Student uses buffet tray to fight off knife attacker
A quick-thinking student used a silver buffet tray to fend off a knife attacker during a terrifying daylight robbery attempt in London, in a story of remarkable bravery and survival instincts.
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Three arrested in Westminster Supreme Court protest clash
Dramatic scenes unfolded outside the Supreme Court as trans rights activists and women's rights campaigners clashed, leading to three arrests. The confrontation erupted following a landmark ruling on gender recognition laws.
UK med student denied US visa despite Chicago acceptance
Aspiring medic from Kent faces devastating US visa rejection after being accepted to prestigious Chicago medical school, leaving her future in limbo despite significant financial commitment.
Trans activists plot to disrupt women's rights march in Edinburgh
Women's rights campaigners in Scotland face organised opposition from trans activists planning to 'drown out' their Edinburgh march, prompting calls for First Minister John Swinney to uphold sex-based protections.
Colorado school bans religious imagery in student artwork
A Colorado high school faces backlash after implementing a controversial ban on religious imagery in student artwork, raising serious questions about freedom of expression and religious rights in educational settings.
Body found in search for missing student Lia Smith
The desperate search for 21-year-old university student Lia Smith has ended in tragedy after authorities discovered a body in rural Vermont. The Norwich University student vanished during a solo hiking trip, sparking massive search efforts.
Student died after ambulance GPS failed in Manchester
A promising Manchester student died after emergency services struggled to locate her due to GPS failure in the city centre, raising serious questions about ambulance service reliability.
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.
University Protests: Why We Must Listen to Students
As campus tensions escalate nationwide, The Guardian argues that dismissing student activism risks ignoring crucial voices shaping our political future. Discover why listening matters more than ever.
Students make £140k from campus vending machines
Two enterprising students turned their university halls into a thriving business empire, earning over £140,000 by installing vending machines selling snacks and essentials to fellow students during late-night cravings.
McVey: Prisoners should never get vote
Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.
American student killed in London hit-and-run
Sara Burack, a 20-year-old American student on her year abroad, was killed in a devastating hit-and-run incident in London. The Metropolitan Police continue their hunt for the driver as the victim's family mourns their unimaginable loss.
University tuition fees to rise with inflation
UK universities given green light to increase tuition fees in line with inflation, sparking concerns about student debt and accessibility to higher education.
University tuition fees set for major increase to £9,700
Millions of students face financial strain as tuition fees are poised for their most significant increase since 2017, potentially reaching £9,700 annually amidst the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Student's final message before fatal nightclub plunge revealed
Exclusive investigation into the mysterious death of 19-year-old British student Óscar Meléndez at a Spanish nightclub, as his final haunting words to friends emerge.
Students plunge from third-floor balcony in Leeds
Shocking incident at Leeds student accommodation as two young people fall from third-floor balcony during gathering. Emergency services rush to scene with air ambulance deployment.
University Balcony Collapse Injures Students at Party
Shocking incident at University of Cincinnati as second-floor balcony collapses during student gathering, leaving multiple injured and raising serious safety concerns about campus accommodation.
Transgender man wins landmark pregnancy rights case
In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights
Students owe UK universities nearly £500m in hidden debts
Shocking new figures reveal UK students are drowning in nearly half a billion pounds of hidden debt to universities, with some institutions writing off millions in unpaid fees.
Indiana University Student Newspaper Faces Censorship Battle
The Indiana Daily Student faces administrative interference as university officials block publication of critical stories, sparking a fierce debate about press freedom on American campuses.
UK student's Taiwan earthquake terror: "I thought I'd die"
A British student studying in Taiwan recounts her harrowing experience during the recent 7.4 magnitude earthquake, trapped in a mountain tunnel fearing the worst as the ground shook violently around her.
Student Scam Epidemic: How Fraudsters Target UK Students
Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated new scams targeting UK students for loans, accommodation deposits and fake scholarships. Learn the warning signs and protection strategies.
Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.
University cricket club suspended over torture initiation rituals
A prestigious university cricket society has been suspended following shocking allegations of brutal initiation ceremonies that included simulated torture and forcing a student's head into a toilet.
NatWest student account chaos leaves thousands stranded
Exclusive investigation reveals how NatWest's system failures have trapped students in banking chaos, with frozen accounts and mounting financial stress across UK campuses.
Colombia court protects Afro-indigenous community in Bogotá
In a historic decision, Colombia's highest court has intervened to protect the ancestral rights of an Afro-indigenous community facing displacement from their spiritual heartland in the nation's capital.
South Korean student's torture death in Cambodia sparks crisis
The brutal death of a South Korean university student, allegedly tortured at a Cambodian scam compound, has triggered diplomatic turmoil and exposed the dark underworld of forced cyber-scamming operations in Southeast Asia.
Oxford law student charged with poisoning four people
A 24-year-old female law student at Oxford University stands accused of poisoning four individuals in what prosecutors describe as deliberate 'pleasure killings' that have shocked the academic community.
MPs: Gaza students blocked from bringing children to UK
Cross-party MPs call on the government to address the visa crisis preventing Gaza students from bringing their children to the UK, highlighting devastating family separations and broken promises.
Art student stabbed to death by roommate at California university
A promising 22-year-old art student at California State University has been killed in an apparent stabbing incident involving her roommate, sending shockwaves through the academic community and raising urgent questions about campus safety.
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