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More schools close in Indonesia due to worsening haze from forest fires
Schools in the capital of Indonesia’s South Sumatra province switched to remote learning Wednesday as worsening haze from forest and peatland fires pushed air pollution to unhealthy levels, adding to disruptions that have already affected more than 1.4 million students across the country, officials said. Indonesia has been plagued by forest and land fires for decades but an intensifying El Nino pattern and a prolonged dry season made the impact of the fires especially dire this year. Toxic haze and smoke have spread far beyond Indonesia’s borders in Southeast Asia, creating a regional health crisis.
Parents and teachers asked for views on mobile phones in schools
Wales' largest teaching union is calling for a national ban on phones in schools.
Man charged over fatal crash with cyclists
A man is charged with causing death by dangerous driving after two cyclists die in a crash in Kent.
Oil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July after US strikes
Brent crude – the global benchmark for prices – rises after the US hit five Iranian tankers on Tuesday
Left-right coalition seeks release of White House AI framework
More than two dozen organizations from both the left and right are urging the White House to publicly release its voluntary AI security framework, per a letter shared first with Semafor.
Tycoon to pay ex-wife $1.87bn in record South Korea divorce settlement
The billion dollar payout marks the largest divorce settlement in the country's history.
What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
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Gunman shoots and kills a teacher at a kindergarten in eastern Thailand
A gunman shot and killed a kindergarten teacher Wednesday inside a school building in eastern Thailand, where 44 children and three other teachers were evacuated safely, authorities said. The shooting took place around 11 a.m. inside a building at the Nongplalai Municipal Kindergarten in Chonburi province, about 150 kilometers (93 miles) southeast of the capital Bangkok. All 44 students were unharmed and evacuated along with the other teachers after the shooting, according to the Chonburi provincial government.
Police sniffer dogs search high school after 'bomb threat'
Police said they had swept Calderglen High School with specialist resources but nothing of concern was found.
Oil hits $100 per barrel as U.S. and Iran launch new attacks
The price of crude oil hit a 7-week high after the U.S. said it blew up 5 more Iranian oil tankers, triggering retaliation from Tehran.
Merz says disaster narrowly averted in Russia-prepared drone attack at airport
BERLIN, Sept 9 (Reuters) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday that an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport had been prepared in Russia over an extended period and that a
'Emotional rollercoaster' – Lindsay Clancy jurors speak out on what led to mistrial
The three jurors said after 40 hours, a lone male juror wouldn't agree with the rest of the panel to find Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity.
Indonesian wildfire emissions surge to world's highest, data shows
By David Stanway and Fransiska Nangoy SINGAPORE/JAKARTA, Sept 9 (Reuters) – Indonesia is facing a surge in emissions from wildfires burning through parched stretches of forest and peatland on the
'Batman mansion' owner hits back in bats row
The owner of Mentmore Towers, which starred in Batman Begins, says a repair scheme is under way.
Police get more time to question murder suspect
Nottinghamshire Police says officers are studying mobile phones and CCTV.
Law Society CEO found 'guilty of gross misconduct' over character reference
David Lavery had provided a character reference after the conviction of former schoolteacher William Lloyd-Lavery.
Police investigation of Creswell indecent exposure allegation 'failed victim'
The Police Ombudsman finds that "police failed the complainant, both as a woman and as a victim".
US claims Chinese AI firms are carrying out ‘industrial-scale’ theft of trade secrets
Chinese artificial intelligence firms are committing “industrial-scale” theft of their American counterparts’ trade secrets to save money and bring the coveted technology to market faster, US federal agencies alleged Tuesday.
I should be dead or in prison – now I'm reunited with the teacher who changed my life
Sam Gardner was in foster care when he met a teacher who made him believe in himself.
US accuses Chinese AI firms of 'malicious' copying of AI technology
By Courtney Rozen and AJ Vicens WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (Reuters) – The U.S. government on Tuesday accused Chinese artificial intelligence companies of maliciously copying technology from American AI firms
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