School Assembly News Headlines 29 November, 2025 - Regular engagement with current events is an ongoing educational necessity. This practice is essential for cultivating students' critical-thinking skills and fostering news literacy.

The 1994 World Cup draw in Las Vegas featured performances by Stevie Wonder, Barry Manilow, James Brown and Vanessa Williams plus comedian Robin Williams, who called the draw screen “the world’s largest keno board” and yelled “Bingo!” when Greece was pulled out of a bowl.

North of England correspondent Shingi Mararike spoke to fans on both sides of the border about their hopes for the group stages.

Consistent engagement with current affairs is a continuous educational process that significantly improves students' critical-thinking skills. By nurturing curiosity and enhancing news literacy, this practice helps students explore contemporary issues and formulate their own perspectives.