At least 148 dead after reported strike on school, Iran says
Iran has blamed the US and Israel for the strike; the US is looking into reports of the incident, while the IDF says it is “not aware” of operations in the area.
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Regent Business School opens innovation lab at Soweto school
Bopasenatla Secondary School learners in the new future-focused technology makerspace. (Image: Supplied) Soweto-based Bopasenatla Secondary School has become the latest recipient of the iLeadLAB initiative. Spearheaded by Regent Business School, iLeadLAB is an educational programme that provides innovation hubs (makerspaces) aimed at equipping learners and students with 21st century skills. It focuses on digital literacy,…
Mother of 14-year-old alleged school shooter describes son’s behavior as ‘alarming’
The mother of a 14-year-old accused of killing four people and wounding others at Apalachee High School in Georgia testified on Monday that her son’s behavior was “alarming” when he came to live with her in 2023. Marcee Gray, the estranged wife of Colin Gray, took the stand Monday to discuss their son’s behavior prior…
At least 9 killed, dozens injured in shootings at British Columbia high school and home, officials say
At least nine people were killed and dozens more injured in shootings at a high school and residence in the northeast part of the province of British Columbia, Canadian police said Tuesday. The suspected shooter is dead, officials said. The school shooting was first reported at 1:20 p.m. Pacific Time at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School,…
Kids trapped in Texas immigration facility recount inedible food, no school, nightmares
The psychological toll can be just as severe. During a recent visit, Lee said, a 5-year-old girl described a recurring nightmare: A large animal chases her, but she can’t outrun it because she’s trapped in a cage. She and her siblings “wake up crying for their mom every night because they’re worried they’re going to…
US opens probe after a Waymo self-driving car hit a child near a school | Automotive Industry News
The child was struck by a Waymo during normal school drop-off hours. Published On 29 Jan 202629 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it is opening an investigation after a Waymo self-driving vehicle struck a child near an elementary school…
Africa: From Lunch Tray to Lifelong Health – WHO Sets Global Standards for School Meals
For the first time ever, the World Health Organization (WHO) is providing recommendations for healthy and nutritious food in schools around the world. The UN agency’s new global guidance on evidence-based policies and interventions shows that healthy food in schools can help children develop healthy dietary habits for life. “The food children eat at school,…
Richards Bay school gets ‘high-tech’ computer lab
The Department of Home Affairs hands over a computer lab to learners of Umdlamfe Secondary School in Richards Bay. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) last week opened a computer laboratory at the Umdlamfe Secondary School in Esikhawini, Richards Bay, in partnership with Honor SA. The high-tech computer lab forms part of government’s back-to-school programme,…
Former Uvalde school officer found not guilty
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GDE narrows gap of unplaced learners ahead of school start
The GDE urges parents to remain patient while it ensures that every grade one and grade eight learner is placed for the 2026 academic year. Just under 5 000 grade one and eight learners remain without school placement for the upcoming academic year, the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has announced. These unique applicants refer…