UK moves to end early GCSE teaching in Year 7–9 shake-up
The UK government plans to stop secondary schools from routinely teaching the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) content before Year 10, as part of a curriculum overhaul aimed at making the first three years of secondary school more engaging.
Macron says only Zelensky can negotiate Ukraine territory deal
Only Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky can negotiate a land deal with Russia in an effort to end Moscow’s war against his country, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday.
Israel military says approved plan for new Gaza offensive
The Israeli military said Wednesday it had approved the “framework” for a new offensive in the Gaza Strip, days after the security cabinet called for the seizure of Gaza City.
Passwords under threat as tech giants seek tougher security
“Passwords are often weak and people re-use them” across different online services, said Benoit Grunemwald, a cybersecurity expert with Eset.
Ukraine says fighting ‘difficult’ after reports of Russia’s rapid gains
Ukraine said Tuesday it was engaged in “difficult” battles with Russian forces after Moscow had made rapid advances in a narrow but important section of the front line in the country’s east.
S/Africa to offer US new deal to avoid 30% tariff
South Africa will offer a “generous” new trade deal to the United States on Tuesday to avoid 30-percent tariffs, government ministers said.
