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In a series of alarming incidents in Peterborough, England, a group of youths, aged 14 to 16, were involved in two separate robberies using a machete as a threat. The incidents took place in August and February of 2024 and 2025, respectively. The robbers targeted teenage boys, demanding their belongings
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Creating Tomorrow College, with a campus in Daventry, has received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted across all areas of education, behavior, and support. The college was praised for its ambitious vision, exceptional preparation of learners for employment, and high-quality teaching and support. Inspectors highlighted the strong focus on employability, life
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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced a series of revolutionary initiatives aimed at equipping the youth with practical skills and enhancing their employability. The government has launched an international certification program for freelancers to boost global employability, initiated an EdTech and Matriculation pilot project in government schools, and
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Mayor Muriel Bowser is set to visit Brookland Middle School in Ward 5 to participate in a hands-on robotics lesson with students enrolled in DC Public Schools' Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summer Enrichment Program. This visit is part of the Mayor's commitment to providing DC youth
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Amazon's supported internships, in partnership with the national charity DFN Project Search, provide young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience and develop the skills and confidence needed to secure paid, meaningful employment. Since the launch of the programme in
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This year, Zambia joins the international community in celebrating World International Population Day (WPD) under the theme 'Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world.' The Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) reports that the country's population is growing at 3.
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Diageo, in partnership with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) and Celebr-8 Lyfe, has launched a youth empowerment scheme, Learning For Life (L4L), to tackle Nigeria's high youth unemployment. The scheme, which focuses on women and people with disabilities, aims to equip 250 young Nigerians with real-world
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Researchers from Peking University have examined the impact of China's universal e-cigarette regulations introduced in 2018, finding that these policies disproportionately affect adolescents due to their price sensitivity, preference for flavored products, and reliance on online purchases. The study, published in the Global Health & Medicine journal, suggests
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Israeli occupation forces detained a Palestinian citizen, Mufleh Zawahra, and stole gold jewelry valued at 10,000 shekels (approximately $10,000) during a raid on the city of Bethlehem on Tuesday. The raid coincided with a campaign of raids on several refugee camps and towns in the governorate, causing significant
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Ten members of a machete gang were involved in a shocking act of violence on Southend seafront last July, resulting in a brawl that included violent disorder and possession of bladed articles. The young males, who appeared at Basildon Crown Court, have now received their sentences. Key Takeaways: * Hamza Dinbil,
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The African Development Bank and the International Labour Organization have launched a pioneering system to integrate youth employment, skills development, and entrepreneurship across all Bank investments. Dubbed the Youth, Jobs and Skills Marker System, this transformative approach centers Africa's young people in development efforts, aiming to maximize the
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A significant increase in the prescribing of GLP-1 medications for weight management in children and adolescents has been observed following the American Academy of Pediatrics' 2023 recommendation to offer these medications alongside lifestyle adjustments. This trend adds fuel to the debate over the age appropriateness of these medications, particularly
