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Ofsted reforms will not create easier system, Phillipson warns school leaders

The Education Secretary made the comments in an interview with Tes magazine.

Oil falls on US jobs data, set for big weekly drop

By Nicole Jao NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices fell on Friday after data showed U.S. employment increased less than expected in August, and were on track for a heavy weekly loss as demand concerns outweighed a delay to supply increases by OPEC+ producers. Brent crude futures were down $1.36, or 1.87%, to $71.33 a barrel by 1:30 p.m. EDT (1730 GMT). U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were

The strongest storm in ten years is coming

Typhoon Yagi is approaching and continues to gain strength. The south of China is holding its breath. The Chinese government does not hesitate to evacuate more than 419,000 residents on the Chinese island of Hainan as a precaution. Super typhoon Typhoon Yagi has already caused deaths and heavy damage in the Philippines and is expected to make landfall in southern China during Friday. Yagi has developed into a super typhoon with winds of more...

Fabrizio Romano makes guarantee in Liverpool Mo Salah contract update, with recent misconception also dispelled

Fabrizio Romano has provided the latest on the contract saga engulfing Liverpool and Mohamed Salah, with the reporter making one guarantee while also dispelling a recent misconception

‘He’s fantastic’ – Roberto Martinez impressed with United star after 2-1 win over Croatia

Two Manchester United players were involved as Portugal began their UEFA Nations League campaign with a win over Croatia on Thursday night. Diogo Dalot scored at both ends of the pitch in the 2-1 win and Bruno Fernandes registered his 21st goal contribution in his previous 17 outings for his country.

Prince Hisahito becomes the first royal male in Japan to reach adulthood in 4 decades.

Prince Hisahito becomes the first royal male in Japan to reach adulthood in 4 decades. - In a big milestone for Japan’s royal family, Prince Hisahito has turned 18, becoming the first male royal family member to reach adulthood in almost four decades

Down to Earth: Rare deluge to hit parts of the Sahara

One of the driest places on the planet is about to experience an exceptionally rare downpour. The Sahara desert is expected to see record amounts of rain in the next two weeks. And that could trigger flooding elsewhere in North Africa, as FRANCE 24's Environement Editor Valerie Dekimpe explains.

Bad news for Caicedo: Chelsea have "superb" Enzo & Rice hybrid out on loan

Chelsea have a superstar midfielder out on loan.

What time is Jack Draper playing today? How to watch US Open semi-final against Jannik Sinner

What time is Jack Draper playing today? How to watch US Open semi-final against Jannik Sinner - British No1 will hope to continue fairytale New York run but now faces his toughest test

Researchers Uncover Remnants of an Ancient People in Greenland | Secrets In The Ice

Join us on an exhilarating journey as researchers uncover the long-lost remnants of an ancient people in Greenland. Delve into the depths of history as we unravel the enigma that has lain dormant beneath the icy surface for centuries. #secretsintheice #sciencechannel Stream Secrets In The Ice: https://www.discoveryplus.com/show/secrets-in-the-ice About Secrets In The Ice: Explore the most remote, cold and inhospitable places on the planet and discover great mysteries that were once frozen in time. Subscribe to Science Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sciencechannel About Science Channel: Learn about outer space, leading scientific exploration, new technology, earth science basics, & more with science videos & news from Science Channel. Find us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScienceChannel/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sciencechannel Instagram: https://instagram.com/sciencechannel TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@sciencechannel Researchers Uncover Remnants of an Ancient People in Greenland | Secrets In The Ice https://youtu.be/IKHpPWN5lOI

Man Utd star Lisandro Martinez reveals class message from Sir Alex Ferguson

Superb from Fergie.

What the papers say – September 6

What the papers say – September 6 - Grenfell Tower and Rwanda feature heavily on the front pages of Friday’s newspapers,

Developer plans tens of thousands of green belt homes as part of Starmer’s building boom

One of the UK’s biggest housing developers is seeking to build tens of thousands of homes on green belt land as part of Sir Keir Starmer’s efforts to revolutionise planning reforms. Vistry Group said the majority of the 75,000 plots in its so-called strategic land bank are on green belt sites, making it “uniquely positioned” to help deliver on Labo...

