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NZ scraps Māori culture rules in schools

The New Zealand government has abolished mandatory Māori cultural practices in classrooms, sparking debate about cultural preservation versus educational flexibility.

Police probe Chinese pressure on UK university research

Counter-terrorism authorities are investigating allegations that a British university suspended sensitive research following pressure from Chinese officials, raising serious concerns about academic freedom and foreign influence.

Why Serious Play is Crucial for Child Development

New research reveals that structured, purposeful play is essential for developing crucial life skills in children, with experts calling for a fundamental shift in educational approaches.

Liz Barnard: Education Pioneer Dies at 84

Remembering Liz Barnard, the visionary educator whose groundbreaking work in adult literacy and community education changed countless lives across the UK.

UK faces individuality crisis, warns London coach

A leading London confidence coach reveals how societal pressures are creating an 'individuality crisis' across the UK, with alarming consequences for mental health and personal expression.

Sudan's Silent Slaughter: El Fasher Burns

As El Fasher faces imminent collapse and ethnic cleansing escalates in Darfur, the international community's inaction speaks volumes about our selective outrage.

How the manosphere radicalises UK teenage boys

An alarming investigation reveals how vulnerable teenage boys across the UK are being drawn into toxic online communities that prey on masculinity anxieties and isolation.

School uses Auschwitz gate replica in Halloween parade

A Catholic school in England has sparked widespread condemnation after pupils paraded with a replica of the infamous Auschwitz 'Arbeit Macht Frei' gate during Halloween celebrations, drawing anger from Jewish community leaders and Holocaust educators.

Ballarat Grammar stops new boarders in safety crisis

Victoria's prestigious Ballarat Grammar school takes drastic action, suspending new boarding placements following disturbing child safety reports. Internal review reveals systemic failures as authorities investigate.

UK demands Sudan ceasefire after massacre reports

Foreign Secretary David Lammy calls for immediate ceasefire in Sudan following reports of horrific massacre that left over 100 dead, with UK pushing for emergency UN Security Council session.

The science behind melting whipped cream

Discover the fascinating physics behind why whipped cream collapses and how temperature and fat content determine its staying power in this family science exploration.

Sudan's El Fasher: A Global Failure Demanding Action

The horrific violence in Sudan's El Fasher represents not just a local conflict but a catastrophic international failure. As civilians face unimaginable horrors, the world's passive response raises urgent questions about global responsibility and the need

CDC hiring freeze cripples US health protection agency

Exclusive investigation reveals how a government-wide hiring freeze has left the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention struggling to function, with critical positions unfilled and employee morale at breaking point.

Conservative 'Academic Centres' Transforming UK Universities

An explosive investigation uncovers how well-funded conservative groups are establishing ideological beachheads within British higher education, raising urgent questions about academic independence and political influence on campus.

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