Karen Barnes, a Canadian animist, is battling £400k in fines from Burlington city over her naturalised garden, citing freedom of religion and expression. Her case could set a precedent for ecological gardening rights.
Millennial and Gen Z Christian influencers are attracting huge online audiences by addressing modern anxieties with biblical answers. Discover how they're changing the face of faith.
The UK government has unveiled a new strategy to combat misogyny in English schools. Discover the key measures and what they mean for students and educators.
The government announces a new strategy, including mandatory lessons and teacher training, to tackle misogyny and halve violence against women and girls within a decade.
The Tigris River, Iraq's lifeline for millennia, is heavily polluted and drying up. Urgent action is needed to save the waterway and the ancient communities, like the Mandaeans, who depend on it for survival and faith.
Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet tops the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Discover the leading state, comprehensive, independent and primary schools ranked across every UK region.
London and South East schools top The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Queen Elizabeth's School named best state secondary. Discover the full rankings and regional winners.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 reveals the UK's top-performing state and private schools. Find out which schools topped the national and regional rankings for GCSE and A-Level results.
The 2025 NAPLAN results are out, highlighting Australia's highest-achieving schools. Discover the key trends and what the data reveals about student progress and educational equity.
Oklahoma's Supreme Court dismisses a lawsuit on Bible teaching mandates after state officials rescind the policy. Explore the legal battle over religion in public schools.
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Layla Taylor reveals her ex-husband continues taking their sons to church despite her leaving the religion. The reality star discusses co-parenting and allowing children to choose their own path. Read her exclusive interv
Private school leaders call for nuance over a blanket mobile phone ban in schools, arguing for community-specific policies and digital education. Read their full stance.
Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell confirms Labour will impose 20% VAT on private school fees, generating £1.6bn for state education while sparking fierce debate over educational choice and funding.
In an unprecedented religious shift, over 1,000 Anglican clergy and thousands of lay followers have joined the Catholic Church through the Ordinariate since 2011, creating new challenges for Church of England leadership.
Shocking investigation reveals California schools in meltdown with rampant drug use, explicit sexual behaviour and daily violence creating 'Lord of the Flies' environment for students and teachers.
Exclusive investigation reveals Florida schools with alleged ties to Islamic law receiving millions in taxpayer vouchers, sparking political firestorm and raising questions about education funding oversight.
US Senator JD Vance reveals his surprising spiritual transformation from religious scepticism to devout Catholicism, crediting his wife Usha for the profound change in his beliefs and worldview.
Brazil's President launches dramatic military intervention in Rio de Janeiro schools to combat drug gang influence and restore safety for students and teachers.
Bridget Phillipson announces immediate ban on mobile phones in English schools and ambitious teacher recruitment targets in her first major speech as Education Secretary.
New census data shows Hindu community has become fourth largest religious group in England and Wales, marking significant demographic shift with Leicester emerging as cultural hub.
A federal lawsuit challenges the century-old admission practices at Hawaii's prestigious Kamehameha Schools, alleging discrimination against non-Native Hawaiian students in what could become a landmark education rights case.
As King Charles III assumes the throne, speculation mounts over whether he will modernise the ancient title 'Defender of the Faith' to embrace Britain's multi-faith society, potentially transforming the monarchy's relationship with religion.
New research exposes widespread use of isolation rooms in UK secondary schools, with vulnerable students disproportionately affected. Discover the alarming findings and expert concerns.
Labour's Shadow Chancellor announces massive investment plan to fix England's crumbling schools, targeting roofs, heating systems and structural repairs in urgent overhaul.
Compelling scientific evidence from cosmology, biology and physics suggests our universe may have been intelligently designed, according to leading researchers.
Exclusive investigation reveals escalating behavioural crisis in Scottish schools, with primary pupils displaying violence, swearing, and classroom disruptions that are pushing teachers to breaking point.
New government league tables expose the outstanding state secondary schools achieving exceptional GCSE and A-Level results across England - discover if your local school made the cut.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson faces criticism as long-awaited transgender guidance for schools faces further delays from the Equality and Human Rights Commission, sparking political blame game.
The latest South Park episode takes aim at billionaire Peter Thiel's controversial religious and political beliefs, examining his influence on tech and conservative movements in a typically unflinching satire.
Catholic churches across Brazil are experiencing a remarkable revival through online prayer streams, attracting millions of young worshippers in a digital revolution that's transforming traditional worship.