Russian strikes destroy 12 million books ahead of Ukraine's first week back at school
Published on: August 31, 2026, 5:01 am
Ukraine says Russia is deliberately attacking its culture, after strikes on publishers and churches.
Read Full Article »Parents of seriously ill children should be entitled to 12 weeks paid leave, says commissioner
Published on: August 31, 2026, 4:17 am
Children's commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza has backed called for more support for parents and carers.
Read Full Article »UK raises case of British activist detained by settlers in West Bank with Israel
Published on: August 31, 2026, 10:00 am
Finn Joughin, a 22-year-old student activist, was arrested in the Palestinian village of Umm Al-Kheir.
Read Full Article »'Moonies' church leader jailed for two years over bribery offences
Published on: August 31, 2026, 6:56 am
Han Hak-ja, 83, gave South Korea's former first lady two Chanel bags and a diamond necklace, a court found.
Read Full Article »Business groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap plan
Published on: August 31, 2026, 11:56 am
More than 20 organisations have written a joint letter to John Swinney urging him to scrap his plan for a legal cap on some food and drink prices.
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