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Massacre in the jungle: how an Indigenous man was made the public face of an atrocity

In 2004, 29 people were killed by members of the Cinta Larga tribe in Brazil’s Amazon basin. The story shocked the country – but the truth of what happened is still being fought over. At the ...
World - The Guardian - Yesterday
Rounded up, massacred and posted on social media: can Ethiopia bring justice for atrocities in Tigray?

The country is about to start investigating crimes reported in a brutal regional war. But trust is at an all-time low and survivors feel forgotten. Meaza Teklemariam was seven months pregnant when ...
World - The Guardian - November 7
The ICC arrest warrants must bring an end to Israel’s atrocities – and true accountability for all the guilty | Owen Jones

Benjamin Netanyahu and his former foreign minister have been accused of heinous crimes. This must mark a turning point. It is not just Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant who should fear ...
World - The Guardian - 5 days ago
Japan holds first memorial for 'all workers' at Sado gold mines but blurs WWII atrocity. Why?

Japan held a memorial ceremony near the Sado Island Gold Mines, listed this summer as a UNESCO World Heritage site after the country moved past years of disputes with South Korea and reluctantly ...
World - ABC News - 2 days ago
Should smartphones be banned in schools?

Research has shown a link between social media apps and eating disorders, depression and anxiety among young people
World - Financial Times - November 12
As Schools Ban Phones, More Kids Are Using Smartwatches

Many parents are unable or unwilling to send their children to school with a phone. Smartwatch use among kids is booming, but experts warn the devices could be yet another “electronic umbilical cord.”
Tech - Wired - October 29
School leaders know fixing problems a marathon, not a sprint

But school leaders do not agree on how quickly the government should be pacing itself.
Top stories - BBC News - October 31
Pub garden smoking ban dropped from government plans

The Health Secretary said he didn't want to cause further harm to the hospitality industry in England.
Top stories - BBC News - November 5
The simple exam tweaks that can completely change lives

Schools are struggling to cope with the logistical hurdles and cost required to make the adjustments.
Top stories - BBC News - November 8
What We Learned About Celebrity Culture in the 2024 Election

Hollywood endorsements, once an essential part of a campaign playbook, may have backfired in this election.
Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 8
Florida coach Golden acknowledges school inquiry

Florida coach Todd Golden acknowledged an ongoing school inquiry Saturday, and said he was considering "defamation claims," presumably against his accusers, adding in a post on X that "my family ...
Sports - ESPN - November 9
Florida's school cellphone ban stokes controversy in Parkland

More states are looking to ban phones during class.
Top stories - NBC News - November 10
Former pupil restrained at school wins damages

Man to receive £18,900 damages after High Court judge finds he was left "distressed and humiliated".
Top stories - BBC News - November 10

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