Giant Portrait of Gaza Girl Hind Rajab Unveiled in Barcelona
Protesters in Barcelona unfurled a massive 55-metre portrait of five-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab, killed in the Gaza war, demanding freedom for Gaza's children.
Category : Education
Teacher Allegedly Sent Revenge Porn to Students in Lawsuit
A lawsuit alleges a private school teacher impersonated a teen online, solicited explicit images from girls, and shared revenge porn with students, raising serious safeguarding questions.
Trump Reopens Venezuela Airspace for US Flights
President Trump has ordered immediate reopening of commercial airspace over Venezuela, allowing direct US flights as oil companies assess operations in the post-Maduro era.
Yale Slashes Tuition for Families Earning Under $200,000
Yale College introduces sweeping financial aid changes, eliminating tuition for families earning less than $200,000 annually and covering full attendance costs for those under $100,000.
Gaza Gangs Cause Chaos with Israeli Weapons in Power Vacuum
Criminal gangs in Gaza are exploiting a power vacuum, using Israeli-supplied weapons to target Hamas operatives and civilians, leading to widespread violence and assassinations.
Oxford Dumps Admissions Tests for Classics, Philosophy, Languages
Oxford University confirms it is phasing out all its own admissions tests for subjects including Classics, Philosophy and all languages, with no replacements planned. The changes aim to streamline applications.
Classical Music: An Antidote to Modern Division
Chris Scarlett argues that playing in an amateur orchestra fosters collaboration and connection, offering a vital counter to today's 'me first' culture and societal divisiveness.
Israel Accepts Gaza Death Toll of 71,000, Says Report
The Israeli military has reportedly accepted figures from Gaza's health ministry, indicating over 70,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 2023, a shift from previous dismissals.
Student Loan Freeze Sparks Outrage Over 'Squeezed' Graduates
Experts warn graduates are being 'squeezed' to fill government coffers as Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends the student loan system amid growing fury over repayment threshold freezes.
Toddler Found Unresponsive in Nursery Grit Bin
A two-year-old boy was discovered cold and motionless in a grit bin at an Edinburgh nursery after going missing for an hour, sparking a frantic search and raising serious safety concerns.
Israeli-Armed Gangs Target Hamas and Civilians in Gaza
A new report reveals armed gangs equipped with Israeli weapons are causing havoc in Gaza, killing Hamas members and Palestinians amid a power vacuum.
Zelensky Warns of 'Massive Strike' After Russian Drone Attack
A deadly Russian drone attack in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region killed three people overnight, as President Zelensky warns of an impending large-scale Russian barrage. The attack comes amid peace talk invitations, prisoner exchanges, and efforts to block R
Israel Accepts Gaza Death Toll of 71,000 Palestinians
The Israeli military has for the first time accepted Gaza health ministry figures showing over 71,000 Palestinians killed in the conflict, marking a significant shift in official stance.
UK Girl Swept to Sea in Morocco as Search Continues
A seven-year-old British girl from Blackburn has been swept out to sea by a large wave while on holiday in Casablanca, Morocco, with her desperate family continuing the search.
Schools to Keep Suspended Pupils On-Site in Discipline Shake-Up
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces plans to replace most external suspensions with internal school discipline zones, aiming to prevent pupils spending suspension time on social media and gaming.
NYC Mayor Axes Gifted Kindergarten Program, Angers Parents
Democratic Socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani's decision to eliminate New York City's gifted-and-talented program for kindergarteners has ignited fierce backlash from parents and education advocates.
Term-time holiday fines reach record high as parents opt for cheaper travel
Fines for term-time holidays reached 459,288 last year, with parents accepting penalties to access cheaper deals despite increased penalty amounts.
15-Year-Old Girl Found Dead at Prestigious Roedean School
Sussex Police are investigating the sudden and unexplained death of a 15-year-old pupil at the elite Roedean School in East Sussex. Emergency services were called to the £60,000-a-year institution on Wednesday evening.
Student Loans Criticised as Unfair Intergenerational Burden
The UK's student loan system is under fire for imposing what critics call a 'surtax' on graduates, with stark comparisons drawn to pension protections and growing calls for reform.
Iran Protests Shift from Women's Rights to Monarchist Sentiment
Recent anti-government protests in Iran show a significant shift from the 2022 'woman, life, freedom' movement, with younger demonstrators now rallying around Reza Pahlavi, son of the former Shah.
Holst Reimagined: Harmonica, Hoedown and Folk Fusion
A review of the innovative performance 'The Silent Planet' at Milton Court, London, where Stevens & Pound and the Britten Sinfonia reimagined Holst's Planets Suite with folk stylings.
Miliband: Climate Aid Cuts Are Fueling Wars Worldwide
Former foreign secretary David Miliband argues that declining aid for climate adaptation is exacerbating conflicts in fragile nations, urging rich countries to increase grant-based support.
Martin Lewis Slams Student Loan Freeze as 'Immoral'
MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis criticises Chancellor Rachel Reeves for freezing the student loan repayment threshold, warning it will financially burden graduates.
Taliban's Gender Repression Worsens Amid Failed Appeasement
As the Taliban enforces extreme edicts erasing women from public life, global diplomatic engagement has failed to secure concessions on rights, with UN warnings of crimes against humanity.
Russia's Ukraine War Losses Hit 1.2 Million
A new study reveals Russian forces have suffered 1.2 million casualties in Ukraine, the heaviest losses for a major power since WWII, as Zelensky warns of a new massive attack.
Russian Drone Attack Kills 3 in Ukraine as Peace Talks Loom
A Russian drone assault in Zaporizhzhia claims three lives, with President Zelenskyy warning of further large-scale attacks as US-led peace negotiations approach this weekend.
Teacher Banned for Classroom Beer Drinking Claims Witch-Hunt
A primary school teacher in Nottingham has been indefinitely banned from teaching after being found drinking beer in the classroom and under the influence of alcohol during school hours.
School Suspension Rules Tightened: Pupils Stay On-Site
Headteachers receive new guidance requiring non-violent suspended students to remain in supervised school settings rather than being sent home, aiming to prevent social media use and maintain learning continuity.
Teacher Banned After Drinking Beer in Classroom
A Nottingham primary school teacher has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after being found drinking alcohol in class and consuming mints after each sip.
Record School Suspensions in England Prompt Policy Overhaul
England sees nearly a million school suspensions in 2023-24, prompting new government guidance to reserve suspensions for serious cases and expand internal exclusion units.
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