Financial penalties for term-time holidays reached unprecedented levels last year, yet many parents reveal it's social pressure, not fines, that truly deters them from taking children out of school.
An official Eurobarometer survey reveals overwhelming support among EU citizens for more unified, ambitious leadership to tackle security threats, economic pressures, and climate instability.
The Universities of Greenwich and Kent have merged to form the UK's inaugural 'super-university,' set to become the third-largest higher education institution, with operations starting in August 2026.
A 'very serious incident' has been declared at De Montfort University in Leicester, with police launching an immediate investigation and support offered to affected students and staff.
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Valentyna and Valerii Klochkov, married 33 years, were hunted down by Russian drones as they fled Hrabovske. Their bodies remain unrecovered in the snow, symbolising civilian suffering.
Hospital officials report Israeli fire killed 17 Palestinians, mostly women and children, while Israel says militant gunfire injured a soldier, straining the fragile ceasefire.
The universities of Greenwich and Kent have received formal approval to merge into the UK's first 'super-university', creating the third-largest higher education institution in the country.
A new report highlights the persistent issue of child marriage in India, driven by family vulnerability and economic pressures, threatening girls' rights and development.
The UN Security Council has strongly condemned recent militant attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan province that killed over 50 people, mostly civilians, as security forces continue operations.
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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed by armed assailants at his residence in northwestern Libya, according to family sources and political associates.
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed by masked assailants at his residence in Zintan. His political team confirms the 'cowardly assassination'.
Bangladesh's Hindu community faces escalating attacks amid rising political tensions ahead of the February 12 national election, with human rights groups documenting thousands of incidents since 2024.
The closure of Essex University's Southend campus due to falling international student numbers impacts 800 students and the local economy, symbolising a setback for a 'left behind' seaside city.
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Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, has been assassinated by masked gunmen at his home in Zintan, according to officials and his political team.
At least 15 migrants have died after a speedboat collided with a Greek coast guard vessel near Chios. Rescue operations continue as officials search for potentially missing passengers.
Parenting expert Myke Bartlett argues that empowering children with the confidence to say no helps them make more thoughtful decisions, resist impulsiveness, and find better reasons to say yes to life's challenges.
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the London-educated son of late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, has been executed by gunmen who stormed his high-security compound in Zintan.
A new poll finds nostalgic words like 'flabbergasted' and 'kerfuffle' have fallen out of fashion, but 73% of Brits believe bringing them back would make chats more interesting.
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A new survey finds one-third of autistic young people have missed at least two weeks of school, with mental health cited as the primary reason for absence.
Amnesty International reveals North Korea publicly executes children and students for consuming South Korean media like K-pop and TV shows under dystopian laws.
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A UK-wide survey reveals one in six autistic pupils haven't attended school this academic year, with 45% of families feeling blamed by the government for absences.
A third of autistic young people have missed at least two weeks of school this year, with many citing mental health and unsuitable placements as key reasons.
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The world premiere of Olga Neuwirth and Elfriede Jelinek's opera 'Monster's Paradise' features a gluttonous President-King character directly satirising Donald Trump, with creators noting how the metaphor increasingly reflects political reality.
A tragic collision between a Greek coastguard patrol vessel and a migrant speedboat off the island of Chios has resulted in at least 14 fatalities, with 24 survivors and two injured officers hospitalised.
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the 53-year-old son and one-time heir apparent of late Libyan dictator Colonel Gaddafi, has reportedly been killed in the town of Zintan. Libyan officials and family members confirm his death, with unconfirmed reports suggesting ass
Strive Charter School in South Bronx will operate 50 weeks a year, from 7am to 7pm, offering flexible childcare and education to support working parents with busy schedules.
Pope Leo XIV confronts a major crisis as the traditionalist Society of St Pius X plans unauthorised bishop consecrations, risking schism and excommunication.
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