Cornell case puts New York’s progressive image at odds with its rape laws
New York lawmakers will review sexual-assault laws, including voluntary intoxication rule at the heart of Cornell case.
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School protests spread as fires, blockades deepen unrest in France
Police have detained hundreds as students protest overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and crumbling facilities.
Why Israel is interfering in Palestinian education
The occupation authorities are trying to censor Palestinian school curricula because they teach national consciousness.
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What’s behind French student protests that turned violent?
The school protests coincide with public sector strikes over planned budget cuts.
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French students clash with police as protests over education cuts spread
French school students have blocked schools across France, demanding better learning conditions.
Published On 29 Sep 2026
Knife-wielding schoolboy kills teacher, injures two in Slovakia
Police detain the 13-year-old in the northwestern village of Staskov, launch investigation into ‘premeditated murder’.
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Why has a Cornell rape investigation been reopened?
Former student at Ivy League university files lawsuit alleging she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house in 2024.
Indian university suspends classes amid violent protests over alleged rape
Lovely University suspends classes for 10 days due to campus unrest over rape allegations denied by officials.
Iran’s children return to school under the shadow of war
Iranian children have missed schooling due to the US war.
Meloni government bans burqas, caps foreign students in Italian schools
Italy is a front-line country for migration, with integration a hot campaign issue ahead of its 2027 election.
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How UK universities briefed BAE Systems on pro-Palestine campus protests
Several universities discussed protests with the weapons maker, raising concerns about influence and academic freedom.
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