Kent Student Slams University Over Meningitis Outbreak
A University of Kent student has criticised the institution's handling of a meningitis outbreak, calling for better hospital provisions in Canterbury.
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WHO Prepares for Nuclear Incident in Iran Conflict
World Health Organization officials admit they are preparing for a worst-case scenario nuclear threat amid escalating US-Israeli military operations against Iran, with staff being trained on radiation response.
Kent Students Demand Campus Shutdown Over Meningitis Outbreak
Students at the University of Kent are calling for immediate campus closure after UKHSA declared a national meningitis incident, with 20 cases and two fatalities reported.
Eid al-Fitr 2026 Date Confirmed for Friday Celebrations
Saudi Arabia announces Eid al-Fitr will begin on Friday, March 20, 2026, after moon-sighting. UK schools close and global preparations intensify for the end of Ramadan.
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Holy Sepulchre Closure Sparks Prophecy Fears in Jerusalem
The unprecedented closure of Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre during Holy Week due to Iranian missile debris has ignited fears about biblical prophecies and the Antichrist among some observers.
Eid al-Fitr 2026 Date Confirmed by Saudi Moonsighters
Saudi Arabia has declared Eid al-Fitr 2026 will start on Friday after the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted, with UK schools closing and global celebrations underway.
Trans Teacher Escapes Florida's Anti-LGBT+ Laws for Maryland
Saoirse Stone, a Florida native and English teacher, launches fundraiser to move to Maryland, citing oppressive state laws, book bans, and threats to her teaching career and healthcare access.
Inspirational School in Impossible Times: Parents' Fears
From the archives: A 2022 Guardian Long Read explores how austerity, the pandemic, and the cost of living crisis have pushed schools to the brink, highlighting the immense efforts of staff to provide opportunities for children.
Israel's 'Gaza Model' Threatens Lebanon, World Response Lags
Israeli leaders plan to implement the devastating 'Gaza model' in Lebanon, with strikes killing hundreds and displacing millions, while genocide warnings go unheeded.
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Tehran Residents Defy Bombing as War Enters Third Week
As the US-Israeli military campaign stretches into its third week, millions in Tehran remain in their homes despite constant airstrikes, with displaced figures rising and daily life profoundly disrupted.
Mother Sues Archdiocese Over Son's Suicide After Expulsion
A Louisiana mother files a wrongful death lawsuit against the New Orleans archdiocese, alleging negligence after her son's suicide following expulsion from a Catholic high school over a bullying incident.
Ancient Gaul Skeleton Found Sitting Upright in Dijon Dig
Archaeologists in Dijon, France, have unearthed another skeleton buried in a seated position, adding to a mysterious collection of Gaulish tombs that challenge historical understanding.
Evil Spirits and Police Homecomings in Global Photos
A visual journey across the world captures Kenyan police returning from Haiti, Balinese evil spirit parades, and scenes from Israel to Alaska in Wednesday's top images.
Eid al-Fitr 2026 Date Awaits Moon Sighting Decision
Muslims worldwide prepare for Eid al-Fitr as Saudi Arabia and other nations conduct moon sightings to confirm the end of Ramadan, with celebrations expected on Thursday or Friday.
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Bushehr Nuclear Plant Struck: Radiation Update Issued
A projectile has hit the grounds of Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, according to statements from both Iran and Russia. Authorities confirm no radiation release or casualties, but fears of a radioactive incident persist.
Meningitis Alert at London Campus, Student Hospitalised
A student at Escape Studios in Greenwich has been hospitalised with meningitis, prompting a UKHSA investigation into close contacts. The case emerges amid a wider outbreak in Kent that has claimed two lives.
Deadline Nears for £150 School Uniform Grant Applications
Thousands of parents across the UK have limited time to apply for school uniform grants, with amounts varying by region and eligibility based on income or benefits.
Couple Flees Middle East with Dog Amid War, Shares Journey
A couple escaping conflict in the Middle East has been praised for refusing to leave their poodle behind, sharing a detailed guide on navigating pet travel paperwork across borders during the crisis.
Israeli Airstrike Destroys Beirut Building, Killing Six
An Israeli airstrike destroyed a building in central Beirut's Bachoura neighbourhood, killing at least six people. The attack targeted Hezbollah-controlled areas, intensifying regional tensions.
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Iranian Mother's Plea After Airstrike Leaves Daughter in Coma
A distraught Iranian mother sends a message to Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu after her four-year-old daughter was critically injured in a US-Israeli air campaign.
Sudan-Chad Border Fighting Kills 17, Injures 123
Intense clashes between Sudanese military and RSF forces near the Chad border have resulted in at least 17 deaths and 123 injuries, with medical supplies critically low.
Indonesian Activist Andrie Yunus Burned in Acid Attack
Human rights defender Andrie Yunus suffers severe burns in an acid attack in Yogyakarta, sparking international condemnation and fears over democratic erosion in Indonesia.
Kent Uni Meningitis Outbreak: Rats, No Water, Fires Reported
Students at the University of Kent describe chaotic conditions amid a meningitis outbreak, including rat infestations, water shortages, and a library fire, as cases rise to 20.
UN Prepares for Nuclear Catastrophe in Middle East War
World Health Organization officials warn of potential nuclear incident as US-Israeli strikes target Iranian atomic sites. WHO director expresses grave concerns about long-term consequences.
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Eid al-Fitr 2026 Date and Global Context
Eid al-Fitr in 2026 is expected on March 19 or 20, marking Ramadan's end. Celebrations face challenges like inflation and geopolitical tensions.
Chinese University Tells Students to 'Fall in Love' on Spring Break
A Chinese vocational college encourages students to 'enjoy the flowers, fall in love' during spring break, part of efforts to boost consumption and address the falling birth rate as China's population declines for a fourth year.
Eid al-Fitr 2026 Date Depends on Moon Sighting Tonight
The start of Eid al-Fitr 2026 will be confirmed within hours as religious leaders and astronomers gather to sight the new moon, ending Ramadan. The celebration is likely on Thursday or Friday.
University Tells Students to 'Fall in Love' as Birth Rate Falls
A Chinese vocational college encourages students to embrace romance during spring break as authorities implement new holidays to boost marriage and consumption.
Patriarch Ilia II, Georgia's Orthodox Leader, Dies at 93
Patriarch Ilia II, the long-serving head of the Georgian Orthodox Church and a pivotal national figure, has passed away at 93 after being hospitalized with internal bleeding.
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Eid al-Fitr Celebrations Amid Conflict and Tensions
Muslims worldwide mark Eid al-Fitr, ending Ramadan, with festivities tempered by the Middle East conflict and rising anti-Muslim sentiment in the US.
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