Exploring the use of accounts to manage reluctant participation in microteaching sessions

Classrooms often fall silent when the teacher poses a question. The pause is not always due to a lack of knowledge. Students may be hesitant, unsure, shy or simply unwilling to participate, and these feelings are often shown through subtle cues such as gaze aversion, delayed responses, posture, facial expressions or quiet laughter.

Researchers challenge evidence behind high-profile parental alienation study

Researchers from Manchester and Canada have shown that the claim by the authors of a study published earlier this year that most of its participants had experienced parental alienating behaviors during childhood is seriously misleading. Claims in the study that people affected by parental alienating behaviors showed greater signs of stress, PTSD and depression are also challenged by the team from The University of Manchester and the University of New Brunswick.

It's Not Just You: YouTube's Picture-in-Picture Isn't Working

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Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ sentenced to life in prison in US federal court

The Mexican drug kingpin, Ismael Zambada García, known as “El Mayo”, was sentenced in a US federal court on Monday to life in prison, after a plea deal last year in which he admitted ⁠to shipping vast amounts of cocaine and other substances as leader of the violent Sinaloa cartel.

World Cup 2026: Rodri's stock at all-time high as Spain midfielder adds to trophy collection

As Spain captain Rodri lifted the World Cup trophy high into the New Jersey sky, he added another trophy to his already glittering record.

A Ballon d'Or, one European title, one Nations League, four Premier League trophies, one Champions League and numerous other domestic triumphs. And now the greatest prize of them all.

Hyundai Recalls 47,000 Kona, Kona Electric SUVs over Rear Center Seatbelt Issue

• Hyundai issued a recall for 47,749 Kona and Kona Electric SUVs, which may have been manufactured with faulty seatbelt buckles in the rear center seat.
• Documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that the seatbelts in question may fail to restrain passengers in a crash.
• The recall covers the 2026 Kona as well as a handful of 2025 Kona Electric SUVs.

Hyundai issued a recall for 47,749 Kona and Kona Electric SUVs because they may have been produced with seatbelts that fail to restrain passengers in a crash. According to recall documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall covers a subset of 2026 Kona SUVs as well as a handful of 2025 Kona Electric SUVs. The former's recall population spans 47,733 vehicles, while the latter covers only 16 cars.

Yemen’s Houthis declare naval blockade of Saudi Arabia: What to know

Houthi leaders in Yemen have declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, effective immediately.

The announcement on Monday came days after the group, officially known as Ansar Allah, threatened a “siege” on the kingdom in retaliation for an attack on Sanaa International Airport last week.

Marvel Studios Boss Kevin Feige Feels Like a 'Gigantic Loser and Failure' Over Doomed Blade Reboot With Mahershala Ali

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Grand Prix de Paris: Maltese Cross lunges late to claim Group 1 prize at ParisLongchamp

Maltese Cross somehow defied bad luck in running to secure William Haggas’ first Grand Prix de Paris crown with a surging finish to complete a British one-two at ParisLongchamp.

Tom Marquand remained patient in a ride which continuously saw the son of Sea The Stars hit dead ends and it looked as though his race had been run as Charlie Johnston's Ancient Egypt hit the front after Causeway's front-running effort peeled off.

Today on Sky Sports Racing: Bath, Lingfield, Yarmouth and Uttoxeter

We have a busy day's racing on Wednesday with flat action from Bath, Lingfield, Yarmouth and Uttoxeter, live on Sky Sports Racing...

6.40 Yarmouth - In-form pair Gorgeous Mr George and Dion Baker clash

In-form pair Gorgeous Mr George and Dion Baker clash in a strong 4-Head Handicap at Yarmouth.