Colombia Lags Behind in Global PISA 2025 Rankings
New PISA 2025 results show Singapore and Chinese regions leading global education rankings, while Colombia sits near the bottom, with notable drops in reading and math scores.
Germany’s Reckoning With the Far Right
An opinion piece examines the growing strength of far-right politics in Germany and what it means for the country's democratic institutions.
Mexican Students’ PISA Scores Slip in Math and Reading
New PISA 2025 results show Mexican teenagers falling further behind in mathematics and reading, while science scores remain persistently low.
PISA 2025: OECD Records Lowest-Ever Scores
The 2025 PISA report shows students across OECD countries posting their weakest results ever in reading, science, and math, according to Jornada.
Egyptian TV Host Sarah Khalifa Sentenced to Death
An Egyptian criminal court has sentenced television personality Sarah Khalifa to death for her alleged role in a drug-trafficking ring, a moment captured on video as she pleaded her innocence from the defendant's cage.
Poll: 6 in 10 Colombian Students Use AI for Homework
A new debate feature from Colombian newspaper El Tiempo asks readers to weigh in on a striking statistic: six out of every ten students in the country are now using artificial intelligence tools to complete their schoolwork.
Six Reasons Behind the Far-Right’s Rise in Germany
An opinion piece breaks down six factors that help explain the far right's recent electoral gains in Germany, a shift that has unsettled the country's political establishment.
PISA Tests Link Phones, AI Use to Falling Reading Skills
The 2025 PISA results show a sharp decline in reading comprehension and critical thinking among students worldwide, a trend researchers tie to heavy smartphone, social media and AI use.
Small Quake Rattles Colombia’s Pacific Coast Before Dawn
Colombia's geological survey recorded a magnitude 3.1 earthquake off the coast of Nariño early Tuesday, with some residents reporting they felt the shaking.
Fields Medalist Launches New Institute for A.I. Safety
Mathematician Jacob Tsimerman, a recent Fields Medal winner, is founding an institute that aims to use advanced mathematics to help keep artificial intelligence systems safe.