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.
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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.
University's 'Whiteness Pandemic' Initiative Sparks Debate
The University of Minnesota faces scrutiny for its 'whiteness pandemic' initiative, offering strategies to combat racism. Critics call it a violation of institutional neutrality.
Student Basketball Player Killed in Long Island Shooting
Monroe University basketball player Amira McCleod, 19, was tragically killed in a triple shooting at a Long Island party hours after achieving a season-high performance.
Chinese families move to US for elite universities
Ambitious Chinese mothers are uprooting their lives and moving to America to bypass the ultra-competitive gaokao exam and boost their children's chances of attending top-tier universities like Stanford.
24 Nigerian Schoolgirls Rescued After Abduction
All 24 schoolgirls kidnapped from a Nigerian secondary school have been rescued, President Tinubu confirms. Read the full story of their ordeal and the ongoing security crisis.
Pope Calls Thanksgiving a 'Beautiful Feast' Uniting All
Pope Leo XIV describes Thanksgiving as a 'beautiful feast' that unites believers and non-believers. Read his message of gratitude ahead of the US holiday.
24 Nigerian Schoolgirls Freed After Kidnapping
Twenty-four schoolgirls abducted from a Nigerian boarding school have been released. President Tinubu calls for increased security to combat the kidnapping crisis. Read the latest.
24 Abducted Nigerian Schoolgirls Successfully Rescued
All 24 schoolgirls abducted from a school in Kebbi, Nigeria, have been rescued, President Tinubu confirms. Read the latest on Nigeria's kidnapping crisis and the ongoing security challenges.
Educationist Peter Griffiths dies aged 86
Tributes paid to Peter Griffiths, the teacher turned award-winning TV producer who shaped educational programming. Discover his remarkable legacy in teaching and television.
Italy criminalises femicide with life imprisonment
Italy's parliament has passed a landmark law recognising femicide as a distinct crime, punishable by life imprisonment. The move comes amid a national outcry over violence against women. Discover the details.
24 English universities at risk of closure within year
MPs learn 24 higher education providers face imminent market exit, with smaller institutions most vulnerable. Discover the financial crisis gripping England's universities.
50 UK Universities Risk Closure in Three Years
The Office for Students warns 50 UK institutions face closure due to financial crisis. Discover the causes and which universities are most at risk.
Joan O'Hagan: Maths Educator Dies Aged 75
Remembering Joan O'Hagan, the inspirational adult maths teacher who transformed learning. Discover how she ignited imaginations and championed social justice through education.
Time to Stop Worshipping the Liberal Arts
Jianyang Geng argues liberal arts institutions must embrace market reform. Critical thinking isn't their sole domain; STEM fields demand equal intellectual rigour. Discover why change is essential.
University lecturers using AI due to funding pressures
UK university lecturers are increasingly using AI for course creation amid zero-hours contracts and lack of government investment. Discover how this impacts education quality.
Teenager dies after falling ill on school bus in Fife
A 15-year-old boy has died after becoming unwell on a school bus near Dunfermline. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon, with emergency services pronouncing him dead at the scene.
University Warns of 'Whiteness Pandemic' Driving Racism
University of Minnesota researchers identify 'whiteness pandemic' as driver of systemic racism, offering resources for parents and educators to combat racial inequality.
Teens overcome phone addiction in Arctic wilderness
A new documentary, Folktales, follows Norwegian teens trading social media anxiety for survival skills 200 miles above the Arctic Circle. Discover how this radical approach is rebuilding a generation.
Oxford Union President-Elect Loses Appeal
George Abaraonye loses his appeal against being ousted from the Oxford Union after celebrating the shooting of Charlie Kirk. Discover the full story and fallout.
Starmer told off by teacher for TikTok meme in school
PM Keir Starmer revealed unexpected charm during a Peterborough school visit, joining pupils in a viral TikTok trend and getting playfully reprimanded by a teacher. Discover the human side of politics.
Global Lens: Tuesday's Top Photos from The Guardian
From Thai floods to Kyiv air raids and London vigils, The Guardian's picture editors curate the day's most powerful global images. See the world through a lens.
PM's viral meme gesture causes school chaos
Sir Keir Starmer accidentally sparked classroom chaos by performing the viral 'six-seven' hand gesture during a Peterborough school visit, forcing an awkward apology to the headteacher.
Cumberbatch: 'No Way' to Boarding School for My Sons
Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch reveals he won't send his sons to his elite alma mater, Harrow School. The actor wants to be present for his children's upbringing. Read his heartfelt reasoning.
School cancels Christmas show after racist abuse
Cauldeen Primary School in Inverness cancels its Christmas performance following a wave of racist online abuse. Police are investigating the threatening communications.
Teen dies after falling ill on school bus in Fife
A 15-year-old boy has died after becoming unwell on a school bus in Dunfermline. Police are treating the death as unexplained. Read the latest updates.
UN: Northern Nigeria Faces Unprecedented Hunger Crisis
The World Food Programme projects 35 million Nigerians will face severe hunger by 2026, driven by militant attacks. Urgent international action is needed to avert catastrophe.
Boy, 15, dies after falling ill on school bus
A 15-year-old boy has died after becoming unwell on a school bus in Fife. Police are treating the death as unexplained. Read the latest updates on this tragic incident.
US universities face state department funding ban
Harvard, Yale and Stanford among dozens of US universities at risk of being excluded from a key State Department research partnership over diversity hiring practices. Discover the implications.
HIV funding cuts risk millions of lives, warns petition
The Independent urges the UK government to protect HIV/Aids funding as cuts plunge global care into crisis. Sign our petition to save lives and prevent a pandemic resurgence.
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