As temperatures soar to an expected 35C in some areas of the UK, meteorologists predict that today may very well be the hottest day of the year so far. The recent influx of warm European air has caused a significant increase in temperatures across the country, with highs reaching as much as 34C to 35C
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In a world where misinformation and fake news spread faster than ever before, it is crucial to equip children with the necessary skills to navigate the digital landscape. The proposed changes to the school curriculum, as announced by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, aim to embed critical thinking skills in students from an early age in
During the Paris Games, a celebratory atmosphere took a grave turn when the head coach of the Uzbekistan boxing team, Tulkin Kilichev, suffered a cardiac arrest. The alarming incident occurred while Kilichev was cheering on Uzbek boxer Hasanboy Dusmatov’s gold medal victory over France’s Billal Bennama in the warm-up area of the Roland Garros. The
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has once again inserted himself into British politics, this time by sharing images of a deleted offensive tweet made by a Labour MP. Musk has been engaged in a public back-and-forth with Sir Keir Starmer after the prime minister accused social media companies of allowing false claims about the Southport stabbings
Karen’s story of picking up a brick during the 1981 riots in Liverpool showcases a stark difference in the motivations behind protests then and now. The long-standing tensions between the local police and the black community led to a series of riots back then, fueled by a desire for change. In contrast, modern-day threats from
In major UK cities such as Bristol, London, Liverpool, Birmingham, and Brighton, citizens gathered to form counter-protests against an anticipated wave of far-right marches. The mobilization of over 6,000 specialist police officers reflected the concern over potential violence following clashes in preceding days across the country. As businesses shuttered early and windows were boarded up
Following the tragic events of the Southport attack, it is a relief to hear that all the children who were under the care of Alder Hey Children’s Hospital have now been safely discharged home. The loss of three young lives – Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar – is a heart-wrenching reminder