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Chinese families move to US for elite universities

Ambitious Chinese mothers are uprooting their lives and moving to America to bypass the ultra-competitive gaokao exam and boost their children's chances of attending top-tier universities like Stanford.

Sydney arms expo chaos as protesters clash with police

Violent scenes erupted at Sydney's International Convention Centre as hundreds of anti-war protesters attempted to blockade a major arms exhibition, leading to multiple arrests and police reinforcements being deployed.

Chinese student applications to UK universities surge 81%

New UCAS data reveals Chinese student applications to UK universities have increased by over 80% since 2019, with Oxford and Cambridge experiencing particularly high demand as international competition intensifies.

Irish leader confronted by protesters in Dublin

Tánaiste Micheál Martin faced heated demonstrations as pro-Palestinian activists and anti-immigration groups converged on Dublin streets, requiring significant Garda presence.

Millionaire's castle protest against non-dom tax raid

Former reality television millionaire leads extraordinary occupation of historic 13th-century castle in dramatic protest against Chancellor's controversial non-dom tax reforms, creating political spectacle in the English countryside.

Residents use forklifts and bollards in street protest

Local residents in Westminster have resorted to dramatic measures, using forklifts and concrete barriers to shut down their street after Ministry of Justice plans threatened their community with increased traffic and security risks.

Trump visa crackdown threatens small US colleges

American small colleges face financial turmoil as Trump administration's proposed international student restrictions could slash vital tuition revenue, forcing potential closures.

UCL cuts international students amid visa crackdown

University College London dramatically reduces international student admissions as new government visa restrictions hit UK higher education sector, raising concerns about financial stability.

Met Police officer charged over protest assault on Green candidate

A serving Metropolitan Police constable faces criminal charges after being accused of striking a Green Party local election candidate during a heated anti-Israel demonstration in central London. The incident, captured on video, has sparked an internal inv

Palestinian students evacuated from Gaza arrive in UK

A group of Palestinian students, evacuated from the conflict in Gaza, have arrived safely in the UK to continue their studies under a government-supported scheme, finding refuge and academic opportunity.

Top 25 Items Students Wish They'd Packed for Uni

A new study reveals the surprising essentials students wish they'd packed for university, moving beyond instant noodles to include practical tech, kitchen gadgets, and wellbeing items for a smoother transition to independent life.

Cornell MBA class sees white students become minority

In a landmark shift for elite education, Cornell University's latest MBA intake reports white students are no longer the majority, marking a historic first for the Ivy League and signalling a profound demographic transformation in top-tier business educat

Trump's Gaza Student Visa Ban Sparks Outrage

Exclusive: Former President Donald Trump announces a sweeping ban on student visas for applicants from Gaza, a move critics are calling discriminatory and a severe blow to academic freedom.

Union Jack protest house sparks immigration debate

A British homeowner in a quiet residential street has draped his property in Union Jack flags in a dramatic protest against illegal immigration, sparking local debate and council attention.

Giant Trump Balloon Protest Erupts in Central London

Thousands of protesters descended upon central London in a dramatic demonstration against Donald Trump, featuring giant nappy-clad effigies, 'MAGA' drags, and placards branding the former President a fascist.

UK probes Russell Group unis over potential China student cartel

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launches a formal investigation into a potential 'cartel' among prestigious Russell Group universities, including concerns over information sharing related to international student admissions, particularly

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