A teacher has been convicted of murdering a 13-month-old boy he adopted with his male partner just months before the child’s death. Jamie Varley, 37, was found guilty at Preston Crown Court of murdering Preston Davey in July 2023. His partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, 32, was convicted of sexual assault, child cruelty and allowing the death…
In Finland, some of the most attentive listeners helping children improve their reading skills have four legs. Across libraries, schools and even farms, children are encouraged to read aloud to trained dogs and, in some local initiatives, cows. These animals provide a calm and patient audience that allows young readers to practise without worrying about…
Honda Cars India appears to be gearing up for the first major update to the Honda Elevate, as a heavily camouflaged test mule of the compact SUV has been spotted on public roads for the first time. Launched in India in 2023, the Elevate has remained largely unchanged since its debut, making this the first…
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has announced that Tuesday, June 16, marks the first day of Muharram 1448 AH and the beginning of the Islamic New Year.The announcement came after the sighting of the Muharram crescent moon on Monday evening.The UAE has also confirmed Tuesday, as the first day of Muharram and the beginning of the…
People often believe external factors dictate happiness, but Sadhguru emphasizes inner well-being is self-created. He asserts that misery is largely self-manufactured through our reactions, not inflicted by others or circumstances. Taking responsibility means consciously responding, not accepting blame, especially relevant in today’s comparison-driven digital age. Ask people what would make them happy, and the most…
Parents often have one familiar script when it comes to child safety: warn daughters about “bad touch,” tell them to speak up, and remind them that their bodies deserve protection. It is an important conversation. But according to a growing chorus of educators and child safety advocates, it is only half the job. The overlooked…
The following article is an advertorial. There comes a point in most well-off people’s lives when a regular SUV stops making sense. Not because it is a bad car but because their life has changed. You spend more time in the back seat than behind the wheel because you have a driver. You are doing…
Red and orange hair have long been one of humanity’s most distinctive traits. Found in only a small percentage of the global population, the fiery shades are typically linked to genetics, fair skin and a higher sensitivity to sunlight. Yet scientists have now uncovered evidence suggesting that the story of red hair is far more…
One of the most striking differences is how early Japanese children are trusted with small responsibilities. In many homes and schools, children are expected to put away their belongings, help clean, carry simple tasks and contribute to the smooth running of the day. This is not treated as a punishment. It is part of growing…
Government throws fresh doubt on Thames water rescue deal / Image – file Britain’s biggest water supplier, Thames Water, has moved a significant step closer to government control after ministers formally raised concerns about a proposed £10 billion rescue package designed to keep the troubled utility afloat.The UK government’s intervention cast fresh doubt over the…
