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Thursday, 19 October 2023 21:41
USA: another failure to elect a House speaker
On 18 October Jim Jordan, a hard-line conservative and staunch ally of former president Donald Trump, lost a second bid to be elected as speaker of the House of Representatives. Jordan, a nine-term lawmaker from the…
Thursday, 19 October 2023 21:36
Venezuela / USA: sanctions to be eased
The USA is easing sanctions on Venezuela after the government and opposition agreed on 17 October to have next year's election monitored by international observers. They also promised to give all candidates access to public and…
Thursday, 12 October 2023 21:06
Give thanks for Loren Cunningham
Loren Cunningham, the founder of Youth With A Mission (YWAM), passed away at 88 on 6 October. He holds the unique distinction of being the first person to journey to every sovereign nation, dependent territory, and…
Thursday, 12 October 2023 21:03
Türkiye: first new church in 100 years
On 11 October, a long-awaited day, St Ephrem Church in Istanbul was opened - the first Christian place of worship to be built in Türkiye in a hundred years. Around 20,000 Syriac Orthodox live in the…
Thursday, 12 October 2023 21:01
Box office success for Christian film
Sound of Freedom is a film whose director, producer, and main star are all Catholics. Inspired by a true story about child trafficking, it emphasises themes of piety and divine calling. The plot follows a security…
Thursday, 12 October 2023 20:58
British royals condemn Hamas attacks as terrorism
The British royal family has publicly condemned Hamas as terrorists and expressed their dismay at the attacks on Israel. King Charles and the Prince and Princess of Wales have all criticised the group's actions. The comments…