41 m. ago Why is the New Zealand government cutting Māori words from some school books?

Changes to readers for young children have sparked criticism from academics, authors and teachers, who have called it ‘an assault’ on Māori identityA shake-up of New Zealand’s curriculum has resulted in Māori words being scrapped from a selection of books used to teach five-year-olds and a decision not to reprint a well-loved book for young readers because it contained too many Māori words.The changes have sparked widespread criticism from academics, teachers and authors, who have called it “an assault” on Māori identity and the latest in the coalition government’s efforts to prioritise English over the Indigenous language – criticisms the education minister has strongly rejected. Continue reading...

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63 m. ago The key passage in Alexander Isak's bombshell statement that's left many at Newcastle baffled, what his teammates really think

CRAIG HOPE: Sources close to the situation believe his bombshell statement, released on Tuesday night, is the striker's response to a growing realisation that the door has been closing.

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66 m. ago TikTok star John Crawley dead at 47 days after being rushed to ICU

TikTok star John Crawley has died at the age of 47. Crawley, who was known as KingBeardX on social media, died at the hospital on Monday, following a cardiac arrest according to TMZ .

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92 m. ago White House just watered down the only concession it can claim Trump won from Putin — Ukraine security

The U.S. won’t send troops, and Russia won’t accept forces from NATO states in Ukraine, writes John Bowden. So what kind of security guarantee is it really?

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99 m. ago Major brand has advert banned for suggesting black skin is ‘problematic’

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1 hour ago New King Charles coins enter circulation in UK as final Queen Elizabeth coins released in ‘pivotal’ transition

New coins bearing the official portrait of King Charles III have entered circulation in the UK.

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1 hour ago Ben Fogle aims to rescue ‘struggling’ Sheffield clothing brand in Channel 5 show

Ben Fogle: Made In Sheffield is expected to air on Channel 5 in 2026.

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2 h. ago ITV Emmerdale fans 'unveil' John Sugden's mysterious accomplice in huge twist

Emmerdale fans were left stunned as John Sugden made a mysterious phone call

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2 h. ago Heartache as body found in hunt for missing dad with newborn son

A man's body has been found in the search for missing dad Brandon Parfitt, who has a newborn son less than two months old, with formal identification yet to take place

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3 h. ago Brendan Rodgers reminds Celtic stars who is paying their wages amid transfer exit murmurs

Rodgers has issued a warning to any players who might want to move on in the final weeks of the summer window

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3 h. ago Trump's new White House portrait slammed as many point out disturbing detail

A new portrait of Donald Trump was unveiled by a senior official, but critics were quick to point out a number of obvious issues with the painting

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3 h. ago Alexander Isak statement: Newcastle star responds moments after Liverpool message

Alexander Isak sensationally claimed that his relationship with Newcastle cannot continue as he spoke for the first time this summer as his Liverpool transfer saga continues

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3 h. ago Celtic duo's future hinges on loan and transfer juggling act

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3 h. ago Tommy Fury fans make same demand after launch of BBC documentary

As Tommy Fury's new documentary aired, viewers had the same request for his father, John Fury

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4 h. ago Alexander Isak accuses Newcastle of ‘broken promises’ over transfer saga

The striker said a move away was ‘in the best interests of everyone’ after a loss of trust between him and the club

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4 h. ago Gabby Logan launches brutal one liner about rotten Rangers after epic Russell Martin mix up

The new Match of the Day host and didn't hold back after her half-time faux pas

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4 h. ago Two stars SNUBBED in PFA Team of the Year despite both being nominated for top individual prize, but who joined Arsenal trio and Mo Salah in best XI?

The Premier League Team of the Year was revealed at the PFA awards on Tuesday night with two glaring omissions. This duo had been nominated for a top solo prize.

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4 h. ago Emily Atack poses in leather with Danny Dyer as pair tease bold new project

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4 h. ago Gavin Newsom rises in 2028 presidential primary poll amid aggressive Trump tactics

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