Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte faces a pre-trial hearing at the ICC for crimes against humanity linked to his drug war, as victims' families demand justice and he refuses to attend, citing age and health issues.
A Hunter College professor faces condemnation after making abhorrent comments about Black students during a virtual school meeting, prompting widespread outrage and institutional review.
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The Department for Education unveils a major £4bn package to support children with special educational needs in mainstream schools, including new services and funding streams.
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Venezuela's new amnesty law has led to 16 verified prisoner releases, far below government claims of hundreds. Rights groups express distrust over exclusions and restrictions.
A Guardian report reveals UK academics who engaged with Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions about ethics and institutional accountability in higher education.
A new report calls for employers to financially support universities to address skills shortages and boost graduate employability in the UK.
Syrian officials confirm the al-Hol camp, housing women and children linked to Islamic State, has been completely emptied after a final convoy left Sunday, with residents transferred or repatriated.
Explore how major historical events from spy exchanges to wartime revelations and scientific breakthroughs were captured on The Independent's front pages over decades.
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A significant fire has broken out at The Promise School in Okehampton, Devon, with flames seen leaping from the roof. Multiple fire appliances and emergency services are on scene battling the blaze.
Clashes erupt at Tehran's Sharif University as anti-government students protest. US military presence grows in the Middle East amid Trump's threats of intervention over Iran's nuclear program.
Parents and schools across London are on high alert after social media posts encouraging violent attacks between rival schools, modeled after LA gangs, circulated on platforms like TikTok and Snapchat.
University students in Tehran and Mashhad have initiated new anti-government demonstrations around 40-day memorials for thousands killed in January's deadly crackdown, as Iran faces heightened U.S. military pressure.
A 2002 BBC slang glossary reveals terms like 'blogger' and 'buzzing' have endured, while 'bling-tastic' and 'minging' have transformed into modern equivalents like 'extra' and 'ick'.
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Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says she will examine Plan 2 student loans but warns of 'priorities' amid frozen repayment thresholds and Tory criticism.
Global leaders warn the US-led postwar order is collapsing, replaced by transactional alliances and power struggles, risking a world without rules or cooperation.
Parents of children with special educational needs express deep anxiety over upcoming government reforms, fearing changes may strip vital support and exacerbate existing failures in the system.
A Ukrainian mother shares her perspective on giving birth during the ongoing conflict, framing it as a patriotic act of hope and defiance against adversity.
The bones of St. Francis of Assisi have gone on public display for the first time, drawing nearly 400,000 registrants and highlighting the enduring Christian tradition of venerating relics.
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Protesters gathered outside Tehran universities, mourning those killed in last month's government crackdown. Anti-government and pro-monarchy chants were heard as Iranians demanded an end to clerical rule.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson pledges a ten-year transition to reform special needs support, promising faster assistance for children while raising EHCP qualification thresholds.
The bones of St. Francis of Assisi are on public display for the first time in Assisi, drawing pilgrims to the Umbrian town. The medieval friar inspired Pope Francis and generations of Christians.
Model Apple Martin addresses false claims of school expulsion for bullying, while comedian Ava Vidal shares her personal experiences with boarding school expulsions and societal judgment.
The government has unveiled landmark education reforms in England, aiming to halve the achievement gap between disadvantaged and affluent pupils by the time children born under this government finish secondary school.
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University graduates in Britain confront a grim job market with rising unemployment, employer ghosting, and AI-driven recruitment, sparking calls for reform.
The skeleton of Saint Francis of Assisi is being publicly displayed for the first time, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Basilica in Italy for a month-long exhibition marking the 800th anniversary of his death.
Cuba faces a humanitarian crisis with endless blackouts, food shortages, crumbling buildings and mounting rubbish as US sanctions tighten and fuel supplies dwindle.
Jesús Armas, released from Venezuela's notorious Helicoide prison, shares his journey from captivity to the streets, highlighting the slow march towards democracy post-Maduro.
Muslims in the UK will break their fast at 17:31 on Sunday 22 February 2026 during Ramadan, following the Sunnah tradition of starting with dates.
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The government has unveiled sweeping education reforms in England, aiming to halve the achievement gap between disadvantaged and affluent pupils by the time children born under this government finish secondary school.
