Families of Swiss bar fire victims confront owners in court, Bangladesh elects a new PM with a nationalist landslide, and the US attempts to recruit Chinese officials as spies in today's top stories.
February's 28-day length stems from ancient Roman calendar reforms, superstitions about even numbers, and purification rituals that shaped timekeeping.
The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, alleging non-cooperation in a federal investigation into admissions practices post-Supreme Court ruling.
A pastry shop in Beijing was inundated with customers after Chinese President Xi Jinping made a surprise visit during Lunar New Year celebrations, highlighting local enthusiasm.
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Amid power cuts, shortages, and mass emigration, a family's story reveals Cuba's tragic spiral and why some choose to stay despite the hardships.
A tragic school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, Canada, has left the community in mourning, sparking national unity and calls for action on gun violence and mental health support.
EmmaLucy Cole, a PhD student from Somerset, has graduated from the University of Bristol three years after sustaining a traumatic brain injury in an Iceland motorbike accident that caused memory loss and forced her to pause her studies.
A study reveals the most commonly mispronounced foods like quinoa and gnocchi, with tips on correct pronunciation to avoid restaurant embarrassment.
Dudley Academies Trust installs metal detectors in four secondary schools following recent knife attacks, with CEO warning classrooms remain vulnerable without proper security measures.
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A new survey by Babbel identifies Southern American English as the most attractive accent in the U.S., while Italian tops the European rankings, revealing how accents influence modern dating.
Newly released trans guidance permits primary school children to socially transition gender in rare circumstances, scrapping previous Conservative bans on pronoun changes for young pupils.
A groundbreaking study of 8,000-year-old pottery shards from Mesopotamia indicates ancient Halafian culture possessed sophisticated mathematical awareness, evident in geometric floral patterns, long before formal numbers were developed.
Emma Taylor-Erwin, 48, has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after admitting to attending school under the influence of alcohol on multiple occasions.
Parents demand urgent reforms after Nathan Bennett's conviction for sexual offences against toddlers at a Bristol nursery, citing systemic safeguarding breakdowns.
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Archaeologists in Germany have uncovered a medieval underground tunnel system beneath a village, likely used for secret cult rituals, discovered during excavation of a Stone Age burial site.
Tom Hodgkinson's new guide explores authentic Stoic teachings, contrasting them with shallow online interpretations that promise wealth and power, revealing a philosophy focused on inner tranquility.
Guardian Europe editor Jon Henley will address reader questions live on Europe's future amid transatlantic tensions and global competition, following the Munich Security Conference anniversary.
Reform UK's response to Bangor University declining a speaker request raises serious concerns about authoritarian tactics and threats to academic freedom in higher education.
Racist incidents in British schools are rising sharply, with teachers and pupils reporting normalised abuse. This article explores links to political rhetoric and societal shifts.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed reports he would announce spring elections and a peace referendum on February 24, calling the idea 'utterly stupid'.
Historian Adam Tooze analyses global crises from pandemics to climate change, offering clarity in a bewildering age through his influential podcast insights.
In Daulatdia, Bangladesh, children born in brothels now have birth certificates, enabling access to education and rights after a campaign uncovered a legal clause.
Olivier Hubert, a chef for the British Antarctic Survey, shares his unique experience cooking for researchers in Antarctica, from Sunday roasts to managing annual food deliveries in extreme conditions.
Amid a brutal winter, Kyiv faces severe power and heating outages due to Russian attacks on infrastructure, forcing residents to rely on shelters and creative hacks to survive.
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A photo gallery captures Ecuadorian farmers preserving native species, Venezuelan students demanding prisoner releases, and Argentine workers clashing with police over labor reforms.
As Gaza emerges from conflict, Palestinians work to rescue historical sites like the Great Omari Mosque from destruction, fearing cultural erasure amid immense loss.
The UN General Assembly has overwhelmingly voted to establish a 40-member scientific panel on AI impacts and risks, with the United States and Paraguay voting against the measure.
A new study reveals that exam-related stress significantly increases the likelihood of depression and self-harm among students, highlighting urgent mental health concerns in education.
A major UCL study reveals teenagers experiencing high academic stress face increased depression and self-harm risks lasting into their mid-20s, prompting calls for systemic education reforms.
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New government guidance permits primary school children to socially transition gender in rare cases, sparking criticism from campaigners and opposition MPs who warn of safeguarding risks.
