The global figure for the number of children without access to schools has fallen, says Unesco. But so has funding and international targets are set to be missed

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-22803632

Syrian government forces are reported to be preparing for a major offensive on rebel-held parts of the northern city of Aleppo and its surroundings

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-22840728

Wreath-laying in Glasgow and Mons, Belgium, and a candle-lit vigil at Westminster Abbey, will mark the centenary of the start of World War I, the culture secretary has announced.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22837849

Explosion at MP Nick Boles's office in Bourne

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-22837723

Coronation Street actor William Roache appears in court to face historical sexual offences against five girls.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-22838552

Six men from the West Midlands are jailed for up to 19-and-a-half years each for planning to bomb an English Defence League rally

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22841573

A former technical worker for the CIA is revealed as the source of a series of leaks about US phone and internet surveillance.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22836378