Schools Cut Hedges and Install Detectors in Vaping Battle
Schools in England cut hedges, install vape detectors, and deploy patrols to curb student vaping addiction amid budget strain.
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Soaring UK Summer Camp Costs Strain Family Budgets
UK families face record-high holiday childcare costs as providers raise prices or close, forcing tough choices for parents this summer.
Waterloo Road Star Scarlett Thomas Didn't Sit GCSEs, Reveals on TikTok
Waterloo Road star Scarlett Thomas reveals she didn't sit GCSEs, prompting fan questions and support from parents.
Afghanistan Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 1,400 as Taliban Seek International Aid
Afghanistan earthquake kills over 1,400; second quake hits. Taliban appeal for international aid as rescue efforts continue in remote areas.
Lebanon Digs for Survivors After Deadliest Day of Renewed Israel-Hezbollah War
Rescuers search rubble in Beirut after Israeli strikes kill 203, wound over 1,000 in deadliest day of renewed war with Hezbollah.
Health worker who defied family to become first girl in district to pass exams now running for offic
Naushaba Roonjho, a health worker in Pakistan, overcame family opposition to become a community leader and is now campaigning for political office.
Gaza Students with UK University Offers Trapped by Visa Red Tape
40 Gaza students with UK scholarships unable to travel due to biometric visa requirement; Home Office urged to act.
Sudanese Cookbook Highlights Food Heritage Amid War and Ramadan
Omer Al Tijani's cookbook 'The Sudanese Kitchen' celebrates Sudan's diverse cuisine amid war, displacement, and the onset of Ramadan.
Israeli Airstrikes Kill 33 in Gaza, Escalating Post-Ceasefire Violence
Israeli airstrikes kill 33 in Gaza, including women and children, in major escalation post-ceasefire; Hamas denies provocation, Qatar condemns.
Parents of Piper James Visit K'gari for Farewell Ceremony Amid Dingo Cull
Parents of Piper James visit K'gari for a smoking ceremony amid a controversial dingo cull after her drowning.
Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor and historian Shigeaki Mori dies at 88
Shigeaki Mori, Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor who researched American POW deaths and was embraced by Barack Obama, dies at 88.
UK couple uses leaf blower as fan in 33C heatwave
With temperatures reaching 33C, a couple used a leaf blower as a giant fan in a park. Social media users called them the 'UK heatwave final bosses'.
Utah campus carry law in spotlight after fatal shooting
Utah's new HB 128 law allowing open carry on campus faces scrutiny after a fatal shooting of activist Charlie Kirk.
Transgender Guidance Puts Schools at Legal Risk, Ministers Warned
Ministers warned that new transgender guidance for schools in England could face legal challenges, putting schools at risk of court action.
Decades of Undeclared War: The Long History of US-Iran Conflict
The US and Iran have been in an undeclared war since the 1980s, marked by hostage crises, shootdowns, proxy conflicts, and ongoing tensions.
The Crow Girl replaced by Benidorm is Murder on Channel 5
Channel 5's The Crow Girl ends on July 29, making way for Benidorm is Murder, a cosy crime thriller from Death in Paradise writer Ian Jarvis starring John Hannah.
Trump Administration Poised to Scrap Affirmative Action Guidance for US Universities
Trump administration plans to scrap Obama-era affirmative action guidance, reversing policies promoting diversity in US college admissions.
Afghanistan Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 1,400 as Second Quake Strikes
Afghanistan earthquake death toll surpasses 1,400 after second quake; Taliban appeal for international aid as rescue teams struggle.
Hungry Children Eating Rubbers and Faking Lunchboxes, Headteachers Warn
Headteachers report children so hungry they eat rubbers or hide at lunchtime; food aid groups struggling with demand.
UK Universities Caution Students on Terror Laws Ahead of 7 October Pro-Palestine Protests
UK universities warn students about terrorism laws ahead of 7 October pro-Palestine protests, urging respect for the anniversary of the Hamas attacks.
Birkenhead College Students Celebrate A-Level Success Against the Odds
Birkenhead sixth-form college celebrates 92% of students securing first-choice university places, with personal success stories of transformation and Oxbridge admission.
UK Universities Face Crisis as A-Level Grades Drop
UK universities face financial crisis as A-level grade drops and dwindling student numbers threaten viability, with potential mergers and cuts looming.
Georgia Father Convicted in School Shooting Case as US Prosecutors Target Parental Liability
Colin Gray convicted of murder after his son's school shooting, following Crumbley case precedent. Experts debate parental liability's role in curbing mass shootings.
Gaza Students with UK University Offers Trapped by Visa Rules
40 Gaza students with UK university scholarships cannot travel due to biometric visa requirement after centre closure; campaigners urge Home Office intervention.
Kent Student Slams University Over Meningitis Outbreak
University of Kent students criticise response to meningitis outbreak that killed two, as hundreds queue for antibiotics and exams moved online amid panic.
MPs Warn SEND Reforms Leave Transport and Funding Questions Unanswered
MPs warn SEND reforms leave unanswered questions on home-to-school transport and council deficits, with rising costs and unclear savings timeline.
Eid al-Fitr 2026: When Is It and Why the Date Changes
Learn about the expected dates for Eid al-Fitr 2026 and why the Islamic festival moves each year based on the lunar calendar.
Colin Fraser obituary: social psychology academic dies at 88
Colin Fraser, long-serving social psychology academic at Churchill College, Cambridge, has died aged 88. He co-authored key textbooks and oversaw artwork acquisitions.
UK govt plans new bursary for apprentices
The government announces plans to reshape education for 14-year-olds with focus on technical learning and thousands more apprenticeships, plus a new bursary for families.
Howard Disenrolls Over 500 Incoming Students Before Move-In
Howard University disenrolled 502 students due to missed tuition payments weeks before move-in, highlighting the critical role HBCUs play in Black student wellbeing and success.
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