Bill Savitt, the lawyer who successfully represented Twitter against Elon Musk and recently won against him in Musk v. Altman, discusses his strategy for cross-examining formidable witnesses like Musk, emphasizing massive preparation and adapting to unexpected moments in court.
Europe faces its most severe heatwave on record, with temperature records broken in France, the UK, and Switzerland. Despite warnings and some adaptations, the continent struggles with the crisis, highlighting failures in long-term preparation and the need for urgent climate action.
Ofsted has issued a compliance notice to Bright Horizons, one of the UK's largest nursery chains, citing significant weaknesses in safeguarding leadership and practice. The regulator's scrutiny followed a serious safeguarding incident last September. While most settings meet requirements, the provider must improve management-level oversight.
England will implement an additional 3,000 unannounced nursery inspections per year starting September, with a new focus on safe-sleep practices. This follows tragic incidents where children died or were abused in nurseries, highlighting concerns about safeguarding and inspection ratings.
England will introduce 3,000 unannounced nursery inspections annually from September, including checks on safe-sleep practices. This follows cases of child deaths and abuse, highlighting concerns about nursery safety and Ofsted ratings.
England will implement an additional 3,000 unannounced nursery inspections per year from September, focusing on safe-sleep practices. This follows cases of child death and abuse in nurseries, highlighting concerns about safeguarding and Ofsted ratings.
A BBC investigation reveals nursery managers ignored warnings about Nathan Bennett, a childcare worker later jailed for abusing children. Partou King Street Nursery in Bristol saw managers dismiss concerns, leading to further abuse. Partou and Bright Horizons nurseries have faced increased scrutiny and notices to improve safeguarding post-arrests.
A BBC investigation revealed a nursery worker arrested for downloading indecent images of children secured another childcare job due to flaws in the DBS Update system. The UK government is urgently reviewing the system, which only checks for non-conviction information every nine months, leaving parents and officials concerned.
A two-year-old boy was seriously injured and two other children sustained minor injuries when a car crashed through a fence into a nursery playground in Ellesmere Port. The incident occurred at Partou Sunny Days Nursery and Pre-school on Vale Road.
Film director turned online safety campaigner Beeban Kidron discusses the dangers of the digital age for children, her new book "Users," and her frustration with political inaction. She highlights the emotional toll of online abuse and criticizes big tech's influence and government failures to protect users.
39 pupils (ages 2-14) and 7 teachers, including a principal, were kidnapped from schools in Oyo state, Nigeria, by armed men in military camouflage. Two days later, a teacher was beheaded, sparking national outrage. Families and communities await their return amidst heightened insecurity in the region.
Ollie Robinson took four wickets on an eventful opening day of the Test against New Zealand at Lord's. After England were bowled out for 140, Robinson's devastating spell reduced NZ to 61-6.
Ollie Robinson took four wickets on an eventful opening day against New Zealand, after England were bowled out for 140. Kyle Jamieson took five wickets for New Zealand.
Ollie Robinson took four wickets on his return as England collapsed to 140 all out, with Kyle Jamieson taking five wickets. New Zealand then faltered to 61 for six by stumps on a rain-affected opening day of the Test match.
Parents in England are facing thousands of pounds in extra fees for 'free' childcare, covering essentials like food and nappies due to government underfunding. The education secretary has asked the competition watchdog to investigate these hidden charges.
Dozens of French state schools are under investigation amid over 100 allegations of mistreatment, physical violence, and rape of children as young as three by school monitors. Prosecutors and lawyers confirm investigations into alleged abuse during school hours, with parents' groups calling it a systemic failure.
UK Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has ordered a competition review into hidden childcare charges, including non-refundable deposits and compulsory add-ons, amid concerns parents are facing extra costs despite the government's expansion of funded childcare hours.
A two-year-old girl has died of heatstroke in Brión, Spain, after being accidentally left in her father's car. The father was distracted by a phone call and forgot to take her to nursery. The incident occurred during an unseasonably hot spell.
Parents of 21 babies abused by a nursery worker in west London are outraged after she was deported to Poland after serving just 14 months of an 8-year sentence. They call the decision 'horrendous' and are demanding changes to early release schemes for serious offenders.
Hong Kong mother Chau Ting-ting, 30, shares her struggles with caring for her autistic son Ziyi, 5, amidst financial hardships and postnatal depression, highlighting the challenges faced by families with special needs children.
Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay has sparked controversy by deeming popular English nursery rhymes 'Johnny Johnny, Yes Papa' and 'Rain Rain Go Away' as detrimental to Indian culture. He argued the rhymes promote lying and selfishness, contrasting them with Indian values of collective welfare and selfless joy.
With reports of abuse and deaths fuelling concern among parents, questions are growing over whether CCTV can offer real protection for children - or not.
With reports of abuse and deaths fuelling concern among parents, questions are growing over whether CCTV can offer real protection for children - or not.
