Married Edinburgh Couple Run Marathon to Champion Visually Impaired Runners
As Javi Lorenzo Sol and Núria Martí-Andrés prepare to stand on the start line of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival this May, they will be running for far more than a finish time. Their marathon journey represents resilience, trust, and the power of support in overcoming life’s challenges. Originally from Catalonia and now living in Edinburgh, […]
New report: Teacher wellbeing is under pressure
Teacher well-being is under pressure globally. But the drivers and solutions are not always what school leaders expect – The Tes Global Wellbeing Report 2026 This year’s report shares what educators around the world are experiencing, where the biggest risks lie and what forward-thinking schools are doing in response. Workload, leadership support, professional growth and […]
London Marathon 2026: Kenya’s Sawe breaks two-hour world record and Ethiopia’s Assefa broke her own women’s only world record
Kenyan Sebastian Sawe (pictured) makes history breaking the elite men London Marathon world record under two hours in with 1hr 59min 30sec time. Sabastian Sawe, 30, has made history as the first person to complete a marathon in under two hours, running time of one hour and 59 minutes. Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa (pictured below), broke […]
Lower-Income Countries Investing Record Amount In Immunisation Programmes
New data released on 16th April by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, shows that lower‑income countries have collectively contributed over US$ 300 million towards Gavi-supported immunisation programmes for 2025, setting a new record for annual country investment in vaccines. This performance reflects the accelerated pace at which countries are assuming greater ownership of immunisation financing, enabled by […]
Iran War Could Trigger “Unprecedented” Refugee Crisis, Surge in UK Asylum Seekers and Calls for Greater Refugee Support
According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), up to 3.2 million people have already been displaced inside Iran as the conflict intensifies, with hundreds of thousands of households forced to flee major cities in search of safety. The UN warns that these numbers are likely to rise further as hostilities continue, signalling a rapidly […]
Israeli Leaders Defiant, Vow to Continue Gaza Strip War Despite Mounting International Pressure
In the face of increasing international pressure, including from key ally the United States, Israeli leaders affirmed on Wednesday their determination to press ahead with the ongoing Gaza Strip war, now in its third month. The conflict was sparked by the unprecedented October 7 attacks on Israel by Palestinian militant group Hamas, which Israeli officials […]
UK Immigration Minister Resigns Over Rwanda Asylum Transfer Legislation
In a significant development, UK Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick has resigned over the government’s proposed legislation regarding the Rwanda asylum transfer scheme. Jenrick stated that the new law “does not go far enough” in providing sufficient safeguards for the success of the policy. The government’s plan to transfer certain asylum seekers to Rwanda has faced […]
Rishi Sunak Stands Firm on Immigration Reduction Goals, Despite Manifesto Setback
In a recent interview conducted at the Nissan plant, Chancellor Rishi Sunak declined to apologize for the government’s inability to fulfil the 2019 Tory manifesto pledge of reducing immigration. However, he reiterated his belief that current immigration levels were excessively high. Expressing his stance, Sunak stated, “I’m very clear that the levels of migration are […]
WHO Requests Detailed Information from China Amidst Unexplained Outbreak of Respiratory Illness in Children
In recent days, local media in cities such as Xian in northwest China have been sharing videos online depicting hospitals overwhelmed with parents and children waiting to receive medical attention. Concerned about the situation, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has reached out to China, requesting more detailed information about the outbreak of a respiratory illness […]
Finland Erects Barriers at Border with Russia to Control Influx of Migrants
Finnish authorities have taken measures to address the increasing number of undocumented migrants crossing the border with Russia, as barriers topped with barbed wire have been erected at selected crossing points. The move aims to better manage the flow of migrants entering Finland, particularly from the Middle East and Africa. While only a few dozen […]