US Open: The spray that caused Jannik Sinner's failed drug tests has 'DOPING' warning

US Open: The spray that caused Jannik Sinner's failed drug tests has 'DOPING' warning - The word “DOPING” is printed in all caps inside a red circle with a slash through it on the box containing the over-the-counter spray sold in Italy that caused No. 1-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner to fail two drug tests in March

iOS 18 is Big! - 20+ More Features and Changes

iOS 18 Is Big! - 20+ More New Features and Changes - iOS 18 brings major changes with customization to the Home Screen, Control Center, Lock Screen and much more and iOS 18 Beta 2 brought even more. There are many more iOS 18 features that have been found since the initial iOS 18 Beta 2 is Out! - What’s New video. In this video I share over 20 more new features, changes and updates in iOS 18 Beta 2 and iPadOS 18 Beta 2 using iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPad Pro 13 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. #iOS18 #Apple #iPhone iOS 18 Features - https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-18-preview/ iOS 18 Accessibility Features - https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-announces-new-accessibility-features-including-eye-tracking/ ⌚️ Watch Band I am using - https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-100632277-15143421 Recent Videos: iOS 18 is Huge! - 40+ More New Features and Changes - https://youtu.be/qUpYQ0ZUPE0 macOS 15 Sequoia - Every New Feature - https://youtu.be/9Zh-AXdEUgI watchOS 11 - Everything New - https://youtu.be/oPvQi7SlWA4 iOS 18 Beta 1 is Out! - What’s New? - https://youtu.be/eKgMuSvMIho iPadOS 18 Everything New - https://youtu.be/-9tSQbb8nSk iOS 18 The Big Feature Updates - https://youtu.be/eAy-0ZOU3Lk 100% Battery Health Has Changed - Dropping Fast - https://youtu.be/o7dwwY6tNkw Warning! iPhone Has A Serious Scam Problem - https://youtu.be/kBZIq6ICi1U iOS 17.4.1 is Out! - What’s New? - https://youtu.be/hPcPjD7ZGps *Gear I use* 🎥📷 CAMERA: https://geni.us/komodox Lens: https://geni.us/WR3K4 🎤 Microphone - https://geni.us/DiN72zU *Find Me Here* https://discord.gg/zollotech https://www.twitter.com/zollotech https://www.facebook.com/zollotech https://www.instagram.com/aaronzollo https://www.pinterest.com/zollotech Website - https://www.zollotech.com Telegram - https://t.me/officialzollotech *Chapters* 00:00 - New Features, Changes and Updates 00:27 - Customization and Widgets 01:40 - Keyboard 03:08 - iPadOS 18 03:35 - Photos 04:13 - Screen mirroring 04:42 - 120hz in Safari 06:09 - Music and Podcasts 07:25 - More New Features 12:03 - Conclusion Support ZOLLOTECH on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2jxmglN Wallpaper by fresk0 - https://bit.ly/3ROsGNb [DISCLOSURES] This post may contain affiliate links, which help Aaron / Zollotech with a commission if you make a purchase. Thanks for watching and I’ll see you next time!

French far right exerts outsize power over Barnier and Macron, rivals say

By Blandine Henault and Benoit Van Overstraeten PARIS (Reuters) - Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally came third in France's snap legislative elections this summer. Two months later, though, they are now the power behind the throne, propping up Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government. President Emmanuel Macron named former Brexit negotiator Barnier as prime minister on Thursday, capping

Linkin Park return after seven years with new music and new singer Emily Armstrong

Linkin Park return after seven years with new music and new singer Emily Armstrong - The hard-rock band also revealed they’re heading out on a world tour from next week

Arsenal handed Martin Odegaard injury concern ahead of Tottenham derby showdown

Arsenal handed Martin Odegaard injury concern ahead of Tottenham derby showdown - Mikel Arteta is already without both Declan Rice and Mikel Merino for north London clash with Spurs next week

Map shows where UK will get one last summer mini-heatwave

Judge delays Donald Trump’s sentencing in hush money case until after November election

NEW YORK (AP) — A judge agreed Friday to postpone Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case until after the November election, granting him a hard-won reprieve as he navigates the aftermath of his criminal conviction and the homestretch of his presidential campaign. Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan, who is also weighing a defense request to overturn the verdict on immunity grounds, delayed Trump’s sentencing until Nov. 26, three weeks...

