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Wales has the UK's worst school results by far. We investigated why

For the past 25 years, Wales has radically reshaped its education system, taking a radically different path from England.But it remains far ehind ever...

23h 05m

•Sep 9, 2026

Is Germany about to elect its first far right government since World War II?

Germany’s far-right, anti-immigration AfD party is on course for a major victory in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, potentially marking the first time a f...

11h 09m

•Sep 4, 2026

The biggest El Niño in history could be on its way. Here’s what it will cost you

This year's 'Godzilla El Niño' is on track to be the biggest we've ever seen. It's predicted to trigger flooding and drought that could affect the pri...

6h 03m

•Aug 20, 2026

Nigel Farage vs Count Binface: The Clacton by-election explained

Nigel Farage will compete with a record 33 other candidates in the Clacton by-election, despite several political parties refusing to stand. The Refor...

8h 23m

•Aug 12, 2026

Heatwaves, wildfires, and ‘coolcations’: Are our holiday habits about to change?

Wildfires burning in France and Spain, heatwaves hitting the whole of Europe, and "coolcations" on the rise.For decades, Brits have travelled to South...

7h 21m

•Jul 30, 2026

Why thousands of Gen Z ‘cockroaches’ are clashing with police in India

Thousands of young people from India’s Gen Z have taken to the streets of New Delhi as part of the viral Cockroach Janta Party movement, clashing with...

5h 43m

•Jul 21, 2026