Recent articles from publications based in United Kingdom.
What helps children feel safe at school?
The Conversation UKby Sarah Wall, Senior Lecturer in Education, Anglia Ruskin University·6d ago
The issue of children missing school in England remains an urgent problem. New data shows that in the 2024-25 academic year, 18% of pupils were persistently absent, meaning that they missed 10% of...
Trump suggests he would let Iran ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego
The Guardianby Lauren Gambino in Los Angeles·6d ago
Leaders in California have sharply denounced Donald Trump as “reckless” and “deranged” after the US president suggested Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego – two liberal cities in the...
Holding Lightning by Emily Lordi review – an intimate portrait of Whitney Houston
The Guardianby Priya Elan·6d ago
Since Whitney Houston’s death in 2012, a flurry of books and documentaries have appeared, most of them presenting her life as a cautionary tale.
The Craft review – cult high-school horror a reminder of the fearless 90s
The Guardianby Peter Bradshaw·6d ago
The chrysalis of 80s and 90s high-school comedy finally gave us a veritable butterfly of fear in this cult girl-power classic from 1996, co-written and directed by Andrew Fleming, now rereleased...
‘A return to prison is always looming’: Iran nobel laureate recounts torture in jail and hopes for the future
The Guardianby Deepa Parent·6d ago
The human rights activist Narges Mohammadi has described being beaten so severely by Iranian security agents that she required two brain scans, before being held in solitary confinement for two...
'There's a clear case' to cut taxes on tobacco, claims Tory MP
Mail Onlineby Christian Calgie·6d ago
Kemi Badenoch's right-hand man suggested yesterday that the Tories will look at cutting tobacco duty.
BT's rescue of TalkTalk is better than what could have happened
Mail Onlineby Alex Brummer·6d ago
There is no disguising the reality that BT chief executive Allison Kirkby’s swoop on ailing TalkTalk is a fast-track deal.
Lionel Messi - Argentina v Benin: The small African nation ready for Messi's big night
BBC Sportby Nesta McGregor·6d ago
- Published Situated next to Nigeria, the small west African country of Benin is generally used to being left in the shadows of its footballing powerhouse neighbour.
Labour defence spending plans 'not for another YEAR'
Mail Onlineby James Tapsfield·6d ago
Andy Burnham might not lay out plans to boost defence spending for another year, it was revealed today.
Nicole Scherzinger wows in a sequin bikini after suffering nasty burns
Mail Onlineby Niomi Harris·6d ago
Nicole Scherzinger sizzled in a sequin bikini as she got back on stage to perform with the Pussycat Dolls at The 3Arena in Dublin on Monday after suffering horrific burns.
DAN HODGES: History will record Zack Polanski as a coward
Mail Onlineby Dan Hodges·6d ago
It may take a few months. Possibly a year or so. But some time very, very soon Zack Polanski, current leader of the Green Party, will find himself consigned to the history books.
Saints’ lopsided loss sours celebrations on 20th anniversary of ‘Domecoming’
The Guardianby Associated Press·6d ago
New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough was “embarrassed”. Second-year coach Kellen Moore was “disappointed” and “frustrated”.
UK's most beautiful village so fed up of tourists it's taking action
Daily Express :by Steffan Rhys·6d ago
Residents of a village considered one of the world's most beautiful have become fed up with the behaviour of tourists to the point that they are taking action to stop it.
Harmanpreet Kaur: India batter steps down as national team captain in all three formats
BBC Sportby Mike Peter·6d ago
- Published India batter Harmanpreet Kaur has left her role as national team captain across all three formats of international cricket.
Taylor’s hardline immigration plan drags Australian politics further to the right – and it’s all upside for One Nation
World news | The Guardianby Tom McIlroy·6d ago
With Angus Taylor’s hardline immigration policy unveiled on Tuesday, voters have a new measure of Pauline Hanson’s success in dragging politics further to the right.
Yemen: Children brave snipers and mortars to go to school near front line
BBC News (World)by Nawal Al-Maghafi·6d ago
- Published Every morning at 6am, 10-year-old Rafeef and her younger brother get ready for school, putting on their cream and brown uniforms.
Ronaldo 'will NOT return to Portugal while Jorge Jesus stays as boss'
Mail Onlineby Luke Power·6d ago
Cristiano Ronaldo will reportedly refuse to return to the Portuguese national team while manager Jorge Jesus remains in charge.
Warning over rise in younger men with prostate cancer as cases treble
Mail Onlineby Ciaran Foreman·6d ago
Prostate cancer diagnoses among men under 50 have more than quadrupled in England in just over two decades, alarming new figures reveal.
Morning update
Middle East Eyeby Mera Aladam·6d ago
Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: - The chief executive of Saudi Aramco warned that the world's oil stockpiles are now "scarily thin".
Lego fraudster among last year's most high-profile insurance scammers
BBC Newsby Mitchell Labiak·6d ago
- Published A scammer jailed for making false home insurance claims about supposedly stolen Lego has been listed as one of last year's most high-profile insurance fraudsters.
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