Russian advance stopped? 59th Brigade reports on situation near Pokrovsk

Russian troops have somewhat slowed down their offensive operations near Pokrovsk. The enemy has begun preparing for defense, according to a statement by Sergeant Serhii Tsekhotsky of the 59th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade named after Yakov Handziuk. "On certain sections, they have started digging trenches to hold their positions. During the ...

New Paramount Plus show Landman looks like another slick and thrilling drama from Yellowstone's co-creator, and it's releasing in November

Landman's first trailer suggests it'll be another rural America-set TV hit for Yellowstone co-creator Taylor Sheridan.

Royal Mail explains why first class stamp price is increasing by 30p

The price of first class stamps will increase to £1.65 on October 7 while second class stamps will remain unchanged at 85p.

Audi Brussels plant risks closure as car model ceases production after 2025

An employee of German car producer Audi fixes a car bonnet emblem as he assembles Audi A 8 models at their production site in Neckarsulm, Germany, Thursday, May 21, 2015.

Azov fighters liberate part of New York in Donetsk region, unblock Ukrainian soldiers from encirclement

Fighters from the 12th Special Purpose Brigade Azov have regained control of part of the village of New York in the Donetsk region. The warriors also broke the siege and freed Ukrainian soldiers from encirclement, citing Azov. The 12th Special Purpose Brigade Azov has been engaged in combat operations in the Toretsk direction to improve the tactica...

Mortgage rates sink to lowest level since mini-Budget

NatWest has launched the cheapest five-year mortgage rate on the market since Liz Truss’s mini-Budget two years ago. The 3.71pc deal requires a 40pc deposit or home equity and comes with a £1,495 product fee. While the loan is only available to those buying a home, not remortgaging, it will be welcome news for borrowers that rates are continuing to...

Rihanna transforms into golden goddess to replace Charlize Theron in new J’Adore Dior campaign

Rihanna transforms into golden goddess to replace Charlize Theron in new J’Adore Dior campaign -

Telegram founder Durov issues first statement after arrest in France

In his first public statement following his arrest, Telegram founder Pavel Durov expressed surprise at the charges levied against him and pledged to improve security and reduce abuse on the messaging platform, according to Pavel Durov's Telegram channel. He expressed astonishment at the accusations from French authorities for several reasons. First...

20 Best New World Records! | Records Weekly - Guinness World Records

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Aid agency insiders claim BBC ‘blocking’ Gaza humanitarian appeal

The launch of a major humanitarian appeal for Gaza by the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) is being delayed by the BBC, it has emerged. The corporation said the appeal did not meet all the established criteria for a national appeal, but the possibility of broadcasting an appeal was “under review”. Other channels have agreed to broadcast an appeal. Insiders at the DEC, the BBC and aid agencies said they were dismayed at the delay. Some have...

Bluetooth gets a huge upgrade that better helps you find your phone and other devices

Bluetooth 6.0 will be able to tell distances to improve Find My services.

January 6 evidence against Trump may be released before election after judge’s decision

January 6 evidence against Trump may be released before election after judge’s decision - Disclosures could include grand jury transcripts and other materials with potential to impact November election

Chelsea have a 16 y/o rising star who could become their answer to Osimhen

Chelsea have a young superstar striker already in their ranks.

Chris Harris: I warned BBC about Top Gear safety before Freddie Flintoff crash

Chris Harris: I warned BBC about Top Gear safety before Freddie Flintoff crash - Andrew Flintoff was badly hurt in an accident while filming at Dunsfold Aerodrome in December 2022.

GTA 6: Live updates as Rockstar developer hits back at trailer 'mistakes'

Rockstar Games' GTA 6 is fast becoming, if it isn't already, the most highly-anticipated video game of all time and fans are continuing to post and speculate despite there being little in the way of official updates since the first trailer for it dropped in December 2023. Take-Two, Rockstar's parent company, hosted its most recent earnings call at ...

6,000 passengers face British Airways cancellations as easyJet expect their busiest day of the year

6,000 passengers face British Airways cancellations as easyJet expect their busiest day of the year - Exclusive: BA tells passengers it is ‘extremely sorry that your flight has been cancelled at short notice due to adverse weather conditions in London’

Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? Latest poll updates

Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? Latest poll updates - Here’s what the latest polls say about the 2024 presidential election, from The Independent’s data correspondent

Investigation launched into Ticketmaster Ireland after Oasis tour carnage

Tickets were advertised to fans at shocking prices.

