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Friday, 01 November 2024 07:35
Dublin: thousands join 'historic' March for Jesus
On 25 October, 12,000 participants joined Dublin’s 'March for Jesus,' a faith-centred event hailed as historic for the city. The march drew Christians across denominations for a unified display of worship and community. Holding signs proclaiming…
Friday, 01 November 2024 07:32
Spain: at least 95 dead after flash floods
At least 95 people have lost their lives in south-eastern Spain after relentless rains triggered flash floods. In one town an unprecedented year’s worth of rainfall (491 mm) occurred within just eight hours. Floodwaters wrought havoc…
Friday, 01 November 2024 07:31
Georgia: probes into alleged electoral fraud
State prosecutors in Georgia are investigating possible election fraud following opposition claims that the results of the recent parliamentary elections were falsified. They will question president Salome Zourabichvili, a vocal critic of the election process; she…
Friday, 01 November 2024 07:29
UN: climate change targets ‘far short’ of what is required
The UN has warned that global climate action is ‘falling miles short’ of what is required to avert economic and environmental catastrophe. According to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), current national plans would…
Friday, 01 November 2024 07:28
Gaza: Israel’s decision to ban UNRWA widely criticised
The recent decision by the Israeli parliament to ban UNRWA from operating in Israel and Gaza has met with widespread condemnation. Israel has justified the decision by citing alleged links between some UNRWA staff and Hamas,…
Friday, 01 November 2024 07:27
USA: outcome of presidential election too close to call
As 5 November draws near, the presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is extremely close, with Harris at 48% and Trump at 47% support according to a recent poll. Harris garners stronger personal support,…