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Pupil power secures green heating for Devon college

Education - Sun, 01/14/2024 - 10:16
Petroc College is to install a new heat pump system, partly due to pressure from students.

Hemel Hempstead pair praise the benefits of fostering children

Education - Sat, 01/13/2024 - 07:36
Joan and Reg East have fostered more than 100 children and are still caring in their late 70s.

At CES, Connected Devices Are Becoming More Discreet and Invisible

Technology - Fri, 01/12/2024 - 05:20
An estimated 130,000 people have descended on Las Vegas for CES 2024, the consumer technology show that attracts big and small companies alike. VOA’s Tina Trinh met with some of the more than 4,000 exhibitors for a look at emerging trends in artificial intelligence, digital health and more. Camera: Tina Trinh

Uni 'flexible' over grades for foreign students

Education - Thu, 01/11/2024 - 17:57
The University of York denies it has lowered entry requirements for overseas students, following a Financial Times report.

Pass rate falls for GCSE maths resits in England

Education - Thu, 01/11/2024 - 16:03
However, the pass rate for GCSE English resits went up from the rates in recent years.

Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 97

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/11/2024 - 08:52
The ICJ will begin its hearings in South Africa's genocide case against Israel on Thursday amid its attacks in Gaza.

Ecuador ‘in state of war’ against drug cartels’ terror campaign

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/11/2024 - 08:07
Schools and stores are shuttered, people are staying home as soldiers roam the streets of Ecuador’s biggest cities.

Who is Israeli MP Ofer Cassif, why is he backing South Africa at the ICJ?

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/11/2024 - 07:29
An Israeli politician is taking a bold stance against the genocide he says his country is perpetrating in Gaza.

Top 10 players to watch at the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 in Ivory Coast

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/11/2024 - 06:20
Which football stars can play a key role in helping their team win the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023?

Ecuador’s military ordered to eradicate gangs after TV station takeover

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/11/2024 - 06:13
Ecuador’s president orders the army to go after gangs newly listed as terrorist organisations after TV station takeover.

Five key takeaways from US Republican presidential debate in Iowa

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/11/2024 - 05:58
Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis trade barbs over Ukraine, Israel support as frontrunner Donald Trump holds muted town hall.

At least 15 dead in Papua New Guinea rioting and looting

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/11/2024 - 05:53
China lodges 'solemn representations' after Chinese shops targeted and some citizens injured after day of chaos.

Taiwan’s Gen Z voters want something new in Saturday’s election

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/11/2024 - 04:14
Once political outsiders, Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party is now seen as 'establishment' by younger voters.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 687

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/11/2024 - 03:27
As the war enters its 687th day, these are the main developments.

UN Security Council demands Houthis stop Red Sea shipping attacks

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/11/2024 - 02:30
Resolution backed by 11 members also calls for the immediate release of the seized Galaxy Leader's multinational crew.

‘Still no endgame’ as Blinken concludes latest Middle East tour: Analysts

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/11/2024 - 01:34
Critics question whether Blinken's trip is an exercise in 'face-saving' as US faces criticism over stance in Gaza war.

South Africa takes Israel to the ICJ claiming genocide in Gaza

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/10/2024 - 21:37
South Africa is taking Israel to the International Court of Justice accusing it of crimes of genocide in Gaza

Israeli strike on residence kills and wounds dozens

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/10/2024 - 20:40
Video shows the moments after an Israeli strike destroyed a residential building in central Gaza.

Ecuador president declares ‘war’ with criminal gangs amid soaring violence

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/10/2024 - 20:07
City streets deserted after gangs take prison staff hostage, set off explosions, briefly seize TV station live on air.

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