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India's high-stakes exam system faces a crisis of trust

As exam scandals persist, critics ask whether fixing the centralised testing agency is enough or if the model needs to change.

‘Gigantic spaceship’: University of Bristol’s flagship £500m campus opens

Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus near to station will make it easier for students and staff to commuteNot so long ago, the first impression for visitors arriving by train to Bristol’s main railway station was a derelict building described by David Cameron as looking like the entrance to a war zone.On Monday, a shiny new University of Bristol campus on the site of that crumbling Royal Mail sorting ...

9/6/2026: Sharswood; Boom Chicago

First, man unknowingly buys former plantation house where his ancestors were enslaved. Then, a look at the Amsterdam improv club behind comedy legends.

9/6/2026: Sharswood; Boom Chicago

First, man unknowingly buys former plantation house where his ancestors were enslaved. Then, a look at the Amsterdam improv club behind comedy legends.

Assailant lunged at Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, campaign says

Team says armed suspect attacked Amy Acton during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, injuring several peopleAmy Acton, Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, was the target of an attack on Sunday during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, campaign officials said. Several people were injured when the armed assailant lunged at Acton.The suspect knocked volunteers to the ground before he was ar...

9/6: CBS Weekend News

An Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport and struck several vehicles, killing at least five people. Gas prices rise for Labor Day weekend.

Australia news live: Labor and Coalition condemn One Nation plan to divert super to boost pay; Butler not thinking about party leadership

Follow the day’s news liveOne Nation has come up with a plan to give people their superannuation earlier, reducing the amount they’ll have at retirement in exchange for a current cash boost.Pauline Hanson says under their plan anyone paying rent or a mortgage can take up to a quarter of their super as a “pay boost” for up to three years. Continue reading...

News live: Labor criticises ‘terrible’ One Nation plan to divert super to boost pay; trial for slain Australian surfers to begin in Mexico

Follow the day’s news liveOne Nation has come up with a plan to give people their superannuation earlier, reducing the amount they’ll have at retirement in exchange for a current cash boost.Pauline Hanson says under their plan anyone paying rent or a mortgage can take up to a quarter of their super as a “pay boost” for up to three years. Continue reading...

Economist Lan Xiaohuan on the balancing act needed to boost China’s consumption

Lan Xiaohuan is a professor of economics at China Europe International Business School. His book, How China Works: An Introduction to China’s State-led Economic Development, has sold millions of copies in China and has been translated into multiple languages. Here, he discusses the economic realities behind China’s record trade surplus, the case for a stronger social safety net, and how public dat...

News live: Butler criticises ‘terrible’ One Nation plan to divert super to boost pay; trial for slain Australian surfers to begin in Mexico

Follow the day’s news liveOne Nation has come up with a plan to give people their superannuation earlier, reducing the amount they’ll have at retirement in exchange for a current cash boost.Pauline Hanson says under their plan anyone paying rent or a mortgage can take up to a quarter of their super as a “pay boost” for up to three years. Continue reading...

Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport, killing at least five

At least five people were killed and five injured after an Amazon cargo plane overshot the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday and crashed into several vehicles, officials said. Miami Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said there was “no apparent threat to public safety” following the crash.

Jamaica to petition UK king over slavery reparations in landmark legal test

A Jamaican government delegation visiting Britain is set to file a petition addressed to King Charles on Monday, raising the question of slavery reparations, Kingston’s culture ministry said. Culture Minister Olivia Grange will lead the delegation “to advance Jamaica’s push for reparations for the African ancestors who suffered under hundreds of years of enslavement”, the ministry said in a statem...

Jamaican minister to file slavery reparations petition to King Charles during UK visit

A Jamaican government delegation visiting Britain is set to file a petition addressed to King Charles on Monday, raising the question of slavery reparations, Kingston’s culture ministry said. Culture Minister Olivia Grange will lead the delegation “to advance Jamaica’s push for reparations for the African ancestors who suffered under hundreds of years of enslavement”, the ministry said in a statem...

At least five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport

Three people in critical condition and two hospitalized as operations at one of busiest US airports brought to a haltAn Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami international airport in Florida on Sunday afternoon after the flight, which was arriving from Puerto Rico, overshot the runway, striking several vehicles and resulting in at least five deaths.The plane erupted in flames as dark smoke billowed ...

Alcaraz breezes into last eight at US Open

Carlos Alcaraz beats American Tommy Paul in straight sets to reach US Open quarterfinals.

Hundreds of far-right protesters descend on Portsmouth after small boat arrival

Influencer livestreams event calling for men to travel to port to block coaches carrying asylum seekers from leavingHundreds of far-right activists have descended on Portsmouth, where a small boat with 140 asylum seekers on board was intercepted heading towards the Portsmouth coast. It sparked a major response with a helicopter, an aeroplane and lifeboats sent to the scene. It is thought to be the...

Far-right protesters descend on Portsmouth after small boat arrival

Coastguard brings asylum seekers to shore as far-right influencer livestreams event calling for men to travel to portFar-right activists have descended on Portsmouth, where a small boat with 140 asylum seekers on board was intercepted heading towards the Portsmouth coast. It sparked a major response with a helicopter, an aeroplane and lifeboats sent to the scene. It is thought to be the first time...

Germany's far-right AfD set for big win in eastern state, just short of majority

Germany's AfD has hailed a "historic result" and is projected to win 44% of the vote, far ahead of the conservatives on 17%.

Breast milk shows benefit against antibiotic resistance

A CSIC-led study finds that certain components of breast milk are linked to fewer antibiotic-resistance genes in babies' gut microbiota.

Heading to America to bridge the gap in US-China relations

Before boarding my flight to Boston late last month, I spent the better part of three days doing something I never imagined I would do in more than 30 years of covering China: scrubbing my phone. Old emails, screenshots, WeChat threads that might be read the wrong way, anything that could be misconstrued in an airport interview room – all deleted, just in case. I was not being paranoid. I was foll...

1929 Oleander Hotel in Louisiana gets new life as Grand Isle Museum

At least five killed after Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami airport

Five people are injured, and the cause of the crash is being investigated, authorities say.

Amazon cargo plane crashes in US while landing at Miami airport

The cause of the crash is being investigated.

At least 10 killed in central Mexico fireworks blast during festival

Local government says at least 60 were wounded in the blast, apparently caused by a burning bull effigy.

Amazon Prime plane overruns runway at Miami Airport

An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 overran a runway at Miami International Airport and collided with several vehicles.