cultivate Student Success

Discover how a groundbreaking school garden programme in Tasmania is reaping a harvest of benefits, from improved student mental health and attendance to better academic engagement, by moving beyond simple horticulture.

School's 'Prison-Like' Regime Leaves Pupils in Tears

Outcry at Sheffield secondary school as new 'zero-tolerance' behaviour policy, including silent corridors and immediate detentions, leaves children distressed and parents furious. The drastic measures have been compared to a prison regime.

Two Arrested in Westminster 'Cash for Access' Scandal

Two individuals have been arrested following explosive allegations they offered to sell political access and influence to a fictitious Korean company for £30,000, in a major sting operation that has sent shockwaves through Westminster.

China's Bold Strategy for Global Dominance Revealed

Exclusive analysis reveals how China is aggressively expanding its global influence through military, economic, and diplomatic channels, challenging Western hegemony and reshaping international power dynamics.

Succession Star Nicholas Braun Arrested for DUI

Nicholas Braun, famed for his role as Cousin Greg in HBO's Succession, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Los Angeles. Get the full story on the actor's late-night incident.

Quarter of English schools lack a physics teacher

Exclusive data reveals a deepening shortage of qualified physics teachers in England, with a quarter of secondary schools lacking a specialist, threatening the future of UK science and engineering.

Millie Bobby Brown Sparks Gen Z Pet Adoption Boom

Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown is driving a remarkable trend in pet adoption, with experts and shelters reporting a 'Millie effect' as her social media influence inspires a generation to choose rescue animals.

Countryfile urges schools to install wildlife ponds for learning

Countryfile Magazine champions a transformative educational initiative, urging UK primary schools to install wildlife ponds. Discover how this simple addition could revolutionise outdoor learning, biodiversity, and children's mental wellbeing.

AI Is Secretly Changing Your Vocabulary & Writing Style

Groundbreaking research from the University of Southern California reveals how AI chatbots like ChatGPT are subtly altering human vocabulary and writing styles, raising profound questions about AI's influence on our language and identity.

Australia: US Aid Cuts Under Trump Would Help China

Exclusive survey reveals Australian foreign policy experts fear drastic US aid reductions under potential Trump administration would create power vacuum in Pacific, directly benefiting China.

75% of UK Muslim Mums Fear School Prejudice Over Faith

A shocking new report by MEND uncovers widespread anxiety among British Muslim parents, with 75% fearing their children will face prejudice in schools due to their faith. The study highlights urgent concerns over bullying, teacher understanding, and the n

Teacher calls boy 'future dictator' in political row

A Florida middle school teacher is under investigation after allegedly labelling a conservative-leaning student a 'future dictator' and criticising his political views in front of classmates, sparking outrage and a formal complaint from his parents.

Fossil Fuel Giants Exposed: Bending the World to Their Will

A new Guardian investigation exposes the immense power fossil fuel extractors wield over global politics and economies. Discover how their influence shapes our world and why supporting fearless, independent journalism is crucial to holding them to account

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