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.
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.
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.
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.
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Israeli leaders plan to implement the devastating 'Gaza model' in Lebanon, with strikes killing hundreds and displacing millions, while genocide warnings go unheeded.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Human rights defender Andrie Yunus suffers severe burns in an acid attack in Yogyakarta, sparking international condemnation and fears over democratic erosion in Indonesia.
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.
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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.
Eid al-Fitr in 2026 is expected on March 19 or 20, marking Ramadan's end. Celebrations face challenges like inflation and geopolitical tensions.
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.
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.
A Chinese vocational college encourages students to embrace romance during spring break as authorities implement new holidays to boost marriage and consumption.
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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.
Muslims worldwide mark Eid al-Fitr, ending Ramadan, with festivities tempered by the Middle East conflict and rising anti-Muslim sentiment in the US.
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan with global celebrations, though current conflicts and social issues cast a shadow on this year's festivities.
As Ramadan concludes, Muslims worldwide prepare for Eid al-Fitr with prayers and festivities, though celebrations are tempered by conflicts in the Middle East and domestic concerns in the U.S.
The Oscar-winning documentary 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' offers a chilling look at how war propaganda infiltrates Russian schools, but critics argue it presents a distorted view of resistance and compliance in Putin's Russia.
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As Mayor Zohran Mamdani expands free childcare programs, private preschools like Manhattan Schoolhouse hike tuition by 20%, sparking parent outrage and highlighting a growing affordability crisis.
