South-west London primary school faces backlash over using trans actor Elliot Page as masculinity ro
A London primary school's inclusion of trans actor Elliot Page in a lesson on positive masculinity has sparked debate among educators.
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One in five kids think fruit and veg come from shops
A poll reveals widespread confusion among children about food origins, with one in five believing fruit and vegetables come from shops and a third unaware how bananas grow.
US universities face violent protests as pro-Palestinian demonstrations spread
Over 80 US universities see pro-Palestinian protests with arrests and violence, as police clear encampments and White House urges order.
Teacher Dies by Suicide After Sacking Over Homophobic Joke
Physics teacher John Wright, 54, took his own life after being sacked from Marlborough College for a homophobic joke made on a school trip to Malaysia.
Islamic State-linked gunmen kill 162 in Nigerian village massacre
Gunmen killed 162 in two villages in Kwara, Nigeria, in the deadliest attacks this year. Victims were bound and shot. Islamic State-linked Lakurawa group blamed.
Trump Demands $1bn in Damages From Harvard in Antisemitism Dispute
Trump announces $1bn damages claim against Harvard over antisemitism allegations, escalating dispute after dropping $200m demand.
Johnson Rejects Claim of No School Closure Plan During Pandemic
Boris Johnson tells Covid inquiry DfE had school closure plans from February, rejects Williamson's claim. He says children paid a huge price.
Tiny NSW town fears only childcare centre could close under new federal funding rules
Guyra, NSW, has one childcare centre. New federal rules could cut funding for failing centres, but rural towns fear losing their only option.
Social Care Crisis Talks as Homes 'On Brink'
Crisis talks between care home owners and councils as report warns nearly 10% of beds may disappear by 2020 due to funding pressures.
Labour's VAT Plan for Private Schools Faces Calls for Delay
Labour's plan to impose VAT on private schools from January faces calls for delay due to administrative chaos, job losses, and Send concerns.
Lawyer on leaving children alone after 1200 complaints
Over 1,200 adults contacted the NSPCC last summer about children left home alone; lawyer explains no legal age limit but risk of harm.
Student Loan Interest Capped at 6% for Graduates in England and Wales
UK caps student loan interest at 6% from September for Plan 2 and 3 borrowers in England and Wales as a temporary measure to protect against inflation from Middle East conflict.
Lego's Back to School Range Includes Desk Organiser and Lunch Bags
Lego's back to school range includes desk organiser, water bottle, lunchbox, and notebook, with iconic brick designs.
Rochelle Humes reveals 12-year-old daughter facing bullying at school
Rochelle Humes reveals her 12-year-old daughter Alaia-May is being bullied at school, describing it as 'awful' and difficult to witness.
Trump's Arctic Ambitions Fueled by Nobel Snub, He Tells Norway PM
Trump reveals to Norway PM that Nobel snub drove his aggressive push for Greenland, as he refuses to rule out military force and threatens tariffs.
Teacher Jailed for Watching Live Stream of Child Rape
Primary school teacher Wayne Brookes jailed for 20 months for live streaming child rape and possessing indecent images.
Indonesia School Collapse Death Toll Hits 54
Death toll from Indonesia boarding school collapse reaches 54; 14 still missing. Police allege no permit for illegal construction.
Driver Killed, Schoolboy Injured in Belgium Coach Crash Involving British Pupils
Driver killed, 13-year-old boy seriously injured when coach carrying British schoolchildren from Brentwood School crashed in Belgium.
Knox Grammar School Apologises After Royal Commission Hears of 30-Year Abuse Cover-Up
Royal Commission hears Knox Grammar School covered up child sexual abuse for 30 years; school apologises.
Death Toll in Iran Girls’ School Strike Rises to 165
Death toll from missile strike on girls' school in Minab, Iran, rises to 165, with 96 wounded. Malala Yousafzai calls for justice.
Labour Govt Announces Tech Education for Year 10 Students
Year 10 pupils will be able to take technical education alongside core academic subjects as Andy Burnham's Labour Government announces changes to schooling.
Mum's £900 uniform bill 'jeopardises Christmas' and she calls for change
Mother-of-four Karyssa Bates spent over £900 on school uniforms, jeopardising Christmas. She calls for cheaper, unbranded options. Labour plans cap from 2026.
Sudan Massacre: Satellite Images Expose Mass Killings in El Fasher
Satellite imagery reveals mass killings in El Fasher, Sudan, as RSF accused of genocide after capturing a military base.
Turning Point USA FIU President Resigns After Racist Chat Leak
Leaked WhatsApp messages from FIU college Republicans reveal racist, antisemitic slurs and calls for violence, prompting resignation of TPUSA chapter president and condemnation from GOP leaders.
Texas school shooting: student kills himself after shooting teacher
15-year-old Texas student shoots teacher then himself at Bulverde high school. No other injuries. Teacher hospitalised, condition unknown. School cancelled.
Hundreds of Schools Closed as Snow Grips UK Ahead of Storm Goretti
Hundreds of schools closed across UK as snow and ice warnings persist; coldest night recorded; Storm Goretti expected Thursday.
Living Nostradamus issues warning after two 2026 predictions come true
Athos Salomé, dubbed the 'living Nostradamus', says his forecasts on Iran tensions and World Cup winner Spain have materialised, and warns of Arctic and Sahel threats.
Summer holiday childcare mistakes trigger legal consequences
Family lawyer Anna-Laura Lock reveals key rules for leaving children alone during summer break, as NSPCC reported over 1,000 calls last year about children left home alone.
US pledges $480m to Ivory Coast health sector in new aid deal
US commits $480m in health funding to Ivory Coast under 'America First' deal, covering HIV, malaria, and maternal health.
Amateur Historians Reveal Hidden Engine Room of History
Amateur historians like Louise Cocker, who photographed 500,000 gravestones, are powering Britain's genealogical research boom with private datasets.
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