Thousands of Pets Abandoned in Dubai as Owners Flee Iran War
Thousands of pets abandoned in Dubai as owners flee Iran war; charities overwhelmed, RSPCA warns of 'hidden victims'.
Category : Education
Greenwich and Kent Merge to Form UK's First Super-University
Greenwich and Kent universities merge to form UK's first super-university, creating third-largest HE institution.
Coroner Warns DWP Reforms Risk Repeating Universal Credit Failures
Coroner criticises DWP after woman dies from overdose during universal credit overpayment investigation, highlighting missed opportunities to address mental health.
Children's Books Mistakenly Flagged As Pornography In UK Schools
Puffin alerts UK schools after website in children's Spy Dog books hijacked by porn site, urging removal and pausing sales.
China's population falls for fourth consecutive year as birthrate hits record low
China's population fell for the fourth consecutive year in 2025 as births dropped to a record low of 7.92 million, deepening concerns over an ageing workforce and economic impact.
Psychic Athos Salomé Predicts 'Invisible War' in Iran Conflict by 2026
Brazilian psychic Athos Salomé predicts a technological 'invisible war' in the Iran conflict by 2026, involving cyberattacks and EMP strikes.
Why St Patrick's Day Changed From Blue to Green
St Patrick's Day was originally associated with blue, not green. The change came during the 1798 Irish rebellion when green became a symbol of nationalism.
Bristol Schools Locked Down After Shooting as Police Hunt Gunman
Three Bristol schools locked down after a shooting leaves a man with life-changing injuries. Police hunt a suspect who fled on an electric bike.
‘Six-Seven’ Craze: UK Teachers Reveal Classroom Impact
UK teachers share how they handle the 'six-seven' meme craze in classrooms, from ignoring to banning it.
Toddler Breathes on Own After Inhaling Cake Dust
Toddler Dustin, 14 months, breathes on his own after inhaling cake decorating dust, which caused a coma and lung surgery.
East of England Leads Population Growth in Latest Census
East of England saw highest population growth in England and Wales since 2011, rising 8.3% to 6.3 million, with Bedford, Cambridge, and Peterborough leading increases.
London Nursery Children Taught to Reject Toxic Masculinity
London nursery children as young as three are taught to reject toxic masculinity in a programme aimed at reducing youth violence and misogyny.
Israel escalates strikes in Lebanon as Netanyahu vows to ‘crush’ Hezbollah
Israel intensifies strikes in Lebanon as Netanyahu vows to crush Hezbollah, eroding ceasefire; Hezbollah retaliates with drone attacks.
Sectarian Attacks Rock Syrian Christian Town After Argument
Sectarian attacks in Suqaylabiyah, Syria, after an argument cause widespread damage; residents demand accountability.
Spilsby School Criticised Over Strict Toilet Rules During Menstruation
Parents criticise King Edward VI Academy in Spilsby over strict toilet rules for girls on their period, with one daughter leaking through to clothes.
Bolivian Indigenous Women Redefine Tradition in Pollera Skirts
Bolivian Indigenous women wear pollera skirts with pride in sports and work, but face uncertainty under a new conservative government.
Baking Soda Hack for Crispy Roast Potatoes
A viral kitchen hack reveals that adding baking soda to boiling water makes roast potatoes extra crispy. This simple trick transforms your Sunday roast.
Queensland Blue Card System 'Disproportionately Disadvantages' Indigenous People
Queensland's blue card system disproportionately affects Indigenous people, with critics calling for reform to distinguish between serious and minor offences.
Armed Police Incident in Wrexham Prompts School Lockdown
Armed police in Wrexham after reports of suspicious behaviour; school placed in partial lockdown. Concerns unfounded.
Unripe Avocados Ripen in 10 Minutes with Simple Hack
A woman tested a viral hack claiming to ripen unripe avocados in 10 minutes. The results surprised her as the avocado softened and tasted nearly ripe.
Uvalde Teachers Died Protecting Students in Texas School Shooting
Teachers Eva Mireles and Irma Garcia died protecting students in the Uvalde school shooting, hailed as heroes.
Ofsted: Thousands of Children Missing Special Needs Support Is a 'National Scandal'
Ofsted reports thousands of children with special needs plans receive no support, calling it a national scandal, and raises concerns about children missing from education.
Math teacher stumped by viral primary school problem
A primary school maths problem shared by teacher Bobby Seagull has baffled the internet, with no clear statement from Dina to agree or disagree with.
Parents Left Baffled by Complex Maths Homework for Six-Year-Olds
A parent struggles with a complex maths homework question for six-year-olds, seeking help online. The puzzle involves identifying missing numbers from patterns.
Memorial Day 2026: Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Across All States
Memorial Day 2026 will see flags at half-staff nationwide to honour fallen military members. The federal holiday falls on May 25.
GCSE Results 2025: Top Grades Rise in England as Pupils Bounce Back from Pandemic
GCSE results in England show top grades rising to 23% in 2025, with boys closing the gender gap. Regional inequalities persist, while compulsory subjects see slight declines.
Parents Spending £5,000 on Special Needs Assessments, Study Reveals
Sutton Trust study finds 12% of special school parents spent £5k+ on EHCPs, highlighting class divide in accessing support.
30 Top-Rated Gifts for Kids Under Five, as Chosen by Parents
Parents and family members share their top gift picks for children under five, from foam blocks to interactive toys and sensory fidget items.
Only Those with Genius IQ Can Solve This Maths Puzzle in Five Seconds
Viral maths puzzle: only geniuses can solve 14+14 in five seconds using pattern from 11+11=4, 12+12=6, 13+13=8. Answer is 10.
Thorpe Park Offers Free Entry to First 25 GCSE Students on Results Day
Thorpe Park gives free entry and Fastrack to first 25 GCSE students on results day, 21 August. Show results at gate.
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