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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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ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down in February 2027

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will step down in February 2027, months before her term expires in October next year, the Frankfurt-based institution said Thursday.

A year on, Tanzanians mourn election massacres in 'state of terror'

A year after Tanzania's bloody election, many remain traumatised by the violence, while government critics live in fear of abduction and arbitrary arrest, or facing treason and terrorism charges.

Israel piles pressure on Arab parties as Netanyahu seeks government

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc on Thursday piled pressure on Israeli Arab leaders over unproven accusations of foreign funding, in a push to neuter parties that made strong gains after an otherwise indecisive election.

Hello Kitty firm apologises, scraps Japan TV tie-up after China anger

Sanrio, the Japanese company that owns the popular Hello Kitty character, apologised Thursday over its tie-up with a TV spy drama criticised as anti-China, cancelling a merchandise collaboration with the show.

Key of seethe: I.Coast row with Sahel juntas spills into concert halls

Ivorian reggae star Alpha Blondy abruptly interrupted his concert's chilled-out vibes to wade into a far less laid-back subject -- the coups in his country's unrest-riven Sahel neighbours.

'My blood was spilled here': a year on, Tanzania unable to mourn election violence

A year after Tanzania's bloody election, many remain traumatised by the violence, while government critics live in fear of abduction and arbitrary arrest, or facing treason and terrorism charges.

Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga face long road to redemption in China

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga have apologised for the superstar striker's comments about Mao Zedong, but the damage to their reputation in China won't be easily or quickly repaired, experts say.

North Korea fires 'around a dozen' ballistic missiles into East Sea

North Korea fired "around a dozen" short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Thursday, Seoul's defence ministry said, less than a week after South Korea proposed talks over a growing border row.

Asian stock markets fluctuate after mixed tech results

Tech firms diverged Thursday with a mixed bag of results for some of the AI sector's big beasts tempering the recent spurt of optimism amid growing anxiety about companies' investment and debt.

Bangladesh presses India before Ganges water treaty expires

With a 30-year Ganges water-sharing treaty with India expiring in December, Bangladesh fears failure to strike a new deal could deepen water shortages, threatening tens of millions of livelihoods.

Trump accuses Alaska Democrats of fraud over same-name scandal

US President Donald Trump demanded Wednesday that Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola and a rival sharing the name of Alaska's Republican incumbent be removed from next week's election ballot, accusing Democrats of an illegal scheme to confuse voters.

Trump's border: quiet, but few people are happy

Between the hundreds of migrants arriving every day to seek asylum, chases of those fleeing, and the encounters with drug traffickers, Jason Mercado was overwhelmed during his time working for the US Border Patrol under Joe Biden.

Australian defence chief says China military buildup creating 'pressure' in SE Asia

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said Thursday that China's military build-up was creating a "condition of pressure" in Southeast Asia, and urged allies and partners to deepen cooperation.

EU, Canada to build 'new chapter' in alliance at Montreal summit

Canada and the European Union will craft "a new chapter" in their alliance at a Montreal summit that opens Thursday, the EU chief said, as they navigate uncertain relations with the United States.

Bolsonaro claims he is Brazil's 'true' leader after fleeing to US

Brazil's defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro insisted Wednesday he is his country's rightful leader after arriving in the United States to start a self-imposed exile.

Putin hails Elon Musk as 'truly a genius'

US tech tycoon Elon Musk is "truly a genius" for deploying thousands of satellites into orbit, President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday, as Moscow seeks to develop its own satellite internet network.

US stocks eye big tech earnings as Fed holds rates steady

Wall Street stocks finished higher Wednesday after a choppy session, digesting a status quo Federal Reserve decision as markets monitored the latest earnings from US tech giants.

Rwanda cannot be blamed for what happens in DR Congo, FM says

Rwanda should not be a "scapegoat" for events in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda's foreign minister said Wednesday, as the neighbours battle over responsibility for fighting in eastern DR Congo.

Italian PM slams 'shameful' release of alleged protest organiser

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday slammed a "shameful" decision by a judge dismissing accusations against a campaigner arrested on terrorism charges for allegedly seeking to organise violent protests.

Bolsonaro's escape to the US: How it happened

Flavio Bolsonaro's clandestine escape to the United States bewildered Brazil and triggered a frantic search for his whereabouts.

Cuba wins UN vote against US embargo with weakest backing in 30 years

The UN General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a new resolution calling for an end to the US embargo against Cuba, although support for the communist-ruled island fell to its lowest level in three decades.

From Gaza to Ramallah, Palestinians see little hope in Israeli vote

In war-ravaged Gaza and the occupied West Bank, many Palestinians were less focused on who would win Israel's election than on whether anything would really change.

92-year-old US judge handling Maduro case dies

Alvin Hellerstein, the US judge overseeing the case against deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, has died aged 92, an official confirmed Wednesday.

Investors turn cautious ahead of tech results, Fed update on rates

A tech rally ran out of steam on Wednesday as investors turned cautious ahead of the latest batch of earnings results and the US Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates.

Arab Israelis proud of high election turnout, uncertain for future

A librarian in an Arab town in northern Israel, Maysa Nasser never thought to vote in national elections. But on Tuesday she cast a ballot for the first time, stung by the racism she has felt from the hard-right government.

Bolsonaro flees Brazil for US after election defeat

Brazil's defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro arrived in Florida by private plane Wednesday, defying a court order that banned him from leaving his country.

Ceasefire in Russia-occupied Ukrainian city holds for second day

A US-brokered local ceasefire in southern Ukraine was holding for a second day, both sides said on Wednesday, as hopes grew that vital aid would be able to reach stranded residents.

Clean-up starts as Serbian students movement prepares to govern

Belgrade residents on Wednesday washed away politically charged graffiti that had stained city walls over months of protests, as Serbia's student-led movement prepared to govern after its seismic election victory.

Mona Lisa scrubbed from Syrian textbooks as critics slam conservative drift

In one book, an illustration was redrawn to show the girls gathered around a computer wearing hijabs. In another, an image of the Mona Lisa was taken out entirely.

Flavio Bolsonaro: right-wing heir falls from presidential hopeful to exile

Just days ago, Flavio Bolsonaro was riding high, convinced he would be Brazil's next president and follow in the footsteps of his far-right father, Jair Bolsonaro.

Bolsonaro flees Brazil for US after election defeat: AFP

Brazil's defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro arrived in Florida by private plane Wednesday, AFP witnessed, after defying a court order that banned him from leaving his country.

UK budget lifts bank tax to offset surging energy bills

Britain's Labour government will increase a tax on profits earned by banks to help fund support for soaring energy bills, finance minister John Healey said in his budget announcement Wednesday.

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