School's All-Day Phone Ban Praised By Parents

A pioneering UK school has implemented a strict 'phone-free' policy, requiring students to surrender their devices from morning until home time to combat distraction and boost wellbeing, earning widespread praise from parents and experts.

Oxford students mocked Charlie Kirk assassination

Oxford University faces backlash after student union members joked about the assassination of American conservative speaker Charlie Kirk during a debate on free speech. The university has launched an investigation into the incident.

Trump's Gaza Student Visa Ban Sparks Outrage

Exclusive: Former President Donald Trump announces a sweeping ban on student visas for applicants from Gaza, a move critics are calling discriminatory and a severe blow to academic freedom.

Oxbridge outside top 3 in historic university rankings shake-up

In an unprecedented shift, the London School of Economics has topped a major UK university league table, pushing Oxford and Cambridge out of the top three for the first time in history. The Complete University Guide's 2025 rankings signal a dramatic chang

Texas Uni President Quits Over Transgender Row

The president of a Texas university steps down following intense backlash over the hiring of a professor who authored controversial papers on transgender healthcare, igniting a fierce debate on academic freedom and political influence.

Ohio High School Football Hazing Scandal: Lawsuit Filed

Shocking allegations emerge as Ohio high school football players are sued for horrific hazing rituals, including sexualised assaults with a broomstick. The lawsuit reveals a culture of abuse and institutional failure.

UN: Over 1.7 Million Displaced From Gaza City

New UN figures reveal a devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza City, with nearly the entire population forced to flee as hostilities escalate. Critical infrastructure lies in ruins.

MPs Sound Alarm on England's 'Ghost Children' School Crisis

A damning report by the Education Committee warns of a 'persistent and damaging' school absence crisis in England, with over 100,000 'ghost children' missing most of their education. Chair Robin Walker MP calls for a 'step-change' in government response.

Dulux Discontinues Beloved Cobalt Blue Paint

In a move set to transform British interiors, Dulux has announced it is discontinuing its classic Cobalt Blue paint. The decision has sent shockwaves through the creative community, forcing artists and designers to seek new sources for the beloved pigment

ANU Abandons Forced Job Cuts in Major Policy Reversal

The Australian National University has scrapped its controversial compulsory job cuts programme following fierce opposition from staff and unions. The landmark decision marks a significant shift in the university's restructuring plans.

Elite school teacher jailed for historic child sex abuse

William Gulson, a former teacher at the prestigious Knox Grammar School in Australia, has been sentenced to prison for sexually abusing students in the 1970s. The court heard harrowing details of his systematic abuse of power.

Student Trey Reed Found Hanged Near Mississippi University

Mississippi authorities are investigating the death of Trey Reed, a 22-year-old Black student found hanged near Delta State University. While police suggest suicide, his family and activists demand a full probe, citing a lack of note and historical contex

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