'Delusional' Mairi McAllan defends dismal Pisa results saying success 'should not be judged' on school test results

Daily Mail - Sep 17, 2026

A senior SNP minister has been branded 'delusional' for claiming schools should not be judged on the performance of 15-year-olds in an international study.

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John Swinney 'forced to condemn terrorism' after Sinn Fein talks

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John Swinney 'forced to condemn terrorism' after Sinn Fein talks

John Swinney has been forced into insisting that he opposes terrorism after standing shoulder to shoulder with Sinn Fein at his 'separatist summit'.

Victims' counsels to ICC: Declare former President Duterte fit for trial

Sep 17, 2026

Victims' counsels to ICC: Declare former President Duterte fit for trial

The lawyers of the drug war victims have asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to declare former President Rodrigo Duterte fit for trial.

Antonio Tinio calls out Marcos alleged inaction on transboundary haze

Sep 17, 2026

Antonio Tinio calls out Marcos alleged inaction on transboundary haze

MANILA, Philippines — ACT Teachers party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio on Thursday criticized President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on what he described as the latter’s inaction on the issue of transboundary haze that originated from Indonesia, which also affected the air quality in parts of the Philippines.  Tinio made this remark during the House sponsorship and plenary

Altrincham school issues warning to parents as man seen following and recording student

Sep 17, 2026

Altrincham school issues warning to parents as man seen following and recording student

Parents and carers were sent the alert

Which midterm races should YOU be watching? Enter your zip code in Daily Mail's exclusive election calculator

Sep 17, 2026

Which midterm races should YOU be watching? Enter your zip code in Daily Mail's exclusive election calculator

As the battle for control of Congress kicks into full gear, the Daily Mail is here to help you track the hottest races nationwide with our new midterm elections calculator.

Mail leads the way in freedom awards

Sep 17, 2026

Mail leads the way in freedom awards

Judges for the prestigious Society of Editors Media Freedom Awards have shortlisted the Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday in five categories.

Mother makes desperate plea for safe return of daughter, 13, last seen boarding bus outside shopping centre five days ago

Sep 17, 2026

Mother makes desperate plea for safe return of daughter, 13, last seen boarding bus outside shopping centre five days ago

Lillia, from Bolton, Greater Manchester, was last seen at 1.50pm on Saturday at the Trafford Centre shopping complex, where she boarded the 247 bus towards Altrincham.

Google ordered to overhaul global ad empire after judge finds it abused illegal monopoly

Sep 17, 2026

Google ordered to overhaul global ad empire after judge finds it abused illegal monopoly

The judge said the remedies she laid out would be 'sufficient to effectively pry open to competition the ad tech markets that were injured by Google's unlawful conduct.'

Coronation Street fans think they know Summer Spellman's new love interest's true identity

Sep 17, 2026

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Corrie viewers don't quite trust Marco just yet as he was seen rushing away from his date with Summer Spellman

'Vatican sniper' who shot random women 'just for fun' turns himself in to police

Sep 17, 2026

'Vatican sniper' who shot random women 'just for fun' turns himself in to police

The shooter had become a major nuisance for residents in the affluent Prati neighbourhood of Rome, on the doorstep of the Holy See.

Trump's DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin shares Washington 'crash pad' with best friend congressman in unusual arrangement: 'It's strange'

Sep 17, 2026

Trump's DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin shares Washington 'crash pad' with best friend congressman in unusual arrangement: 'It's strange'

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin still prefers a shared living arrangement akin to a 'college dorm' in the nation's capital, according to insiders.

Alan Carr's plans to develop £3.2million Scottish castle could be scuppered after roosting bats found on site

Sep 17, 2026

Alan Carr's plans to develop £3.2million Scottish castle could be scuppered after roosting bats found on site

The Celebrity Traitors winner has been renovating Ayton Castle since buying the sprawling property for £3.25million earlier this year.

Dusk rechargeable £25 lamp is 'so lovely and warm' for autumn 'shoppers buy two'

Sep 17, 2026

Dusk rechargeable £25 lamp is 'so lovely and warm' for autumn 'shoppers buy two'

"It gives off a warm, soft light that creates a welcoming atmosphere, especially in the evenings. It's both functional and stylish, and I've already had compliments on it from visitors."

