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Thursday, 10 October 2024 21:50
Row over plans to transform derelict church into mosque
A controversial plan to convert St John the Evangelist Church in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, into a mosque has ignited tensions in the community. The Grade 2 listed church, built in 1788, has been unused since the 1980s…
Thursday, 10 October 2024 21:45
Ukraine: Zelensky optimistic as he meets different leaders
Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed optimism that the current battlefield dynamics could create a chance to end Russia’s invasion by 2025. Speaking at a summit meeting in Dubrovnik, Croatia, he highlighted the importance of Ukraine’s allies, particularly…
Thursday, 10 October 2024 21:41
EU: von der Leyen criticises Hungary’s policies
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has sharply criticised Hungary's foreign policies, accusing Viktor Orban of endangering European security. In a speech to the European parliament, she took aim at Hungary's reluctance to support Ukraine…
Thursday, 10 October 2024 21:38
Lebanon: churches respond to thousands of displaced people
Amid escalating violence between Hezbollah and Israel, thousands of families in southern Lebanon, including many Christians, have fled their homes. As they move north, local churches have opened their doors, providing shelter, food, and medical supplies.…
Thursday, 10 October 2024 21:35
Gaza: over 400,000 civilians trapped, says UN
As Israeli forces intensify their offensive centred on the Jabaliya refugee camp, over 400,000 civilians remain trapped in northern Gaza, according to the head of UNRWA. He expressed concerns about repeated evacuation orders and worsening humanitarian…
Thursday, 10 October 2024 21:32
USA: Helene was bad, Milton much worse
On 9 October Hurricane Milton hit Florida’s west coast, bringing 120 mph winds and widespread destruction. At one point a Category 5 hurricane, the Category 3 storm weakened overnight to a Category 1 storm, but not…