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Prince Harry and Meghan have condemned what they call an unacceptable intrusion after photographers targeted the school their children attend in California. The couple described the paparazzi's actions as reckless and dangerous, sparking debate in German media about press freedom and the privacy of public figures' children. Separately, German outlets are reporting on a schoolgirl who collapsed suddenly in class, with help arriving too late despite emergency efforts.
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A new study says many German primary schools can hardly implement the legal entitlement to all-day care, putting head teachers under heavy pressure. Schools reportedly lack staff, space and resources to meet the demand, and principals warn the promise cannot be kept everywhere. The findings are fuelling debate over funding and staffing for primary schools.
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The German town of Metmann, the district seat of the Kreis Mettmann east of Düsseldorf, is a trending search topic in Germany. No specific event, announcement or incident involving the town is given, so it is unclear what exactly is driving the attention. Neighbouring regional news, meanwhile, includes Oberhausen's decision to establish a new comprehensive school to serve more pupils.
- 4Aelrun Goette and her East German film find renewed attention●Aelrun Goette – „In einem Land, das es nicht mehr gibt“ (2022) Aelrun Goette musste sich durchschlagen. Eigentlich immer
Aelrun Goette, the German director of "In einem Land, das es nicht mehr gibt" (2022), is drawing attention after details of her life circulated online. Barred from taking her school-leaving exams in the GDR, she was made to work in a prison and a psychiatric institution. After reunification she worked as a model before becoming a filmmaker, a path many are calling remarkable.
- 5US 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend reaches German schools●TikTok-Trend "Cat in the Hat" an Schulen: Was Eltern jetzt wissen müssen Der US-Trend "Cat in the Hat" erreicht deutsche
A US TikTok trend known as 'Cat in the Hat' has arrived at schools in Germany, with Saxony-Anhalt reporting the first incidents. Authorities are informing parents about the phenomenon, and police are warning that participation could constitute criminal offences. Schools and media outlets are urging parents to talk to their children about the risks of copying viral challenges.