Life Orientation resources for South African teachers

In Lesotho, a growing number of men are challenging traditional gender roles by becoming midwives as the country struggles with a high rate of maternal deaths. Around 300 male midwives now work in the southern African kingdom, helping provide maternity care in communities where access to health facilities can be limited. The World Health Organization says about 478 women died for every 100,000 live births in Lesotho last year, more than double the global average. While some women still prefer female health workers, others say the quality of care matters more than the gender of the midwife. Supporters believe male midwives can help expand maternity care and bring greater awareness to maternal health.

The German army is trying to attract recruits at gamescom, the world’s biggest video game convention. With hybrid threats on the rise, the Bundeswehr is under pressure to expand its cyber division.

Three days after a massive wall of water and debris tore through a Himalayan valley on the Nepal-China border, rescue teams are still searching for hundreds of missing people. Entire villages have been wiped away, survivors are mourning loved ones and wondering how to rebuild their lives. DW's Adil Bhat is reporting from the disaster zone and joins us with the latest on the rescue effort and the growing questions about what caused the deadly collapse.

Northern France has become a new route for migrants trying to reach the UK, as increased security at traditional Channel crossing points pushes people towards alternative routes. In the coastal village of Hardelot, about 60 kilometres south of Calais, frequent police patrols and restrictions on NGOs have contributed to the area emerging as a new hotspot for migrants.

Al Jazeera's Jessica Washington reports from Dhading, one of the areas worst hit by Nepal's floods, where the Trishuli River remains high and fast-moving despite receding slightly. Overnight, thick waves of mud swept through the community, destroying a funeral home and a temple, along with many homes; some buildings were reduced to bare foundations, swept entirely into the river, while others remained standing but were caked in mud inside and out.

Residents describe disbelief and uncertainty about what comes next, having lost not just their homes but their livelihoods, many having run small businesses from the ground floors of their houses. Washington says the community is in a state of shock and grief, with many convinced there are still bodies buried beneath the mud, pointing to a lingering smell of decay that can be detected on site.

Headteachers of some Jewish schools are spending more of time dealing with security arrangements than on educational matters, a review into antisemitism in schools and colleges has found.

Sir David Bell, speaking for the first time about his ongoing government-commissioned independent review, said it was "quite shocking" to see how many young people had encountered antisemitism and found that education "takes second place" to security.

One teenager who gave evidence to the review is Jonathan Frisher, who was the only Jewish student at his school and first experienced antisemitic bullying when he started secondary school in 2020. This led him to campaign for antisemitism education to be made compulsory in schools.

Ten months after a supposed ceasefire came into effect in Gaza, US President Trump's peace plan for the strip has stalled.

More than 1,200 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes since the ceasefire was announced last October, bringing the total number killed during the war to more than 73,000 according to the Hamas run Health Ministry in the strip.

But there are fears the actual number of deaths could be significantly higher.

The Red Cross said there are more than 5,000 people still missing in Gaza.

With the number of young people not in work, education or training at its highest level in over a decade, it's a tough time to be looking for a job.
 
The National Foundation for Educational Research has identified six key skills you need to stand out from the crowd, and it could be that you already have them…

When you tell Google you’re alone with an Indian man, it recommends you call the police. It acts differently with Western nationalities. Where does this apparent racism stem from?

Stress can sharpen your focus, but only up to a point. Beyond that, it starts to impair memory, decision-making, and even your eating habits. Here's where the tipping point lies.

How are our phones affecting not only our thinking but also our behavior? This talk details the hidden element we all should know about the algorithms driving our social media feeds. Angela Wang is Grade 9 student at CISB who describes herself as extroverted and a major sports fan. In this TEDx talk, she explores how technology can distract us, and shares the surprising viewpoints that Silicon Valley tech leaders have on the very devices they created. 

Nine-year-old Hajra should be in school. Instead, she works at a brick kiln with her family, trapped by a debt her father says they cannot repay. Afghan refugee families like hers are caught in a cycle of debt and child labor in Pakistan.

India's informal workers often lose income when extreme heat makes it impossible to work. A new insurance scheme is offering automatic payouts when temperatures cross dangerous thresholds. Can it help millions adapt to a hotter world?

Thousands of people in Paris are living on the streets. Beneath bridges, in tents, and in makeshift camps, they seek shelter from violence and, during the summer months, from heatwaves and severe storms.
Some encampments are tolerated, while others are regularly cleared by authorities, only to reappear elsewhere. At the same time, funding for permanent emergency shelters has been cut by the French government. An increasing number of aid organizations accuse the state of failing to meet its responsibilities toward vulnerable people.

As rescue efforts continue in Nepal, survivors from remote villages are finding temporary shelter and assistance. Among them are children—including some who have been orphaned. Barnaby Lo reports from Bidur in central Nepal.

Europe’s biggest street festival, Notting Hill Carnival, is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Organisers are calling this its Diamond Jubilee and expect it to be bigger than ever.

Every year in London, the Jab Jab masquerade sees hundreds don devil horns, cover their skin in motor oil and parade at dawn to celebrate the start of Notting Hill Carnival. Participants told Al Jazeera about the importance of continuing the Grenadian tradition.

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is increasingly being diagnosed, particularly among adults. But is ADHD actually becoming more common?

BBC Health Correspondent Dominic Hughes answers some of the biggest questions people are searching for online, including what ADHD looks like in children and adults, why diagnoses are rising and what treatments and support are available.

Meta has proposed a settlement of up to $17bn after 51 US attorneys general accused Facebook and Instagram of being designed to addict young users, harming their mental and physical health. The agreement includes daily time limits for teenagers, overnight blocks, disabled notifications during school hours, age-verification measures and a ban on cosmetic-procedure filters. About $5bn will be withheld until rival platforms adopt similar safeguards. The deal still requires court approval, and Meta admits no wrongdoing.

If you averaged all 8 billion people together, what would you get? Meet the world’s most average person: where he lives, what he earns, what he eats, and how he’ll change over the next century.

Crystal Yu has tried a lot of activities. She's walked away from most of them. But she has been figure skating for six years through early mornings, long weekends, and days where nothing went right and has never once quit. In this talk, Crystal explores what made that one thing different from all the others, and why most people confuse being impressive with being fulfilled.

This TEDx talk explores what happens when you finally say "cut" to expectation and start directing your own life. Zhannet is a student, filmmaker, and recovering actor in a play she didn't write. Her TEDx talk explores what happens when you finally say "cut" to expectation and start directing your own life. She believes bravery isn't the absence of fear, it's choosing your path while feeling it.