UK set to sizzle in 27C heatwave with 'last hurrah' of summer sweeping England

The UK will bask in glorious highs as temperatures skyrocket as we head deeper into September and away from the meteorological summer, amid hopes of an Indian Summer.

Over a month of rain hits UK in two days with flood warning in place

The Met Office said it was likely that further weather warnings will be issued across the weekend

Tens of thousands of drivers to be affected by closure of key motorway

Tens of thousands of drivers to be affected by closure of key motorway - National Highways will shut a section of the M62 in Greater Manchester from 9pm on Friday until 6am on Monday.

Sky could be quietly phasing out Sky Q

Sky has ditched some Sky Q plans as it shifts to a future away from satellite.

iOS 17.5: Every New Feature

Apple recently released the iOS 17.5 Beta, likely to be available for public download in May, and while there aren’t many new features, here’s everything that’s changed. Starting with the podcast widget. Which now changes color to match a show’s cover art. Something already seen with the Apple Music widget.

Mercedes reveal substantial George Russell pace drop after Max Verstappen incident

George Russell was left with a broken front wing and a 0.8s per lap deficit after contact with Max Verstappen at Monza.

Give Emma Raducanu a break, says Jack Draper after Martina Navratilova criticism

Britain’s new tennis sensation Jack Draper has defended his friend Emma Raducanu from recent criticism, arguing that she has been the subject of unfair expectation since her US Open victory three years ago. Raducanu’s work ethic was questioned by legendary champion Martina Navratilova after her first-round loss in New York last week. “Technically, ...

How A Traditional Mezban Feeds 40,000 People In Chittagong, Bangladesh | Big Batches | Insider Food

The ultimate communal feast for birthdays, marriages, religious celebrations, and death anniversaries in Chittagong, Bangladesh, is a Mezban, locally known as a Mejjan. The beef-centric meal, which is eaten by hand, is always free and open to the public. Most of the dishes served at a Mezban can be traced back to the 16th-century Mughal Empire, which first brought the recipes to the region. We visited Chittagong to see how a Mezban is prepared for 40,000 people. MORE BIG BATCHES VIDEOS: How 20,000 Kilograms Of Traditional Jaggery (Gur) Are Produced In Iqbalpura, India, Every Day https://youtu.be/HVc_2XywI28 How Kashmiri Chefs Cook A 25-Course Wazwan Wedding Dinner | Big Batches | Insider Food https://youtu.be/Pp3Auuz4ePA How 350 Tons Of Traditional French Butter Is Made Every Year | Big Batches | Insider Food https://youtu.be/BS3aIzsoGpw ------------------------------------------------------ #Mezban #BigBatches #insiderfood Insider's mission is to inform and inspire. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.insider.com/food Insider Food on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foodinsider Insider Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insiderfood Insider Food on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoodInsider Insider Food on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodinsider Food Wars on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Food_Wars/9045577297 How A Traditional Mezban Feeds 40,000 People In Chittagong, Bangladesh | Big Batches | Insider Food

Panic on the streets of Paris for Australian Olympic breaker

Panic on the streets of Paris for Australian Olympic breaker - Australian breaker Rachael Gunn came under intense international scrutiny after her polarizing performance at the Paris Olympics

Noel Edmonds to return as TV host with farm series

Noel Edmonds to return as TV host with farm series - Edmonds runs River Haven vineyard with his wife Liz.

Simon Rattle’s new orchestra is on stunning form at the Proms, plus the best of September’s classical concerts

BBC Proms, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra/Simon Rattle, Royal Albert Hall ★★★★★ You may, quite understandably, be unclear as to the exact meaning of Aquifer, the name Thomas Adès has given his stunning new work for the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, which it brought to the Proms under Simon Rattle. So was I, unt...

Cost of furnishing asylum seeker flats too ‘sensitive’ to be released, says watchdog

The cost of furnishing flats for asylum seekers cannot be released because the issue is too “sensitive”, a watchdog has ruled. John Edwards, the Information Commissioner, has ruled in favour of the Home Office, which refused to reveal the cost of furnishing a block of flats to be used by 346 asylum seekers in Farnborough, Hampshire. He rejected an ...