Gangsters target private school children in cash extortion racket
Organised crime groups are blackmailing private school pupils across Britain, forcing them to steal cash from wealthy families under threat of violence in alarming new trend.
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Catholic school's Auschwitz gate Halloween float sparks outrage
A Catholic diocese in Pennsylvania has issued a profound apology after a school's Halloween parade float featured a deeply offensive replica of the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp entrance, sparking widespread condemnation from Jewish communities.
Ballarat Grammar halts new boarders over safety concerns
Exclusive: Victoria's Education Regulator intervenes as prestigious Ballarat Grammar School faces multiple child safety concerns, suspending new boarding placements immediately.
School's Nazi lessons spark government investigation
Exclusive investigation reveals a Derby secondary school's controversial 'extremism lessons' where students were made to simulate Nazi rallies and create propaganda posters, prompting urgent government review.
Cambridge women's college defies Supreme Court ruling
Historic Cambridge women's college continues gender-restricted admissions despite landmark Supreme Court ruling against single-sex policies, sparking legal and academic debate.
PIX Magazine: Australia's Lost Visual History Rediscovered
A stunning new exhibition unveils forgotten photographic treasures from PIX Magazine, capturing Australia's social transformation from the 1930s to 1970s through groundbreaking photojournalism.
Historic Mechanics' Institutes Reinvented for Modern Era
Discover how Australia's iconic Mechanics' Institutes are transforming from Victorian-era libraries into vibrant community hubs, offering everything from yoga classes to coding workshops while preserving their rich heritage.
Syracuse University Chancellor Addresses Campus Iran Unrest
Exclusive: Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud addresses escalating campus tensions surrounding Iran, revealing new security measures and calling for peaceful dialogue amid growing student activism.
Ancient Roman skull in Bavaria reveals Mediterranean origins
Archaeologists uncover a 2,000-year-old Roman-era skull in Bavaria with genetic links to Mediterranean and Middle Eastern populations, rewriting early European migration history.
Teacher struck off for faking cancer and husband's death
A former RE teacher from Cheshire has been permanently banned from teaching after inventing multiple tragic stories including terminal cancer and her husband's death to manipulate colleagues and students.
Harvard Campus Explosion: Suspects Flee After Detonation
Harvard University's campus was thrown into chaos after a controlled explosion led to suspects fleeing the scene. Exclusive details on the police investigation and campus lockdown.
Dartmoor Stones Reveal Britain's Oldest Bridge
Revolutionary archaeological research from University of Exeter uncovers evidence of UK's oldest bridge hidden within Dartmoor's mysterious stone rows, rewriting British prehistory.
Mom wins lawsuit after calling teacher 'woke' in free speech victory
A Wisconsin mother has won a groundbreaking legal battle after being sued for calling her child's teacher 'woke' on Facebook. The landmark case sets a precedent for free speech rights in educational disputes.
Single Science GCSE plan fails amid teacher shortage
Ministers' controversial plan to replace triple science with a single GCSE qualification is failing as schools struggle with severe teacher shortages, unions warn.
Trump Halloween party amid UK disabled children funding cuts
Former US President Donald Trump faces criticism for hosting lavish Halloween festivities while UK government reduces support for children with special needs through Snap funding programme.
Schools spend £540m on English language support
UK schools are allocating over half a billion pounds yearly to support pupils who don't speak English as their first language, with some areas seeing two-thirds of students requiring language assistance.
Grumpy museum guide delights Düsseldorf art lovers
A deliberately miserable audio guide at Kunstpalast museum is unexpectedly delighting visitors and challenging traditional art interpretation in Germany's cultural scene.
Childcare funding crisis looms as pandemic support ends
Millions of British families face soaring childcare costs as emergency government funding introduced during COVID-19 is scheduled to end next year, threatening the stability of nurseries and childcare providers nationwide.
Saturday Quiz: Connect Carrington, McQueen & Trotsky
Put your knowledge to the test with The Guardian's challenging weekend brain-teaser that connects surrealist art, revolutionary politics, and cinematic brilliance.
Sudan RSF Massacre in El Fasher Leaves Hundreds Dead
Exclusive report reveals horrific details of the Rapid Support Forces' coordinated attack on El Fasher, leaving hundreds dead and marking one of Sudan's bloodiest episodes in the ongoing conflict.
Bangor University reveals minority languages' surprising survival
Bangor University researchers uncover remarkable survival and evolution of minority languages across the UK and beyond, challenging assumptions about linguistic diversity in the digital age.
California School Crisis: Sex, Drugs and Violence Exposed
Shocking investigation reveals California schools in meltdown with rampant drug use, explicit sexual behaviour and daily violence creating 'Lord of the Flies' environment for students and teachers.
Expert Sudoku Challenge: Test Your Puzzle-Solving Skills
Ready your pencils and sharpen your logic for The Guardian's latest expert-level Sudoku puzzle. This brain-teasing grid promises to test even the most seasoned puzzle enthusiasts with its clever number placement challenges.
Boy, 10, survives garden spike impalement miracle
A ten-year-old boy cheated death after being partially impaled through the chest by a metal garden spike during a terrifying play accident in his own backyard.
Teacher shot by 6-year-old: Bodycam footage reveals classroom horror
Shocking bodycam video shows the moment a Virginia teacher was shot by a six-year-old student, with educators hailed as heroes for their swift response during the classroom emergency.
School safety fears over refugee camp proximity
Furious parents demand action as children face 'unacceptable risks' near controversial refugee accommodation site. Council insists pupil welfare remains 'absolute priority' despite mounting concerns.
70 pupils withdrawn over migrant classes in primary school
Furious parents have removed dozens of children from a primary school after discovering their classrooms are being used to teach adult migrants English during school hours, raising serious safeguarding concerns.
Oregon student dies after tree falls on car during storm
In a devastating turn of events, 21-year-old University of Oregon student Olivia Rose Edwards lost her life when a tree collapsed onto her vehicle during severe weather conditions near Eugene.
Wisconsin Schools Ban Smartphones in Classrooms
Mounting evidence reveals smartphone distractions are harming academic performance and mental health, prompting Wisconsin schools to implement comprehensive classroom bans.
Alistair Crawford: Painter of Britain's Rural Soul Dies at 76
Celebrating the life and legacy of Alistair Crawford, the acclaimed British artist whose evocative paintings immortalised the vanishing landscapes and rural life of Britain.
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