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Spain eases entry for international students impacted by stricter US student visa rules
Spain has approved a fast-track program called ‘EduBridge to Spain’ to admit international students from the US impacted by the Trump administration’s latest crackdown on foreign students. The Spanish government has taken steps to attract foreign...

Seventh "Erasmus+" week brings together Bulgarian teachers from 11 countries
Teacher-student interaction is in focus during the seventh International "Erasmus+" week, organized by the "Sts. Cyril and Methodius" University of Veliko Tarnovo in support of Bulgarian Sunday schools abroad. The university in the city is proud...

Geography A-Level among subjects ‘paused’ at comprehensive school
“Low take-up” from students has been blamed for the decision not to run a number of key stage five courses, for sixth formers aged 16 to 18, at Chepstow School which also has a “significant deficit”. Councillor Laura Wright, Mommouthshire County...

Two dead in Spain wildfires as Europe heatwave breaks records
BARCELONA: Firefighters in Spain have said they found two bodies after a blaze in the northeast of the country, which is in the midst of a brutal heatwave. The heatwave across Europe this week broke high temperature records, caused the closure of...

Tunisia urges reform of global financing conditions at Seville conference
Seville – “We call for a revision of global financing conditions that ensures alignment with national priorities and enables access to stable, long-term funding to support key sectors such as sustainable and resilient agriculture, water security,...

Indiana public colleges to shed or consolidate over 400 degree programs
Dive Brief: Six of Indiana’s higher education institutions are moving to collectively cut or consolidate over 400 programs in the face of a state law taking effect Tuesday that aims to end academic offerings that award low numbers of degrees. The...

SB1 took effect last week. Here’s how Ohio universities have responded
A controversial higher education bill went into effect last Friday. Senate Bill 1, or the Advance Higher Education Act, prohibits diversity and equity programming, bans faculty strikes and regulates classroom discussion at Ohio’s public...

Two die in Catalonia wildfire as heatwave grips Europe
Two people died in a wildfire in Spain’s Catalonia region a day ago, which was largely contained though more wind and thunder storms were expected on Wednesday, emergency services and officials said, as Europe grappled with a severe heatwave. The...

Christel House Jamaica welcomes new CEO as school expands impact
Taneshia Stoney Dryden. CHRISTEL House Jamaica, the non-profit, tuition-free school that educates students from some of the toughest communities in St Catherine, has announced Taneshia Stoney Dryden as its new chief executive officer (CEO). Dryden...

Blazing heatwave sparks wildfires in Spain, leaving two dead
Firefighters in Spain discovered two bodies after wildfires erupted in the northeast Catalonia region. The fires forced around 14,000 people to stay home as a safety measure. Hot weather, dry air, and strong winds from recent storms fueled the...

Two killed in fire in Spain, devastating heatwave in Europe
Firefighters in Spain have found the bodies of two people after a fire swept through the northeast of the country, which is currently paralyzed by an extremely severe heatwave. This week, extreme heat in Europe broke temperature records, led to...

"There was suffering for several years" - When Real Madrid legend snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo and named Lionel Messi as GOAT
Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos once declared Lionel Messi as the greatest ever footballer, snubbing former Los Blancos teammate Cristiano Ronaldo in the process. Ronaldo and Ramos shared the pitch 340 times across competitions for the Spanish...

Creating Safe Spaces for Learning: Explore Solis Colomer Arquitectos' Educational Projects in Latin America
Children Running in the school at Nebaj, Guatemala . Image Courtesy of Solis Colomer Arquitectos Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or...

Fabio Capello names three Real Madrid players who can win Ballon d'Or
Former Real Madrid boss Fabio Capello has named three current players at the club who can win a Ballon d'Or title in the future. The Italian tactician claimed that Vinicius Jr, Kylian Mbappe, and Jude Bellingham could potentially lift the coveted...

New French law targets smoking near schools, public spaces
PARIS, France: France is taking stronger steps to reduce smoking. A new health rule announced on Saturday will soon ban smoking in many public places. This includes all parks, beaches, sports areas, bus stops, and near schools—anywhere children...

Tudor blames fatigue on Juventus defeat to Real Madrid; admits Yildiz concern
Juventus coach Igor Tudor insists fatigue hit his players in the second-half of their Club World Cup round of 16 defeat to Real Madrid. Juve lost 1-0 via Gonzalo Garcia's second-half winner for Real Madrid on Tuesday. Advertisement Advertisement...

Total of 399 judokas to compete at Summer World University Games
A total of 399 athletes from 62 nations are set to participate in the judo events at 2025 FISU Summer World University Games, Azernews reports. The roster includes 216 male and 183 female judokas. The largest teams will come from Japan, Brazil,...

Graz University of Technology Collaborates to Develop Sustainable Foams from Cellulose Instead of Crude Oil
In a groundbreaking advancement poised to revolutionize sustainable materials, researchers from Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) and their international collaborators have developed innovative cellulose-based foams through an eco-friendly...

Young Lanarkshire dancers head to Dance World Cup in Spain
Young dancers from Rutherglen and Cambuslang are set to their country in the prestigious Dance World Cup. Dance Elite Studio will represent Team Scotland and send 31 talented youngsters to the competition in Burgos, Spain. From July 3 to 12, they...

Alex Greenwood's journey from school starlet in Bootle to Lionesses stalwart at Euro 2025
12:53, 02 Jul 2025Updated 12:54, 02 Jul 2025 England’s Euro 2022 victory changed the lives of so many of the players involved, as the Lionesses became national heroes overnight. The momentum carried them to their first ever Women’s World Cup final...