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沃尔瑟姆森林议会仅17%特殊教育计划按时完成

新公布的数据揭示，沃尔瑟姆森林议会（Waltham Forest Council）在法定20周内仅完成了17%的特殊教育、健康和护理计划（EHCP），这一比例较去年的25%大幅下滑，成为伦敦表现最差的地区之一。尽管议会将延误归咎于需求激增和全国性的心理学家短缺，但活动人士指出这反映了系统性问题，并批评当局试图通过指责家长来转移视线。

London Mayor Pledges £5m to Close £4bn Unclaimed Benefits Gap

London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has committed £5 million to expand financial advice services across 19 boroughs, targeting a £4 billion shortfall in unclaimed benefits. The initiative aims to assist an additional 29,000 families in accessing pension credit and carer’s allowance amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

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Le Pen begins presidential campaign after violent protests across France

Marine Le Pen prepared to address a major National Rally gathering in Orleans as nationwide cost-of-living protests and clashes sharpened France’s political debate.

Kuwait public works minister and UK ambassador discuss closer cooperation

Kuwait’s Public Works Minister Dr Noura Al-Mashaan met British Ambassador Qudsi Rasheed to review shared interests and opportunities for stronger bilateral cooperation.

Ukraine war divides Bulgaria as voters elect president

Bulgarians were voting in a presidential election on Sunday, as security concerns swirl following a series of drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea.

Serbia votes as ruling party faces ascendant student movement

Voting was under way in Serbia on Sunday in what is set to be its most fiercely contested parliamentary election in more than 14 years, as a student-led movement seeks to oust the party of veteran leader Aleksandar Vucic.

Police made 1,314 arrests in France's protests: government

Police arrested 1,314 people in weekend protests across France, the interior ministry said Sunday, adding that 53 officers were hurt in clashes.

UK PM calls for 'honest discussion' about EU free movement

UK leader Andy Burnham indicated he was open to readopting the European Union's free movement rules as part of Britain's future relationship with the bloc, said a report published Sunday.

Riyadh airport resumes flights following Houthi attacks

Riyadh's international airport said flights would resume on Sunday after a two-week closure following strikes from Yemen's Houthis on the Saudi capital, though the Iran-backed group warned of more to come.

Israel to close all land crossings with West Bank on election day

Israel said Sunday all land crossings with the West Bank will be closed on the day of next week's election, as it pledged a harder line on militancy after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers in the territory.

'Tech debt coming due': AI-found flaw signals chaos ahead

Companies and government agencies rushed this week to patch two critical flaws in PHP, the programming language that runs a large share of the world's websites.

Fed expected to hold rates steady days ahead of US midterms

The US Federal Reserve appears set to hold interest rates steady at its meeting next week, analysts say, despite stubbornly high inflation and with markets pricing in at least one rate hike before year-end.

More Lula, or back to the Bolsonaros? Brazil votes in cliffhanger

Brazilians head to the polls on Sunday facing a stark choice: another four years under veteran leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, or a return to the right under Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.

Fresh clashes rock France as protesters march on

Clashes erupted across France on Saturday as protesters took to the streets, a week after marches that degenerated into violence and prompted a firm security backlash from President Emmanuel Macron, who is scrambling to restore order.

Obama blasts Trump's 'chaos and cruelty' while campaigning for Democrats

Former US president Barack Obama delivered scathing criticisms of his successor, Donald Trump, at rallies Saturday in Ohio and Michigan to support Democratic candidates ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.

Bolsonaro leads Lula in final Brazil election polls

Two separate polls published on Saturday gave Flavio Bolsonaro a two-point lead over President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on the eve of Brazilian elections.

Israeli forces displace Hebron families after deadly attack

Israeli forces pushed into the occupied West Bank city of Hebron on Saturday and displaced around 250 families, vowing to exact a heavy price for an attack the day before in which two Palestinians killed two soldiers before being gunned down.

Clashes break out in Paris, other French cities amid fresh protests

Clashes broke out Saturday in Paris and other French cities amid demonstrations held a week after others that degenerated into street violence and prompted a robust security backlash as President Emmanuel Macron seeks to restore order.

Nearly 1,000 arrested in French protests marred by 'elevated' violence: minister

French police arrested "nearly 1,000" people Saturday in nationwide protests in which officers were confronted with "an extremely elevated level of violence" from black-clad extremists, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said.

Nigeria's Tinubu defends record as economy bites ahead of election

President Bola Tinubu kicked off his re-election campaign Saturday promising "a better tomorrow" as Nigeria prepares to head to the polls in a vote set to be defined by the rising cost of living.

Thousands rally for Lula and Bolsonaro on eve of tight Brazil vote

A sea of red covered Copacabana beach on Saturday for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva while hundreds of bikers roared for right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro, as the candidates made a final show of strength on the eve of a nail-biter election.

French police fire tear gas during fresh protests

French police fired tear gas on Saturday to prevent protesters in several cities from advancing to their centres, in fresh nationwide demonstrations held a week after riots broke out, AFP journalists saw.

Thousands protest crackdown on media in Turkey

Thousands rallied in Istanbul and Ankara on Saturday against what they described as growing pressure on journalists in Turkey, including arrests, media shutdowns and the appointment of state administrators.

Thousands protest in Turkey over journalists' arrests, media shutdowns

Lula, Bolsonaro hold final rallies ahead of Brazil election

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro will rally their supporters one last time on Saturday, closing a fraught election campaign one day after a combative final debate.

Ukraine has 'stable connection' to Starlink: govt

Ukraine again has a "stable connection" to Starlink, the government said on Saturday, after days of tensions with Washington over the SpaceX-made network crucial to the Ukrainian army's operations.

French protests kick off amid heavy security blanket

French police arrested more than 130 people and fired tear gas at some protesters on Saturday as fresh demonstrations started, but the government said there were no early signs of the street violence that marred protests last weekend.

North Korea's Kim returns home after visit to Chinese border city

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un returned home on Saturday after making a day-long trip to the Chinese border city of Dandong, Beijing's state media reported, though the purpose of the unannounced visit was not immediately clear and there was no mention of talks with his counterpart Xi Jinping.

250,000 rally in Madrid demanding state pension guarantees

Authorities said 250,00 people marched through central Madrid on Saturday demanding protection for the Spanish state pension scheme, one of the hot topics in a parliamentary election next month.

North Korea's Kim makes unannounced visit to Chinese border city

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to have arrived in the Chinese border city of Dandong, a government source in Seoul and South Korean media said on Saturday.

Lula, Bolsonaro strike calmer tone in final Brazil election debate

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-winger Flavio Bolsonaro held a final, more diplomatic debate on Friday, although neither held back with cutting remarks two days before the election.

North Korea's Kim calls for training world's 'strongest' military

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urged his military to train to become the strongest in the world at a two-day meeting of company commanders in Pyongyang, state media said Saturday.

Israel launches major West Bank operation after soldiers killed

Israel's military launched an operation in the occupied West Bank on Friday it said would last several days and include searches and building demolitions, after gunmen killed two soldiers days ahead of Israeli elections in which security has been a key focus.

Oscar hopeful 'La Bola Negra' offers lessons about communicating, directors say

Festival darling "La Bola Negra" ("The Black Ball"), now leading many Oscars predictions lists, retraces the tragic past of Spain, but its subject matter is more relevant than ever, its co-directors say.

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