Exam results from areas which dropped English have declined, the education minister says, announcing the U-turn.
Category: World
Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand Skims hits $5bn valuation
The company says it plans to open more physical shops and expand the business around the world.
PC gaming giant Valve unveils new console to rival Xbox and PlayStation
The Steam Machine is a console designed to allow gamers to play PC games on their TV.
US calls for international action to cut weapons supply to Sudan paramilitaries
“They’re committing acts of sexual violence and atrocities,” says the US secretary of state, “and it needs to end immediately”.
Over 200 Kenyans fighting for Russia in Ukraine – minister
Russian recruitment networks are targeting Kenyans with fake job offers, authorities say.
Thirteen hours by touch – inside one of the world’s longest exam days
South Korea’s national college entry exam is notoriously hard – but blind students face unique challenges.
Anthony Zurcher: Democrats left bruised after historic shutdown yields little
Trump emerges from the shutdown having made little in the way of substantive concessions to Democrats in Congress.
Two meals for $1: Why China’s youth are not spending
Economic uncertainty is encouraging some young people to cut back on their spending.
From YouTube team to the Premier League: Ndiaye’s unusual run to the top
The French-born footballer did not have an easy run on his way to the top, with numerous clubs rejecting him.
How the Japan PM’s Taiwan remarks provoked the fury of China
Sanae Takaichi drew fire after suggesting Tokyo could take military action if Beijing attacked Taiwan.