Badenoch Urges Social Media Ban for Under-16s to Safeguard Kids
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch argues that banning social media for under-16s is essential to shield children from harmful online content and prioritise their mental wellbeing.
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Cuba's Fading Revolution Ideals Amid Humanitarian Crisis
Cuba faces a severe humanitarian crisis with chronic shortages and mass emigration, while many islanders still desire internal change despite fading revolutionary enthusiasm.
Ofsted boss: Social media ban consultation 'a little bit late'
Sir Martyn Oliver says he would have consulted on banning under-16s from social media earlier, as Ofsted prepares to check school phone ban enforcement from April.
Catholicism Shrinks in Latin America, Pew Finds
A major Pew Research Center report shows Catholicism declining significantly in six key Latin American nations over the past decade, with a sharp rise in religiously unaffiliated adults.
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Afghan Coach Faces Stoning for Secret Girls' Training
Khadija Ahmadzada, 22, detained by Taliban for teaching taekwondo to girls in hidden courtyard. Activists fear extreme death sentence amid growing international concern.
Unbanned Book Network Launched to Fight School Book Bans
We Need Diverse Books launches the Unbanned Book Network to combat rising book bans in schools, donating banned books and appointing author ambassadors in under-resourced districts.
Rifaat al-Assad, 'Butcher of Hama', Dies Aged 88
Rifaat al-Assad, the uncle of deposed Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad, has died aged 88. Known as the 'Butcher of Hama' for his role in a 1982 massacre, he was a key figure in the Assad regime's brutal history.
Edinburgh Consults on School Mobile Phone Ban Expansion
Edinburgh Council launches consultation to expand mobile phone restrictions to all city schools, following successful pilot using lockable pouches at two high schools.
Israeli Fire Kills 11 in Gaza Including Children, Journalists
Hospital authorities in Gaza confirm Israeli forces killed at least 11 Palestinians, including two 13-year-old boys, three journalists, and a woman, amid ongoing violence in the war-ravaged enclave.
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Trump, Tractors and Camels: Photos of the Day
A visual journey across continents captures Donald Trump's Swiss arrival, European farmer protests, Tibetan New Year celebrations, and the northern lights over Ukraine.
Syrian Strongman Rifaat al-Assad, 'Butcher of Hama', Dies
Rifaat al-Assad, the exiled uncle of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad and architect of the brutal 1982 Hama massacre, has died aged 88 in the United Arab Emirates, sources confirm.
Brits Blame Screens for Kids' Shrinking Vocabularies
New research reveals 70% of Brits believe children use fewer words than previous generations, with 74% blaming screen time for stunting speech development.
TS Eliot Winner Karen Solie on Art in Crisis
Canadian poet Karen Solie, winner of the TS Eliot prize, discusses how her collection Wellwater confronts environmental loss, housing crises, and personal grief with unflinching honesty.
Leaked Photos Show Hundreds Killed in Iran Crackdown
Leaked photographs from a Tehran mortuary reveal hundreds of victims killed during Iran's violent crackdown on protests, with many too disfigured to identify.
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Syrian Women Defy Violence Amid Trump Aid Cuts
As global aid is slashed by Donald Trump, essential services for women in Syria are closing with devastating consequences. Women across the country are finding innovative ways to resist and protect their families.
Body of Missing Brit Joshua Kershaw Found in Thailand
The body of British man Joshua Kershaw has been found in Thailand after a nine-day search. The Grimsby native was last seen in Pattaya on January 12.
Phillipson: AI Tools 'Different' to Phones in Schools
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson tells Bett UK conference AI can deliver 'biggest leap forward for learning in centuries' while announcing new guidance and investment.
Mystery smell closes Wolverhampton schools, pupils sick
Two schools in Wolverhampton have been forced to close after a mysterious odour made children feel unwell, prompting emergency services to respond with fire engines and ambulances.
Ian McKellen's Mixed Reality Play 'An Ark' in New York
Ian McKellen leads a groundbreaking mixed reality play, 'An Ark', at The Shed in New York, using 52 cameras and enhanced glasses to blend digital actors with live audiences.
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Syrian Army Enters al-Hawl Camp After Kurdish Pullout
Syrian government forces have reportedly entered the vast al-Hawl detention camp in north-east Syria, following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces who previously managed the facility housing relatives of IS suspects.
Volunteers Recover 1,500+ Soldiers' Bodies in Ukraine
The Platzdarm search team in Ukraine has retrieved over 1,500 bodies of soldiers from both sides, driven by a belief in common humanity and the need for dignified burials.
Liverpool School Shut Down Over 'Serious Emergency'
West Derby School in Liverpool has been forced to close after parents were warned of a 'serious emergency situation' via urgent emails and text messages.
Thousands Flee Cambodia Scam Compounds Amid Pressure
Thousands of workers, including trafficking victims, have been released or escaped from Cambodian scam centres following intense international pressure, with Amnesty International raising concerns about their welfare.
Ukraine War: Drone Strikes on Russian Refinery Amid Energy Attacks
Ukrainian drone attacks target Russian oil infrastructure, while Moscow's strikes cripple Kyiv's power grid. The conflict escalates as peace efforts face geopolitical hurdles.
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UK University to Offer Army-Funded 'Drone Degree' from 2026
A new undergraduate degree in drone technology, funded by the Ministry of Defence, will launch at a Hereford university in 2026, training specialists based on battlefield lessons from Ukraine.
Carney Warns of Global Rupture at Davos Amid Trump Row
Canadian PM Mark Carney tells Davos the old world order is gone as Trump's Greenland takeover bid creates transatlantic crisis. Middle powers must unite or risk being sidelined.
Lawsuit Challenges LA Schools' Race Policy as Discriminatory
A conservative foundation has launched federal legal action against Los Angeles Unified School District, claiming its decades-old desegregation policy discriminates against white pupils by providing benefits to non-white majority schools.
Nato Explained: Origins and Modern Role
A detailed look at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, its founding principles, historical expansion, and current challenges in global security.
Trump's Greenland Move Opens Door for China's Arctic Strategy
Donald Trump's renewed interest in Greenland has exposed fractures in Western alliances, potentially creating opportunities for China's long-standing Polar Silk Road ambitions despite previous setbacks.
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Peace is Children's Word of the Year 2025
Oxford University Press reveals peace as the children's word of the year for 2025, with AI and resilience also popular. A new slang term 'six-seven' wins top spot.
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