BBC Baroness Anne Longfield was the children’s commissioner for England from 2015 to 2021 A former children’s commissioner will chair the government’s inquiry into child sexual abuse by grooming gangs. Baroness Anne Longfield will lead the inquiry, which was derailed in October when four women resigned from its survivors panel and two leading candidates to…
A “cheap ceasefire” between Ukraine and Russia – with Kyiv forced to surrender land – would create an “expensive peace” for the whole of Europe, Norway’s foreign minister has warned. Espen Barth Eide explained that this could mean security challenges for generations, with the continent’s entire future “on the line.” It was why Ukraine, its…
Google Google plans to launch smart glasses powered by artificial intelligence (AI) in 2026, after its previous high-profile attempt to enter the market ended in failure. The tech giant set expectations high in 2013 when it unveiled Google Glass, billed by some as the future of technology despite its odd appearance with a bulky screen…
Google Mossbourne Victoria Park is one of England’s high-achieving comprehensives A secondary school in east London celebrated for its high academic results fostered a “particularly harmful” disciplinary culture for vulnerable students, an independent safeguarding review has found. The report, commissioned by Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (MVPA), found that shouting, public humiliation, and a lack of…
Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that the Congress’s decision to divide Vande Mataram in 1937, as a concession to the Muslim League, initiated appeasement politics that ultimately led to India’s partition. He emphasised the song’s role in cultural nationalism and slammed the opposition for belittling its significance. NEW DELHI: Home Minister Amit Shah asserted Tuesday…
President Donald Trump’s ban on issuing new wind energy permits has been ruled “unlawful” by a US court. In January the president signed an executive order freezing federal approval of offshore and onshore wind projects, halting construction of several projects in the US that were already under way. Some 17 states and a New York-based…
Picture Credit Betting on college basketball presents countless opportunities, but few are as intriguing as matchups between mid-major teams and power conference programmes. These games often hold hidden value because public perceptions and betting lines tend to favour high-profile teams and sideline the wagering possibilities that an undervalued team can provide. Understanding how to analyse…
