Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says she is prepared to face unions over compulsory Year 8 reading tests and wider extracurricular programs, arguing urgent action is needed to address poor literacy and disengagement among working-class students.
Sheffield Hallam University halted a major research project on Uyghur forced labour after pressure linked to China, sparking an academic-freedom dispute and later prompting a reversal and apology.
Canada’s stricter student visa policies have led to a 74% rejection rate for Indian study permit applications in August — more than double last year — signalling a major shift for one of the largest sources of international students.
Starbucks has entered a $4 billion joint venture with Boyu Capital, giving the Chinese investment firm a 60% stake in its China retail operations as the coffee giant looks to accelerate growth, especially in smaller cities.
NextStar Energy, the Stellantis-LG Energy Solution joint venture, is expanding its Windsor plant beyond EV batteries to begin large-scale production of energy-storage system batteries by the end of November, driven by growing demand for renewable energy storage.
Air Canada is extending its pause on Aeroplan points expiry to Nov. 30, 2026, giving members additional time to keep their points active ahead of changes coming to the loyalty program in 2026.
After nearly six years of closure, the Princeton University Art Museum has reopened in a striking new 146,000-square-foot building. Designed by Adjaye Associates, the modern structure contrasts sharply with Princeton’s historic campus but delivers an intimate, inclusive, and ambitious space for students and visitors.
Alison Knowles, a foundational figure of the Fluxus movement and creator of iconic participatory works such as Make a Salad and The Identical Lunch, has died at 92 in New York. Known for transforming everyday gestures into radical performance art, Knowles helped redefine the boundaries of art and audience participation.
Maurizio Cattelan’s provocative artwork America—an 18-karat solid gold toilet—will be auctioned at Sotheby’s on November 18, with bidding starting near $10 million based on its gold weight. Previously stolen from Blenheim Palace and never recovered, the toilet returns to the spotlight as Sotheby’s invites visitors to view it ahead of the sale.
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen says Unilever prevented the ice cream brand from launching a flavour showing solidarity with Palestine. Cohen now plans to release the flavour independently as part of his personal activism series.
