Ukraine civilian casualty toll in May highest in four years, UN monitors say
More civilians were killed and injured in Ukraine in May than in any other month in the past four years, UN investigators said on Friday in their latest update.
Month: June 2026
WHO report shows progress in blood safety, but access gaps persist
Every day, safe blood helps save the lives of women experiencing childbirth complications, accident victims, cancer patients and people living with chronic diseases. Yet despite decades of progress, access to lifesaving blood remains deeply unequal, with shortages continuing to put lives at risk in many lower-income countries, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report.
Beyond Rote Memorization: Scaling Language Fluency Through Systematic Scaffolding
Corporate language training is at a crossroads. As teams become more global, the need for precision outweighs the need for basic fluency. This article explores how L&D leaders can apply systematic scaffolding—a method rooted in Instructional Design logic—to build a more efficient, communicative, and accurate language learning program. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. Instructional Design Source: eLearning Industry Read More
DR Congo: Ebola spreads as agencies brace for child victims
The deadly Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is continuing to spread with a spike in child infections an increasingly likely scenario in the days ahead, UN agencies said on Friday.
Quordle hints and answers for Friday, June 12 (game #1600)
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Thursday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, June 11 (game #1599). Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,400 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc’s Wordle today column covers the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. Quordle today (game #1600) […]
NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, June 12 (game #831)
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Thursday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, June 11 (game #830). Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc’s Wordle today page for the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. NYT Strands today (game #831) – hint #1 – today’s theme What is the […]
Hate speech spreading ‘faster than ever’, warns UN chief as global action plan is revealed
Hate speech is a grave and growing threat to peace and security, Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Thursday, calling for urgent action to break a cycle that can lead to genocide and other atrocity crimes.
World News in Brief: Turk condemns Northern Ireland riots, jobs at risk over animal disease spread, heatwaves spark public health crisis in Europe
Violence spread across Belfast following a shocking knife attack allegedly carried out by a Sudanese asylum seeker on Monday, triggering a wave of anti-immigration unrest. The victim suffered significant injuries to his face and back.
Justworks Pricing Plans And Costs 2026: Which Is Right For You?
Explore Justworks pricing plans for HR solutions, starting from just $8 plus a base fee, for businesses at any stage. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. HR Tools Source: eLearning Industry Read More
‘Grave concern’ after dozens of women arrested in Afghanistan for dress violations
Gender equality agency UN Women is “gravely concerned” by the arrest of at least 30 women in Herat city last weekend in Afghanistan for allegedly violating dress requirements imposed by Taliban authorities.
Studenti střední školy v Plzni se zapojili do mezinárodního výměnného programu Erasmus+, který jim umožnil strávit dva týdny na partnerské škole v Berlíně. Během pobytu se studenti účastnili různorodých workshopů zaměřených na udržitelnost, obnovitelné zdroje energie a inovace v environmentálních technologiích. Tento program nejenže prohloubil jejich znalosti v oblasti ekologického vzdělávání, ale také jim poskytl příležitost zlepšit své jazykové dovednosti a navázat mezinárodní přátelství. Tato zkušenost byla pro studenty inspirativní a motivující, a navíc jim nabídla nový pohled na vzdělávání a jeho možnosti v evropském kontextu.
High School Students from Plzeň Participate in Erasmus+ Exchange Program in Berlin: Gaining First-Hand Experience in Sustainability and Environmental Innovation In the spring of 2026, a group of students from a secondary school in Plzeň had the unique opportunity to take part in an international Erasmus+ exchange program. This two-week stay at a partner school in Berlin was designed not only to deepen students’ academic knowledge, but also to expand their horizons through intercultural experiences and exposure to state-of-the-art approaches in sustainable development. During their stay, the Czech students engaged in an intensive and diverse program of workshops and seminars, focusing on sustainability, renewable energy sources, and innovations in environmental technologies. The program was structured to provide a combination of theoretical foundations and practical activities, allowing students to both acquire new knowledge and directly apply innovative solutions. Among the activities were hands-on experiments with photovoltaic panels, practical demonstrations of energy storage systems, and simulations of energy management […]
Spain prodigy Lamine Yamal named UN Goodwill Ambassador on World Cup opening day
The biggest-ever football World Cup begins on Thursday, across three countries and two continents, with over 100 games. The UN is raising awareness of the game’s powerful capacity to serve as a platform for sustainable development and social justice.