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Employers should teach primary-age children about work, Milburn says
A former UK minister recommends introducing children to careers from primary school age and making work experience mandatory for 14-16-year-olds, though teaching unions cite existing school pressures.
Cost of living: Energy price hikes in Northern Ireland add to mounting financial pressure
Energy prices in Northern Ireland are rising sharply, with gas bills increasing by up to 19% and electricity by 12.6%, adding financial strain as households face winter months ahead.
Mental health groups have ‘failed to acknowledge’ risk of violence, says Mind chief
Mental health charities have failed to adequately discuss violence risks from a minority with severe mental illnesses, says Mind’s chief executive, amid an inquiry into a fatal 2023 stabbing attack.
Drinking very hot drinks could triple risk of oesophageal cancer, study finds
A major UK study finds that drinking very hot tea and coffee triples the risk of oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma, though the risk can be reduced by letting drinks cool before consuming them.
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PSG vs Arsenal: Champions League final – teams, start time, lineups
Who: Paris Saint-Germain vs ArsenalWhat: UEFA Champions League finalWhere: Puskas Arena in Budapest, HungaryWhen: Saturday, May 30, at 6pm (17:00 GMT)How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 13:00 GMT in advance of our live text commentary...
Just what are Israel’s long-term plans for Gaza?
After two years of relentless bombardment and ground invasions, Israel’s future in Gaza had appeared to be settled with the signing of United States President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan on October 9, 2025.Under the terms of that agreement, Israeli forces were...
AI agents are entering their rebuild era as enterprises confront the reliability problem
As enterprise AI agents move into production, organizations are confronting a growing reliability problem. Many teams are discovering that LLM performance alone does not determine whether agents succeed in production. Long-running AI workflows must survive crashes,...
Building with air – how nature’s hole-filled blueprints shape manufacturing
If you break open a chicken bone, you won’t find a solid mass of white material inside. Instead, you will see a complex, spongelike network of tiny struts and pillars, and a lot of empty space.It looks fragile, yet that internal structure allows a bird’s wing to...
To travel far on cloudy days, pigeons listen to their gut
When an American battalion was trapped behind enemy lines in World War I, a pigeon delivered the coordinates that helped save the soldiers when no human messenger could. Later, pigeons carried financial news and stock prices across a 76-mile gap in Europe’s telegraph...
Eight girls arrested on suspicion of arson after Kenya school fire
The fire broke out at the Utumishi Girls Academy Senior School in Gilgil, killing 16 people and wounding 79 others. Published On 29 May 202629 May 2026At least eight students have been arrested on suspicion of arson after fire at a boarding school for girls in Kenya...
Two NASA Scientists Receive USGS, NASA 2025 William T. Pecora Award
Award: The William T. Pecora Award recognizes outstanding scientific contributions toward a better understanding of Earth through satellite or aerial remote sensing. The award is presented annually by the U.S. Geological Survey and NASA. Awarded to: Eric Vermote, a...
Two NASA Scientists Receive USGS, NASA 2025 William T. Pecora Award
Award: The William T. Pecora Award recognizes outstanding scientific contributions toward a better understanding of Earth through satellite or aerial remote sensing. The award is presented annually by the U.S. Geological Survey and NASA. Awarded to: Eric Vermote, a...
Kambo: What is the frog poison ‘spiritual ritual’ killing detoxers?
A number of people around the world have died after taking part in an ancient healing practice known as kambo, which involves ingesting frog poison.The spiritual ritual of kambo, which is promoted among Western “wellness communities” as a one‑stop cure for a spectrum...
Today is the last day to apply to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 returns October 13–15 to Moscone West in San Francisco — and applications to speak are open for just a few more hours. We’re inviting founders, investors, operators, and technology experts to apply for a chance to take the stage at one of the...
Fed Governor Michelle Bowman warns against hiking interest rates because of inflation spike
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman on Friday cautioned against raising interest rates to address the current spike in prices.With inflation running well above the central bank's 2% target, markets are expecting the Fed to stay on hold this year then possibly...
Sudan medical group says RSF-affiliated fighters kill 27 civilians
The attacks come as nearly 19.5 million Sudanese face severe hunger amid the country’s deepening humanitarian crisis. Published On 29 May 202629 May 2026A force affiliated with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has killed at least 27 people, including...