A Buddhist monk's peace pilgrimage across nine states, covering 2,300 miles, has drawn crowds seeking solace. Their message of loving-kindness offers a quiet alternative to protest in turbulent times.
Astronomers celebrate as a $10bn green hydrogen facility in Chile's Atacama Desert is cancelled, preserving the world's clearest skies for telescopes like the VLT and ELT.
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, visitors to the National Archives reflect on the Declaration of Independence amid deep political divisions and concerns about democracy's future.
Mexico has fully banned the sale and import of vapes, with tourists warned to leave e-cigarettes at home or risk fines up to £350 and potential arrest under new laws.
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Hundreds of thousands of audit logs show police are searching a national database of automated license plate reader data, including from school cameras, for immigration-related investigations.
Nathan Law reflects on Jimmy Lai's 20-year prison sentence, arguing it marks the end of democracy in Hong Kong and calls for UK action to uphold freedoms.
Bangor University's Debating & Political Society has banned Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin from speaking, declaring 'zero tolerance for racism and transphobia.' The society urges other universities to follow suit amid growing campus speech controversies.
New research from psychologists provides definitive guidance on when to message after a first date, finding the morning after strikes the ideal balance between appearing interested and avoiding neediness.
Russian troops are attempting to capture the strategic city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine, with Ukrainian forces desperately defending the area. A child was among four killed in recent drone and missile strikes.
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Spanish has become the most popular GCSE language in England for the first time, surpassing French. Experts argue schools should adapt to reflect Spanish's global dominance and cultural relevance.
Families of Australian teens who died from methanol poisoning in Laos express shock as hostel staff receive minimal fines, criticising authorities for poor communication and demanding justice.
American researchers are relocating to Austria as the Trump administration's ideological assault on academia creates a 'brain drain' from US institutions. Austria's government is actively recruiting displaced scientists with fast-track hiring and fellowsh
Israeli military strikes killed three people west of Gaza City, a hospital reports, amid a fragile ceasefire. The UN expresses concern over Israel's West Bank decision, and Rafah crossing operations show slight improvement.
A new survey shows three in five young people are concerned about AI being used to create inappropriate images, with over 10% having seen sexual deepfakes. Despite this, most teens use AI daily.
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High Storrs School in Sheffield was placed under lockdown following threatening phone calls, with police launching an investigation while reassuring parents there is no evidence the threats are genuine.
New York City private schools are charging over $70,000 annually, outpacing inflation and rivaling private university costs, as families seek elite education despite rising expenses.
Explore pivotal moments from 9-15 February: Nelson Mandela's liberation, East Germany's collapse, the Rushdie fatwa, and IRA disarmament offers. The Independent's front pages capture a world in seismic transition.
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai, 78, receives a 20-year prison sentence for national security offences, with his family calling it 'heartbreakingly cruel' amid health concerns.
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after an incident involving a knife at Haute Vallée secondary school in Jersey. Staff restrained the teenager before police arrived, with one student sustaining a minor hand injury.
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Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine have resulted in at least six deaths and 36 injuries, with a mother and child among the victims in Kharkiv. Ukraine's Air Force reported intercepting 116 of 149 drones launched overnight.
Rebels backed by the Islamic State group have killed at least 20 people in an attack on a village in eastern Congo, causing mass displacement and worsening the humanitarian crisis.
The Vatican has approved the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, a popular U.S. televangelist, after a six-year delay caused by investigations into clergy misconduct cases.
Thousands of US high school students are organizing walkouts to protest ICE, distributing rights materials and facing disciplinary risks, with teens sharing their motivations and community fears.
A curated selection of powerful images from around the world, capturing moments from a football match in Gaza to a cat navigating incense sticks in Jakarta, and protests in Sydney to a royal visit in England.
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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado reports ally Juan Pablo Guanipa was abducted by heavily armed men in Caracas just hours after his release from prison, raising serious human rights concerns.
British EdTech startup Doris is expanding worldwide, aiming to list 10,000 international schools by March 2026. The AI-powered platform helps parents find schools impartially while providing schools with unprecedented data insights.
Percy Bysshe Shelley's sonnet 'To Wordsworth' critiques the older poet's perceived abandonment of radical ideals, blending tribute with stern judgment in a poignant exploration of political disillusionment.
Hong Kong's ex-publisher Jimmy Lai receives a 20-year prison sentence, drawing condemnation from foreign governments and rights groups, while Chinese authorities defend it as upholding rule of law.
MI5 and NCSC leaders held urgent closed-door meetings with 70 university heads and political party officials, detailing foreign interference tactics including LinkedIn recruitment and financial inducements.
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The Department of Education has issued updated guidance prohibiting nurseries from charging compulsory top-up fees for free childcare hours, aiming to protect parents from hidden costs.
