Trinity Hall, Cambridge, faces claims of 'reverse discrimination' for allegedly favouring state school applicants. Critics argue it's unfair, while supporters defend efforts to boost diversity. Explore the heated admissions debate.
Trinity School in Shirley, Croydon, has unveiled major expansion plans to welcome girls for the first time, aiming for 1,400 pupils by 2031. Read the full details.
Three schoolboys suffered potentially serious injuries after falling from a double-decker bus window on Bolton Road. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, attended the scene.
A North London teacher has been banned from teaching for life after using his school's intranet to send sexual messages to a pupil. Read the full details of the case and the school's response.
Staff at Woodfield School in Brent announce seven more strike days after rejecting an offer to cut hours. The NEU warns the trust over using agency staff during industrial action.
The 2026 US elections will feature critical Secretary of State races in battleground states, with candidates' stances on election integrity taking centre stage. Discover the key contests.
UK state pensioners will see a 4.8% increase in payments from April 2026, adding up to £575 annually for some. Find out how the Triple Lock affects your pension.
As Inglewood's school district faces multiple closures under state receivership, lifelong residents and teachers fight to save their community's heart. Discover the battle behind the glitz of LA's 'City of Champions'.
The US launched airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Nigeria on Christmas Day, with officials warning of further action. Nigerian authorities confirm joint operations and intelligence sharing. Read the latest.
Donald Trump announces US military strikes on Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria. The operation, coordinated with Nigerian authorities, follows accusations of attacks on Christian communities.
The United States has conducted coordinated airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria. President Trump called the targets 'scum' for targeting Christians. Read the latest developments.
The US has launched airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Nigeria's Soboto state at the request of Nigerian authorities. President Trump announced the 'powerful and deadly' strikes on Truth Social.
A growing number of UK schools are replacing traditional nativity plays with inclusive, mixed-faith festive performances. Discover how educators are reflecting 21st-century Britain's diversity.
The Trump administration has recalled nearly 30 senior diplomats in a move critics call a purge. The reshuffle targets career officers and risks politicising the US foreign service. Read the full report.
The State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028. Find out who is affected, the new payment rates, and what the triple lock means for you.
Nigerian authorities secure release of final 130 pupils from St Mary's school, ending a mass abduction that began in November. Details on the rescue and the nation's security crisis.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School is resurrecting a critically endangered Indigenous language. Discover how this pioneering educational model is transforming lives and culture.
Discover how Melbourne's Pavilion School became an educational success story for at-risk students. Learn about this alternative state school's innovative approach to education.
A worldwide campaign is demanding the release of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti. As ceasefire talks continue, his family and supporters argue he's crucial for peace. Join the call for justice.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms state pension-only recipients won't pay tax this parliament, but experts warn of fairness issues for other retirees. Learn the implications.
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry undergoes MRI scan on quad injury after leaving Rockets game. Timeline and impact analysis for the team.