Read & Respond: The Suitcase Kid (Digital Download Edition)

Byplato

Feb 27, 2024

BUY NOW
Product Image

Raise literacy and attainment through a deep and active reading of a best-loved children’s story, The Suitcase Kid. #readandrespond-0816 (Digital download book)
£9.99

BUY NOW

Fast Forward Orange: The Space Race (Non-fiction) Level 15

Jul 20, 2024 plato

Scholastic > Books

Year 6 Home Learning Essentials Pack

Jul 20, 2024 plato

Scholastic > Books

The Lion Inside x 6

Jul 20, 2024 plato

Global News

Sky News
BBC News
Al Jazeera
La Monde

Iran's miscalculation has 'destroyed everything', Qatar's PM says

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani has described Iran's strikes on Gulf countries as a "dangerous miscalculation" - warning the escalation risks destabilising the region and sending shockwaves through the [...]

US v Iran - how did we get here?

It has been a week of war in the Middle East, sparked by the US and Israel launching strikes on Iran. [...]

The president is clearly bruised by an old ally turning its back in his hour of need

Lest there be any doubt, the special relationship is pending repair. [...]

Russian ambassador claims there are 'six places' in London where frog poison that killed Navalny can be bought

Russia's ambassador to Britain has denied that poison from a dart frog was used to kill opposition leader Alexei Navalny. [...]

Trump's war with Iran is going global - this is a chaotic and dangerous moment

Donald Trump's war with Iran is rapidly becoming global, with more than a dozen other countries in the firing line, or mobilising their armed forces, as Tehran fights back. [...]

'My hands were shaking': Afghan women and girls 'forgotten' under Taliban rule

To mark International Women's Day, a human rights defender has anonymously shared her story. [...]

Rapper and Gen Z protest leader on track to be Nepal's PM

A former rapper is on track to win Nepal’s first election since youth-driven protests toppled the incumbent political leadership last year. [...]

Why hasn't the Iranian regime collapsed?

Nine days into the war, the Iranian regime remains intact and, at least to some degree, in control of the country. [...]

First Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon offensive which has left nearly 400 dead

Two Israeli soldiers have been killed during the country's latest military offensive in Lebanon that has so far left nearly 400 dead. [...]

New update on search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370

A renewed deep-sea search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has been unsuccessful. [...]

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?

Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies. [...]

Oil prices surge above $110 and shares slide over Iran war

Major disruption to energy supplies threatens to push up prices for consumers and businesses around the world. [...]

Rihanna's Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire, police say

A suspect was arrested after the shooting on Sunday afternoon, Los Angeles officers say. [...]

Masked fan unplugs VAR monitor in German match

A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor in a German second division match as the referee was went to the pitchside screen to check a penalty award. [...]

Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'

Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status. [...]

Explosion at US embassy in Oslo may have been terrorism, Norway police say

Police say they are investigating other motives after the blast caused minor damage to the embassy building. [...]

Rapper-politician Balendra Shah unseats Nepal's ex-PM as he heads for victory

Thursday's general election was the first since violent youth-led protests toppled the government in September. [...]

War fuels debate in Cyprus over UK military bases

“British Bases Out” is the slogan of Cypriot protesters after a drone strike targeted the RAF Akrotiri airbase. [...]

Boy, 12, among six dead as tornadoes hit Michigan and Oklahoma

The storms uprooted trees, downed power lines, damaged buildings and ripped the roofs off some houses. [...]

Swiss reject right-wing plan to cut licence fee for public broadcaster

More than 60% voters said they wanted to keep the current licence fee levels, initial projections show. [...]

Heavy rains and flooding kills at least 23 in Nairobi

Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged. [...]

Iranian ambassador warns UK to be 'very careful' about further involvement in war

Seyed Ali Mousavi says Iran has a "right to self-defence" if the UK directly joins US-Israeli attacks. [...]

Russian strike on Kharkiv apartment block kills ten

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says other people - including children - are injured as rescuers continue to search through rubble. [...]

Armed robots take to the battlefield in Ukraine war

Ukraine has embarked on a programme to deploy armed robots on the battlefield against Russian forces. [...]

Bitter times for cocoa farmers as chocolate market slumps

Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin. [...]

Oil soars past $100 a barrel as US-Israel war on Iran rages

Crude oil prices surge more than 20 percent as sprawling regional conflict threatens global energy supplies. [...]

Iran war live: Mojtaba Khamenei named supreme leader; Israel bombs Tehran

Iran's military and political leaders pledge allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei as US-Israeli attacks continue. [...]

Iran names Ayatollah Khamenei’s son as new leader after father’s killing

Iranian state television has announced that the Assembly of Experts has chosen Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader. [...]

Who’s in control in Iran and how will Gulf states react to attacks?

An apology comes from Iran's president, yet missiles are still hitting neighbours. [...]

One ‘party state’: Guinea dissolves main opposition parties

Decree strips parties of legal status and assets, as opposition leader calls on Guineans to resist. [...]

Palestinians killed during Israeli settler attack in the occupied West Bank

Palestinians were killed after armed Israeli settlers attacked the village of Abu Falah in the occupied West Bank. [...]

Iran names Khamenei’s son as new supreme leader after father’s killing

Mojtaba Khamenei will now be charged with leading Islamic Republic through the biggest crisis in its 47-year history. [...]

