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DR Congo school fire stampede death toll rises to 26: UNICEF

A fire and stampede at a school in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo killed at least 26 children, the UN children's agency said on Friday, with some pupils leaping from windows on high floors to escape the carnage.

Praying for rain as fires, haze plague Indonesian Borneo

Wildfires ravaging the Indonesian part of Borneo island are choking communities as far away as Malaysia with putrid haze, testing the resources and resolve of those having to endure them.

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Philadelphia Festival Revisits the Signing and Legacy of the U.S. Constitution

Philadelphia is marking its role in the creation of the U.S. Constitution with a public event at the National Constitution Center, revisiting the document signed at Independence Hall on Sept. 17, 1787.

Philippines holds drills to safeguard students from armed intruders

As an alarm reverberated throughout a Philippine high school on Thursday, students scrambled behind locked doors and police swept corridors in a drill aimed at preparing for an attack once unthinkable in the Southeast Asian country.

Back-to-school in Cuba a grim day with shortages of everything

Cuban children began the new school year Tuesday with shortages of teachers, food and uniforms -- and often no electricity -- as the island endures a crippling US pressure campaign.

Even at Elysee, phones are handed in, Macron tells French pupils

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday told high school pupils that phones and social networks were "not good" for them, arguing that even at the Elysee presidential palace attendees were asked to give up their devices before meetings.

Tamil Nadu and NUS agree to expand postgraduate and research links

Guidance Tamil Nadu and the National University of Singapore have signed an agreement covering exchanges, industry projects, scholarships and advanced study.

Rural Tamil Nadu students present 64 technology projects at IIT-M research park

Students from 13 rural training centres presented coding, robotics and digital projects in Chennai after a statewide competition drew 482 submissions.

Maharashtra Accepts Tribal Students’ Demands After 17-Day Protest

Tribal students suspended a hunger strike after Maharashtra provided written, time-bound commitments on recruitment, residential schools and other demands.

College Values Debate Puts Harvard and Columbia Under Parental Scrutiny

A discussion by Sean Duffy and Rachel Campos-Duffy about whether their daughter should apply to Harvard has renewed debate over campus culture, family values and how parents choose universities.

Apprenticeship Awards Name Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Finalists

Featuring 14 categories, the awards recognise both the achievements of apprentices and the vital role played by employers and training providers in developing future talent — a true showcase of the region’s apprenticeship success stories.

Former Surbiton Teacher Barred Indefinitely for Sexual Misconduct

James Thomas, who taught at a school in Surbiton, has been banned from teaching indefinitely by a tribunal panel however he has never been criminally prosecuted

PSBB K.K. Nagar Pair Wins Madras Quiz

PSBB KK Nagar students win The Hindu Madras Quiz, celebrating Chennai's history and culture with engaging questions and a new book launch.

State Seeks Tips After Vandalism at Maui High Restroom Project

Unknown people caused "thousands" of dollars in damage at Maui High School restroom construction site.

India police used excessive force during protests: Amnesty

Indian police used excessive force, including electric shock devices and pellet guns, against youth-led protests that forced the education minister to resign last month, Amnesty International said Monday.

Blowing in the wind, humble balloon gets green makeover

A global symbol of parties and celebrations but an environmental headache, the humble balloon is undergoing a green revolution thanks to UK researchers.

Swedish police name 17-year-old girl as victim in school sword attack

Swedish police revealed that a 17-year-old female student was the fatal victim in a sword attack at a high school where widespread tributes were paid Saturday.

One dead, three wounded after sword attack at Swedish high school

One person died and three were wounded after a sword-wielding attacker entered a high school in the town of Fagersta in central Sweden Friday, police said, adding the suspect had been arrested.

'Lonely place': Black UK academics slam racism after Arday's death

When Jason Arday was hired in 2023 aged 37, he was Cambridge University's youngest-ever black professor, one of only a small number at the prestigious institution -- and in Britain.

UK PM urges 'reflection' after Cambridge professor's death

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for "reflection" Saturday after the death of Cambridge academic Jason Arday as his family denounced what they called years of harassment amid accusations of plagiarism.

Thai schools step up security after deadly shooting

Students stood quietly outside their Bangkok school Friday as teachers checked their bags, pockets and even pencil cases under new security measures introduced after last week's deadly shooting.

Tibet conference in Nepal pushed online

An international academic conference on Tibet due to take place in Nepal this month has been pushed online, organisers said Saturday, calling it a "worrying development".

India's 'cockroach' protest movement keeps heat on Modi

Two weeks after youth-led protests forced India's education minister to resign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is grappling with the fallout from one of its toughest political challenges in years.

Thai students in disbelief after deadly school shooting

Sobbing Thai students embraced each other tightly on Friday after a 14-year-old classmate entered their school wielding his grandfather's handgun and shot dead at least five school staff.

India PM Modi says he forgives protesters who abused him

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he wanted to "forgive" protesters who abused him during recent youth-led demonstrations that dealt a rare political setback to his government.

India clears protest site after 'cockroach' movement scores a win

New Delhi municipal workers were busy painting over anti-government graffiti on Sunday after the youth-led "cockroach" movement had left a landmark protest site, satisfied with the government acceding to their demands.

India's education minister resigns, end called to Delhi protests

India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday after mass youth-led protests demanded his ouster in anger over a string of irregularities in potentially life-changing exams.

'Cockroach' protest leaders, India govt say no breakthrough in talks

Talks between the Indian government and leaders of the youth-led "Cockroach" movement failed to make headway Friday, as protesters gathered in the nation's capital to push for an overhaul of the education system.

India protest leaders to meet govt after Modi vows action

Leaders of India's youth-led "Cockroach" movement said they would meet the government on Friday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged legal reforms and swift punishment for those involved in exam paper leaks.

India student protests keep up pressure on Modi government

Crowds of supporters of India's online "cockroach" movement grew on Wednesday at a New Delhi protest site, with their campaign for accountability and reform following examination scandals getting a boost inside parliament from opposition lawmakers.

The student movement in India challenging Modi's government

What began as online outrage over exam scandals has snowballed into protests against India's education system, posing one of the biggest challenges to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his third term in office.

India opposition leader released after protest detention

India's opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has been released after being detained outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence as part of education system protests that have pushed into Wednesday.

India's 'Cockroach' movement vows to protest until education minister resigns

India's "Cockroach" party movement vowed Tuesday to press ahead with their campaign until the education minister resigns, a day after at least 180 people were injured in protests in New Delhi.

Wife says India illegally detaining hunger strike activist

The wife of an Indian hunger strike activist taken to hospital against his will accused the government on Sunday of "illegal detention" disguised as medical care.

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