University places for science and engineering fail to keep pace with UK demand

Fatemah, who lost her father to the Taliban at six, pursued education and worked with international organizations in Afghanistan. After the Taliban's resurgence in 2021, she and her husband Zakir applied for the UK’s Afghan Relocations scheme, leading to an emotional farewell to her family before relocating to the UK with their two sons. Need More Context? 🔎

Natasha Hausdorff, a British barrister and expert in international law, warns that media disinformation is distorting perceptions of the Gaza conflict and jeopardizing Jewish safety. She advocates for the legal principle of uti possidetis juris to assert Israel's territorial claims and criticizes media bias that amplifies Hamas propaganda while ignoring nuanced accounts from Israeli sources. Need More Context? 🔎

Rhode Island's Democratic-controlled state House has passed legislation to ban the sale and manufacturing of many semiautomatic rifles, pending approval from Governor Dan McKee, who supports the ban. While gun control advocates argue this is a necessary step, critics claim it burdens law-abiding citizens and may face constitutional challenges in the Supreme Court. Need More Context? 🔎

Lotto Powerball's $30 million draw has produced two new millionaires, each winning $15 million. Additionally, they will share $83,000 as part of the First Division pool, with the winning numbers being 11, 35, 3, 20, 19, 27, the bonus ball 31, and Powerball 7. Need More Context? 🔎

Gilan, Iran – On June 13, 2025, Israeli airstrikes targeted Tehran and other areas in Iran, resulting in significant civilian casualties and destruction, including the deaths of military leaders and nuclear scientists. In response, Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes against Israel, leading to widespread panic and evacuations as the conflict escalated, prompting families to flee the capital amidst ongoing explosions. Need More Context? 🔎

Citroen has issued a 'Stop-Drive' order for approximately 82,000 C3 and DS3 models due to a dangerous airbag fault linked to a fatal incident involving a 37-year-old woman in Reims, France. While no issues have been reported in the UK, Stellantis is proactively addressing the situation to ensure customer safety, with owners being notified via letter or through a VIN check on Citroen's website. Need More Context? 🔎