Games Are the Opposite of Fun, and I'd Ban Them
Emily Watkins on why games should be illegal for anyone over 12: a park catch-up turns sour when ping-pong paddles appear, and real fun starts when games stop.
Category : Education
Jason Arday faces plagiarism, abuse and charity claims
Cambridge's youngest black professor Jason Arday denies plagiarism after a Telegraph report, while questions grow over £5m charity claims and abuse allegations.
FCDO Issues Turkey Warning After Seven Brits Die in Medical Tourism
FCDO warns UK travellers over Turkey medical tourism after seven Britons die. Learn about the advisory and safety advice.
School Uniform Costs: Parents Skip Meals and Use Credit Amid Soaring Bills
School uniform costs in England force some parents into debt. New caps planned, but evidence of benefits is limited.
UK parents back under-16 social media ban, but children voice mixed views
A Guardian survey found 90% of UK parents support an under-16 social media ban, but children aged 12-16 hold mixed views on the idea.
Edinburgh University Report Reveals 'Outsized Role' in Developing Racial Pseudo-Sciences
A new report finds Edinburgh University was a 'haven' for white supremacist thought between 1750 and 1850, naming key Enlightenment figures.
Antisemitism ‘normalised’ on UK campuses, survey finds
UJS poll finds 23% of students saw antisemitic behaviour, with many witnessing justification of Hamas attacks and social ostracisation of Jewish students.
Cuba’s Fading Revolution: Mass Exodus and Polycrisis Threaten Survival
Cuba's population is collapsing as sanctions, economic crisis, and disillusionment fuel a mass exodus, with experts warning of irreversible decline.
Exam regulator withdraws assistance statistics after admitting overcount
Ofqual withdraws exam assistance statistics after admitting significant overcount, with figures for extra time and adjustments being revised.
Iran signals openness to nuclear talks with US as Trump weighs military response
Iran's foreign minister says Tehran willing to negotiate on nuclear programme but dismisses Trump's claim of arranged meeting amid protest crackdown.
Iran Conflict's Economic Shock Hits World's Poorest Hardest
The Iran conflict's economic shock is pushing the world's poorest toward famine, with soaring prices and disrupted aid, warns The Guardian.
WHO to shed nearly a quarter of workforce after US withdrawal
WHO will cut over 2,000 jobs by June 2026, shrinking its workforce by nearly a quarter, after the US withdrawal reduced its biggest source of funding.
Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia Forge New Regional Bloc
Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia emerge as a regional bloc brokering US-Iran ceasefire, reshaping Middle East order.
I snapped at a man blasting heavy metal on Merseyrail
Political editor Liam Thorp confronted a fellow passenger who played heavy metal from his phone on a Merseyrail train after other commuters stayed silent.
Move over espresso martini, the carajillo is taking over bars
The carajillo, a two-ingredient Spanish coffee cocktail, is set to replace the espresso martini. Made with Licor 43 and espresso, it's already on London menus.
Woman Gets Petty Revenge on Neighbour Over Skip Rubbish
Furious that a neighbour used her hired skip without asking, a woman unloaded their rubbish and left it on the pavement by their house as revenge.
Baby names that could be most popular by 2030
Dua, Daphne and Oakley are among the fastest-rising baby names in England and Wales, as a new JoJo Maman Bébé analysis of a decade of ONS birth data shows.
Man used for sex told to cut ties by agony aunt
A man trapped in a four-year secret sexual relationship with a woman who promises to leave her partner is told to cut ties. Plus: a perfectionist gets advice on lowering standards.
Woman in Affair With Married Man Faces Public Humiliation
A woman in her 20s who had an affair with a married man she met in a pub is left humiliated after revealing it, and Coleen offers advice on moving on.
Historic UK school closes after financial challenges
Stoke College, an independent school founded in 1415, has closed permanently after financial challenges, with a liquidator appointed on July 22, 2026.
Historic Stoke College closes over financial challenges
Stoke College in Suffolk, a school since 1954, closed after the summer term 2026 due to financial pressures, including the introduction of VAT on fees.
Andy Burnham's Education Overhaul Plan
Andy Burnham's proposal to overhaul education and training is examined, focusing on aligning curricula with employment needs and devolving skills funding to local areas.
WHO Warns of ‘Health Crisis Unfolding in Real Time’ Across Middle East
WHO regional director warns of escalating health crisis across Middle East, calls for halt to hostilities and protection of healthcare facilities.
1 in 4 sports fans think they could score PL goal
A survey of 2,000 sports fans finds that one in four believe they could score a Premier League goal, and one in ten think they could last a round with a professional boxer.
Families Sue Washington State University Over Kohberger Behaviour
Families of four murdered Idaho students sue Washington State University for ignoring warning signs about Bryan Kohberger's stalking behaviour before the killings.
Burnham: Value hard hat as much as graduation cap
Andy Burnham calls for valuing vocational training equally with university degrees as cultural shift away from higher education gains momentum.
Are British graduates being conned over tuition fees?
Thousands of British graduates face an employment crisis, huge debts, and a broken promise of a bright future after paying £9,000 a year in tuition fees.
Blame game after adult posed as student at Minnesota high school
A 22-year-old man allegedly used fake documents to enrol as a student at a Minnesota high school, sparking political and parental outrage.
£20bn School Rebuilding Programme to Create Thousands of Apprenticeships
Government's £20bn school rebuilding plan to create 13,000 apprenticeships and T-level placements, rebuilding 750 schools by 2035.
Australian Children of IS Families Speak from Syrian Camp in Exclusive Podcast
Guardian Australia podcast features exclusive interviews with Australian children of IS families detained in Syria's al-Roj camp, detailing their conditions and wish to come home.
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