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Drone Strikes Kill Over 1,000 Civilians in Sudan in Five Months, UN Says
UN reports over 1,000 civilians killed by drone strikes in Sudan from January to May 2026, as civil war escalates.
Students Craft Irn Bru Dioramas With Top Photographer
Gordonstoun pupils create miniature dioramas with Irn-Bru cans in macro photography workshop led by award-winning Scottish photographer David Gilliver.
Simpson joins Shelvey at Arabian Falcons as player-coach
Former Newcastle defender Danny Simpson has come out of retirement to join Jonjo Shelvey's Arabian Falcons as a player-coach, aiming for promotion in the UAE second division.
Trump's Gaza Student Visa Ban Sparks Outrage
Trump administration suspends non-immigrant visas for Palestinian passport holders, leaving Gaza students admitted to US universities stranded.
Gaza Protest Encampments at UK Universities Dwindle Amid Legal Challenges
Gaza protest encampments at UK universities are winding down amid legal challenges, with only a dozen of 36 sites still active. Universities seek court orders to evict protesters.
English Universities at Risk from 'Excessive' Financial Risks, Warns Thinktank
Hepi report warns many English universities face survival risks due to excessive borrowing, rapid expansion, and over-reliance on international students.
New York Preschools Now More Expensive Than Harvard Tuition
New York City private schools charge over $70,000 a year, more than top colleges, with tuition rising 4.7% outpacing inflation.
Taliban ties aid to attendance at religious schools for women and girls
Taliban ties food aid and jobs to attendance at religious schools, leaving Afghan women and girls with no other education option, investigation finds.
Poorer Families May Miss Out as 30-Hour Free Childcare Rolls Out in England
Experts warn disadvantaged children may miss out as England's 30-hour free childcare rollout begins, with eligibility gaps and funding challenges.
Melbourne Teacher Accused of Sexual Abuse Worked at School for Years After Allegations
A Melbourne music teacher allegedly abused a student for two years and continued working at the school, prompting a Supreme Court claim.
Public Confidence in UK Degrees Wavers, IFS Study Shows
The proportion of people who think a degree is not worth the time and money has risen from 14% to 34% in 20 years, according to a British Social Attitudes survey, as IFS research shows graduate earnings premium shrinking.
White Working-Class Children Failed by Schools, Inquiry Finds
White working-class children are the lowest-performing large demographic in England's schools, with only 36% achieving GCSE passes in English and maths, compared to 72% of non-disadvantaged peers, an inquiry finds.
Inquiry: White working-class kids need education reform
An independent inquiry finds white working-class children are the lowest-performing large demographic in England and calls for once-in-a-generation reforms.
Florida College Republicans Group Chat Leak Reveals Racist and Antisemitic Messages
Leaked WhatsApp chats from FIU College Republicans reveal racist, antisemitic, and homophobic comments, sparking calls for resignations and expulsion from party leadership.
Bright Horizons Safeguarding Notice Over 69 Breaches
Bright Horizons, one of the UK's largest nursery chains, has been issued a safeguarding notice by Ofsted after breaches were found in 69 of 172 inspected settings, following serious concerns linked to an employee's sexual offences.
UK Plans Safe Offline Spaces for Kids Ahead of Social Media Ban
The UK government announces a £500 million initiative for safe offline spaces and a social media ban for under-16s, aiming to give children back their childhoods.
White working-class kids failed by education system
An inquiry finds the education system 'not set up to serve white working-class children'. Just 36% of white British pupils on free school meals achieve a Grade 4 in GCSE English and Maths.
Man United Urged to Sign Wharton After Ugarte Injury and Anderson Miss
Manchester United have missed out on Elliot Anderson to Man City and Manuel Ugarte faces months out with a knee injury. Teddy Sheringham urges the club to target Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton.
Bingo's Youth Revolution: 45% of New Players Under 35
The Bingo Association reveals 45% of new bingo members are under 35, as young reporter Joshua Whorms tries his hand as a caller at London's Buzz Bingo during National Bingo Week.
Stop Storing Tomatoes in Fridge: Expert Secret for Sweet Juicy Flavor
Storing tomatoes in the fridge destroys flavor enzymes, making them bland and watery. Culinary student Mika Gio advises keeping them on the counter, stem side down, for sweet, juicy results.
Only 36% Now Believe a Degree Pays Off Financially
Only 36% of UK adults now believe a degree leads to better financial outcomes, down from 50% in 2005, as tuition fees and debt erode confidence.
Six Arrested in China After Lead Paint Poisons Over 230 Kindergarten Children
Six arrested in China after over 230 kindergarten children poisoned by lead paint in food at Gansu school; principal sought to boost enrolments.
MI5 and NCSC Brief Universities and Politicians on China and Russia Spy Threat
MI5 and NCSC brief universities and politicians on China and Russia spy threats, with new measures to counter foreign interference.
Jewish Columbia Faculty File Claims Against University for Supporting Gaza Protests
Jewish Columbia faculty file EEOC claims alleging harassment for supporting Gaza protests, not from protesters but from the university itself.
6,000-Year-Old Shell Trumpets Played Again in Catalonia
Researchers in Catalonia have played 6,000-year-old conch-shell trumpets, revealing their musical and communication uses.
Former Childcare Worker Charged with 1,623 Sexual Abuse Offences Against 91 Children
A former childcare worker is charged with 1,623 sexual abuse offences against 91 children in Australia and overseas over 15 years.
2020 in Asia: Striking Moments Beyond the Pandemic
A look at 10 striking moments from Asia in 2020 that had almost nothing to do with the pandemic, including religious riots in Delhi, North Korea's demolition of a liaison office, Hong Kong's Apple Daily raid, and Thailand's royal reform protests.
Nobel Physicist Chen Ning Yang Dies Aged 103
Chen Ning Yang, Chinese-American physicist and Nobel laureate, dies aged 103 in Beijing. He shared 1957 Nobel Prize for work on parity laws.
A-Level Top Grades in England Reach Record High Outside Covid Years
A-level top grades in England hit record high outside pandemic years, with boys leading in A* grades and regional gaps widening.
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