‘Attainment at all costs’ approach could undermine Send changes, school leaders in England say

Union says emphasis on academic goals conflicts with proposed measures on special educational needs provisionChanges to special educational needs provision in England could be thwarted by “academic attainment at all costs” policies that prioritise exam results and punish inclusive schools, headteachers have said in response to a government consultation.The Association of School and College Leaders said the government’s emphasis on academic goals conflicted with its measures designed to help mainstream schools accommodate more children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send). Con

‘A world-class producer’: English wines toast record gold medal haul

England wins highest percentage per entry at International Wine Challenge, with Kent the country’s best regionEnglish wines won the highest percentage of gold medals per entry in a global competition, with experts describing the improvement as remarkable.At the International Wine Challenge, English wines are winning more gold medals than ever. In 2025, the country won 10, but this year it was awarded 25.M&S Champagne Delacourt Vintage Blanc de Blancs 2017, FranceM&S Collection Barossa Valley Shiraz 2024, AustraliaExceptional Botrytis Riesling 2017, Aldi, New ZealandExceptional Asti NV,

Fear grips eastern DR Congo amid deadly Ebola outbreak

From Bukavu to Kinshasa, concern is spreading among residents and street vendors as Ebola cases rise.

РФ и КНР поддержали продление Договора о дружбе и сотрудничестве

10 кораблів з невідомим вантажем: РФ відправила таємничий конвой в напрямку Європи

Японські військові відстежили рух групи російських кораблів із шістьма вантажними суднами та військовим ескортом.

Why ASK Automotive is betting beyond brakes on aluminium components and EV precision parts

ALPS division overtakes traditional brakes as largest segment in FY26 with 30 per cent growth; ₹850 crore investment cycle underway

Яке майно не можна конфіскувати навіть за борги: повний перелік

У Міністерстві юстиції пояснили, яке майно боржники зможуть зберегти.

Q4 Results Today Live: Grasim, Ola Electric, Samvardhana Motherson, Apollo, Bosch, Lenskart, Jubilant Foodworks, Medplus, Whirlpool to announce Q4 results, BEL, PI Industries & BPCL shares down after Q4 results, BLS, Mankind Pharma & Zydus Lifesciences gain

Q4 Results Today Live Updates: Stay tuned to businessline for the latest live updates on Q4 earnings.

Что обсуждают Путин и Си на российско-китайских переговорах

Президент России приехал в Китай с официальным визитом

Nifty Prediction Today – May 20, 2026: Nifty 50 futures: Can go either way. Stay out

Nifty 50 May futures contract will come under more selling pressure if it breaks below 23,350

Xi, Putin hold talks in Beijing days after Trump's visit

Ahead of the talks at the Great Hall of the People, Putin was accorded a ceremonial welcome by Xi

EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : Xi Jinping estime qu’« il est urgent de parvenir à un arrêt total de la guerre »

« La situation dans la région du Golfe se trouve à un moment charnière entre guerre et paix », a estimé le président chinois, à l’occasion de la visite de Vladimir Poutine à Pékin, appelant à « poursuivre les négociations ».

EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : la Corée du Sud annonce qu’un pétrolier sud-coréen a traversé le détroit d’Ormuz

Le site de suivi maritime MarineTraffic localise le pétrolier battant pavillon sud-coréen Universal-Winner dans la partie orientale du détroit, avec pour destination Ulsan, en Corée du Sud.

Жоден з американських президентів не зробив для України більше, ніж Трамп, - Венс

Віцепрезидент також заявив, що США не можуть бути поліцейським у світі, а хочуть бути "хорошим союзником".

Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex falls over 450 pts, Nifty slips below 23,500 amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian equities traded lower in volatile trade on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions, weak global cues and rising crude oil prices hurt sentiment, while derivatives data signalled a cautious, range-bound market with key Nifty support placed near the 23,300 zone.

Hindalco shares jump nearly 4%, brokerages divided on Novelis FY27 outlook after Q4 loss

Novelis, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Hindalco Industries, reported a consolidated net loss of $84 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared with a net profit of $294 million in the year-ago period

Q4 Results Today Live: Grasim, Ola Electric, Samvardhana Motherson, Apollo, Bosch, Lenskart, Jubilant Foodworks, Medplus, Whirlpool to announce Q4 results, BEL, PI Industries & BPCL shares down after Q4 results, Mankind Pharma & Zydus Lifesciences gain

Q4 Results Today Live Updates: Stay tuned to businessline for the latest live updates on Q4 earnings.

Sharad Pawar praises PM Modi’s efforts to uphold India’s global prestige

Pawar also shared anecdotes from his political journey and highlighted the need for unity beyond party lines

Навіть десерти стануть кориснішими: як вплине на здоров’я заміна цукру на мед

Мед вважається кориснішим за цукор завдяки додатковим речовинам, хоча його теж важливо вживати в помірних кількостях.

