The Daily Populous

Thursday May 1st, 2025 day edition

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Pupils will be able to use their phones in some circumstances, but they will need to get permission from teachers.

The Finnish Parliament voted on Tuesday to approve a law that restricts the use of mobile devices by pupils at primary and secondary schools.

The new rules are expected to come into force after the summer break, in August.

The law does not entirely ban the use of mobile phones at school, and their use will be permitted in certain situations.

But generally, the use of phones during class time will be prohibited.

The new law also gives school staff members the authority to confiscate mobile devices from pupils if they have caused teaching or learning disruptions.

Late last year, Education Minister Anders Adlercreutz (SPP) emphasised that kids' digital skills will still be supported despite the phone restrictions. »

Funeral home director gave pet owners fake ashes: AG

Authored by lawandcrime.com

But instead of actually cremating the animals, he would dump the carcasses in a landfill and give the ashes of an unknown animal to the customers, Sunday said.

He would then allegedly mix the ashes all together and give them to the owners as if it were only their pet.

According to the funeral home’s website, Vereb became a licensed funeral director at the age of 21. »

Argentina opens up secret Nazi fugitive files to public

Authored by batimes.com.ar
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Argentina has released to the public a trove of declassified documents detailing the activities of Nazi fugitives who found refuge in the country after World War II.

They include records of banking operations, secret intelligence files and previously confidential Defence Ministry reports.

The newly disclosed files released by Argentina include a 1995 decree by then-president Carlos Menem authorising Priebke's extradition. »

Pakistan claims it scared off India's Rafale fighter jets

Authored by theweek.in
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Radio Pakistan claimed that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) jets "promptly detected the presence of these Indian warplanes.".

“As a result of PAF’s diligent action, the Indian Rafale jets panicked and were forced to flee,” a PTV News report said.

ALSO READ: Pakistan claims it shot down Indian 'spy' quadcopter that violated its airspace along LoC. »