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‘Children were calling for their mummies’: UK pupils struggle in 40C-plus classrooms
Teachers call for schools to be urgently adapted for hot weather amid reports of nausea, fainting and heatstrokeThe extreme heat that has hit the UK twice in the past few weeks has left teachers struggling to cope as temperatures in some classrooms climb above 40C, with pupils and staff suffering from heatstroke, nausea and headaches.Teachers say they have been desperately trying to keep children safe, with some covering younger pupils in wet paper towels as they lie on the floor, while older st...
Labour MPs call for Andy Burnham to restore aid spending target set by Brown
Thinktank urges prospective prime minister to reclaim UK’s role as an international leader on developmentInfluential backbenchers are calling on Andy Burnham to reclaim Labour’s leadership on international development and chart a course back to spending 0.7% of national income on overseas aid.In a collection of essays to be published soon by the New Economics Foundation (NEF) thinktank, MPs lay out proposals for a Burnham-led government to rethink foreign policy. Continue reading...
Pianist Jayson Gillham ‘very disappointed’ after losing Melbourne Symphony Orchestra discrimination case
The federal court on Friday threw out the concert pianist’s case against the MSO, finding he was not unfairly dismissed due to Gaza war commentsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe concert pianist at the centre of a high-profile unfair dismissal case has revealed his deep disappointment with his courtroom defeat.Federal court justice Graeme Hill on Friday threw out Jayson Lloyd Gillham’s case against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, finding he was not unfairly dismisse...
Losing our religion? Australia would no longer be majority religious if format of census question changed, survey finds
Ahead of the census in August, campaign group suggests current poll design overstates the nation’s religiousnessGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia would no longer be a majority religious country if the format of a question in the census was changed, according to a new survey.The Essential Media poll tested the existing census format, where people choose from a list that includes the most common religions, “no religion” and “other”. Continue reading...
Meta backtracks on AI-image feature for Instagram due to privacy backlash
Meta has rolled back its ‘Muse Image’ AI feature after widespread backlash over privacy and consent.
Scaloni not surprised by Messi’s World Cup form at 39 – ‘He’s a machine’
A muscle strain threatened to derail Messi's 2026 World Cup but he has been Argentina's best player with eight goals.
Meta ditches Muse Image AI feature because it ‘misses the mark’ on users’ privacy
Meta was criticised for feature launched on Tuesday that automatically lets users generate images using content from public Instagram accountsMeta has said it is discontinuing an AI feature launched this week that allowed users to generate images using public Instagram accounts, after drawing widespread criticism over privacy concerns, including from a Hollywood union.“Our intent was to provide a useful creative tool and to give people control over whether their public content could be refe...
Ryanair has axed its family seating policy – but kids’ fees still add up
The airfare for a baby on your lap could cost more than your own ticket. Here’s how airline charges and travel taxes can hit youRyanair recently stopped making parents pay to sit next to their children but depending on the airline the hidden extra costs involved in flying with children can be substantial. In some cases, you can even end up spending more for the baby on your lap than you paid for your own flight.Your baby might not need a seat, but you are still likely to pay fees for them to tra...
Are the US and Iran at war again?
Iranian leaders say they’ll never surrender and US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire is ‘over'.
‘We are the lost generation of Sudan’: Students in exile
Years of conflict have left thousands of Sudanese students struggling to continue their education in exile.
Conor McGregor weighs in at 170.5lbs for UFC 329 bout vs Max Holloway
Irishman McGregor, former two-division champion and still one of UFC's most famous fighters, has not fought since 2021.
Spain battles to contain one of its deadliest wildfires as at least 12 killed
Spain battles to contain one of its deadliest wildfires as at least 12 killedImage source, ReutersImage caption, A helicopter works to extinguish flames amid deadly wildfires affecting Almeria province in SpainByNick Beake, Europe correspondent in Andalusia and Chris GrahamPublished38 minutes agoEmergency services in south-eastern Spain are working to contain pockets of fire after one of the country's worst ever wildfires. Hundreds of firefighters and other specialists have been deployed around...
Trump takes unusual step, lets bipartisan housing bill become law unsigned amid SAVE pressure campaign
A bipartisan housing bill became law Saturday at midnight after President Donald Trump declined to sign it, capping a weeks-long saga over whether the president would veto the measure amid frustrations with Congress over his stalled agenda.Trump refused to sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act — legislation aimed at expanding the nation’s housing stock and lowering costs — in an attempt to pressure Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, despite the housing bill clearing both chambers with ov...
Europe considering proposals to allow navigational fees in strait of Hormuz
Plans specify tolls must not be compulsory, as US officials urge Iran to make public statement that strait is open and that shipping can safely passEurope is studying proposals that may allow the charging of navigational fees in the strait of Hormuz so long as the tolls are not compulsory and have the support of the UN agency that regulates maritime transport.Britain’s deputy prime minister, David Lammy, said the imposition of compulsory tolls would be disastrous. But some of his cabinet colleag...
Kane vs Haaland in England vs Norway World Cup quarterfinal of strikers
Haaland termed a 'beast' by England's Kane as the lethal forwards aim to carry their teams into the semifinals.
Vulnerable but valuable: Why US uses MQ‑9 Reapers; India set to get 31 drones
US Central Command has lost nearly thirty MQ-9 Reaper drones to Iranian forces. These drones have been vital for surveillance and strike missions in West Asia. India is acquiring over thirty Reapers for its army, air force, and navy. The procurement includes local assembly and maintenance facilities for the drones. Deliveries of these advanced aircraft are scheduled to commence in 2029.
Red Sox had a nightmare travel day for the ages, yet still found a way to beat the Mets in New York
If you thought your commute was brutal, maybe don't say anything to the Boston Red Sox.Then again, the New York Mets might have had it worse. They still lost to a team running on fumes and airport coffee.The Red Sox wrapped up a three-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox on Thursday, then headed to the airport for a flight to New York ahead of a three-game series with the Mets before the All-Star break.NEW REPORT SUGGESTS THE NEW YORK METS ARE OPEN TO TRADING FRANCISCO LINDOR AMID DISASTROUS SEAS...
Yamal does not mind lack of goals if Spain win World Cup 2026
Spanish star has scored just one goal in the World Cup, where he has been sharing celebrations with his little brother.
Former Heat teammates Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro involved in heated Las Vegas exchange: report
Tensions between former Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro reportedly boiled over in Las Vegas early Friday.ESPN reported, citing sources, that the two NBA stars were involved in a physical altercation at an NBA Summer League practice facility, during which the Heat center allegedly struck the Milwaukee Bucks guard in the head area. NBA Summer League returned to the Las Vegas area on Thursday. Herro attended Friday's Bucks-Heat Summer League matchup at Thomas & Mack Center on UNLV'...
Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham reportedly set to release first signature sneaker
Getting a signature sneaker is a big milestone for any professional basketball player, and one of the next to get that honor is reportedly Sophie Cunningham of the WNBA's Indiana Fever.Or, as you may know her, the one from the pointing meme that took over the internet a couple of weeks ago.According to Sole Retriever, the WNBA star is going to be getting her own batch of shoes that are reportedly going to hit the market later this month.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE RO...