Pupils punished for scoring below 90% in maths
A parent says the school's policy for top set students is "overtly cruel".
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Maths and English skills ditched for adult apprentices
The Department for Education says rule change means 10,000 more courses could be completed every year.BBC News - 2h -
What to know about proposals to ban abortion pills and punish women who seek abortion
Lawmakers in some states are pushing measures to crack down on abortion pills or penalize women who obtain abortionsABC News - 8h -
South Korean elementary-school teacher questioned over fatal stabbing of pupil
South Korean police are questioning an elementary-school teacher in connection with the fatal stabbing of a pupil in the city of DaejeonABC News - 6h -
Spain coach testifies Hermoso wasn't punished
Spain women's coach Montse Tomé told a judge Monday she was not trying to punish Jenni Hermoso by omitting her from the national team in the fallout of the kiss by former football federation ...ESPN - 13h -
UK apprentices will not need maths or English qualifications
New rules aim to plug skills gaps in key industries and drive economic growthFinancial Times - 17h -
Math, Eagles mania collide for one group of Philadelphia students
Super Bowl hype is becoming a learning opportunity for "Black Girls Love Math," a Philadelphia nonprofit that is thinking outside the box to help students improve their math skills. Eva Andersen ...CBS News - 1d -
McCubbin scores 27 in Austin Peay's 90-67 win against Central Arkansas
Led by Tate McCubbin's 27 points, the Austin Peay Governors defeated the Central Arkansas Bears 90-67ABC News - 2d -
Home prices up in nearly 90 percent of cities at end of 2024
Some of the biggest year-over-year median price bumps were in the Midwest.The Hill - 3d -
Why is Trump punishing South Africa and who are the Afrikaners he wants to give refugee status to?
U.S. President Donald Trump has followed through on his promise to punish South Africa by signing an executive order stopping all aid and assistance to the country over what he called a human ...ABC News - 3d
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Policing in 'hopeless position' after court ruling on vetting, Met chief says
The High Court rules that officers cannot be dismissed for losing their vetting clearance.BBC News - 3m -
French prosecutors confirm how British couple died
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Fishermen rescue humpback whale tangled in rope
A single rope had become anchored around the tail of the humpback just off the coast of Skye.BBC News - 4h -
Kate meets new mothers and babies on prison visit
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UK and US refuse to sign international AI declaration
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Policing in 'hopeless position' after court ruling on vetting, Met chief says
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Justice Department charges 2 with operating cybercrime group
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