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ENGLAND TO HOST FOUR-NATION TOURNAMENT FEATURING GHANA, NIGERIA & JAMAICA THIS JUNE

England is set to host an electrifying four-nation tournament this June, featuring Ghana, Nigeria, and Jamaica in what promises to be a thrilling showcase of international football. With some of Africa and the Caribbean’s finest talents on display, fans can expect high-energy clashes and intense rivalries.
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REPORT FINDS BLACK SCHOOLGIRLS IGNORED, MISGJUDGED AND TRAPPED IN STEREOTYPES

A groundbreaking report has highlighted the challenges Black schoolgirls face in the education system, revealing that they often feel overlooked, misjudged, and stereotyped by educators. The See Us, Hear Us report, conducted by community organisation Milk Honey Bees, surveyed 121 Black girls from various London schools. It found that over 60% felt unfairly disciplined, while only 14% received specialist support when incidents were escalated to senior management. The findings indicate a troubling trend—Black girls are more likely to face punitive measures rather than support when they encounter difficulties at school.
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PRINCE HARRY RESIGNS FROM HIS AFRICAN CHARITY AFTER CHAIRWOMAN ACCUSES TRUSTEES OF RACISM AND SEXISIM

Prince Harry has expressed deep shock and devastation over his forced resignation as patron of Sentebale, the charity he co-founded in honour of his late mother, Princess Diana. Founded in 2006, Sentebale was established to support children and young people in southern Africa, particularly those affected by HIV and AIDS. However, the Duke of Sussex has stepped down due to internal conflicts within the organisation, particularly between Chairwoman Dr. Sophie Chandauka and the board of trustees.
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UK IS ITS UNHAPPIEST EVER ON THE WORLD HAPPINESS REPORT

The United Kingdom has fallen to 23rd place in the World Happiness Report, marking its lowest ranking in nearly a decade. Finland, for the eighth consecutive year, secured the top spot, followed closely by Denmark and Iceland. The latest report also saw entries from Costa Rica and Mexico.
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JOEY BARTON FOUND GUILTY OF ASSAULTING WIFE AMID BACKLASH OVER CONTROVERSIAL PAST

Disgraced former footballer Joey Barton has been found guilty of pushing his wife, Georgia Barton, to the ground and 'kicking her in the head' during a drunken row at their home in west London. The former Manchester City and England midfielder, 42, left his wife with a 'golf ball'-sized lump on her head after an argument in June 2021, during which he also threatened to fight her brother and father, a court heard. He has been given a 12-week suspended sentence.
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SCHOOLS TO EDUCATE BOYS ON MISOGYNY AND TOXIC MASCULINITY AFTER NETFLIX'S 'ADOLESCENCE' SPARKS DEBATE

In response to growing concerns about the influence of online misogyny on young people, schools across the country are set to introduce anti-misogyny lessons as part of the government's revised Relationships, Health, and Sex Education (RHSE) curriculum. The initiative follows the release of Netflix’s hit mini-series Adolescence, which portrays the harrowing consequences of online radicalisation and gender-based violence. The new curriculum guidance is expected to be implemented before the end of the academic year.
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