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A-levels: Students warned to expect lower grades

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Summary: The impact of COVID-19 on education will not be taken into account for this year's A-level grades , leading many students to expect lower results. Education Secretary Gillian Keegan emphasizes the importance of maintaining the value of qualifications and addressing the challenges faced by students who received grades during the disrupted years. Changes in A-level grading due to COVID-19 have led to fluctuations in the distribution of top grades , with concerns raised about university readiness. Students like Harry express hopes for fairness in the grading process despite the challenges posed by the pandemic. ...

North Korea Shows Off Weapons to Russian Defence Minister

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Summary: North Korea 's leader Kim Jong-un showed Russia 's defence minister the country's banned ballistic missiles at a defence exhibition. Russia n and Chinese delegation s visit North Korea to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War , known as Victory Day in North Korea . The display of nuclear-capable missiles banned under UN resolutions served as a backdrop for a show of solidarity by North Korea , Russia , and China against the US . The visit marks the first time a Russia n defence minister has visited North Korea since the fall of the Soviet Union . This visit represents North Korea ...