Saturday, 30 September 2023

World Cup 2023: Can India shed the chokers tag in big cricket tournaments?

Since 2013, India started favourites, only to flop in the knock-out stage or finals of ICC tournaments.

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Yury Garavsky: Swiss trial acquits man who admitted abducting Belarus politicians

A Belarusian is released despite giving a detailed account of disappearing opposition members.

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It's bears versus robot wolves in ageing Japan

As bear attacks rise in Japan's sparsely populated villages, robot wolves have become a solution.

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Maldives election: Pro-China candidate Muizzu wins presidency

Mohamed Muizzu ran an "India out" campaign as the current leader favours good relations with Delhi.

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Last supermoon of the year captured on camera

A space enthusiast in Kathmandu, Nepal films the spectacle with his mobile phone through a telescope.

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US one step closer to avoiding government shutdown

The House of Representatives approves a temporary funding solution - which excludes aid for Ukraine.

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Friday, 29 September 2023

US urges Serbia to withdraw troops from Kosovo border as tensions rise

In response to the "current situation", the UK sends troops to join Nato peacekeepers Kfor in Kosovo.

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Cricket World Cup 2023: India's highs and lows in World Cup cricket

The country had some magical moments but also many heartbreaks in World Cup cricket in over 48 years.

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Evergrande: The rise and fall of the property giant's billionaire founder

Hui Ka Yan, the founder of a crisis-hit Chinese property giant, is under police surveillance.

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New York City: State of emergency declared over flash flooding

Subway systems in New York City have flooded and a terminal at LaGuardia Airport is closed.

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'Only by the Blood of Jesus': Evangelist Will Graham Reaches 23,000 with Gospel; 1,500 Choose Christ

Evangelist Will Graham is sharing the good news of the Gospel all around the globe with his latest outreaches touching more than 23,000 people in both North and South America. 

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‘We Had Nothing’: Immigrant Who Came to US With $20 Is Surprised By $10,000 Tip for Restaurant Staff

When Alfonso Brito immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico, he and his wife had just $20 to their names — but things have changed for the better since they first crossed the border.

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Thursday, 28 September 2023

Sweden gangs: PM summons army chief after surge in killings

Ulf Kristersson says "everything is on the table" after three people are killed in 12 hours.

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GOP Lawmakers Begin President Biden Impeachment Inquiry, Democrats Call for Hard Evidence

House Republicans are working to build a case for impeaching President Joe Biden. A series of inquiry hearings in the House Oversight Committee kicked off Thursday.   

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Women found in lorry in France face deportation

Six women were rescued from a lorry on Wednesday after a BBC journalist helped alert French police.

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Reclaiming Biological Fact: The Importance of Scientific Gender Definitions

How did something that is objective reality, confirmed by science, and just plain common sense become controversial or undefinable? Liberty Counsel's Mat Staver analyzes the facts and the truth about the gender debate in America.

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AZ School Board Sued by Member for Banning Bible Reading at Meetings: 'It's Just Simply Censorship'

A school board member in Arizona is suing her board because they told her she could not quote Bible verses in meetings.

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Focus on the Family Invites Kids to 'Bring Your Bible to School' on Oct. 5 - But That's Just Step 1

A small act of faith is rippling across the nation leading thousands of students to bring their Bibles to school on the first Thursday in October to pray, share the Gospel, and celebrate religious freedom.

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Gunman kills three in twin Rotterdam shootings - Dutch police

A 14-year-old girl and her mother among victims after attacks in two locations in the Dutch city.

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Trump loses bid to delay New York civil fraud trial

Mr Trump and three of his adult children are among witnesses who are expected to be called in the case.

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FBI Denies FOIA Request in 2020 Case of Faked Applications by National Voter Registration Firm

In 2020, the FBI took over an investigation into alleged voter registration fraud that happened in Muskegon, Michigan. Now that case is making headlines because the agency has denied a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request regarding the federal probe, claiming an exemption in the act protects ongoing investigations.   

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Wednesday, 27 September 2023

Franklin Graham Dedicates New Samaritan's Purse Airlift Response Center

Samaritan's Purse, the international humanitarian response ministry headquartered in Boone, North Carolina, now has a new airlift response center in Greensboro.  

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Trump and Biden woo striking workers in preview of 2024

The duelling appearances are an early skirmish in the battle for working Americans' vote next year.

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Target Closing Nine Stores Across 4 States, Citing Theft and Violence

Retail giant Target announced Tuesday it will close nine stores in several large cities across four states due to violence, theft, and organized retail crime.

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'It's good to be home,' after 371 days in space

Astronaut Frank Rubio now holds the record for the longest continuous space flight in US history.

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7 Republicans Make Their Case in Second GOP Debate as Trump Offers Counter-Programming

The second Republican presidential primary debate is happening Wednesday night at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California. But for the second time, the leading player won't be there. 

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Iraq wedding fire: How the blaze unfolded

Around 100 people have died and 100 others injured after a fire broke out during a wedding in Iraq.

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Tuesday, 26 September 2023

Amazon: US accuses online giant of illegal monopoly

The Federal Trade Commission alleges Amazon uses "unfair" and "illegal" strategies to keep power.

