Protests and passionate debate have long been hallmarks of college life. But university campuses across England have recently become battlegrounds in a broader struggle over free speech, particularly in the context of the ongoing war in Gaza. Now, the UK’s higher education regulator is stepping in with new guidelines meant to safeguard freedom of speech. But not everyone is convinced the rules do enough.
Spain’s wax museum of dermatology, once a treasured teaching tool for medical students, will be closing its doors. Founded in the late 19th century, it contains hundreds of life-sized models of people infected with cutaneous and venereal diseases.
Coordinated bombings tore through London’s transport network 20 years ago, killing 52 people and injuring hundreds. In the years since, British security services say they’ve become far better equipped to detect and prevent such attacks. But the nature of the threat is more complex than ever.
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