‘Explosive device’ thrown at protest outside NYC Mayor Mamdani home: NYPD

Two people have been arrested after the device was thrown, as far-right demonstrators clashed with counterprotesters. [...]

Marches for International Women’s Day denounce war, abuse and oppression

Marches on 115th anniversary of IWD place focus on issues like US-Israeli war on Iran and Trump's links with Epstein. [...]

Colombia elects Congress, chooses presidential candidates amid US tensions

Colombians will choose from more than 3,000 candidates vying for 102 Senate seats and 182 House seats. [...]

Thousands flee Akobo after South Sudan army issues forced evacuation order

Army tells UN and aid workers to leave as forces close in on one of the last opposition strongholds. [...]

Trump pledges to block legislation until US voter ID law passes

US president continues to focus on election administration ahead of November midterms, sparking concern from critics. [...]

Aftermath in Iran of US and Israeli air strikes

The US and Israel continue to strike Iran, hitting oil storage depots and refining facilities in Tehran. [...]

How do you track a war in real time?

US and Israel attack Iran: Information is power, and now everyone has it. [...]

Rangers vs Celtic turns ugly as fans clash on pitch after Scottish Cup tie

Scottish FA launches investigation after fans fought on the pitch following the Scottish Cup quarterfinal in Glasgow. [...]

Trump defends Iran war decision as oil soars above $100: 'Small price to pay'

US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright argued that disruptions would be short-lived. 'Worst case, that's a few weeks. That's not months,' the US energy secretary told CNN. Oil and gas [...]

Iran names Khamenei's son as new supreme leader

US President Donald Trump has dismissed Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as a 'lightweight' and insisted again on Sunday that he should have a say in the new leader's appointment. 'If he [...]

Thousands take to the streets for women's rights: 'We won't give up,' says Gisèle Pelicot at Paris march

In cities around the world, protesters marched on Sunday to mark International Women's Day and, in some cases, denounce the war in the Middle East. In France, Gisèle Pelicot, a [...]

Iranian society is divided over Israeli and US strikes

Torn between the hope for the Islamic Republic's fall and fear of lasting destruction, Iranians have reacted in strikingly different ways to the war that began on February 28. First-hand [...]

Macron to visit Cyprus after island struck by Iranian-made drones

The French president will meet with his counterparts from Cyprus and Greece after Iranian-made drones targeted Cyprus, prompting him to deploy France's Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean. [...]

'In the Middle East and elsewhere, the tedious demands of diplomacy are essential for achieving peace'

Though Donald Trump had just chaired the Board of Peace's first session in Washington, he refused to allow time for negotiations with Iran to come to fruition, triggering a conflict [...]

Tehran plunged into midday blackout from Israeli strikes on oil depots

The strikes unleashed toxic black smoke from raging fires, blocking out the sun and enveloping the city in a dense cloud on Sunday morning. [...]

China tries to unblock its shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

Chinese energy supplies are being held hostage to war despite Beijing's ties with Tehran. Ships are attempting to exit the Persian Gulf while displaying their Chinese management identity. [...]

US economy's health sparks concern, with tens of thousands of jobs lost

The world's largest economy shed 92,000 jobs in February and unemployment edged up to 4.4%, according to official data released Friday. [...]

Nepal's former rapper 'Balen' on track for landslide win in parliamentary elections

Six months after the Gen Z revolution and four years after entering politics, Balendra Shah, the mayor of Kathmandu, defeated former prime minister Sharma Oli in the parliamentary elections. [...]

Israeli operation in Lebanon to recover pilot Ron Arad's body fails, leaving 41 dead

The pilot was captured in 1986 during an air raid. The latest special forces attempt, carried out overnight from Friday to Saturday under heavy fire, failed to recover his body. [...]

US embassy in Oslo hit by explosion, police say possible terror motive

Police in the Norwegian capital said the explosion on Sunday morning may have been an act of terror, but stressed that they were also investigating other motives. Investigators have not [...]

Iran body selecting supreme leader reaches decision, but name not yet announced

'The vote to appoint the leader has taken place and the leader has been chosen,' said Ahmad Alamolhoda, a member of the Assembly of Experts. He said the secretariat of [...]

France's Iranian community torn between republicans and monarchists

Many Iranians in France hope for regime change back home. However, those in favor of democracy are losing ground to supporters of a return to the monarchy, led by the [...]

Formula 1 reshuffles the deck after major regulatory overhaul

With completely redesigned single-seaters following a sweeping change in regulations, Formula 1 drivers are kicking off the 2026 season on Sunday at the Australian Grand Prix. Despite ongoing uncertainty, McLaren [...]

Read & Respond: The Suitcase Kid (Digital Download Edition)

Byplato

By plato

Related Post

Fast Forward Orange: The Space Race (Non-fiction) Level 15

Year 6 Home Learning Essentials Pack

The Lion Inside x 6

You missed

Innovation in Action: WMG’s MSc in Programme and Project Management

Trump tariffs sink economy, but brings hope for the natural environment

The Boasting Trap on LinkedIn: How Self-Promotion Backfires Psychologically

Family-Friendly Workplaces: The Modern Approach to Supporting Full-Time Working Parents