Stopping the environmental apocalypse

Stopping the environmental apocalypse

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French school protests

Pupils say that they are protesting because their schools are not being well funded. Since protests began, over 6,000 people have been arrested and a number of students and police officers have been hurt.For all the headlines, definitions and a free worksheet to practise, head to ...  Show more

 . 7min 7sec
Young people's mental distress is real, according to the head of a new review in the UK

An independent review into mental health has found a rise in mental distress among children and young people, with anxiety, depression, self-harm and eating disorders among the most common issues.Head of the review, Professor Peter Fonagy, says that accusations that young people ...  Show more

 . 8min 7sec

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