Coroner: Diagnosis delays not factor in boy's death
A coroner concludes delays in Riley Townsend's autism assessment did not contribute to his tragic death. Read the full inquest findings and the family's long quest for support.
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School lockdown after teen threats in Middlesbrough
Outwood Academy Ormesby placed in lockdown after teenage boy makes verbal threats to staff. Cleveland Police responded to the incident on Tothill Avenue.
Teacher sacked after 8 days for being drunk
A teacher has been banned from the profession after being dismissed for turning up drunk to a Leicestershire college on two consecutive days, leaving pupils asking staff 'is he drunk?'. Read the full story.
500,000 Teachers Could Strike Over School Funding Cuts
Britain's National Education Union threatens national strikes as 500,000 teachers may walk out over school funding concerns following the Budget. Find out why.
Teachers Union Threatens Strikes Over School Budget
Britain's National Education Union threatens strike action after Chancellor's Budget provides no extra school funding, risking £400 per pupil cuts. Read the full analysis.
Melbourne school stabbing: 8-year-old boy attacked
An eight-year-old boy was brutally stabbed at a primary school in Melbourne. Police are questioning an 11-year-old. Follow for live updates.
Boy, 12, dies after three-year wait for autism diagnosis
The mother of Riley Townsend pays tribute to her 'amazing' son after an inquest into his death. The 12-year-old had been waiting three years for a vital autism assessment.
David Beckham teaches football in Indian school visit
Sir David Beckham visited a school in Visakhapatnam, India, with Education Above All, promoting quality education and joining students in football and tree planting. Discover his mission.
Hong Kong fire kills 55 in deadliest blaze for decades
Breaking: Devastating Hong Kong residential fire claims 55 lives with 300 missing. BBC Breakfast reports on territory's worst blaze in over 50 years as arrests are made.
Schools face 4.9% funding cut risk over SEND costs
UK schools risk a 4.9% real-terms funding cut per pupil if the Department for Education absorbs rising SEND costs, warns the OBR. Discover the implications for mainstream education.
£20bn Send funding timebomb threatens UK schools
UK government faces £20bn special educational needs funding crisis as responsibility shifts from councils to Department for Education, risking 4.9% real-terms cuts to mainstream schools.
Boy, 11, questioned over school stabbing in Melbourne
An 11-year-old boy has been questioned by police after an alleged stabbing at Brentwood Park Primary School that left an eight-year-old with non-life-threatening injuries.
500 teens swarm school board member's house party
Hundreds of teenagers descended on an Arizona school board member's home after his address was leaked online, leading to police intervention. Discover how the event spiralled out of control.
Mum's food dye lunch trap catches school lunch thief
A UK mum devised a clever plan using food colouring and edible glitter to prove her daughter's lunch was being stolen at school. Discover the creative solution that went viral.
University Backlash Over Adult Performer Lecture
University of Washington faces online fury after inviting adult performer Ari Kytsya to lecture on human sexuality. Discover the debate over sex work in academia.
30 Best Gifts for Kids Under 5: Parent-Tested Ideas
Discover 30 fantastic gift ideas for children under five, carefully selected by parents and family members. From educational toys to creative playsets, find the perfect present for your little one.
Missing Football Coach Wanted on Child Porn Charges
The small town of Big Stone Gap is in shock as police search for Travis Turner, a football coach wanted on child pornography charges. Discover the latest on this developing story.
Guinea-Bissau military takes control amid election chaos
Military officers seize power in Guinea-Bissau, closing borders and dissolving institutions following contested election results. International community condemns coup.
Parents in dark over 300 abducted Nigerian children
Parents of over 300 children abducted from a Nigerian school say the government has left them uninformed, with one parent dying from the stress. Read the full report.
Budget warning: 1.7% school funding cut over SEND costs
Union leaders warn of catastrophic 1.7% real-term funding drop for mainstream schools as government absorbs SEND costs. The OBR reveals a £6.3bn fiscal risk.
Pope's Thanksgiving Message & Vatican Polygamy Decree
Pope Leo XIV calls Thanksgiving a 'beautiful feast' while the Vatican issues a new decree reinforcing its stance against polygamy. Read the latest Vatican news.
£547m Boost to Keep Families Together, Says Phillipson
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveils a £547 million funding injection for children's social care, vowing to reshape the system after her own experience working in a women's refuge.
Student dies in fall at Brisbane school formal
A Year 12 student tragically died after falling from a building roof during his end-of-year formal in Brisbane. The school has asked parents to monitor social media use.
Jakarta: World's Largest City Faces Major Challenges
Jakarta is now the world's largest city with 42 million people, but faces severe floods, pollution, and traffic. Discover the story behind the 'Big Durian' and its future.
Starmer apologises for school 6-7 trend mishap
Sir Keir Starmer said sorry to a teacher after encouraging pupils to do the viral '6-7' meme during a school visit. Discover the full story behind the classroom distraction.
Trump denies Obamacare subsidy push as premiums set to soar
Donald Trump refutes reports he backed a two-year ACA subsidy extension, labelling Obamacare a 'disaster'. With 24 million Americans facing doubled premiums, read the latest on the healthcare crisis.
Mahmood Mamdani's Revisionist View of Idi Amin
Columbia professor Mahmood Mamdani offers a radical reinterpretation of Idi Amin's regime in 'Slow Poison', challenging conventional narratives about Uganda's violent history and its lasting impact.
Smartphone bullying crisis hits UK schools
New Ofcom guidance tackles online abuse as shocking statistics reveal smartphone bullying epidemic affecting millions of children. Discover the urgent need for protection.
Starmer apologises after school's viral trend disruption
Sir Keir Starmer was playfully reprimanded by a teacher after encouraging pupils in a viral '6-7' trend during a Peterborough school visit focusing on free school meals.
Culture Shock: US Woman on Why Aussie Men Don't Approach
An American woman reveals the stark dating culture differences between US and Australian nightlife. Discover why Aussie men stay back and the cost of living impact.
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