A damning review reveals 18 missed opportunities to stop Australia's worst paedophile, Ashley Griffith, earlier. A reportable conduct scheme could have saved children. Read the full investigation.
A major UN report finds New Zealand's efforts to uphold Māori rights are insufficient, citing persistent inequities in health, justice, and political representation. Read the full findings.
A Manchester secondary school is tackling the post-pandemic attendance crisis with a unique rewards scheme, giving away TVs, bikes and vouchers. See how it's cutting absence rates.
Australia's youngest senator, on a salary of nearly £125,000, faces criticism for celebrating a 20% student debt cut. Critics call the policy unfair, benefiting high earners most.
The Prime Minister announces a £725 million investment to create 50,000 new apprenticeships, aiming to give vocational training the same status as university degrees. Read the full plan.
A new £725 million package aims to create 50,000 apprenticeships for young people, focusing on retail and hospitality sectors to combat high youth unemployment.
Nigerian authorities secure release of 100 pupils kidnapped from a Catholic school in Niger state. The fate of 165 others remains unclear amid a deepening security crisis.
NSW Police are investigating an alleged physical and verbal assault on a 17-year-old boy by students from The Scots College in Rose Bay. Read the full details.
A Florida science teacher is accused of using a shared Google Doc to groom an underage pupil before engaging in sexual acts at school and his apartment. He faces serious charges.
The University of Glasgow faces backlash for warning literature students about 'outdated attitudes' in Harry Potter and classic children's books. Critics decry a 'triggering epidemic'. Read the full story.
A 26-year-old Florida science teacher is accused of grooming a student via secret Google Docs before engaging in sexual acts on and off campus. Read the shocking details.
St Martin's School in Caerphilly closes for a deep clean after a major flu-like outbreak. Over 250 people are ill. Parents urged to keep symptomatic children at home.
A seemingly simple maths equation shared on X is causing major debate. The key lies in remembering the order of operations and a crucial factorial rule. Think you can crack it?
A visual journey across the globe this weekend: festive ceremonies in California and Bethlehem, Lewis Hamilton's style in Abu Dhabi, and tragic landslides in Indonesia. Explore the world's stories in pictures.
Mathematicians from Sheffield University have created a 'treegonometry' formula to calculate the perfect number of baubles, lights, and tinsel for your Christmas tree. Discover the science behind festive decor.
Ex-equalities watchdog head Kishwer Falkner says Reform leader should apologise to those hurt by alleged school behaviour, even if he denies intent. Read the full story.
Exclusive data reveals English is no longer the first language for most pupils in 11 local authorities. Explore the impact on schools and societal cohesion.
Soldiers in Benin announce the dissolution of government institutions in an apparent coup, ousting President Patrice Talon. Latest in a series of West African power grabs.
Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri has seized national TV and declared a coup in Benin, suspending the constitution and closing all borders. Follow the latest breaking news.
An Australian mother and her British husband, whose children were taken into care in Italy, will spend Christmas together after a local offered them a home. Read their incredible story of community support.
A Rollins College senior faces felony charges after campus officials intercepted a massive ammunition delivery, leading to the discovery of a semi-automatic rifle under his bed. Read the full investigation details.
Artisans behind Bangladesh's iconic Tangail saree have nominated their craft for UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Discover how this centuries-old tradition faces modern challenges.
Al Falah University faces closure fears after staff were linked to a deadly Delhi car blast. Students fear for their futures as investigations and media scrutiny intensify.
Students at Gordonstoun school collaborated with award-winning photographer David Gilliver to create surreal miniature scenes using tiny figures and iconic Irn-Bru cans. Discover their creative macro photography project.
A devastating fire at a popular nightclub in the Indian resort city of Goa has claimed at least 23 lives. Get the latest breaking news on this tragic incident.
Bethlehem lit its Christmas tree for the first time since the Gaza war began. The ceremony brought hope but was marked by solemnity for the suffering in Gaza. Read more.
A New Jersey high school's new socialist club, featuring Karl Marx imagery, ignites debate as polls show rising support for socialism among young Americans. Explore the controversy and data.
A new list reveals the words Brits and Americans struggled to say in 2025, from a New York mayor's name to a Parisian museum. Discover the correct pronunciations and why they tripped us up.
Palestinian journalist Plestia Alaqad describes the suffocating reality of life in Gaza, where movement is impossible and the world feels like it's disappearing. Read her powerful testimony.
Utah Valley University names conservative activist Charlie Kirk as its new president, sparking debate over academic freedom and political influence in higher education. Read the full story.