Parents hold protest over strict new rules

Sep 17, 2026

Parents hold protest over strict new rules

A school has seen a parent protest this evening after it hit back at critics of new rules, saying “some people struggle with change”.

Driverless metro trials step up a gear as target opening date looms

Sep 17, 2026

Driverless metro trials step up a gear as target opening date looms

The green light for the new set of trials comes a month out from the targeted opening date for the final section of Sydney’s $30 billion M1 metro line.

Why workers are ditching corporate jobs

Sep 17, 2026

Why workers are ditching corporate jobs

Australian workers are walking away from six-figure salaries and the corporate ladder, trading heavy mental loads for lower-paying, lower-stress lifestyles.

Teenager caught carrying ‘potentially lethal’ knife at railway station

Sep 17, 2026

Teenager caught carrying ‘potentially lethal’ knife at railway station

A teen has been sent back to prison after being caught carrying a “potentially lethal” six-inch knife just months after being released on licence.

Marcoleta’s press conference inside Sandiganbayan is allowed – BJMP

Sep 17, 2026

Marcoleta’s press conference inside Sandiganbayan is allowed – BJMP

[Updated Sept. 17, 2026, 8:04 p.m.] MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Rodante Marcoleta’s press conference on Thursday was well within what is being allowed by the Sandiganbayan. The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) said the forum between the senator and reporters today inside the premises of the anti-graft court was alright with the justices.

WATCH: Romualdez’s co-accused in plunder case, out of country | INQToday

Sep 17, 2026

WATCH: Romualdez’s co-accused in plunder case, out of country | INQToday

MANILA, Philippines – Here are INQToday’s top stories this evening: A former staff member of ex-House Speaker Martin Romualdez, who is also a co-accused in the P7.4-billion plunder case, is out of the country; a witness says Sen. Rodante Marcoleta allegedly solicited money from a donor linked to his P75-million plunder case; and a House

‘Can’t pay the rent’: 1000 academics take on employer in first class action of its kind

Sep 17, 2026

‘Can’t pay the rent’: 1000 academics take on employer in first class action of its kind

Tens of millions of dollars are at stake in Australia’s first-ever class action for allegedly underpaid academics.

The plan to overhaul Sydney’s sought-after ‘city beach’ before summer

Sep 17, 2026

The plan to overhaul Sydney’s sought-after ‘city beach’ before summer

Parking spaces will be used to create more room for swimmers and sunbathers as demand for harbour swimming spots grows.

Council halts billionaire’s plan to buy Sydney streets for $450m redevelopment

Sep 17, 2026

Council halts billionaire’s plan to buy Sydney streets for $450m redevelopment

Property owners on Sydney’s upper north shore could be cut off from their own land if the proposal goes ahead in its current form, council staff warned.

Flu cases surge 400 per cent as unusually late season takes off

Sep 17, 2026

Flu cases surge 400 per cent as unusually late season takes off

As flu numbers spike across the state, one age group is driving an increase in emergency department visits.

Albanese isn’t just betraying authors like me. He’s selling out Australia to AI colonists

Sep 17, 2026

Albanese isn’t just betraying authors like me. He’s selling out Australia to AI colonists

Like standover goons, America’s AI giants are threatening our government – and it is rolling over to their demands like no other nation.

Surge in number of WA students being expelled from school

Sep 17, 2026

Surge in number of WA students being expelled from school

“Extreme bad behaviour continues to cause major challenges in classrooms, driving burnout and disruption.”

Meta moves into secret new Melbourne digs at the top end of town

Sep 17, 2026

Meta moves into secret new Melbourne digs at the top end of town

The tech giant is moving into a secret and highly secure new office space at the Paris end of the Melbourne CBD.

Waverley Council faced backlash over plans for 3000 new homes. Now it’s a new mayor’s problem

Sep 17, 2026

Waverley Council faced backlash over plans for 3000 new homes. Now it’s a new mayor’s problem

On Wednesday, Waverley Council announced Labor-aligned councillor Steven Lewis would take over as mayor. He’s paused implementation of a controversial housing plan.

