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School pulls out of 'unviable' free breakfast club
Funding for the government's free breakfast scheme "is not enough", a Bacup head teacher says.
Ukraine’s Artists: Protest & Resilience
On The Stream, we look at how Ukrainians harness art as a powerful tool of protest and resistance during wartime.
Witches of Bucha: Ukraine’s women protecting the skies
"No one invites us here to cook borscht or make a pie. We are just here to work with weapons that kill."
Bridge collapses in South Korea, killing four
At least four people were killed and six injured after a bridge that’s part of a highway under construction collapsed.
Cricket experts berate Pakistan’s Champions Trophy exit, loss to India
Pakistan's loss to India has left fans and former players wondering if their team can ever match their archrivals.
UK to hike defence spending and cut aid budget, Starmer says
British prime minister Keir Starmer's announcement comes prior to his trip to the United States later this week.
Attainment gap widens in Scottish schools
The difference between the qualifications obtained by Scotland's richest and poorest pupils increased last year.
Ukrainian parliament affirms Zelenskyy’s legitimacy
The 268 parliament members present on Tuesday voted unanimously in support of the Ukrainian president.
How the US spends taxpayer money as Musk-led DOGE seeks cuts
Raising taxes could help reduce deficit, but Trump's tax cut pledge will make Musk's aim to slash $1 trillion difficult.
US votes with Russia in UN session on Ukraine war
The US sided with Russia on two UN votes on the Ukraine war, going against its European allies.
Six children die of hypothermia amid freezing conditions in Gaza
The deaths come amid a harsh cold snap in Gaza and Israel's blocking of shelter from entering the enclave.
Russia-Ukraine war: How the US position has changed on UN resolutions
The US vote against Ukraine and Europe's UN resolution reflects larger policy changes of the Trump administration.
The colonial partition that keeps Cameroon split along ‘artificial lines’
A century ago, Germany, France and Britain claimed Cameroon at different times. The scars are seen in conflicts today.
Babies die from cold in Gaza as Israel prevents entry of mobile homes
At least four babies have reportedly died due to cold in Gaza, where most Palestinians are living in makeshift shelters.
Australia vs South Africa Champions Trophy match abandoned due to rain
Both teams have three points each after their two group games, ahead of Afghanistan and England, who play on Wednesday.
Syria’s interim president launches dialogue on political transition
Syria’s interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has hailed an historic opportunity to rebuild his country.
Children in Gaza go back to school
Students in Gaza have gone back to school. Many are learning in classrooms scarred by damage inflicted by the war.
Sudan army allies intentionally targeting civilians: HRW
A new report by Human Rights Watch says SAF-allied groups committed acts that may amount to war crimes.
Music stars release silent album in protest against UK AI copyright plans
Is This What We Want features recordings of empty studios, performance spaces, highlighting danger to creative trade.
Ukraine reconstruction costs cross half-trillion-dollar mark: Study
The $524bn estimate marks growing needs provoked by Russia's bombardment of Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.