The war in Ukraine has become a grinding test of attrition, where movement on the map is measured in metres, not miles. In the frozen wastelands where this fight is being waged, it feels never-ending. At stake are huge consequences not just for Ukrainians, but for Europe and the wider international order – whether borders […]
Mainstream schools will receive direct funding to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) as part of a £4bn package to make the system more inclusive. Targeted interventions such as small-group language work will receive funding, and there will be help for staff to introduce adaptive teaching styles, as part of a major
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One of Mexico’s most notorious drug lords, “El Mencho”, has been killed in a military operation carried out by Mexican special forces with “intelligence” support from the US. The leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, whose real name is Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, was wounded in an operation to capture him in Tapalpa, Jalisco
Student-led protests have taken place in Iran this weekend, coinciding with the start of the new university term and the 40th day of mourning for many of the thousands of people killed by security forces in early January. Pro-and anti-regime activists protested at five universities in Tehran on Saturday, in some instances facing off against
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A man has been shot dead by Secret Service agents after trying to unlawfully enter Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, authorities in the US have said. The man was seen by the north gate of the Florida property at around 1.30am local time (6.30am UK time) on Sunday. He was carrying what appeared to be a
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British film newcomer Robert Aramayo has been named best actor at the BAFTAs – beating favourite Timothee Chalamet and other A-listers including Leonardo DiCaprio to win the prize. Aramayo won the award for his performance in I Swear, which tells the real-life story of Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson, while Irish actress Jessie Buckley was named
It’s a debate that’s gaining momentum, and ministers could score some political points among millions of graduates in England if they choose to reform the student loans system. According to one Labour MP, it’s “the next welfare waiting to happen”, implying the government could have another rebellion on its hands if it doesn’t act quickly.
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Three people have died and four others were injured in a three-car crash in Co Tyrone. The collision happened in the Armagh Road area of Moy at around 10.20pm on Saturday, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said. A 23-year-old woman and two men, aged 31 and 48, died at the scene. Four other
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As well as the film prizes, red carpet fashion is also a huge part of any awards ceremony. Emma Stone, Kate Hudson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jessie Buckley, Teyana Taylor, Timothee Chalamet, Michael B Jordan, Carey Mulligan and Rose Byrne are among the stars nominated today. Here are the red carpet arrivals ahead of the BAFTA Film
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Prince William has told of his “immense sadness” at the death of an army medic who had become a TikTok star. Corporal Lucy Wilde, 25, who documented her fitness routines and daily life on the social media platform, was reportedly found dead at her barracks in Warminster, Wiltshire, on 5 February. The Prince of Wales,
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