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Does play belong in primary school? New research suggests teachers are not sure
Play is a big part of early childhood education. But once kids start school, play is frequently dismissed as something fun, that is not part of learning.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:
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Federal election feel like ages ago? Parliament is now back. Here’s your political refresher
The 48th parliament is about to begin. Here’s who will be there, what’s on the agenda, and the political and policy challenges ahead.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Two killed as Israeli forces fire on aid seekers north of Gaza City
Two killed as Israeli forces fire on aid seekers north of Gaza City An emergency medical official in Gaza told Al Jazeera Arabic that Israeli forces opened fire on Palestinians attempting to reach aid north of Gaza City, killing two and wounding several others. The incident is the latest in a string of deadly attacks targeting desperate civilians searching for food and humanitarian relief amid Israel’s ongoing siege.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:House Democrat: Trump 'made an enormous mistake' by putting blame of war on Ukraine
Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) said Sunday that President Trump “made an enormous mistake” in blaming the Russia-Ukraine war on the Ukrainians. “I think the Trump administration made an enormous mistake during the campaign and then from the election forward by putting the blame on Ukraine for the war,” Smith told anchor Shannon Bream on “Fox...
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Ole Miss football player killed in Tennessee shooting, four others injured
The 18-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:UN warns Gaza families face 'catastrophic hunger'
UN warns Gaza families face 'catastrophic hunger' The UN’s humanitarian affairs office has warned that families in Gaza are enduring “catastrophic hunger,” with children “wasting away” and some dying before help can reach them. In a statement posted on X, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said people scouring for food are being shot at, calling the situation “unconscionable.” It...
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Only 3 remain missing after July 4 flood in Texas county, authorities say
At one point, there where more than 160 people believed missing in Kerr County alone.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Iran and three European powers set to resume nuclear talks, says foreign minister
Iran's foreign minister has said the country France, Germany and the UK are looking to set a date for a meeting for nuclear talks, in what could be a step toward ending the protracted impasse over Iran's nuclear programme and Western concerns.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Japan’s far-right party makes electoral gains with anti-globalist message
Japan’s Sanseito party wins big with ‘Japanese First’ push and anti-immigration rhetoric.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Gaza on brink of famine as UN says Israel is starving civilians
Gaza on brink of famine as UN says Israel is starving civilians Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 07/20/2025 - 19:41 UN, MSF warn of rising infant deaths and catastrophic hunger in besieged Gaza Mohammed Hanieh, a thirteen-year-old Palestinian boy who his family says suffers from malnutrition, stands in front of a mirror at his family home in the Bureij refugee camp (AFP) Off The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa)...
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Aug. 1 is 'hard deadline' for Trump's tariffs, Commerce Secretary Lutnick says
President Donald Trump's 'reciprocal" tariff deadline has shifted since April 2, but White House officials insist that Aug. 1 is a firm deadline.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Control the skies, control the outcome: The criticality of air and space superiority
Air and space superiority is crucial for the U.S. to maintain global stability and effective deterrence, and to ensure the safety and security of the nation, and it is why we must fund modernization, train relentlessly, and forge strong partnerships with allies and partners.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:House Democrat: 'Mamdani isn't speaking for our party'
Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) said on Sunday that New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, “isn’t speaking for our party,” though Smith stressed the “big tent” nature of the party’s coalition. “Look, the mayor of New York has never, never, ever been the leader of the Democratic Party,” Smith said in...
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:How Germany manages extreme heat and climate change
The next heat wave has been forecast in Germany. How is a country known for its lack of air conditioning preparing?
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Klaus Schwab rejects misconduct probe findings as WEF dispute deepens
Davos founder says agreement on media restraint breached after excerpts of draft report appear in Swiss press
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigns after viral Coldplay 'kiss cam' controversy
Byron's resignation comes a day after the company said it had placed the CEO on leave.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Off-duty Border Patrol agent shot in NYC in possible attempted robbery: CBP
Authorities say the incident "looks like an attempted robbery."
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Arizona Gov. Hobbs tours wildfire destruction along Grand Canyon’s North Rim
The governor, who has called for an investigation into how the blaze was handled, sought to gather information ahead of meetings with federal officials next week.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Trump: 'Our great Indian people' want Washington Commanders, Cleveland Guardians to change names back
President Trump on Sunday called on the Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians to change their names back to the Redskins and Indians, respectively, saying "there is a big clamoring" to undo the rebranding of recent years. “The Washington ‘Whatever’s’ should IMMEDIATELY change their name back to the Washington Redskins Football Team. There is a big...
