State schools are set to limit the numbers of GCSEs their pupils study to just five or six as plans continue to be drawn up for the education catchup – but private school pupils will be taught nine or 10.
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Ocean Viking: Italy to transfer migrants to quarantine ship after suicide attempts
After multiple suicide attempts over the past few days, migrants aboard the private rescue ship Ocean Viking will be moved to a quarantine vessel in Sicily.
Turkey’s Erdogan fears Generation Z
Millions of young Turks will soon be of voting age and President Erdogan wants to win them over. Yet many of the country’s youth feel rebellious and openly reject him.
The Pandemic’s Big Mystery: How Deadly Is the Coronavirus?
Even with more than 500,000 dead worldwide, scientists are struggling to learn how often the virus kills. Here’s why.
Garry Kasparov: Russian democracy is a farce. Putin wants the same fate for America
The Kremlin bullied and bribed Russians to the ballot box again on Wednesday, the latest episode of what long ago became a painful mockery of democracy. Democracy means choices, and there has been no real choice in Russia for many years. All roads, all votes, lead to Vladimir Putin.
In Pictures: Qatar further eases coronavirus restrictions
Citizens and residents venture out as Gulf state allows partial reopening of restaurants, mosques, beaches and parks.
Neighborhood Goods Proves Its New Department Store Model Works, As Macy’s And JCPenney Flounder
Neighborhood Goods is building a new department store business model that is less transactional and more relational. Now with 3 stores, it is poised to grow with money in its war chest and brands eager to sign on.
These Are The 25 Best-Selling Whisky Brands In The World
You probably haven’t heard of most of these top 25 best-selling whisky brands.
Yoko Ono, 87, ailing and using wheelchair, is ‘slowing down,’ insiders say
Yoko Ono, now 87, requires round-the-clock care and rarely leaves her sprawling apartment in New York City, a source says.
Coronavirus cases rising in Saudi Arabia, UAE after curfews lifted
Restrictions had been in place in both countries since mid-March and their gradual lifting has allowed commercial businesses and public venues to reopen.Other Gulf countries have also moved to ease restrictions, although Kuwait has maintained a partial curfew and Qatar, Bahrain and Oman did not impose one at all.
As Coronavirus Slams Houston Hospitals, It’s Like New York ‘All Over Again’
The death toll is lower, but there are echoes of March as cases spike, doctors fall ill and supplies run short. Now, Texas is trying to adapt hard-won lessons while addressing a new set of challenges.
TALK OF THE TOWN: Raise a glass to the Royal ravers who went to the pub after weeks of lockdown!
They’ve been dubbed the king and queen of Royal ravers, so it was no surprise to see Amelia Windsor and Cassius Taylor going to pubs after weeks of lockdown.
Before You Buy: Tesla Model Y Buyers Turn To Quality Checklists
If the Model Y ultimately outsells the Model 3, Model X, and Model S combined, first Tesla has to get the quality right.
Japan flooding: Fourteen dead in flooded care home
At least 16 people have died and a dozen are missing on the island of Kyushu amid devastating rains.
The Luxury Hotel Room Without Walls Or A Roof, Perfect For Social Distancing
A new European hotel might be the antidote to months of confinement–the Zero Real Estate is made up of seven hotel suites, without walls or roofs, and an on-demand butler service.