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‘Close to zero impact’: US study casts doubt on effect of phone ban in schools
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‘Close to zero impact’: US study casts doubt on effect of phone ban in schools

Researchers say findings are not reason to shy away from restrictions as MPs consider ban in England’s schoolsStrict bans on mobile phones in schools have “close to zero” impact on student learning and show no evidence of improvements in attendance or online bullying, a study has found.Researchers a...

Richard Adams Education editor
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Political row as report calls for sweeping cuts to French public broadcasting
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Political row as report calls for sweeping cuts to French public broadcasting

Inquiry set up by rightwing politician recommends merging major channels and slashing TV entertainment budgets by 75%French politicians on the left and centre have criticised a parliament inquiry report that recommends sweeping cuts to public broadcasting, with a row over culture wars building befor...

Angelique Chrisafis in Paris
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Carney appoints former war crimes prosecutor as Canada governor general
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Carney appoints former war crimes prosecutor as Canada governor general

Louise Arbour will serve as Canada’s representative of King Charles and carry out ceremonial and constitutional dutiesCanada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, has appointed a former supreme court justice and war crimes prosecutor as the country’s new governor general, saying her appointment would refle...

Leyland Cecco in Toronto
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Romania’s pro-Europe government collapses unleashing fresh turmoil
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Romania’s pro-Europe government collapses unleashing fresh turmoil

Ilie Bolojan’s PNL loses confidence vote after less than a year amid austerity drive and far-right surgeRomania’s pro-European government has collapsed after losing a confidence vote, unleashing renewed political turmoil less than a year after the ruling coalition was sworn in and with the far righ...

Jon Henley Europe correspondent
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Greens must take immediate action against antisemitism in party, says Lucas
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Greens must take immediate action against antisemitism in party, says Lucas

Former leader says antisemitic comments by some election candidates are unacceptableUK politics live – latest updatesThe former Green leader Caroline Lucas has called for the party to take immediate action against candidates who have made antisemitic comments or posts, following a series of cases be...

Peter Walker Senior political correspondent
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