The rescue of 12 Thai boys is a reminder of something we’re in danger of forgetting: our natural default is cooperationSome days (or some years) it feels like there’s not a lot of good in the world, what with all the trolling and tribalism, divisiveness and anger. In the news, Read more
Trade skirmish continues to escalate between world’s two biggest economiesThe Trump administration has raised the stakes in its trade war with China, saying it would slap 10% tariffs on an extra $200bn worth of Chinese imports. The administration released a wide-ranging list of Chinese goods it proposes be hit with Read more
Theresa May announces Britain will send additional 440 soldiers – bringing total to around 1,100 Via: UK to almost double number of troops in Afghanistan after Trump request for Nato reinforcements
On same day young girl waiting for her own licence is rushed to hospital and placed on life support Via: Medicinal cannabis oil brought into UK legally for first time as mother of epileptic boy hails 'momentous occasion'
‘Haste in pushing ahead with academisation comes at a cost with high-profile failures indicating significant weaknesses’ Via: Government has not learnt from academy failures that damaged children's education, MPs say
Max and co discuss France becoming the first finalist of the 2018 World Cup, a Thibaut Courtois post-match meltdown, England’s hopes, dreams and fears, Cristiano Ronaldo’s move and Welsh nightmares.If you think this podcast is worth something, then you can support The Guardian from as little as £1. It only Read more
Information Commissioner’s Office continues investigation into how personal data was used during Brexit campaign Via: Facebook set to be fined maximum £500,000 by UK privacy watchdog after breaking data laws
Commons committee also urges review of controversial pledge to slash numbers to ‘tens of thousands’ Via: Students must be lifted out of net migration targets, say MPs
Proposed body would monitor universities to ensure that allegations of malpractice are properly investigatedA national watchdog that has the power to punish British universities for failing to tackle research misconduct is needed to ensure that sloppy practices and outright fraud are caught and dealt with fast, MPs say.The new body Read more
Often only option is to remove them from families, says ex-Tory children’s ministerA former Tory children’s minister has blamed the government’s “woeful underfunding” of local authorities for a crisis in child protection that is putting the safety of vulnerable young people at risk.The MP Tim Loughton, who served as children’s Read more