Mamdani and Louvre Lead 2025's Mispronounced Words
From New York's mayor-elect to a Parisian jewel heist, 2025's news left many tongue-tied. Discover which words made the annual list of pronunciation pitfalls.
From New York's mayor-elect to a Parisian jewel heist, 2025's news left many tongue-tied. Discover which words made the annual list of pronunciation pitfalls.
A coroner found critical failures by a school and police after Benedict Blythe, 5, died from an allergic reaction to cow's milk. His family now campaigns for 'Benedict's Law' for safer schools.
Over 100 Palestinian couples married in a poignant mass ceremony in Gaza City, a powerful symbol of resilience and hope amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Uganda halts refugee status for Eritreans, Somalis, and Ethiopians, citing UK aid cuts. Thousands face an uncertain future. Read the full story on the impact of reduced international funding.
Nicole Hernandez, a former Kansas 'teacher of the month', is set for trial over four felony counts for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a 17-year-old student. Read the full details of the case.
A devastating Gates Foundation report projects 200,000 extra under-5 deaths this year, reversing decades of progress. UK and US aid cuts are blamed. Read the full analysis.
A Nottinghamshire secondary school has removed a classroom display and apologised after images of Nigel Farage and Lee Anderson appeared next to fascist dictators. Read the full story.
A former childcare worker in Australia faces 83 new charges for alleged child sexual abuse. The case highlights critical safeguarding failures. Read the full report.
A tame school deer wandered into a classroom in Sichuan and ate students' exam papers. The lighthearted incident has prompted a review of animal management on campus. Read the full story.
Several high school students in Florida were rushed to hospital after consuming cannabis-infused sweets. One 14-year-old described an 'out of body experience'. Read the full report.
Families of children with special educational needs will get early, expert help through new Best Start Family Hubs. Find out how the £500m scheme will transform support in your community.
Oscar winner Halle Berry condemns California Governor Gavin Newsom for vetoing a menopause bill twice, suggesting his actions show he 'probably should not be president'. Read her full critique.
An eight-year-old boy was taken to hospital after a school bus roof was torn off hitting a low bridge in Lancashire. Around 30 children assessed. Read the full details.
Enoch Burke will spend Christmas in Mountjoy Prison after a High Court judge refused his release for contempt of court, stemming from a dispute over a student's pronouns. Read the full details.
White House tours are back for the festive season, but a major renovation has shortened the visitor route. Discover the new experience and the symbolic Christmas decorations.
A Nottinghamshire school has issued an apology after a classroom display placed Reform UK's Nigel Farage and Lee Anderson alongside fascist dictators. The incident has sparked a political row and an internal review.
Elke Budenbender, wife of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, read a festive tale to pupils at Judith Kerr Primary School in Herne Hill during a historic state visit. Discover the heartwarming details of this diplomatic event.
An independent review into the disappearance of Kyran Durnin found the incident 'could not have been anticipated'. Read the key findings and new safeguarding measures announced.
Chile joins France and China in banning smartphones from schools to boost learning and wellbeing. Education Minister hails 'cultural change'. Read the full story.
Nazareth House Primary in Londonderry shuts for urgent roof repairs. Education Authority warns of a £800m maintenance backlog across NI schools, risking further closures.
Vincent Chan, 45, pleaded guilty to 26 charges, including sexually assaulting girls as young as two at a north London nursery. He filmed his crimes for 'comedic effect'. Read the full report.
Experts warn parents about four dangerous social media challenges that have turned fatal. Learn the risks of chroming, surfing, blackout and Benadryl trends to keep your children safe online.
Deadly violence in the Sahel region is stripping cattle herders of their livelihoods, forcing thousands to migrate to cities like Abidjan. Discover the human impact of this escalating crisis.
A Queensland primary school has hired a security guard after a six-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted outside the campus. Police confirm the child and woman were known to each other.
A Melbourne teacher allegedly launched a frenzied knife attack on his principal after his contract wasn't renewed. Read the shocking court details of the school stabbing.
A 37-year-old teacher has been charged after allegedly stabbing a school principal in Melbourne. The victim, Aaron Sykes, has been released from hospital. Read the latest on this shocking school incident.
The Trump administration has placed over 40 FEMA employees on administrative leave, raising concerns over politicisation of the disaster agency. Read the full investigation.
Pope Leo XIV shares his first thoughts after becoming Pontiff and outlines future travel plans, including a focus on interfaith dialogue in Africa. Read the full exclusive.
The Guardian unveils 'Building Power', a major new editorial initiative to deepen coverage of progressive movements and systemic change. Discover how it will reshape reporting.
In a rare moment of joy, 54 Palestinian couples married in a mass ceremony in Khan Younis, funded by UAE aid. Read how this act of resilience defies Gaza's ongoing crisis.