Jamie Varley, a secondary school teacher, has been sentenced to a whole-life order for the sexual abuse and murder of 13-month-old Preston Davey, whom he was adopting. His partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, received 25 years for related offenses. The baby suffered 40 traumatic injuries before his death.
Jamie Varley, a secondary school teacher, has been sentenced to a whole-life order for the sexual abuse and murder of 13-month-old Preston Davey, whom he was adopting. Varley's partner received 25 years. The baby suffered 40 traumatic injuries before his death.
A survey by Beacon Group reveals over 90% of mainland Chinese families relocating to Hong Kong via talent visa schemes prioritize their children's education. Nearly 80% moved when their children were in upper secondary school.
Bilal Kreidi, a 16-year-old Syrian student in Germany, won first place nationally in the Mathematical Kangaroo competition. He has since launched a popular TikTok channel simplifying math lessons for students.
Hong Kong teachers must complete 30 hours of digital education training every three years. Schools will integrate digital elements into development plans, and an innovation/tech curriculum will be rolled out for pupils, with AI integration a key focus.
The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has announced the results for the High School Second Examination 2026. Students can check their scores online via the official MPBSE website once the link is activated. The board offers a second chance for students to appear for examinations under its revised framework.
The US and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to cease their war, with a ceasefire in place for 60 days to negotiate details. Iranian funds frozen by the US will be released in phases, with sanctions potentially lifted if Iran reduces enriched uranium. The deal aims to signal a new era for Iran in the international community, but underlying issues of the conflict, including Iran's nuclear program and regional proxies, remain unresolved.
The US and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to cease their war, with a ceasefire in place for 60 days to negotiate details. Iranian funds frozen by the US will be released in phases, and sanctions may be partially lifted if Iran allows retrieval of enriched uranium. This deal follows a pattern by Donald Trump of prioritizing deal signing over details, with many underlying issues in the Middle East remaining unresolved.
Victorian secondary schools will limit classroom device use to two hours per day from 2027, a national-first plan aiming to reduce screen time and encourage traditional learning methods. Primary school students will also face new screen time limits.
The adolescent comedy 'G'wed,' set in Liverpool, is praised for its unique blend of humor, class commentary, and exploration of grief. Despite some tonal inconsistencies, its ambition and strong performances make it a standout show.
A Hong Kong school denies intense academic pressure after a Primary Six pupil and her mother died by suicide following an education-related argument, with promotion to secondary section being automatic.
Banking trade groups are pressing U.S. regulators for clarity on stablecoin transaction oversight after issuance, arguing that secondary market monitoring is critical to combat illicit finance. Crypto firms previously warned that broad AML rules could harm DeFi.
Female candidates taking China's gaokao exam are facing increasing attention online regarding the challenge of having their periods overlap with the test dates. An estimated 30% of female candidates may experience this, leading some to seek contraceptives or folk remedies to postpone their periods.
Anchorage Digital, a crypto bank, has submitted a public comment letter supporting the US Treasury Department's proposed Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and sanctions framework for the GENIUS Act. The company believes the rules strike a balance between compliance and innovation but seeks clarification on secondary-market sanctions liability.
Il settore del ticketing in Italia chiede una revisione della normativa sul secondary ticketing, lamentando che una legge del 2004 esclude le strutture italiane dalle grandi piattaforme internazionali di rivendita.
Scotland's secondary schools are reducing timetables and cutting subjects due to a shortage of specialist teachers, particularly in maths, science, design technology, and computing, with over 4,000 unfilled PGDE training spaces in the past nine years.
Utsunomiya, Japan closes all 94 schools after a medium-sized black bear is spotted multiple times in the city, prompting a search and warnings for residents.
The English Schools Foundation (ESF) in Hong Kong introduces a 'through-train' system, guaranteeing students a place from kindergarten (K1) through to secondary school graduation (Year 13), starting with the 2027-28 academic year.
Malaysia's government now permits students with the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) from Chinese independent secondary schools and other non-mainstream institutions to apply to public universities, provided they meet specific requirements like passing Malay language and history.
Aeroflot CEO Sergey Alexandrovsky confirmed the airline is continuing its search for aircraft on the secondary market, a process that has not ceased. The airline plans to increase its fleet to 460 aircraft by 2030.
England's state schools saw a drop of over 1,900 teachers this year, marking the second consecutive annual decline. The Department for Education claims progress on a pledge to recruit 6,500 additional teachers, but union leaders and researchers point to record low new entrants and question the figures.
Chinese motorcycle brand ZXMOTO and its founder Zhang Xue are trending online after their unprecedented victory in the WorldSSP class of the Superbike World Championship. French rider Valentin Debise secured the win on ZXMOTO's 820RR-RS model in March, marking a historic first for a Chinese motorcycle maker in the series. Zhang's wife, Chen Xingyi, has also gained prominence.
Founded in 1917 as An Nam Girls' School, Trưng Vương Secondary School in Hanoi retains its original French colonial architecture. The school, visited by Ho Chi Minh five times, preserves historical elements like its century-old gate and buildings, a memorial for fallen soldiers, and a rare Hanoi city emblem from the French colonial era.
A Hong Kong school principal, Lee Cheuk-hing, has been fired by the San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School's management committee for swearing at security guards during a student trip to Singapore. His resignation was refused, and he was dismissed immediately due to the disruption his continued presence would cause.
