UK Lifts Brexit Obstacles For French Students
Britain on Thursday lifted some costly obstacles placed on school trips post Brexit -- but only for students from France as campaigners called for all EU countries to benefit.
New Labour Plan Could See Less Children In Private Schools In The UK
In a bid to win the next general election, the Labour Party have pledged to end business rate relief and increase VAT charges for private schools.
UK Government Says Nature Fund Added Over 2,500 Green Jobs to the UK Environment Sector
The UK government has revealed how its Green Recovery Challenge Fund helped add more green jobs and saved hectares of land across the UK through 150 environmental projects.
Grim Christmas Eve In Bethlehem As War Rages In Gaza
Gaza's deadliest ever war cast a pall of gloom over Bethlehem on Christmas Eve Sunday, as the death toll spiralled and Israel shifted its efforts against Hamas to the besieged territory's south.
Pakistan Uses Artificial Rain To Fight Air Pollution
This is the first time in Pakistan that such a method has been used.
Taliban Sends Female Victims Of Gender-Based Violence To Prison
The Taliban regime has also shut down women's shelters in the country.
Smoking Decline Halts Amidst Surge in Youth Uptake During Post-COVID Era
The pace of decline in smoking rates was previously at 5.2 per cent in the pre-pandemic years but became 0.3 per cent between April 2020 and August 2022.
In Iraq, China Finds A Reliable New Investment Partner
Iraq's Prime Minister greets President of the Chinese Tsingshan Holding Group, Mr. Zhang Jiming, and his delegation in Baghdad, 30 November 2023
Israel Vows To Pursue Gaza War Despite International Pressure
Israeli leaders said Wednesday they intend to press ahead with the Gaza Strip war against Hamas, despite coming under increasing international pressure, including from key ally the United States.
Mary Earps Goalkeeper Shirt Sells Out In Five Minutes
After being refusing to sell female goalkeeper shirts amid the 2023 World Cup, Nike confirmed that goalkeeper kits will be available for fans to purchase in all future England Women's shirt sales.
Terror Attack Warning Issued For People Travelling To Spain, Italy, France
The warning is in place for the upcoming Christmas season in Europe.
World Bank Faces Accusations of 'Turning Blind Eye' to Sexual Abuse in Kenyan Schools
The World Bank's failure to act on early warnings and reports of sexual abuse has perpetuated a culture of impunity.
Top UN Official Calls Conditions In Gaza 'Apocalyptic'
The statement came after Israel launched an offensive in southern Gaza after the ceasefire ended.
Fighting In Gaza Resumes As Israel Pushes Civilians Further South
The conflict between Hamas and Israel is pushing Palestinian civilians further south and making them question whether anywhere is truly safe.
Israel Bombs Gaza As Pressure Mounts To Protect Civilians
Israel struck Gaza targets Sunday in its war on Hamas sparked by the October 7 attacks, as international concern deepened over mounting civilian deaths on the third day of fighting after a truce ended.
Religious Leaders, Victims' Relatives Hold UK Vigil Over Israel-Hamas War
A UK interfaith coalition comprising religious, political and civic leaders, as well as grieving relatives of some of those killed in the Israel-Hamas war, held a vigil Sunday in London.
Travel Warning: France To Introduce New Smoking Ban Across All Beaches, Any Breach Will Lead To Fine
The ban is expected to come into place in France by next year.
Concerns Rise as UK School Pupils Exploit AI to Create Indecent Imagery of Fellow Students
Child protection advocates have called for urgent action to address the misuse of AI and the restriction of access to such tools among school-age children.
Two Men Hanged By Palestinian Militants For 'Corroborating' With Israel
Palestinian militants have admitted to publicly executing two men in the West Bank as a warning to those reporting to Israel.
Businesses Will Benefit From Recruiting Female Athletes As Their Leaders, Report Suggests
Introducing children to sports at a young age can generate successful business leaders and assist with the fight to end gender inequality.
Sunak Accused Of Collaborating With Braverman Amid His Crack Down On Migration
After the Supreme Court ruled the Rwanda Bill unlawful, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak declared that he would relentlessly continue his crackdown on migration.
How Should Teachers Be Using AI? UNESCO Believes It Could Solve Education's Biggest Challenges
Instead of being used to reduce tiredness among teachers, UNESCO says that AI can be used to fight global inequalities in the education sector.
MPs Push For School Curriculum To Include Compulsory Financial Education
MPs have launched an inquiry that sets out to teach all students – aged 11 to 16 – about money management amid the cost of living crisis.
Canadian Jewish Community Shocked Over Anti-Semitic School, Synagogue Attacks
Many in the majority-Jewish Canadian town of Hampstead worried about the potential for unrest tied to the Israel-Hamas war, but residents of the small Quebec community have been startled by the scale of the outbreak of anti-Semitic incidents in recent weeks.
Sacked Braverman Urges UK PM Sunak To 'Change Course Urgently'
Outspoken British lawmaker Suella Braverman launched a withering attack on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Tuesday, urging him to change course to avoid election defeat and slamming his record on immigration and anti-Semitism.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves Plans Pensions Reform to Revitalise UK's Sluggish Economic Growth
Reeves' vision for pension reform envisions redirecting a significant portion of retirement savings towards bolstering the growth of British businesses.
Shots Fired At Jewish School In Canada Amid Israel-Hamas War
This is the third such attack reported in the last few weeks in Canada.
£2 million allocated by UK government to creation of AI tools for teachers
UK ministers hope advances in technology can help achieve their aim of slashing teacher workload by five hours per week over the next three years.
International Authorities Express Deep Concerns For Gaza Civilians
The UN conference brought together dozens of nations, aid agencies and international organisations to discuss the current humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Researchers Say That UK Businesses Could Benefit More From Immigration
Sunak's focus on the "overall migrant figures" has been dubbed as an "obsession" that does not recognise the contribution of skilled migrants to British businesses.