В школах России с 1 сентября внедрят профиль «Искусственный интеллект»

India-South Korea seal strategic defence MoU on cybersecurity, information sharing, during Rajnath Singh's Seoul visit

The MoU marks a deepening strategic alignment between New Delhi and Seoul, specifically focusing on modern warfare and intelligence challenges

Why Maharashtra and Delhi missed PM E-DRIVE’s first 4,874 EV chargers

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has approved ₹503.86 crore for 4,874 EV chargers under PM E-DRIVE, but Maharashtra and Delhi were among seven major states that did not receive a single charger

"Страшно": пропагандистка Симоньян поскаржилась на атаки українських дронів

Кремлівська пропагандистка заявила, що через регулярні атаки безпілотників її родина вже місяць ночує у коридорі та гардеробній.

India-Italy relations at decisive stage, expanded with unprecedented momentum: Modi & Meloni

Modi is currently in Italy as part of the final leg of his five-nation tour

Arsenal fans erupt after team secures Premier League crown

Arsenal has won the Premier League, ending a 22-year drought.

Gold eases as higher yields, firm dollar offset US-Iran peace hopes

US gold ‌futures for June delivery lost 0.9% to $4,471.10

‘Brazen’ alleged shooting in Sydney’s south-west that left one dead and four in hospital was targeted, police believe

NSW police say they are ‘aware of organised crime links’ after alleged incident at Canley Heights homeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales police are investigating the possibility an alleged shooting attack in Sydney’s south-west, which killed one man and injured four others, was linked to organised crime.Det Supt Craig Middleton said that police believed the alleged incident in Canley Heights was “targeted” but said the motive remained “quite unclear” at this “very early” stage of the investigation. Co

Stocks to Watch, May 20: SPARC, Omaxe, Mastek, JSW Energy, Jindal, ITC, Lyka Labs, Airfloa Rail

Buzzing stocks today include SPARC, Omaxe, Mastek, JSW Energy, Jindal (India), ITC, Lyka Labs, Airfloa Rail, and Transformers & Rectifiers, driven by fresh deals, leadership changes, expansion plans, regulatory updates, and strategic business developments across industries.

Georgia’s Republican races for governor and US Senate head to June runoffs

Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Democratic primary outright, while Republicans Burt Jones and Rick Jackson will face offThe Republican primary campaign for Georgia governor will go to a June runoff, with the lieutenant governor Burt Jones facing off against healthcare billionaire Rick Jackson – and locking out Brad Raffensperger, the Georgia secretary of state and longtime political enemy of Donald Trump who was on track to finish a distant third.The Republican race to challenge the US senator Jon Ossoff remains similarly unresolved, while former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Democratic

EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : Vladimir Poutine, en visite à Pékin, salue la « dynamique forte et positive » de la coopération entre la Russie et la Chine

Le président russe est reçu mercredi par son homologue chinois, Xi Jinping, à Pékin, moins d’une semaine après l’entreprise de détente menée en Chine par Donald Trump. Le conflit en Ukraine devrait faire partie des sujets abordés, mais les analystes jugent peu probable que M. Xi fasse pression sur M. Poutine.

Си на встрече с Путиным заявил о разгуле гегемонии в мире

Коли закінчиться магнітна буря: вчені обнадіяли прогнозом

Сьогодні магнітна буря триватиме, але вже почне вщухати.

Nifty slides 163 points at open as oil holds above $110, Rupee hits fresh record low

Only three stocks gain on the Nifty 50 in early trade. Hindalco leads gainers, rising 1.26% to ₹1,061.50. TCS adds 0.50% to ₹2,338.70, while Infosys edged up 0.02% to ₹1,197.10

OpenAI to open its first applied AI lab outside of US in Singapore

One Nation, One Election can save India ₹7 lakh crore: JPC chief

The committee said simultaneous polls would reduce governance disruptions, improve policy focus and free up resources for infrastructure, healthcare, education and welfare programmes.

Broadcasters too reliant on vox pop interviews and failing to challenge politicians, says study

Researchers also question whether UK’s impartiality rules allow for proper scrutiny in era of multiparty politicsBroadcasters are letting down voters by relying on so-called vox pop interviews and failing to scrutinise political claims during election campaigns, according to researchers.The study by Cardiff University looked at how this year’s national elections in Wales and Scotland, alongside the local elections in England, were reported on UK-wide television news between 2 March and 6 May. Continue reading...

En Corée du Sud, la venue très scrutée des footballeuses nord-coréennes du Naegohyang FC

Première équipe nord-coréenne à se déplacer au Sud depuis huit ans, le Naegohyang FC affronte les Sud-Coréennes du Suwon FC, mercredi, en demi-finales de la Ligue des champions asiatique.

