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Thursday, 28 March 2024 22:15
Senegal: smooth presidential election a ‘victory for democracy’
Senegal's president Macky Sall has hailed the electoral win by opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye as a victory for democracy. Faye defeated former prime minister Amadou Ba and 19 other candidates in the presidential election on…
Thursday, 28 March 2024 22:10
USA: Baltimore bridge collapses after container ship collision
On 26 March a container ship collided with Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, resulting in its collapse, leaving six presumed dead and disrupting crucial infrastructure. Interestingly, forty years ago a container ship lost power and hit…
Thursday, 28 March 2024 22:05
New Zealand: ban on e-cigarettes announced
Responding to concerns over the rapid rise in youth vaping, prime minister Christopher Luxon’s government plans to ban the use of disposable e-cigarettes by minors and increase penalties for anyone selling them to under-18s. Announcing this…
Thursday, 21 March 2024 22:00
Jesus’ three promises on Palm Sunday
In a world of chaos and declining faith in institutions, Jesus' Palm Sunday message offers a distinct form of peace, contrasting with society's inclination towards temporary fixes like drugs and materialism. Amidst personal trials and imminent…
Thursday, 21 March 2024 21:57
Drawn to God after acting in a film about missionaries
Actor Ryan Phillippe revealed a newfound craving for a relationship with God following a spiritual journey sparked by his role in 'Prey’, a film about a Christian missionary couple in the Kalahari desert. After completing the…
Thursday, 21 March 2024 21:54
Christian phone line relaunched after cash boost
DailyHOPE, a free national telephone service providing music, prayers, and reflections from the Church of England, has been relaunched following a significant donation. Initially established in April 2020 to assist older individuals without online access during…