Lebanese Bury Dead Twice as War Disrupts Funeral Rites
As Israel expands its ground invasion in southern Lebanon, families are abandoning traditional Islamic burial practices, resorting to temporary graves and facing the pain of double burials.
As Israel expands its ground invasion in southern Lebanon, families are abandoning traditional Islamic burial practices, resorting to temporary graves and facing the pain of double burials.
Hungary's recent election sees Viktor Orbán's victory creating an unexpected alignment between the US and Russia, highlighting shared geopolitical interests in Central Europe.
A teachers union reports a fourth consecutive year of rising misogyny from pupils, with nearly a quarter of female teachers experiencing abuse, calling it a 'ticking time bomb'.
Shocking figures reveal more than 700 knife offences in English and Welsh schools last year, with children as young as seven involved. Calls for metal detectors and zero tolerance policies intensify.
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RecommendedA 5.8 magnitude earthquake in northern Afghanistan has killed at least 12 people, including eight members of a refugee family recently returned from Iran. The disaster highlights Afghanistan's vulnerability to seismic activity.
Exclusive figures reveal over 700 knife offences in schools last year, with children as young as 7 involved. The mother of a murdered teenager calls it an 'emergency' demanding urgent action.
Developmental language disorder severely impairs children's spoken language abilities yet remains under-recognised, especially in multilingual environments where diagnosis presents unique challenges.
Reports from Iran reveal increased checkpoints, phone seizures, and surveillance, creating a de facto martial law atmosphere with arrests and beatings disrupting daily life amid the US-Israeli war.
UNHCR goodwill ambassador Theo James describes the devastating displacement in southern Lebanon, highlighting the thin line between safety and loss as millions flee Israeli bombardments.
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RecommendedSouthampton Solent University's honorary doctorate scrutiny panel is set to recommend rescinding Scott Mills' award following his sacking by the BBC over personal conduct allegations.
The US-Israeli war against Iran has plunged millions of children into crisis, with reports of child soldiers, mass displacements, and hundreds of deaths across the region.
A mother-of-two left her teaching job of 18 years after her school refused a simple 20-minute flexibility request to take her children to school, highlighting a wider burnout crisis in education.
Human rights groups warn Iran is 'shamelessly' recruiting children as young as 12 for military roles against US forces, violating international law and risking their lives.
Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso's military ruler, has declared democracy unsuitable for the nation, urging citizens to forget about it while extending his rule until 2029 amid ongoing conflict.
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RecommendedMark Gatiss stars in the RSC's revival of Brecht's 'The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui', with music by Placebo, highlighting eerie parallels to today's political rhetoric and demagogues.
From cricket under bridges in India to solemn Good Friday processions in Spain, a visual journey captures global moments of faith, conflict, and daily life on this significant day.
Harvard faculty will vote on a proposal to limit A grades to 20% of students per course, aiming to address grade inflation, despite strong student opposition and mixed faculty views.
Christians worldwide commemorated the crucifixion of Jesus Christ with solemn processions, re-enactments, and rituals on Good Friday, from Spain to the Philippines.
A visual journey through the past week's global events, from Middle East conflicts and a Russian drone attack in Ukraine to a Saharan dust storm in Crete and NASA's Artemis II launch.
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RecommendedAria Fani, a University of Washington professor, was removed as head of the Middle East Center after sending an email criticizing US and Israeli actions in Iran. His case is part of a broader trend of faculty facing repercussions for Middle East commentar
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Teenagers Erfan Amiri and Ehsan Hesarlu face death sentences in Iran following coerced confessions, as human rights groups warn of escalating executions amid protests.
Teaching unions in Scotland warn that powerful AI tools are being used to create deepfakes and disinformation, exacerbating racist and misogynistic abuse in schools, with calls for urgent government action.
A new NASUWT survey reveals nearly a quarter of female teachers experienced misogyny from pupils in the past year, with union leaders warning of a 'masculinity crisis' fueled by online influencers.
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RecommendedPope Leo XIV led candle-lit Easter celebrations in Rome, becoming the first pontiff in decades to carry a cross throughout the entire Good Friday procession at the Colosseum.
A 12-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of classmate Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa, who was struck with a metal water bottle at a Los Angeles school.
A 12-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of classmate Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa, who was struck with a metal water bottle during a bullying incident at a Los Angeles middle school.
NASUWT union warns of mass industrial action if demands for pay rises and funding are not met, potentially causing school closures and disrupting education.
The complete list of 2026 US federal holidays has been announced, featuring 11 official days. Discover key dates including Good Friday and Easter, plus other notable observances.
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RecommendedA curated collection of images from around the world marks Good Friday, the solemn Christian day commemorating Jesus's crucifixion, as believers prepare for Easter Sunday.