Son Moving Out Happy But Bereft In Empty Nest
Parents face empty-nest syndrome as children leave for university; one mother shares her mix of grief and excitement for the future.
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Pope Leo XIV Urges Peace Amid Ongoing Spat with Trump Administration
Pope Leo XIV promotes peace message amid ongoing spat with Trump and Vance over Iran war, urging unity and dialogue.
India Begins Long Delayed Population Census
India begins world's largest population census after delays, aiming to reshape welfare and political representation.
Teacher Banned After Escort Double Life Exposed
Teacher Samantha Barguss banned after anonymous letter exposed her work as a £1,600-a-night escort, sparking debate on double lives.
Council Warns Parents Over Children Copying Squid Game Violence
Central Bedfordshire council warns parents after children as young as six copy violent Squid Game challenges in playgrounds.
UK to Ban Social Media for Under-16s in Online Safety Push
Keir Starmer will announce a social media ban for under-16s on Monday, going further than Australia with measures including AI chatbots and gaming platforms.
North Shields School in Lockdown After Man Seen with Suspected Weapon
John Spence Community High School in North Shields went into lockdown after a man with a suspected weapon was seen at a bus stop. Police attended but the man had left.
Gen Z Students Live With Parents To Avoid Soaring Rent Costs
Gen Z faces housing divide: some live with parents due to soaring rent, others rent but feel lonely. Rising costs and fewer graduate schemes worsen the crisis.
'I've seen the devil': Brazil's UFO capital marks 30 years since 'alien encounter'
30 years on, Brazil's Varginha UFO mystery still divides believers and sceptics, with new testimonies and a documentary reigniting the debate.
Mass Evacuation Ordered in Beirut as Israel-Iran Conflict Intensifies
Israel launches massive strikes on Beirut after ordering over 500,000 to evacuate, as Iran retaliates and conflict escalates across the region.
Maths Teacher Avoids Jail for Sex with Student
Married maths teacher Andrew Welsh given suspended sentence for sexual relationship with 16-year-old pupil, caught hiding under her bed.
Israel Strikes Beirut and Orders Southern Lebanon Evacuation as Conflict Escalates
Israel strikes central Beirut and orders mass evacuation in southern Lebanon after Hezbollah and Iran launch coordinated attacks on Israeli targets.
Woman Sues Florida Fraternity Over Alleged 'Revenge Porn'
Arizona woman sues ex-boyfriend and Florida fraternity for sharing intimate images without consent in a secret Facebook group.
Teen Student Found Dead at University of Lancashire Halls
University of Lancashire student Carla Georgescu, 19, found dead in halls; man arrested.
Mother Furious After Daughter Punished for Skirt Length at Brighton School
Mother furious after daughter, 16, given detention and isolation for skirt length at Brighton school, missing GCSE lessons.
White British Pupils Least Likely to Attend University, Study Finds
White British pupils are the least likely ethnic group to attend university in the UK, with Indian and Chinese pupils more than twice as likely to go, according to IFS research.
Tadamon Massacre Survivors Demand Justice for Syrian Atrocities
Survivors of the Tadamon massacres in Damascus break their silence after Assad's fall, demanding justice for atrocities committed by regime forces.
Retired AP reporter recalls covering the Edmund Fitzgerald wreck 50 years on
Retired AP reporter Harry Atkins recalls covering the Edmund Fitzgerald wreck 50 years ago, which inspired Gordon Lightfoot's famous ballad.
Parents Face £2,500 Fines for School Holiday Absences
Parents face fines up to £2,500 for term-time holidays as unauthorised absences hit record high in 2023/24.
Channel 4's Secret Genius Returns for Extended Second Series
Channel 4's Secret Genius returns for an extended second series with Alan Carr and Susie Dent, featuring new puzzles and more interactive games.
Girl, 12, Placed in Isolation Over Skirt That Doesn't Fit Her Hips
A 12-year-old girl was placed in isolation at her Leicestershire school because her hips are too wide for the regulation pleated skirt.
Government's Herd Immunity Plan Criticised as Callous and Dangerous
Letters criticise UK government's herd immunity plan for coronavirus as callous, dangerous, and contrary to international containment efforts.
Khrushchev's Secret Speech Denouncing Stalin in 1956
Nikita Khrushchev's secret 1956 speech denouncing Stalin's cult of personality and brutal regime, leaked to the West three weeks later.
Growing Calls to Scrap GCSEs as Thousands Join Anti-Exam Movement
Growing calls to scrap GCSEs as critics say exams cause stress, narrow curriculum, and are outdated. Government review due later this year.
War casts shadow over Iranian Nowruz celebrations
Nowruz celebrations in Iran are overshadowed by ongoing war with Israel, as some families preserve traditions while others struggle with loss and economic hardship.
Top Kids' Journals to Boost Emotional Literacy and Resilience
Discover the best kids' journals for emotional literacy and resilience, tested by children and recommended by psychologists.
Green Brothers Convert Complexly to Nonprofit for Trustworthy Content
Hank and John Green convert their educational media company Complexly to a nonprofit to ensure free, trustworthy content free from advertiser influence.
Harvard Publisher Cancels Journal Issue on Palestine Amid Censorship Claims
Harvard Educational Review cancels special issue on Palestine, sparking censorship claims amid tensions over academic freedom and the 'Palestine exception'.
Oxford Union President-Elect Faces Disciplinary Proceedings Over Charlie Kirk Remarks
Oxford Union president-elect George Abaraonye faces disciplinary proceedings for comments celebrating Charlie Kirk's shooting; union condemns racial abuse he also faced.
Nine Children Hospitalised After Eating Tree Seeds in Nottingham
Nine primary school children hospitalised after eating tree seeds at Jesse Gray Primary School in Nottinghamshire. All discharged unharmed.
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