Harvard, Yale face state department funding cuts
Dozens of elite US universities including Harvard and Yale risk losing state department research partnerships over diversity hiring practices. Discover which institutions are affected.
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State Pension to rise by £561 in Budget
UK state pension is set for a £561 annual increase due to the triple lock, but it brings pensioners closer to the income tax threshold. Learn the details.
US Abortion Landscape Transformed Since Roe Overturned
Explore the transformed US abortion landscape. Since Roe v Wade was overturned, 13 states have near-total bans. Discover the state-by-state battle for reproductive rights.
Search for man swept into ocean at Big Sur
Authorities in California are searching for a man swept into the ocean at Garrapata State Park, one week after a father and daughter died in the same area. Dangerous conditions hinder rescue efforts.
Budget to deliver £550+ pension boost
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce an above-inflation state pension rise, giving millions over £550 extra yearly. Discover the full budget details.
Israel kills Hezbollah chief in Beirut airstrike
Israeli forces eliminate Hezbollah's military leader Haytham Ali Tabtabai in Beirut strike days before Pope Leo's Lebanon visit. Five killed in escalation.
Free Bus Pass Age Rises to 67 from 2026
Elderly residents in England will wait until 67 for a free bus pass from 2026, aligning with the State Pension age change. Discover the impact and local authority options.
Israeli Airstrike Hits Beirut, Targets Hezbollah
An Israeli airstrike has hit Beirut for the first time since June, targeting Hezbollah's chief of staff. The strike comes days before a scheduled papal visit to Lebanon. Read the latest developments.
King Charles to visit US for 250th anniversary
King Charles is scheduled for a state visit to the US in April 2026 to mark the country's 250th anniversary. The trip, dependent on his health, will see him and Queen Camilla meet President Trump.
Catholic Church Confronts Trump Administration Policies
Pope Leo XIV leads Catholic opposition against Trump's immigration crackdown and human rights record. Can the American pope tame the White House? Read analysis.
Arch Manning's Triple Threat TDs Keep Texas Alive
Arch Manning delivers historic performance with rushing, passing and receiving touchdowns as Texas stays in College Football Playoff contention with crucial win over Kansas State.
Over 300 Nigerian Schoolchildren Kidnapped
Gunmen abducted more than 300 students and teachers from a Catholic school in Nigeria. Read the latest on this developing crisis and the rescue efforts underway.
Pope Leo XIV's Cultural Leadership in the Arts
Pope Leo XIV emerges as an unexpected patron of culture, advocating for meaningful art over algorithmic content in a historic Vatican meeting with film industry leaders.
First human death from rare H5N5 bird flu recorded
A Washington state man becomes first known human to die from rare H5N5 bird flu strain. Health officials confirm low public risk and no human transmission.
200+ Students Kidnapped in Nigeria School Attack
Gunmen abduct more than 200 students from a Catholic boarding school in Niger state, marking the second mass kidnapping in Nigeria this week. Read the latest developments.
Pope Leo warns students against using AI for homework
Pope Leo tells 15,000 young Americans AI shouldn't replace homework. The first American pope warns against artificial intelligence misuse in education. Read his full message.
Trump's DoJ sues California over student tuition policy
The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit challenging California's policy allowing undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates at public universities. Discover the legal battle unfolding.
200+ Students Kidnapped in Nigeria School Attack
Gunmen abduct over 200 students and teachers from a Nigerian Catholic school in the second mass kidnapping this week. Read the latest on the rescue efforts and the growing security crisis.
Richmond Park has England's best state schools
A new Savills study reveals Richmond Park offers England's top state education. Discover the link between house prices and school performance in our analysis.
New State Fayre Festival 2026 Line-Up Announced
Kings of Leon, Neil Young and The Coral lead the bill for the brand new State Fayre music festival in Chelmsford. Tickets on sale November 28.
Texas Schools in Ten Commandments Legal Clash
Texas schools face constitutional crisis as federal and state courts clash over mandatory Ten Commandments displays in classrooms. Discover the legal battle unfolding.
Starmer preparing for controversial China trip
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is preparing for a potentially contentious visit to China in January 2025, Sky News understands. The trip comes amid heightened tensions over spying allegations.
Starmer's China trip planned amid spy allegations
Sky News understands PM Sir Keir Starmer is preparing for a controversial China visit in January 2025, despite recent parliamentary spying allegations. Learn about the diplomatic implications.
Poland closes Russian consulate after rail sabotage
Poland closes its final Russian consulate, branding a railway bomb attack as 'state terrorism'. Four arrests made in probe into Moscow-linked sabotage. Read the latest.
Arsenal's Visit Rwanda sponsorship ends after backlash
Arsenal FC confirms its controversial £10m-a-year sponsorship with Visit Rwanda will terminate in June 2025 following criticism over Rwanda's alleged support for M23 militia.
Richmond Park Leads UK for Top State Schools
A new study reveals Richmond Park has the best state schools in England, driving house prices 51% above the regional average. Discover the property price impact of catchment areas.
US Cuts 38 Universities from Research Over DEI
The US State Department plans to suspend 38 elite universities, including Harvard and Yale, from its Diplomacy Lab research partnership due to their diversity hiring practices. Discover the full list and implications.
Pension Tax Petition Hits 11,959 Signatures
A parliamentary petition demanding double tax allowance for pensioners has reached 11,959 signatures, forcing government response. Campaigners warn frozen thresholds could tax state pensioners.
Saudi Prince's White House Visit Amid Khashoggi Fallout
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits the White House for the first time since Jamal Khashoggi's killing. Plus, Trump's drug war with Colombia and a Bangladesh ex-leader's death sentence.
John Laws' state funeral attended by 800 mourners
Over 800 mourners gathered at Sydney's St Andrews Cathedral for radio legend John Laws' state funeral. Russell Crowe delivered a touching eulogy for the 'Golden Tonsils'.
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