England's North-South Education Gap Widens as Absence Crisis Deepens
GCSE and A-level results highlight growing north-south divide, with headteachers blaming persistent absence linked to poverty and lack of investment.
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Northwestern University President Resigns After Trump Funding Cuts
Northwestern University President Michael Schill resigns after Trump administration cuts nearly $800m in funding, forcing layoffs amid Republican antisemitism accusations.
Lunar New Year 2026: Year of the Horse Celebrations
Lunar New Year 2026 is the Year of the Horse, featuring zodiac traditions, dragon dances, red envelopes, and lunar calendar celebrations.
Pope Leo marks first Easter with call for hope amid global conflicts
Pope Leo’s first Easter Mass calls for hope amid wars in Iran and Ukraine, urging faithful to resist indifference and violence.
Mobile phones to be banned in English schools under new legislation
UK government to make mobile phone ban in English schools statutory via amendment to children's wellbeing bill, moving from optional guidance to legal requirement.
US House Holds Antisemitism Hearing Amid Campus Protests
US House committee holds sixth hearing on campus antisemitism, questioning presidents of Northwestern, Rutgers, UCLA amid pro-Palestinian protests.
Brit educated teen missing in Swiss New Year's Eve fire
Charlotte Niddam, 15, educated in Hertfordshire, is missing after a deadly fire in a Swiss ski resort bar on New Year's Eve.
Over 100 children killed in Iran school bombing amid US-Israeli strikes
At least 100 children killed in a US-Israeli strike on a girls' school in Minab, southern Iran, during the ongoing conflict.
Teacher Banned for Dragging Pupil Across Floor ‘Like a Teddy’
Teacher Georgina Graham banned indefinitely after dragging a child across floor and using excessive force on another pupil at Hunningley Primary School.
Australian Humanities Students Face Decades of Debt Under Fee Scheme
Treasury modelling reveals one in four Australian humanities students will take over 25 years to repay loans under the job-ready graduates fee scheme.
Tiny daily doses of peanuts could treat toddler allergies, study finds
Study finds daily tiny peanut doses treat toddler allergies safely under medical supervision after three years.
Muslim Creatives and Thinkers Reshape New York's Cultural Landscape
Muslim creatives and intellectuals are shaping New York City's cultural and political landscape amid Zohran Mamdani's mayoral rise.
Andy Burnham vows to value hard hat as much as graduation cap
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has unveiled sweeping education reforms to put technical education on equal footing with academic routes, aiming to tackle the youth unemployment crisis.
Schools Allow Late Arrivals After England's World Cup Match
UK schools allow late arrivals after England's 1am World Cup match against Mexico, sparking debate over attendance.
Nurse Reinstated After Disciplinary Hearing Over Transgender Patient Confidentiality Breach
Nurse Jennifer Melle reinstated after suspension for speaking to media about pronoun warning; trust finds no further action needed.
Sussexes Hear Of Gaza Aid Logistics At World Central Kitchen
Harry and Meghan visit World Central Kitchen in Jordan, learn about Gaza aid logistics via video call.
Teen Brits fear AI "weaponised" for inappropriate images
60% of UK teens worry about AI being used to create inappropriate images. Research reveals high AI usage among youth despite safety concerns.
Faith Schools in England Found Breaking Admissions Laws
Report finds nearly all religiously selective state schools in England are violating admissions code, affecting thousands of children.
Oxford University Press to Cease Publication of China-Funded Forensic Journal Amid Ethical Concerns
Oxford University Press ends publication of forensic journal after ethics concerns over DNA studies on Uyghurs in China.
Trump’s HIV funding cuts cause ‘severe and devastating’ global disruption
Report finds Trump’s HIV funding cuts caused 1,700 clinic closures and 16,000 job losses, risking reversing global Aids progress.
Emma Watson's New Romance with Oxford PhD Student Revealed
Emma Watson is dating Oxford PhD student Kieran Brown. The actress is studying for a Masters and has hired security for her safety.
Teaching Unions Urge Starmer to Scrap 'Cruel' Two-Child Benefit Cap
Education unions write to PM Starmer calling for full abolition of two-child benefit cap, warning it harms children's education and increases poverty.
Britons Stranded in Dubai Airport Return Home Amid Strikes
British people stranded in Dubai face chaos amid Iran strikes, with flights disrupted and thousands seeking to return home.
Schools in Wigan Lockdown After Reports of Man with Firearm
Schools in Wigan, UK were locked down after reports of a man with a firearm. Police searched two men but found no weapon. No injuries.
Woman saves £200k in 6 years to quit job
Paula Gavenyte built a £200,000 investment portfolio in six years to quit her unfulfilling software engineering job and pursue content creation.
NY school district halts humanoid robot plan
Salamanca City Central school district pauses pilot project with Realbotix amid data privacy concerns and community backlash over the humanoid robot Sally.
Warning Issued Over ‘School Wars’ Social Media Trend Inciting Violence
Police and schools on alert after 'school wars' trend on social media encourages children to carry weapons and fight.
Teacher Arrested After Pupil Finds Cannabis Edibles in Classroom Reward Box
Elementary teacher Victoria Weiss arrested after pupil picked cannabis edibles from classroom reward box; no children consumed them.
Myanmar’s Military Tightens Grip Amid Ongoing Conflict
Myanmar's military junta suppresses dissent and media after 2021 coup, amid ethnic conflicts and Rohingya crisis.
Gaza's 80% Unemployment Crisis Leaves Families Struggling for Cash
Gaza's 80% unemployment leaves people struggling for cash despite more goods. High prices and limited aid create daily hardship.
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