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Scheffler cruises to British Open title, has U.S. Open left to complete career Grand Slam
Scottie Scheffler had all the time in the world to celebrate his latest major title. This British Open was never in doubt Sunday as golf's No. 1 player delivered another dominant performance to win his second major this year and grab the third leg of the career Grand Slam.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Palestinian with special needs dies from malnutrition in Gaza
Palestinian with special needs dies from malnutrition in Gaza A Palestinian with special needs has died from malnutrition in Gaza, according to a medical source at the Baptist Hospital speaking to Al Jazeera Arabic. The hospital staff said the man succumbed to prolonged hunger and lack of access to adequate care, highlighting the worsening humanitarian disaster under Israel's ongoing siege. Health officials have...
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:FEMA uncertainty hangs over hurricane season
Uncertainty is hanging over this year’s hurricane season as meteorologists predict “above-normal” activity and the Trump administration sends shifting signals over the future of the federal government’s role in natural disaster response. Despite talk of eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in its current form, the administration says it remains “laser focused on disaster...
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Do Africa’s leaders have a ‘game plan’ to deal with Trump?
Former African Union diplomat Arikana Chihombori argues that Trump’s Africa policy is ‘a step in the right direction’.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Pope Leo XIV renews his call for immediate ceasefire after Israeli attack on Gaza church
“I once again call for an immediate end to the barbarity of this war and for a peaceful resolution to the conflict,” the pontiff said at the end of his Sunday Angelus prayer from his summer retreat in Castel Gandolfo.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Over 100 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza since dawn
Over 100 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza since dawn At least 104 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip since early morning, according to medical sources speaking to Al Jazeera. Among those killed were 78 people who had gathered in hopes of receiving desperately needed aid. More than 200 others were wounded in the same attacks.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Heavy rains in South Korea leave at least 17 dead and 11 others missing
South Korea has been battered by torrential rains for the past five days, leaving at least 17 people dead and 11 missing.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Trump faces frosty reception on Aberdeen golf trip
Plus, British PM gets an end-of-term grilling, EU-China summit and the ECB meets to set rates
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Indonesia: Ferry fire kills several, over 200 rescued
Rescuers retrieved five bodies, including a pregnant woman following the fire on a passenger ferry. The vessel was heading to Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi province and caught fire in the water.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Israel extends Gaza offensive to areas not yet reached by ground forces
Criticism of military evacuation order for Deir al-Balah, where some Israeli hostages are believed to have been held
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:UK pensions overhaul looms as minister warns of slump in retirement income
Torsten Bell says government will ‘complete the job’ of Blair-era reforms
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Prominent Jordanian MP arrested over Facebook post criticising government
Prominent Jordanian MP arrested over Facebook post criticising government Submitted by MEE correspondent on Sun, 07/20/2025 - 17:37 Jordanian MP Yanal Freihat was arrested over a Facebook post criticising the government's stance on the Muslim Brotherhood Jordanian politician Yanal Freihat was arrested and later released on bail for criticising the government (Social Media) Off Jordanian security forces arrested Yanal...
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Japan’s PM Ishiba signals intent to stay on despite election blow
Prime minister says he will still take ‘responsibility for national issues’ despite exit poll suggesting setback for LDP
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Officials say 3 people still missing from deadly July 4 Texas floods, down from nearly 100
The flashfloodskilled at least 135 people in Texas over the holiday weekend, with most deaths along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, about 60 miles northwest of San Antonio.
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Critical 600 Displaced in Gaza Church Attack: Pope Leo XIV Condemns Violence and Calls for Ceasefire
Pope Leo XIV condemns collective punishment and calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Vatican denounces Israeli attack on Catholic Church and urges humanitarian action amid worsening crisis. Related: Meet Pope Leo XIV: Former Cardinal Prevost’s Path to Papacy Geopolitical Context Behind: Pope Leo XIV Condemns Violence and Calls for Ceasefire The Pope Leo XIV condemnation […]
Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source:Heatwave causes water shortages in Iran as temps top 50C
Reservoirs of the dams supplying water to Tehran are currently at their lowest level in a century.
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