Bondi Attack Aftermath: Beyond Blame and Division
In the wake of the Bondi terror attack, novelist Thomas Keneally argues that seeking political scapegoats is a mistake. True resilience lies in unity, not division. Read the full analysis.
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AI school lockdown triggered by clarinet mistaken for gun
A Florida middle school was placed on lockdown after AI surveillance flagged a student's clarinet as a weapon. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between school safety tech and false alarms.
Pupil dies after medical emergency at South Shields school
A student has died following a medical emergency at St Wilfrid's RC College in South Shields. The school is closed as the community mourns. Our thoughts are with the family.
Readers debate BBC's stand against Trump's £7.5bn lawsuit
Metro readers discuss Donald Trump's £7.5bn lawsuit against the BBC, calling it a 'SLAPP' suit to silence the broadcaster. Is defending the BBC a victory for UK democracy? Have your say.
East London primary school to close due to falling pupil numbers
Calverton Primary School in Newham will close next year after a council vote. The decision follows a £1.1m budget deficit driven by declining pupil rolls, sparking parent protests.
Teen's Neo-Nazi School Rampage Ends in Child's Death
A 15-year-old, wearing neo-Nazi slogans, stabbed a pupil to death in a Moscow school after asking children their nationality. Read the full shocking details of the attack.
Queen Elizabeth's School Tops London State School Ranking
Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet is named the UK's best state secondary in The Times 2025 Parent Power guide. Discover the full top 10 list for London and see how these schools excel without tuition fees.
How Economic Gloom is Driving Europe's Far-Right Surge
Europe's deep economic pessimism is creating fertile ground for far-right populism, warns columnist Owen Jones. A shift in economic model is needed to protect democracy.
India's Electoral Roll Revision Sparks Democracy Fears
A major voter list revision in India, criticised as a covert citizenship survey, is allegedly targeting Muslims and threatening democratic integrity. Critics warn of mass disenfranchisement.
Mentor found guilty of abusing five schoolgirls
Emem Udaw, 50, convicted of 14 counts of indecent assault on girls under 16 at Holland Park School. The historic abuse, spanning 2001-2004, was uncovered via social media. Justice served after 20 years.
School faces collapse after principal's assault conviction
An Indigenous boarding school in Australia faces collapse after its former principal was convicted of assaulting students. Read the full report on the scandal's devastating impact.
London's Best Schools for 2026 Named by The Times
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide has unveiled its definitive list of London's top state, private, and primary schools for 2026. Discover which institutions lead the capital's educational landscape.
Mayoral Elections Delayed Amid 'Cancelling Democracy' Accusations
Ministers postpone new mayoral votes in four English regions until 2028, triggering fierce accusations of 'dictatorial' behaviour from opposition parties. Read the full story.
Labour postpones 4 mayoral elections to 2028
Keir Starmer's government postpones four mayoral elections by two years, triggering accusations of a 'scandalous attempt to subvert democracy' from opposition parties. Read the full story.
SEND school closes as staff strike over education quality
Woodlands School in Edgware is closed due to strike action over staff wellbeing and education standards. The NEU warns of more strikes if no deal is reached.
How John Roberts' Supreme Court Weakened Democracy
An analysis of Chief Justice John Roberts' two-decade tenure, examining key rulings on gerrymandering, campaign finance, and presidential immunity that critics argue have eroded democratic pillars. Will he stand up to Trump?
NSW's First Aboriginal Bilingual School Revives Language
The Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School is resurrecting a critically endangered Indigenous language. Discover how this pioneering educational model is transforming lives and culture.
Hate Speech Forces Women Out of Swedish Public Life
A new report reveals rising hate and threats are silencing female politicians in Sweden, posing a severe threat to democracy. Read the full investigation.
Election deniers hold key federal roles in Trump administration
Key figures who tried to overturn the 2020 US election now occupy powerful federal positions, raising concerns about election integrity and democratic processes for 2026.
Margaret Atwood on democracy, dystopia and her new memoir
At 86, Margaret Atwood shares her wisdom on democracy's fragility, feminist struggles and climate crisis in her new memoir Book of Lives. Read her powerful insights.
People Power: The Last Defence Against Populism
Experts argue democratic safeguards alone cannot protect Britain from extremism without active citizen engagement. Discover why wholesale political reform is needed to restore trust.
Headteacher denies student suspension over Wellington boots
A headteacher is forced to issue a statement denying social media claims a pupil was suspended for wearing Wellington boots. Discover the facts behind the school uniform policy.
Khan Vows to Protect London Free School Meals Funding
Mayor Sadiq Khan commits to safeguarding free school meals for all London primary pupils, saving families £500 per child yearly, despite a £19.2m budget gap.
Peers suspended in lobbying scandal, Lords reform urged
Two members of the House of Lords suspended for breaking lobbying rules. This scandal reignites the debate on the urgent need for reform of the unelected chamber to restore trust in British democracy.
Defeating climate Goliaths requires an army of Davids
As COP30 fails to deliver meaningful climate action, experts argue citizens must mobilise against stateless corporations and algorithms driving planetary destruction. Discover how democratic innovation offers hope.
Boy, 15, dies on school bus in Dunfermline
A 15-year-old boy from Beath High School has died after collapsing on a school bus in Dunfermline. Police are treating the death as unexplained. Read the latest updates.
Populist-Proof Your Democracy: 7 Key Defences
Timothy Garton Ash reveals essential democratic safeguards against populist threats, from public broadcasting to electoral reform. Learn how to protect your freedoms before it's too late.
Why Nuclear Deterrence is Obsolete Today
A columnist marks her late mother's birthday at a nuclear disarmament meeting, exploring how the anti-nuclear argument has evolved since the 1980s. Discover the new threats to democracy.
European Leaders Accused of Fuelling Far-Right Rise
Political elites including Macron and Merz are undermining democracy by normalising racism and xenophobia while warning of external threats. Analysis reveals how centrist policies amplify extremism.
50 Nigerian schoolchildren escape kidnapping
At least 50 of 303 children abducted from St Mary's school in Nigeria have escaped. Pope Leo makes heartfelt appeal for release of remaining hostages amid security crisis.
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