I’ve grown up in a society where children are treated like they are invisible, particularly when it comes to sharing their opinions, feelings and ideas. Speaking up, whether at home or in school, is often seen as disrespectful. Those who dare to speak tend to be silenced through harsh punishments and shaming.

On 28 February, the United States and Israel jointly attacked Iran, killing the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and sparking a wider conflict that has affected numerous countries across the Middle East.

On 2 April, UK exam board Pearson Edexcel announced that in-person exams for the International GCSE, the International A Level and iPLS qualifications have been cancelled in the Middle East for the May/June 2026 series. The countries affected so far are Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

In a quiet neighbourhood of Seoul, two families live entirely different lives. One resides in a luxurious hilltop mansion surrounded by sunlight and space. The other struggles in a cramped semi-basement apartment where the window reveals little more than street-level feet passing by.

The Drama is the ultimate cross-over of opposites: satire or thriller? The nerve-racking shots and storylines are flawlessly mixed with obscene humor and jokes.

Should an Oscar honour a single role in isolation, or also reflect a wider story about an actor’s career, public image, and cultural moment? The results of the 2026 Oscar night did not fully settle that question