What does the world pay for a child’s education?
Rich countries spend 41 times more on each child's education. AJLabs looks at the classroom inequality around the…
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Qepira — Article Archive (Page 22)
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FIFA pays up on overdue prize money after Jordan ‘blackmail’ remark
Jordan FA's president, Prince Ali bin Hussein, accused FIFA of 'blackmail', and delayed Arab Cup prize…
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Why $370bn tech group Palantir pays just 1.4 percent tax: Report
The AI group's technology is used by Israeli military and Trump administration's ICE.
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Greetings from a wildlife park in central Sri Lanka that's a haven for elephants
At a time of increased conflict between elephants and humans, as elephant habitats are converted to intensive…
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Stephen Bear jailed for harassing ex-partner Harrison
The reality TV contestant is back in prison after admitting breaching a restraining order.
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EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm
The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.
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Will the US-Iran war and Hormuz deadlock last for months?
Will the war on Iran and Hormuz deadlock last for months? Experts analyse the obstacles blocking a lasting deal.
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Iran tightens security grip at home as war conditions with US linger
Executions, arrests and closure of public gathering spaces have raised concerns among Iranians and rights groups.
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UEFA vice president seeks ‘custodian of sport’ after FIFA-Infantino furore
UEFA continues to lead criticism of FIFA President Gianni Infantino despite global body's defiant stance.
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‘There is no money’: Is Iraq entering a phase of lean years?
Iraqi government needs approximately $8.24bn a month to pay state salaries and cover basic obligations.
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All schools in England to get pupil attendance targets, government says
The BBC understands schools will not be penalised for missing targets, but they will be monitored.
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Senate panel votes to hold former official Fauci in contempt of Congress
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Nearly 50 asylum seekers deported under ‘one in one out’ scheme have returned to the UK
Figure raises questions about deal with France despite UK ministers insisting repeat arrivals will be removedAlmost 50…
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Miss North Carolina USA stripped of title after alleged racist posts resurface
First runner-up, Myla Hadley, will represent the state at the Miss USA pageant after Brittany Boltinhouse’s removalA…
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Indian court sentences high-profile journalist to 10 years for rape
Tarun Tejpal, 63, says that he will appeal the conviction at the Supreme Court.
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US Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over Covid hearing
The committee will now refer him for potential prosecution following his refusal to answer questions during a hearing…
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Foster + Partners cleared over man’s death when window fell from London penthouse
Crown court rules architecture firm not responsible for fatal incident but project managers and engineers found guilty…
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The mRNA technology behind Moderna’s Covid vaccine reaches the flu
The mFlusiva vaccine for older people is the first made with the mRNA platform key to ending the coronavirus…
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Heatwave Britain: why are politicians so slow to act? – podcast
As another summer of extreme heat rumbles on, warnings about excess deaths, ageing infrastructure and potential food…
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Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russian territory
Ukraine's president says the strikes aim to limit revenues Russia "used to finance" its war.
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Deadliest form of malnutrition has reached critical levels in Afghanistan
Child wasting, the deadliest form of malnutrition, has reached critical levels in a third of Afghanistan's…
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First Thing: Democrats look forward after progressive El-Sayed victory in Michigan
Abdul El-Sayed is latest leftwing candidate to capture nomination for November’s midterm elections. Plus: gender parity…
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Nigerian security forces free more than 300 hostages abducted by militants
President hails ‘successful’ rescue as country battles endemic kidnapping for ransom and insecurity worsensNigerian…
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Woman, 47, charged after four men stabbed in Covent Garden
Stella Gollovena accused of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after assaults in central LondonA…