UNESCO reports 2.4 million Afghan girls barred from secondary education since Taliban's 2021 takeover, with potential rise to nearly 4 million by 2030, reversing two decades of progress and impacting the economy.
OpenAI completed a $7 billion secondary share sale enabling current and former employees to sell stock at an $852 billion valuation, providing near-term liquidity ahead of an anticipated IPO.
A new law in England limits compulsory school uniform items to three branded pieces plus a tie from September, aiming to save families money, though consistency varies and some schools and suppliers face challenges.
India's education spending meets the GDP threshold at 4.1%, but its share of public expenditure falls to 14.2%, missing UNESCO's 15% benchmark. Secondary school completion rates also lag significantly behind 2025 targets, reflecting a broader global trend.
Denmark's government has announced urgent measures requiring upper secondary students aged 16 to 19 to orally defend written essays and complete more assignments under school supervision to combat AI cheating.
A 65-year-old repeat sex offender in Hong Kong, William Wu Yiu-shing, was sentenced to four months in prison for groping a 17-year-old student on a bus, after a video of the attack circulated online.
Italian study of over 5,000 schoolchildren found those who opened social media accounts at ages 11‑12 scored lower in maths and reading at age 16, a gap equivalent to six months of learning, while English scores were unaffected.
Lucy Powell, the new education secretary, aims to be an ambitious "tiger mum" for all young people, advocating for both academic excellence and high-quality vocational training. She defends Labour's plans against "dumbing down" accusations, emphasizing ambition for all children and addressing concerns about school funding and the SEND system.
The IPO market has significantly cooled since 2021, with companies opting to stay private longer due to easier access to capital, robust secondary markets, and a desire to avoid public scrutiny and regulatory burdens. Recent IPOs have been uneventful, highlighting the shift.
IdeaPOP! 2026, a Hong Kong secondary school program sponsored by Citi, saw students widely integrate AI into solutions for social issues. The multi-month journey emphasizes sustainable, workable ideas beyond classroom prototypes, fostering entrepreneurial thinking and human-centered design.
A Chinese secondary school graduate, Yuanyuan, works alongside her single mother at a Guangdong construction site to earn university tuition fees, after sitting for the gaokao exam in June.
Kensington Palace released a new video and photo of Prince George for his 13th birthday, showing him playing in Cornwall. The video marks his transition to secondary school, as he is set to attend Eton College, following his father Prince William.
Kensington Palace has released a new, more formal photograph of Prince George to mark his 13th birthday. The photo, taken by Matt Porteous at Kensington Palace, shows George, second in line to the throne, preparing to start secondary school at Eton College in September.
Axiom Biosciences, a US-based biotech firm developing AI-powered therapies for newborn brain injuries, is targeting a US$200 million initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong by 2027, with a secondary listing in the US planned for 2029. CEO Remo Moomiaie-Qajar highlighted Hong Kong's mature market for healthcare listings.
Fifa projects record $15bn revenues from this summer's World Cup, exceeding initial targets by $4bn. The boost, largely from hospitality and ticketing, strengthens Gianni Infantino's position and may influence future US hosting bids.
A survey found that nearly 40% of Hong Kong's DSE exam candidates are stressed about AI replacing jobs and the economic outlook, despite an overall decrease in high stress levels compared to last year.
Zhipu AI and Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor shares surged Thursday following separate secondary share placements to raise billions of Hong Kong dollars for hardware and research. Investor appetite remained robust despite expired lock-up periods, showcasing a common strategy for Chinese tech firms to secure funding post-IPO.
Telstra customers are still experiencing issues calling triple zero due to a secondary problem from Wednesday's outage. Regional train services in Victoria and NSW remain suspended as Telstra's 4G network interferes with backup satellite phones. Investigations and potential penalties are being considered.
Telstra customers are still experiencing issues with triple zero calls and train services due to a continuing outage. A secondary problem is affecting emergency calls, while a 4G network interference is disrupting regional train operations in Victoria and NSW. Investigations and potential penalties are being considered.
Telstra customers are experiencing ongoing issues with calling the emergency triple zero hotline on Thursday morning due to a secondary problem stemming from Wednesday's national outage. While Telstra reports a 90% reduction in the issue, some calls are still not connecting properly, prompting warnings to use alternative devices.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after a suspected rampage at the Welfen grammar school in Schongau, Bavaria, on Wednesday. Two girls were seriously injured but their lives are not in danger.
Two 13-year-old girls were seriously injured in an incident at a school in Schongau, Upper Bavaria, Germany. A 16-year-old suspect, believed to have acted alone and possibly having a history of psychiatric treatment, has been arrested. The suspect was reportedly carrying a knife and a firearm.
FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final ticket prices have dropped significantly on secondary markets, with some falling nearly 60%. The decline is attributed to the early elimination of co-hosts USA and Portugal, leading to reduced fan interest and increased ticket availability.
A survey by the Hong Kong Christian Service found that Gen Z in Hong Kong often underestimate social media's negative mental health effects. Frequent users reported higher loneliness scores than non-users, with a notable percentage of active users potentially experiencing severe social isolation.
