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The London school that has screen-free days for pupils, teachers – and parents

Schools banning pupils from having smartphones are commonplace. But what about a school where pupils ban teachers from using their smartphones, and then get their parents to join in? And not just phones: at Holy Family Catholic primary school in…

07/06/2026 The Guardian

Why pupils are getting custom school leavers shirts made for their last day

In between studying for GCSE exams, many students spend hours designing personalised leavers' shirts.

07/06/2026 BBC

Broken speaker? Finicky zipper? Anticonsumerist Repair Cafes urge you to fix it instead of pitch it

On a drizzly Saturday morning late last month, the basement of the New Paltz United Methodist Church filled with old lamps, blunt knives, malfunctioning sound mixers and balky zippers.

07/06/2026 The Independent

Is there alien life on distant planet? Scientists left divided over recent discoveries

When a scientific controversy or breakthrough dominates headlines, press officers and journalists often quote a handful of expertS

07/06/2026 The Independent

White storks are returning to the UK. But why is their reintroduction so controversial?

The government advising body Natural England says it does not consider white storks to be native birds

07/06/2026 The Independent

The jobs with the most surprising salaries — according to a TikToker who gets people to reveal their paychecks

Hannah Williams has interviewed over 1,000 people about their income. She tells Katie Hawkinson about the surprising salaries and unique jobs she’s encountered

07/06/2026 The Independent

Weekly diabetes jab shown to reduce blood-sugar levels and body weight

A new triple-action weekly jab for type 2 diabetes could significantly reduce blood sugar and body weight, according to phase 3 trial results.

07/06/2026 The Guardian

Tax-break trees: how woodland became a store of wealth for the rich

On the English-Scottish border a small species of butterfly, the northern brown argus, has fended off one of the biggest investors in the UK.

07/06/2026 The Guardian

Bumblebees have tiny brains but they can solve problems like chimps and elephants

New research suggests the fuzzy insects may be capable of spontaneously solving problems the way animals with much larger brains do.

07/06/2026 NPR

Kenyan graduates turn to AI tools for farming as jobs dry up

Young farmers are combining traditional agriculture with mobile apps to build livelihoods in the absence of formal jobs.

07/06/2026 Al Jazeera

Photographer of the Year winner Citlali Fabián: ‘Photography can be incredibly powerful as a tool for rediscovering yourself’

Through a series of eight portraits of activists from Oaxaca, the Yalalteca artist shows how this art form can emerge from shared process and collective memory

07/06/2026 El País

I was applying for hundreds of jobs - this tip helped me get one

Four people who weren't hearing back from job applications shared what they did differently to secure their first role.

07/06/2026 BBC

Builder wins bet on Epsom Derby thanks to 'spooky' time capsule tip

A member of the team that unearthed the 62-year-old letter put £20 on what came to be the winning horse.

06/06/2026 BBC

Pearl Jam bassist Ament highlights skateboarding's impact in Indigenous communities in Tribeca film

Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament has been passionate about skateboarding since his teenage years in Montana

06/06/2026 The Independent

World Cup stadiums earn prestigious certifications as green buildings before matches begin

Most of the stadiums for this year's FIFA World Cup are now considered green buildings and the majority earned their certification in the run-up to the tournament

06/06/2026 The Independent

What Afghanistan’s rotten apples tell us about its non-profit sector

Funding has dwindled, while need has grown. And yet NGO work continues to be plagued by inefficiency.

06/06/2026 Al Jazeera

High-functioning depression: When success masks suffering

People with depression don't always feel overwhelmed or struggle to get things done — some are highly efficient and productive, despite their low moods. So it can't be that bad, right? Wrong!

06/06/2026 Deutsche Welle

Accessorize with earplugs at this summer's concerts so you can enjoy more music in the future

When her favorite band took the stage, Kristin Shires was in the front row. As the Misterwives started to play, the drums and saxophones blared from the trembling speakers. Shires soaked in the music — but on the way home, a different sound played…

06/06/2026 The Independent