Displaced Lebanese Christians Mark Easter Far From Home
Thousands of Lebanese Christians, forced from their homes by the Israel-Hezbollah war, are observing Easter in displacement, mourning lost traditions and loved ones while clinging to faith.
Thousands of Lebanese Christians, forced from their homes by the Israel-Hezbollah war, are observing Easter in displacement, mourning lost traditions and loved ones while clinging to faith.
The Palestinian Christian village of Taybeh, with roots dating to the fifth century, faces escalating attacks from Israeli settlers, raising fears of ethnic cleansing and community collapse.
Humanitarian groups warn that the war in Iran is severely hindering the delivery of food and medicine to millions worldwide, with supply chain disruptions and rising costs exacerbating global hunger and health crises.
A campaign is underway to secure government recognition for England's choral music tradition, which dates back to Queen Elizabeth I and faces modern threats.
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RecommendedMembers of Australia's Lebanese diaspora face psychological toll as Israeli military invasion intensifies in Lebanon, with over one million displaced and families forced into makeshift shelters.
A new study reveals that therapy dogs in Australian schools are significantly enhancing children's reading abilities and confidence, with programs expanding nationwide.
A miniature poodle named Tashi is transforming literacy education by helping children overcome anxiety and gain confidence in reading aloud through animal-assisted therapy sessions in schools.
Activists from the Gaza flotilla have returned after a global Sumud mission, highlighting ongoing conflict and humanitarian efforts in the region.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his inaugural Easter vigil at St. Peter's Basilica, lighting candles and delivering a homily calling for harmony and peace while addressing global wars and personal sins.
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RecommendedIran has permitted vessels carrying essential goods to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil trade route, following its closure in retaliation for alleged US-Israeli attacks.
A teenage girl in Bradley Stoke suffered a broken wrist and whiplash-like injuries in a violent altercation caught on video. Her mother says she's now terrified to return to school as her GCSEs approach.
As Israel expands its ground invasion in southern Lebanon, families are abandoning traditional Islamic burial practices, resorting to temporary graves and facing the pain of double burials.
Hungary's recent election sees Viktor Orbán's victory creating an unexpected alignment between the US and Russia, highlighting shared geopolitical interests in Central Europe.
A teachers union reports a fourth consecutive year of rising misogyny from pupils, with nearly a quarter of female teachers experiencing abuse, calling it a 'ticking time bomb'.
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RecommendedShocking figures reveal more than 700 knife offences in English and Welsh schools last year, with children as young as seven involved. Calls for metal detectors and zero tolerance policies intensify.
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake in northern Afghanistan has killed at least 12 people, including eight members of a refugee family recently returned from Iran. The disaster highlights Afghanistan's vulnerability to seismic activity.
Exclusive figures reveal over 700 knife offences in schools last year, with children as young as 7 involved. The mother of a murdered teenager calls it an 'emergency' demanding urgent action.
Developmental language disorder severely impairs children's spoken language abilities yet remains under-recognised, especially in multilingual environments where diagnosis presents unique challenges.
Reports from Iran reveal increased checkpoints, phone seizures, and surveillance, creating a de facto martial law atmosphere with arrests and beatings disrupting daily life amid the US-Israeli war.
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RecommendedUNHCR goodwill ambassador Theo James describes the devastating displacement in southern Lebanon, highlighting the thin line between safety and loss as millions flee Israeli bombardments.
Southampton Solent University's honorary doctorate scrutiny panel is set to recommend rescinding Scott Mills' award following his sacking by the BBC over personal conduct allegations.
The US-Israeli war against Iran has plunged millions of children into crisis, with reports of child soldiers, mass displacements, and hundreds of deaths across the region.
A mother-of-two left her teaching job of 18 years after her school refused a simple 20-minute flexibility request to take her children to school, highlighting a wider burnout crisis in education.
Human rights groups warn Iran is 'shamelessly' recruiting children as young as 12 for military roles against US forces, violating international law and risking their lives.
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RecommendedIbrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso's military ruler, has declared democracy unsuitable for the nation, urging citizens to forget about it while extending his rule until 2029 amid ongoing conflict.
Mark Gatiss stars in the RSC's revival of Brecht's 'The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui', with music by Placebo, highlighting eerie parallels to today's political rhetoric and demagogues.
From cricket under bridges in India to solemn Good Friday processions in Spain, a visual journey captures global moments of faith, conflict, and daily life on this significant day.
Harvard faculty will vote on a proposal to limit A grades to 20% of students per course, aiming to address grade inflation, despite strong student opposition and mixed faculty views.
Christians worldwide commemorated the crucifixion of Jesus Christ with solemn processions, re-enactments, and rituals on Good Friday, from Spain to the Philippines.
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RecommendedA visual journey through the past week's global events, from Middle East conflicts and a Russian drone attack in Ukraine to a Saharan dust storm in Crete and NASA's Artemis II launch.