The 2026 Adelaide Writers' Week has been scrapped following a mass author boycott and board resignations, sparked by a dispute over Palestinian Australian writer Randa Abdel-Fattah. Explore the fallout and looming defamation case.
Campaigners reveal BP's contractual control over Science Museum's teacher training, sparking a boycott by educators and unions. Discover the fossil fuel firm's deep ties to STEM education.
The Eurovision Song Contest launches its first-ever tour to mark 70 years, as the event faces a boycott from five countries over Israel's participation in the 2026 contest.
A German teacher's settled life in Devon unravelled with the 2016 Brexit result. With a job and mortgage pending, she had 72 hours to save her UK future. Read her journey from limbo to citizenship.
Adelaide Writers' Week collapses after board's decision to exclude Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah prompts mass speaker withdrawals and resignations. Read the full story.
The 2026 Adelaide Writers' Week has been scrapped following a mass withdrawal of over 180 participants, triggered by the disinvitation of author Randa Abdel-Fattah. The festival board has resigned.
A trans music teacher in Texas reveals why he resigned from a job he loved, detailing the humiliation of the state's bathroom ban and anti-trans policies. Read his powerful story of resilience and loss.
Former NZ PM Jacinda Ardern withdraws from Adelaide Writers' Week, joining a major boycott over the cancellation of Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah. Discover the full story behind the festival's crisis.
The Washington National Opera is moving out of the Kennedy Centre, citing a Trump 'takeover', a 40% drop in ticket sales, and shattered donor confidence. Read the full story.
Betty Hudson, a gifted musician and teacher whose fluent Hungarian led to her working as a translator for the national football team during the 1966 World Cup, has died aged 98. Discover her remarkable life story.
Elon Musk's X sees UK revenue fall nearly 60% in a year as brands pull ads over content safety. Profits plummet and Grok AI tool faces restrictions after outcry.
Spotify confirms it is no longer running US Immigration and Customs Enforcement recruitment ads after the Trump administration campaign ended. The move follows artist protests and listener backlash.
Dozens of prominent writers, including Miles Franklin winner Michelle de Kretser, have withdrawn from Adelaide Writers' Week in protest after the festival cancelled Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah's appearance. The board cited 'cultural s
Pressure mounts on Keir Starmer to pull government off X after reports its AI chatbot, Grok, generated illegal child abuse images. Calls grow for a total boycott.
A North London teacher has been banned from teaching for life after using his school's intranet to send sexual messages to a pupil. Read the full details of the case and the school's response.
Early Career Teachers from London and Southend attended a professional development weekend in Cornwall, focusing on wellbeing and outdoor learning strategies. Discover how they plan to enrich their classrooms.
A head teacher jailed for attacking his deputy with a spanner in a fit of 'overwhelming sexual jealousy' has spoken of his shame. Read his first interview since release.
A 22-year-old preschool teacher was detained by police moments after giving a television interview in support of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Read the full story on the controversial arrest and the ongoing US-Venezuela tensions.
Cricket Australia has blocked player interviews with the ABC after commentator Stuart Clark criticised selectors. The fallout continues during the Ashes series. Read the full story.
Tributes paid to Joanna Ross, a dedicated special educational needs teacher in London who championed inclusive education and won a Pearson Teaching award. Her legacy of creativity and compassion touched countless lives.
Israel's foreign ministry accuses new NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani of pouring 'antisemitic gasoline on an open fire' after he revoked orders on antisemitism definition and BDS restrictions. Read the full story.
A 40-year-old's journey learning the violin reveals its existential fussiness and the mindful joy hidden in its difficulty. Discover how daily practice transformed torment into passion.
A growing list of musical acts are pulling out of performances at the Washington DC venue after its board voted to add Donald Trump's name. Discover the latest cancellations and legal battles.
The Cookers jazz septet cancels performance at the renamed Washington DC arts centre, joining a growing artist boycott over the controversial Trump name addition. Read the latest.
A Reading primary school teacher argues the viral 'six-seven' phrase fosters mindlessness, not hope, and warns against blindly following social media trends. Read his full critique.
A little-known police training programme is helping to reduce fatal overdoses across the United States. Discover how Crisis Intervention Training changes law enforcement's approach to addiction.
Klezmer-dance band Oi Va Voi saw two UK shows cancelled after protests. The musicians discuss feeling targeted and the climate for Jewish artists in Britain.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe calls for clarity on the club's long-term stadium and training ground projects, admitting he likely won't be in charge to see them completed. Read his full statement.
Rebecca Joynes, 31, has been permanently barred from teaching after being convicted of sexual activity with two schoolboys. Read the full details of the case and the misconduct panel's ruling.
Discover how retired teacher Ken Bonham, 79, filled his Birmingham flat with intricate memory boxes and dioramas inspired by a lifetime of travel and teaching. A heartwarming story of creativity.