MPs Debate Four-Day School Week Petition
MPs will debate a petition signed by over 126,000 people calling for a four-day school week to tackle the teacher recruitment crisis. The government has firmly rejected the proposal.
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MPs debate four-day school week petition
MPs will debate a petition signed by over 126,000 people calling for a four-day school week in England. The government has rejected the idea, citing impacts on parents and the economy.
Government Row Over Scaling Back Children's Special Needs Rights
Exclusive: Ministers are set for a clash over plans to scale down rights for children with less severe special needs, reserving EHCPs for the most severe cases. Have your say in our poll.
Mum's 30-hour search for son missing after Swiss ski bar fire
A mother's desperate 30-hour search for her 16-year-old son and nine friends after a deadly New Year's fire at a Swiss ski resort bar. The tragedy has claimed at least 47 lives.
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Reading Decline Makes Kids Vulnerable to Russian Disinformation
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson warns plummeting literacy rates threaten national security by leaving children exposed to sophisticated online disinformation from hostile states like Russia.
Reading Decline Leaves Children Open to Russian Disinformation
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson warns plummeting literacy makes children vulnerable to sophisticated foreign disinformation online. A new national campaign aims to tackle the crisis.
10 Slang Words Experts Want Banished in 2026
Lake Superior State University's 50th Banished Words List targets overused slang like '6,7' and 'demure'. Discover the full list and why these terms have worn out their welcome.
Health worker Naushaba Roonjho runs for office in Pakistan
After years of community work in family planning and polio vaccination, Naushaba Roonjho is campaigning for local elections in Pakistan's Sindh province, determined to improve girls' education and basic services.
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Tackle The Guardian's notoriously hard Sudoku 7160. Can you solve this ultimate logic puzzle? Put your skills to the test now!
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Australian injured in fatal Swiss New Year's Eve bar fire
An Australian national is among the injured after a deadly fire at a Swiss ski resort bar killed 40. Read the latest on the tragedy and consular response.
Australian injured in deadly Swiss New Year's Eve fire
An Australian national was injured in the devastating fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, which killed 40 people. The Australian government is providing consular support. Read the latest updates.
Swiss Bar Fire Tragedy: King's Heartbreak as 40 Die
King Charles expresses profound sadness after a devastating fire at a Swiss Alps bar kills around 40 and injures 115. Read the latest on the Crans-Montana tragedy and the royal response.
Trump ignores medical advice on health and habits
President Donald Trump details his high-dose aspirin use, fast-food diet, and minimal sleep in a new interview, pushing back on health concerns. Read the full story.
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The parents of Cosmo Silverman, 15, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Campbell Hall school in Los Angeles, alleging negligence led to their son being fatally pinned by an SUV.
Parents Sue School After Son's Parking Lot Death
The parents of Cosmo Silverman, 15, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Campbell Hall school, alleging negligence led to their son being fatally pinned by an SUV. Read the full story.
Backbench Clash Looms Over Special Needs Legal Rights
The government plans to restrict legal rights for children with milder special needs, sparking a Labour rebellion. Discover the details of the proposed SEND reforms and the growing crisis.
Welsh schools hire English teachers due to staff shortage
Gwynedd Council reveals a staffing crisis is forcing Welsh-medium schools to relax strict language rules and hire English-speaking teachers. Discover the impact on Welsh language education.
Welsh language schools hire English-speaking teachers
Gwynedd Council is forced to relax strict Welsh-only rules in schools due to a severe teacher shortage. Discover the challenges facing Welsh language education.
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Foreign Office Reacts to Swiss Ski Resort Explosion
The UK Foreign Office is monitoring the situation after a deadly explosion at a bar in Crans-Montana, a Swiss ski resort popular with British tourists. Follow for latest updates.
Teen survived 10,000ft fall into Amazon, 11 days alone
In 1971, Juliane Koepcke fell from a crashing plane into the Amazon. She survived 11 days alone, battling injuries and maggots. Read her incredible story of resilience.
Woman survives 10,000ft fall into Amazon, 11-day ordeal
Juliane Koepcke fell from a plane in 1971 and survived 11 days alone in the Amazon rainforest with horrific injuries. Discover her incredible story of survival.
First Security Force Fatality in Iran's Widening Protests
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The Beatles Helped My Autistic Son Find His Voice
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France Plans Social Media Ban for Under-15s
President Macron's government will table legislation to ban under-15s from social platforms and extend mobile phone prohibitions to high schools. Discover the details and political context.
US Freezes Child Care Funds Over Fraud Allegations
The Trump administration halts federal child care funding to all 50 states, demanding stricter verification. Minnesota faces extra scrutiny over alleged fraud schemes. What this means for families.
Iran's Economic Crisis Ignites Major Nationwide Protests
Mass protests erupt across Iran as the rial's collapse sparks fury over living costs. Students, traders, and demonstrators demand political change in the largest unrest since 2022.
State schools drop assembly songs as pupils find it 'uncool'
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