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Headteachers threaten strike ballots after losing confidence in Ofsted
English headteachers’ unions have passed motions of no confidence in Ofsted and threaten strike ballots over inspection-related wellbeing concerns, citing a 2023 coroner’s finding linking an inspection to a headteacher’s death.
Retrofit schools and consider moving exams to beat extreme heat, says teaching union leader
The UK’s largest teaching union is urging schools to retrofit buildings, adjust schedules, and relocate summer exams to adapt to increasingly severe heatwaves affecting student learning and safety.
Netflix posts third-quarter earnings beat, but shares fall on advertising and revenue guidance
Netflix beat third-quarter earnings estimates but its shares fell 6% after the company lowered full-year ad revenue guidance to $2.7 billion from a previous $3 billion forecast.
‘I always think my head will fall off when Traitors turn on each other’: the inside story of the world’s biggest TV show
The Traitors, inspired by a 1628 maritime tragedy, has become the world’s most successful television format, airing in over 40 countries with record-breaking viewership numbers and multiple award wins.
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Vatican excommunicates all members of ultra-conservative rebel group SSPX
The Vatican excommunicated the ultra-conservative Society of Saint Pius X after the group ordained bishops without papal consent, creating a formal rupture within the Roman Catholic Church.
Pope praises US history of welcoming migrants in implicit rebuke to Trump
Pope Leo praised the US history of welcoming migrants during his first major address to his home country, urging Americans to uphold founding ideals as the nation marks its 250th anniversary.
Founder of prominent underground church released from prison in China
Ezra Jin, founder of China’s prominent underground Zion Church, has been released from prison and arrived in the United States after diplomatic pressure from the Trump administration.
Church of England votes against plan to rewild 30% of its land by 2030
The Church of England voted against a proposal to restore 30% of its land for nature by 2030, instead passing a non-binding amendment without measurable rewilding targets.
Judge allows clergy abuse claimants to sue for parish assets in Vermont Catholic bankruptcy case
A Vermont bankruptcy court judge permitted clergy abuse claimants to pursue lawsuits targeting an estimated half-billion dollars in parish assets to fund settlements in the Roman Catholic Diocese’s reorganization case.
Archbishop Mullally ends Africa tour with calls for healing from church’s role in slavery
Archbishop Sarah Mullally concluded her 10-day Africa tour calling for healing and peace while reaffirming the Church of England’s 100 million pound reparations fund for communities affected by slavery.
Pope Leo to meet with clergy abuse survivors during upcoming trip to France
Pope Leo XIV will meet with clergy abuse survivors during a four-day France trip next month, which also includes visits to UNESCO headquarters, French bishops in Lourdes, and an interreligious meeting in Metz.
Suspended priest in Grenada turns to calypso to preach about sexual abuse and Gaza
A suspended Grenadian Catholic priest uses calypso music to address topics including Gaza and sexual abuse within the church, after being prohibited from officiating religious services.
The leader of Armenia’s Apostolic Church faces trial amid a feud with the government
The head of Armenia’s Apostolic Church appeared in court Friday on criminal charges amid escalating tensions with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s government over church autonomy and political matters.
A look at the history and beliefs behind Japan’s controversial shrine to the war dead
Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo commemorates over 2.4 million war dead, including 14 Class-A war criminals. Official visits by Japanese leaders draw criticism from China and South Korea as a symbol of insufficient remorse for wartime aggression.
UK savings deals: the heat is on as banks offer up to 8%
UK savers face competitive interest rates this summer, with easy-access accounts offering up to 5% and regular savings accounts reaching 8%, presenting opportunities to move cash from low-earning accounts.
Fed holds rates steady: What it means for credit cards, savings accounts, mortgages and auto loans
The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates unchanged, but potential rate increases in September could heighten borrowing costs for consumers already facing affordability pressures on credit cards, auto loans, and mortgages.