12 h. ago Government announces £3bn plans to create ‘tens of thousands’ of school places for SEND pupils

'This will reduce waiting lists that cause misery and deep anxiety for parents'

Politics

12 h. ago £3bn announced to create ‘tens of thousands’ of school places for Send pupils

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said the Government will make sure local schools are the right schools for children and young people with Send.

Economics

18 h. ago Catastrophic flooding in Washington state sees 100,000 people told to evacuate

Days of torrential and unrelenting rain have sent rivers flowing over their banks, prompting governor to warn that ‘lives will be at stake in the coming days’

Events

19 h. ago Trump administration separates thousands of migrant families in the US

A new wave of immigration enforcement is dividing families inside the U.S. Federal officials and their local law enforcement partners are detaining tens of thousands of asylum-seekers and migrants

Politics

24 h. ago Meta shuts down global accounts linked to abortion advice and queer content

More than 50 organisations report sites being restricted or removed, with abortion hotlines blocked and posts showing non-explicit nudity triggering warningsMeta has removed or restricted dozens of accounts belonging to abortion access providers, queer groups and reproductive health organisations in the past weeks in what campaigners call one of the “biggest waves of censorship” on its platforms in years.The takedowns and restrictions began in October and targeted the Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp accounts of more than 50 organisations worldwide, some serving tens of thousands of people – in what appears to be a growing push by Meta to limit reproductive health and queer content across its platforms. Many of these were from Europe and the UK, however the bans also affected groups serving women in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Continue reading...

Politics

28 h. ago Tens of thousands in Washington could face evacuations as rain continues to pound the region

Tens of thousands of residents in western Washington are facing potential evacuation orders as another round of heavy rain drops on the region

Politics

46 h. ago Crucial questions must be answered after human foetus found on conveyer belt

The strongly-suspected human foetus was found on a conveyer belt at a waste management plant that was sorting disposed items from tens of thousands of residents

Politics

51 h. ago Rent will go up for thousands of council house tenants in Swansea

If you're a tenant hoping it'll be below inflation you'll be disappointed

Society

66 h. ago Kenova report reveals Stakeknife was taken on holiday while wanted by police

It also details how the Army’s agent in the IRA was handed tens of thousands of pounds.

Events

69 h. ago Storm Bram: Tens of thousands without power amid dangerous winds

The entire island of Ireland was placed under weather advisories as forecasting agencies upgraded their warnings on Tuesday.

Events

2 d. ago What is a megaquake? Japan issues first official warning for disaster that could kills tens of thousands

Japanese authorities say a megaquake could cause a devastating tsunami to strike eastern coastal areas of Japan

Events

4 d. ago Woman forks out £35,000 on tattoos and piercings since age of 10

Lucy Krasota, 20, has shelled out tens of thousands of pounds on tattoos, piercings and cosmetic procedures.

Economics

4 d. ago Probation is in perpetual crisis. Can it protect the public from tens of thousands more criminals on the streets?

There is a danger the ailing Probation Service is being ‘set up to fail’, the chief inspector of probation has warned, as the nation prepares for the biggest justice system overhaul in a generation, Amy-Clare Martin reports

Events

5 d. ago Visiting Sydney for the Ashes this winter? Your guide on where to stay, eat and what to do

Tens of thousands of sports fans are expected to flock into the glistening east coast city over the next couple of months. Katie Strick has a one-week bucket list

Politics

6 d. ago ‘It’s too scary to be in a tent’: On the frontline of this winter’s refugee homelessness crisis

Tens of thousands of refugees could face homelessness this winter as frontline workers speak of being forced into ‘crisis response mode’, writes Bryony Gooch

Events

8 d. ago Royal Mail worker stole tens of thousands in cash from parcels

Jonathan Brooking intercepted the parcels in the sorting office

Economics

9 d. ago Furious Labour MPs compare David Lammy to PUTIN as he says right to trial by jury will be abolished for all but most serious crimes in 'chilling' assault on ancient liberties

David Lammy was assailed from all sides as he declared that tens of thousands of defendants will be deprived of the 800-year-old right in a desperate bid to cut a massive backlog of cases.

Events

9 d. ago Plea deal for drug kingpin El Chapo’s son details abduction of cartel boss

Joaquín Guzmán López’s alleged kidnapping was to show cooperation with US leaders, attorney saysArmed men entered through a window to ambush Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, the most elusive of the Sinaloa cartel’s leaders, who was then loaded onto a plane, drugged and spirited across the border to the United States, according to details revealed on Monday in the plea hearing of the drug trafficker who abducted him.Joaquín Guzmán López, the 39-year-old son of former Sinaloa cartel kingpin Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, pleaded guilty to two counts of drug trafficking and continuing criminal enterprise in federal court in Chicago after admitting his role in overseeing the transport of tens of thousands of kilograms (pounds) of drugs to the US. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Bulgaria's government withdraws controversial budget after major protests

Bulgaria’s government said Tuesday it is withdrawing a controversial budget proposal after protests against it drew tens of thousands of people and saw clashes between police and protesters

Politics

1 week ago Son of drug lord ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty in US drug trafficking case

Joaquín pleaded guilty after admitting his role in overseeing the transport of tens of thousands of kilograms of drugs to the US

Events