What the U.S. Fed hiking rates means for the loonie and for borrowers

Sep 17, 2026

What the U.S. Fed hiking rates means for the loonie and for borrowers

The U.S. Federal Reserve hiked interest rates for the first time in three years on Wednesday, and several economists say this could add pressure on the Bank of Canada.

Brit grandad killed in Swiss Alps plane crash named and pictured

Sep 17, 2026

Brit grandad killed in Swiss Alps plane crash named and pictured

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Nine women are found dead near Johannesburg - sparking fears serial killer is on the loose

Sep 17, 2026

Nine women are found dead near Johannesburg - sparking fears serial killer is on the loose

All nine bodies were found in the Ekurhuleni municipality over the last two months, raising concerns that they were carried out by the same person or people.

The Brisbane suburbs that are bus stop black holes

Sep 17, 2026

The Brisbane suburbs that are bus stop black holes

The shops are just a six-minute drive away, but if you want to use public transport to get there from this growing Brisbane suburb, you’ll have to walk for 40 minutes.

Democrats' celebrity provocateur Hasan Piker hurls ugly claim America has killed more than al-Qaeda

Sep 17, 2026

Democrats' celebrity provocateur Hasan Piker hurls ugly claim America has killed more than al-Qaeda

A Democratic entertainer with a history of incendiary comments now alleges that America has carried out more terrorism globally than the group that planned the 9/11 attacks.

Deadly disease hits Berkeley homeless encampment after vagrants decided to breed RATS and woke activists sued to stop city from clearing the squalor away

Sep 17, 2026

Deadly disease hits Berkeley homeless encampment after vagrants decided to breed RATS and woke activists sued to stop city from clearing the squalor away

Nearly two dozen homeless people living among makeshift shelters and garbage on 8th and Harrison streets in Berkeley, California , were ordered to vacate the block on Tuesday.

STEPHEN DAISLEY: Findlay's voice rasped with disgust at the First Minister and his new allies: Swinn Fein

Sep 17, 2026

STEPHEN DAISLEY: Findlay's voice rasped with disgust at the First Minister and his new allies: Swinn Fein

Banished to the back corner of the chamber in May's Holyrood elections, the Scottish Tories have been searching for an issue to get themselves front and centre again.

Lego fans race to buy £25 Batmobile sets ahead of Batman Day this Saturday

Sep 17, 2026

Lego fans race to buy £25 Batmobile sets ahead of Batman Day this Saturday

National Batman Day is just around the corner, and there's a Lego set for all fans - from budget-friendly to more extravagant sets

Revealed: Shower row behind mystery 'incident' at women's-only swimming event that went viral around the world and ended in cops being called

Sep 17, 2026

Revealed: Shower row behind mystery 'incident' at women's-only swimming event that went viral around the world and ended in cops being called

Find out why a cancelled women's-only swimming session at a public pool in Melbourne has became the subject of a global social media obsession.

I was branded America's worst mother... now another woman has suffered the same fate. But this is why I'm standing my ground and calling out the REAL danger threatening our children

Sep 17, 2026

I was branded America's worst mother... now another woman has suffered the same fate. But this is why I'm standing my ground and calling out the REAL danger threatening our children

Danielle Meitiv's phone was blowing up. Her friends were sending news articles, alerting her that her story was in the papers again. But the headlines were about a different mother.

JONATHAN BROCKLEBANK: A 'Scooby-Doo' law on balaclavas? It still won't stop that pesky wool being pulled over the police's eyes...

Sep 17, 2026

JONATHAN BROCKLEBANK: A 'Scooby-Doo' law on balaclavas? It still won't stop that pesky wool being pulled over the police's eyes...

When I was growing up in the last century three groups of people wore balaclavas. Only one had legitimate reasons.

Only in Florida! Terrifying moment crab armed with a BLADE swipes at homeowner and his dog

Sep 17, 2026

Only in Florida! Terrifying moment crab armed with a BLADE swipes at homeowner and his dog

Eduardo Alvarez shared a video of the bizarre encounter to Instagram with the caption 'Florida is getting out of hand.'

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