Columbia University has selected University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin as its next president, aiming to recover from two years of campus turmoil involving protests and federal pressure.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has demanded schools implement complete phone bans throughout the school day, including break times, with Ofsted to assess compliance.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kyiv was damaged in a Russian missile strike, while the EU finalised a ban on Russian gas imports by 2027, amid ongoing Ukraine-Russia peace talks.
Santería priests and priestesses in Cuba have conducted rituals offering gifts to deities and praying for peace as tensions escalate with the United States and economic difficulties loom.
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Exclusive interview reveals how African men are being tricked into fighting for Russia in Ukraine through fake job adverts, with one Kenyan survivor sharing his harrowing escape story.
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The Belvedere Academy in Liverpool was placed under lockdown after receiving a threatening email, with pupils and teachers sheltering under desks as police swept the building.
Costa Rica and the United States have signed a new agreement to streamline deportations, addressing rising migration flows and enhancing bilateral cooperation on border security.
The remarkable story of Sir Nicholas Winton, who saved 669 children from Nazi camps, and his emotional reunion decades later on BBC's That's Life! programme.
Relatives of political prisoners in Venezuela camp outside detention centres, calling for immediate freedom as critics label the slow release process a 'farce' to appease international pressure.
Scientists will reveal the new Doomsday Clock time tomorrow, indicating how close humanity is to global catastrophe. Experts predict it will move closer to midnight due to nuclear threats, AI risks, and climate change.
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Essam al-Shazly, a 28-year-old Egyptian fisherman, spent four years on death row before being executed for drug smuggling, which his mother says was coerced.
The Trump administration has implemented a freeze on federal childcare funding, raising alarms about access and affordability for families across the United States.
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India celebrated its 77th Republic Day with a grand parade in New Delhi, featuring military hardware, cultural displays, and European leaders as chief guests.
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An American Reddit user has sparked a transatlantic linguistic debate after seeking clarification on the British English interpretation of the word 'goon', revealing surprising cultural differences.
At least 15 people have died and 28 remain missing after the MV Trisha Kerstin ferry capsized in the southern Philippines. Hundreds rescued in major search operation.
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New analysis reveals a sharp 46% rise in graduates on benefits, with one in three citing health issues. The CSJ think tank warns of an education system misaligned with labour market needs.
President Zelensky announces a US security agreement is fully prepared for signing after trilateral talks, while drone fragments cause fires at Russian businesses in Krasnodar.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has written to headteachers calling for a total ban on mobile phones throughout the school day. The updated guidance prohibits all pupil phone use, with Ofsted to inspect compliance.
Bridget Phillipson instructs schools to enforce mobile-free environments all day, with Ofsted inspections planned. New guidance extends bans to break times and teacher usage.
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Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has written to headteachers demanding schools become entirely phone-free zones during the school day, with teachers also advised against phone use in front of pupils.
