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Why the shake-up of school inspections risks causing new problems
Ofsted’s new ‘traffic light’ rating system comes into force this week – does this mark meaningful change or, as one expert puts it, ‘high level tinkering’? Source link
Australia at risk of 'high-impact sabotage' from China, says spy chief
Mike Burgess says state-linked hackers have tried to access water, transport and energy networks. Source link
Two popular gay dating platforms removed from Apple app store in China
The removal of Blued and Finka has raised concerns amongst the LGBT community in the country. Source link
Trump v the BBC: What are the hurdles for president's legal argument?
If he were to bring a defamation case in Florida, experts say he would need to prove three major components. Source link
Reform UK pulls out of BBC film after Trump edit row
The party is withdrawing its co-operation from a documentary which was due to air in January. Source link
Protesters clash with security at COP30 climate talks in Brazil
Demonstrators, some wearing traditional indigenous dress, broke through security lines of the UN climate summit. Source link
Dominican Republic suffers nationwide power cut after 'cascade of failures'
Energy minister Joel Santos EcheverrÃa says work was quickly underway to restore power to the Caribbean nation. Source link
Evidence of ancient tree-climbing 'drop crocs' found in Australia
Scientists say the crocodiles hunted like leopards by climbing trees and killing prey below. Source link
The Papers: 'Defiant Davie' and 'Reeves blamed over jobs bloodbath'
BBC director general Tim Davie addressing staff and the rise of the jobless rate dominate Wednesday’s papers. Source link
A festive favourite to spark your Christmas spirit
The feel-good Christmas story, perfect for cosy winter nights Source link