Number of children getting special educational needs support hits another record high
It is the highest yearly increase in education, health and care plans (EHCPs) since they were introduced.
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TikTok influencer charged with Dubai murder
Influencer Brooke George, 23, from Kent, claims she acted in self defence in stabbing her partner.
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Salisbury house where Skripal was poisoned with novichok up for sale
Estate agent is offering 30% share in former Russian spy’s house for £114,000, with the rest owned by councilThe house…
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Chaos after building collapses on Caracas outskirts
The capital and its surrounding areas have seen some of the worst damage from the 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, which hit a…
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‘Act on the evidence outside the window’: Andy Burnham urged to stick to net zero targets if he becomes PM
Mayor of Manchester is coming under pressure from some to ditch net zero targets but this could be highly damaging on…
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Trump to meet House speaker in attempt to break legislative gridlock – US politics live
Trump suddenly scrapped the signing of a pivotal bipartisan housing bill yesterday, demanding the Senate pass his voter…
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How minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz works: A visual guide
Clearing mines is a slow, high-risk operation that involves finding and destroying them using specialised techniques.
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian man during raid on his home
Israeli forces kill Palestinian man during raid on his home
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Highest June minimum temperature record broken in Cardiff as ‘savage’ heatwave continues
Thermometer shows 23.5C overnight in Welsh capital as climate crisis makes such extreme temperatures more severe and…
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Police investigating death of man on Jet2 flight from Larnaca to Manchester
Officers looking into reports the man had been ‘aggressive and disruptive’ and that passengers had restrained himA…
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Reform UK plan to target EU nationals based in Britain ‘absolutely outrageous’
Exclusive: Rights group says Nigel Farage’s party is reneging on promises made during the Brexit referendum campaignUK…
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Rubio tells Gulf allies that Iran deal will ensure their security
Rubio's Gulf tour is the first high-level diplomatic mission since the US-Iran framework agreement last week.
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2 earthquakes in Venezuela kill at least 164. And, Trump cancels housing bill signing
Two major earthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 164 people and left hundreds injured. And, President Trump…
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Hospitals in England declare critical incidents as machines and IT fail in heat
Extreme weather breaks MRI scanners and cooling units, as workload rises for sleep-deprived staff on sweltering…
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When going to 'camp' meant Roman military lodgings — not summer fun
In this installment of NPR's Word of the Week, we go to camp: from 16th-century military lodgings to the wilderness…
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Trump is pushing to institutionalize the homeless. That may include veterans
A Trump executive order pushes involuntary treatment for homeless people; the VA denies that would include homeless…
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Venezuela earthquakes: Why is Central America so vulnerable to tremors?
Venezuela and Japan are both hit by strong quakes, but Venezuela faces higher risks due to weaker building standards.
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As Ukraine seizes ‘first chance to win’, war horrors come home to Russia
President Putin has hinted at peace talks as the economy fails, people flee cities and toxic 'oil rains' fall.
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Europe faces another day of extreme heat after more temperature records set
France under extreme heat alert as 63 million endure 30+C temperatures, with widespread power outages in Brittany.
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Rome airports threaten to suspend new EU passport system to avoid summer ‘disaster’
Airports CEO says letting non-EU passengers skip entry-exit system would be only way to avoid peak season travel…
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Powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela as death toll reaches 164 | First Thing
Buildings collapse after double quakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude. Plus, the apartment renters facing a tide of feesGood…
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Would-be physician assistants deterred by strict caps on US student loans
Advocates condemn change that caps loans at $20,500 per year – less than half median annual cost of PA programStrict…
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Datacentres facing increase in global climate-related legal cases, report finds
LSE analysis highlights litigation linked to energy sources, water consumption and air pollutionThe proliferation of…
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IBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips
IBM says it has created the world's first known chip tech below 1 nanometre - but it will be some time before it's…