Government data reveals opera received £226 million in Arts Council grants from 2022-2025, while brass bands got just £31.5 million, prompting accusations of cultural snobbery and regional bias in arts funding.
A six-week pilot scheme will see 300 UK families test various social media restrictions, including bans, time limits, and overnight curfews, to assess impacts on mental health and family life.
In Indian-controlled Kashmir, Muslim residents are collecting gold, cash, and livestock donations for Iran, driven by humanitarian and religious ties amid the Middle East conflict.
Rodolfo 'Rudy' Acuña, founder of one of the first Chicano Studies programs at a major U.S. university, has passed away at 93. His influential work and activism reshaped academic discourse on Latino history.
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An investigation reveals North Korean labourers in Russia face life-threatening conditions, working 16-hour days for $10 monthly, with only one shower annually, to fund Pyongyang's nuclear programmes.
Hundreds of families will participate in government trials testing social media bans, time limits, and curfews for teenagers to assess impacts on sleep, schoolwork, and family life.
The UK government is launching a six-week trial involving 300 teenagers to test social media bans, time limits, and curfews, aiming to gather evidence for future online safety policies.
US Senator Jeff Merkley launches an investigation into two major childcare firms backed by Wall Street, citing concerns over affordability, staffing, and safety violations as costs exceed $13,000 annually per child.
The University of Southern California has cancelled a gubernatorial debate after candidates of colour were excluded, sparking accusations of discrimination and a political backlash.
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Thousands marched in Buenos Aires to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Argentina's 1976 military coup, which led to a brutal dictatorship and widespread human rights abuses.
Linguistic analysis shows that subtle vowel differences in pronouncing 'Iran' and 'Iraq' can signal political leanings, with Republicans often using anglicized forms like 'Ih-RAN' to emphasize distance from these nations.
A Utah college student has successfully challenged Brigham Young University's grooming policies after filing a lawsuit to protect his traditional long hair, which holds deep cultural significance.
A Brooklyn middle school previously criticized for denying a Holocaust survivor a speaking opportunity is now under fire for using artwork by Mayor Zohran Mamdani's wife in its curriculum.
Georgia lawmakers are advancing a bill that would make the state the first to require weapons detection systems in every public school, following a 2024 shooting that killed four students.
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Melania Trump has inaugurated a two-day global summit, urging over 40 nations to collaborate on enhancing education and technology access for children worldwide.
A science teacher has been banned from teaching for life after exchanging over 2,000 inappropriate emails with a 15-year-old schoolgirl, including sauna fantasies and late-night messages.
A new study published in Science suggests the Monte Verde site in Chile is younger than previously thought, potentially reshaping theories on early human migration to the Americas.
Pope Leo has issued a strong condemnation of war, calling for a permanent ban on aerial bombardments and urging that airplanes serve only as carriers of peace, not instruments of conflict.
A curated selection of global photographs captures diverse scenes, including preparations for Buddha's birthday in Seoul, traditional buzkashi in Afghanistan, and political events worldwide.
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New research from the Sutton Trust shows top English state schools admit half as many disadvantaged Send pupils as average comprehensives, raising concerns over social segregation and inclusivity.
A Colombian Air Force Hercules C-130 crashed in the southern Amazon region, with 125 people on board. Thick smoke and fears of mass casualties mark the devastating incident.
While much of the Middle East conflict is fought from the air, southern Lebanon sees a bitter ground war between Israel and Hezbollah, with civilians facing siege-like conditions.
In Khan Younis, Gaza, Palestinians observed Eid al-Fitr by visiting graves of relatives killed in Israeli attacks, with celebrations overshadowed by grief and absence.
A group of seven dogs, led by a corgi, went viral after walking over 17km back to their village in China, reuniting with owners after days of searching in sub-zero temperatures.
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Fifty years after Argentina's military coup, families of the disappeared find closure as forensic teams identify remains, amid political debates over historical memory.
Violence continues across the Middle East as Iran denies negotiations with the US, despite Trump's claims of 'very good' talks. Israeli and US airstrikes target Iran, while Iranian missiles hit Israel and Gulf states.
Russia has launched a significant wave of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, killing at least five people and damaging infrastructure, as Moscow steps up its spring offensive amid global focus on the Middle East.
A visual journey from airstrikes in Lebanon to blooming mustard fields in India, capturing moments of turmoil, resilience, and natural beauty worldwide on Tuesday.
Ghana's president will present a UN resolution demanding reparations for the transatlantic slave trade, potentially costing Britain trillions. The move faces backlash from European leaders.
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Former RAF officer Philip Lester argues the US-Israeli campaign against Iran seeks not decisive victory but to shape future relations through containment and influence in the Middle East.
