Settlement Halts Trump Administration Cuts to US Library Funding Agency
A legal settlement has reversed Trump administration cost-cutting measures against the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences, restoring funding for libraries nationwide.
A legal settlement has reversed Trump administration cost-cutting measures against the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences, restoring funding for libraries nationwide.
An Associated Press reporter describes the intense Israeli attacks on Beirut that killed over 300 people, comparing the devastation to the worst days of the 1982 invasion.
Venezuelan police halted a protest in Caracas as union leaders and retirees marched for higher wages and pensions, following government promises of economic improvements.
A detailed chronicle of the key events spanning over 40 years of hostilities between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, from formation to recent escalations.
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RecommendedUniversity of Wisconsin regents testify that fired president Jay Rothman was slow on AI issues and avoided upsetting policymakers, leading to his unanimous dismissal.
Army ROTC cadets at Old Dominion University recount their dramatic actions to stab and disarm a gunman who attacked their classroom, while trying to save their wounded instructor.
New OECD data reveals a 23% drop in overseas aid in 2025, with Germany surpassing the US as the largest donor. The US cut support for Ukraine by over 90%, and UK aid fell by £1 billion.
St Lawrence College in Ramsgate, Kent, has closed after 145 years, citing Labour's VAT on school fees and financial pressures. The closure affects 166 staff and most students.
Israel dramatically escalated strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon following a US-Iran ceasefire announcement, killing over 200 and displacing 1 million Lebanese. The conflict's future remains uncertain amid diplomatic disputes.
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RecommendedA world-renowned Cambridge professor is facing dismissal after an investigation upheld complaints of sexual misconduct involving a female student, including an unwanted kiss and inappropriate touching.
An Al Jazeera journalist was killed in an Israeli drone strike in Gaza, while a student was reportedly shot dead by Israeli forces in front of classmates, escalating tensions in the region.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endorses Mississippi's move to relax school vaccine requirements, sparking debate on public health and parental rights in the US.
Israeli military strikes have targeted Beirut, Lebanon, resulting in hundreds of casualties and widespread destruction, marking a severe escalation in regional tensions.
A curated selection of photographs from around the world captures diverse moments, including a Sydney sunset, a missing wolf in South Korea, and political campaigns in the UK and Italy.
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RecommendedAncient philosopher Aristotle identified friendship as essential for self-knowledge and eudaimonia. Modern examples show how friends act as mirrors, helping us develop character and achieve happiness through virtue-based relationships.
A young female student, Ritaj Rihan, was shot dead by Israeli forces in northern Gaza while attending a tent class, causing severe psychological trauma to her classmates.
UK international aid spending fell to 0.43% of national income in 2025, the lowest in nearly 20 years, with cuts criticised for harming vulnerable communities globally.
The King's School in Sydney announces the tragic passing of 2025 graduate Oscar Todd following an accident in North Queensland, describing him as a gifted artist and talented sportsman.
A new study by Oxford Home Schooling ranks North Lincolnshire as the top area for families, while Lewisham in London is deemed the worst, based on school quality, affordability, and availability.
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RecommendedLebanon reels as rescue workers dig through rubble after Israeli strikes kill over 200 people, marking the deadliest day in over five weeks of renewed conflict with Hezbollah.
Lebanese expatriates in Britain express terror as Israel launches extensive strikes on Lebanon, excluded from a US-Iran ceasefire, causing over 1,500 fatalities and displacing a million.
A third-grade student was killed by Israeli gunfire while attending a makeshift tent school in northern Gaza, causing severe psychological trauma to her classmates amid ongoing conflict.
St Lawrence College in Ramsgate, Kent, has closed immediately after entering administration, with 166 staff made redundant. Only exam-year pupils remain to finish studies.
Intense Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have killed hundreds, risking a fragile US-Iran truce and threatening to escalate regional conflict with worldwide consequences.
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RecommendedIndependent readers express sharply divided views on Ukraine's draft crisis, with some sympathising with those avoiding service while others emphasise national duty and defence.
Israel launched its heaviest bombardment of Lebanon, killing at least 254 people and injuring 1,160, hours after Netanyahu said a US-Iran truce didn't apply there.
Over 22,000 part-time students have been ordered to repay maintenance loans and childcare grants after a government investigation found their franchise university courses were ineligible for taxpayer funding.
The World Press Photo 2026 winners capture striking human stories from climate crises to conflicts, with the top photo announced on 23 April, highlighting global resilience and suffering.
Myanmar's parliament has approved a new cabinet dominated by former generals and holdovers from the previous military-led government, with Min Aung Hlaing set to be sworn in as president.
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RecommendedTwo teaching assistants have been fired and charged after allegedly assaulting young pupils at an Oklahoma primary school, with court appearances scheduled for May.