Crude oil futures decline amid mixed signals on West Asia conflict

July Brent oil futures are at $110.76, down by 0.20%, and July crude oil futures on WTI are at $103.82, down by 0.18%

L’affaire Team Musul : ces jeunes Français qui voulaient rejoindre l’organisation Etat islamique au Mozambique

A Paris, six jeunes ont été condamnés pour leurs liens avec un projet de départ collectif vers la province du Cabo Delgado, où sévissent les Chabab depuis 2017.

‘I’ve got seven months left’: Massie speaks out after losing House primary to Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein –as it happened

This live blog is now closed.Trump critic Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky Republican House primarySign up for the Breaking News US emailTrump told reporters he is giving Iran until the weekend or early next week, to make a deal to end the war.He said that yesterday he was within an hour of deciding to resume bombing Iran but that his negotiators had reported progress in talks.I never tell anybody when. But they knew that we were very close. I would say we were. I was an hour away from making the decision to go today, and we would probably not be talking about a beautiful ballroom today. We’

Rupee tumbles to record low as US-Iran stalemate stokes global inflation fears

The rupee fell to ⁠96.8650 per dollar on Wednesday, eclipsing its previous ‌all-time low of 96.6150

Cheikha Al-Mayassa Al Thani, l’éminence artistique du Qatar, au service de la diplomatie

Figure centrale de la politique culturelle du pays, la sœur de l’émir a su miser sur l’achat d’œuvres prestigieuses, l’accueil de foires et la création de musées, afin de nouer des relations diplomatiques précieuses pour ce petit Etat dont la vulnérabilité est perceptible depuis l’attaque américano-israélienne contre l’Iran.

How Iran Gained Leverage in the War

Outmatched militarily, Iran used “triangular coercion” by attacking Gulf states and closing the Strait of Hormuz. It points to a long-term U.S. vulnerability.

La imputación contra Raúl Castro, el gran golpe de Estados Unidos contra el régimen castrista

Donald Trump ha vuelto a abrir la puerta a un acuerdo diplomático con La Habana para forzar concesiones políticas y económicas a cambio de ayuda

Scuole elementari, la Regione anticipa l’apertura: “Attività dal 31 agosto”

Stanziati 3 milioni. L’assessora Conti: “Una misura, con educatori esterni, per aiutare le famiglie non potendo cambiare il calendario”

Raúl Castro, imputado en Estados Unidos por el derribo de avionetas de Hermanos al Rescate

Donald Trump ha vuelto a abrir la puerta a un acuerdo diplomático con La Habana para forzar concesiones políticas y económicas a cambio de ayuda

Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex tanks over 600 points; Nifty slips below 23,450 amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian equities witnessed a weak start on Wednesday, with the Sensex and Nifty falling nearly 1 per cent amid rising geopolitical tensions, elevated crude oil prices and cautious global sentiment, while derivatives data indicated a range-bound and volatile trading setup.

Fuel price hike may create near-term pressure on food and quick commerce deliveries: Report

Elara Capital report flags limited near-term hit on earnings even as per-order fuel burden rises in worst-case scenario

Путин: товарооборот России и Китая вырос более чем в 30 раз за четверть века

Les 430 membres de la « flottille pour Gaza » « transférés » en Israël par l’armée

La cinquantaine de bateaux composant la flottille Global Sumud avaient été interceptés lundi au large de Chypre.

Les 430 membres de la « flottille pour Gaza » transférés en Israël par l’armée

La cinquantaine de bateaux composant la flottille Global Sumud avaient été interceptés lundi au large de Chypre.

До рівня 2021 року: Пентагон оголосив про скорочення бригад у Європі до трьох

Чисельність американських бойових бригад у Європі повертається до рівня 2021 року, тобто перед повномасштабним вторгненням РФ в Україну.

Au Chili, le président Kast limoge déjà sa ministre de la sécurité

Trinidad Steinert était vivement critiquée ces derniers mois pour ses maigres résultats obtenus en matière de sécurité, un thème central de la campagne du président d’extrême droite dont la cote de popularité est en baisse.

Trump's Greenland envoy faces uphill battle on mission to make 'friends'

Jeff Landry's visit to the territory, a semi-autonomous part of Denmark, has touched a nerve among some Greenlanders.

Australia news live: shadow treasurer rails against government ‘empowered to kick the lemonade stands of the next generation’ in budget reply

Tim Wilson describes the budget as an ‘earthquake’ that will require a ‘substantial clean-up job’. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe NSW economy will grow less than expected next financial year amid rising inflation and the global oil shock, the state’s treasurer will warn ahead of next month’s budget.In a speech today ahead of the 23 June state budget, Daniel Mookhey will warn that NSW will only avoid a recession in 2026-27 because of the number of renewable energy projects now under construction in the state.Attentive budget watchers will notic