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NYC Agrees to Spend $1.365 Billion to Rent Hotels to House Migrants

New York City officials' ongoing quest for shelters to house the migrants flooding into Gotham has led them to rent the historic Roosevelt Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. And it turns out all that rental money will go to Pakistan.

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Canada's Speaker Anthony Rota resigns after Nazi in parliament row

Anthony Rota resigns after unwittingly praising a 98-year-old Ukrainian who fought for a Nazi unit.

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Monday, 25 September 2023

Spotify will not ban AI-made music, says boss

In a rare interview, Spotify boss Daniel Ek talks to the BBC about AI, regulation and Harry and Meghan.

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US-China rivalry spurs investment in space tech

The race to get back to the moon is fuelling US investment in private sector space firms.

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Ukraine: The soldiers who can’t leave the front line until the war is over

For Ukrainian troops, life on the front line is far from easy, as the BBC's Mark Urban witnessed up close.

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Here's How a Government Shutdown Could Affect Millions of Americans

The pay for millions of federal workers could stop in a few days if a funding agreement is not passed by Congress.  

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Passengers left upside down as ride malfunctions in Canada

The park's maintenance team brought the passengers safely to the ground after 30 minutes.

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Sunday, 24 September 2023

Canada row over parliament praise for Ukrainian Nazi war veteran

The speaker of Canada's House of Commons apologises for honouring a man who served in a Nazi unit.

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Hollywood writers in deal to end US studio strike

Screenwriters hail an "exceptional" tentative deal to end a strike that has halted film and TV production.

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Electric car rules could cost carmakers billions

New Brexit trade rules could push up the price of electric cars, manufacturers warn.

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Kosovo and Serbia row over monastery gun battle

A Kosovan policeman and three ethnic Serb gunmen are dead after a siege of a monastery in Kosovo.

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The shadowy Chinese firm that owns chunks of Cambodia

It secured a deal to control a fifth of Cambodia's coastline - 15 years on, it has barely got started.

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Ukraine war: Training to clear the world's most heavily mined country

How British military bomb disposal teams are helping Ukrainian engineers clear Russian minefields.

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Niger coup: Macron says France to withdraw troops and ambassador

French president says ambassador will leave and all military cooperation will end in "the months to come".

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Saturday, 23 September 2023

Osiris-Rex: Nasa awaits fiery return of asteroid Bennu samples

A capsule carrying rocky debris from asteroid Bennu is about to streak through the sky above Utah.

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French rapper MHD gets 12 years in jail for murder

MHD, a pioneer of "Afro trap" music, was tried for the gang murder of a young man in Paris in 2018.

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Trudeau facing cold reality after lonely week on world stage

As tensions with India rise, Canada is calling its friends - but they're not answering.

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The Archies: Why an American comic book evokes nostalgia in Indians

Archie Comic fans explain why the comic was so popular in the 1990s and whether it can be reinvented.

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Rare 'Dumbo' octopus filmed on deep sea live stream

The octopus with ear-like fins resembling the Disney character was filmed at a depth of more than 1,000 metres.

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TikTok frenzies 'putting police and schools under strain'

The warning comes after a BBC investigation into disruption driven by the social media platform's algorithms.

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Friday, 22 September 2023

‘The state says our kids don’t exist’ - how LGBT life is changing in Italy

Italy is removing children from registers and stopping surrogacy abroad in new rules affecting same-sex couples.

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Bob Menendez steps down as US Senate foreign relations chairman after indictment

Top Democrats turn on Robert Menendez amid allegations of gold bars and jackets stuffed with cash.

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Ukraine war: Moment missile hits Russia's Black Sea fleet HQ

Video verified by the BBC shows a Ukrainian missile hitting Russia's Black Sea fleet HQ in Crimea.

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Ukraine hits HQ of Russia's symbolic Black Sea navy

The attack comes as Ukraine's president made an unannounced visit to meet Canada's PM in Ottawa.

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'Repent Tents' and 10-Foot Cross to Be Placed at TN Capitol for Non-Stop Prayer: 'Desperation for God'

Faith leaders in Tennessee are sending out a "clarion call" to other believers to join them next week to praise, worship, and intercede for America in hopes of not only seeing a change in the nation but to "advance God's Kingdom" to save the lost.  

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Pastor Gets Pulled Over for Speeding, Then Police Officer Gives Him an Escort Instead of a Ticket

After being pulled over for speeding, a Springfield, Illinois pastor won't soon forget the kindness of a local police officer who escorted him directly to the hospital after he explained his daughter was experiencing a life-threatening medical condition. 

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Chandrayaan-3: Indian space agency Isro says no signal yet from Moon lander

Chandrayaan-3 was dormant during lunar night, but the extreme cold could have harmed its batteries.

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Thursday, 21 September 2023

2024 Defense Budget Held Hostage in Ongoing Republican 'Civil War'

A Republican civil war -- that's the feeling over continued infighting between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and the more conservative wing of his own party. 

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Brazil's top court boosts indigenous rights in landmark ruling

The Supreme Court sets a precedent for land claims by restoring territory to the Xokleng people.

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Reagan Conservatism, Trump Populism and the Future of the GOP: What's Next?

The last time Republicans debated in Simi Valley California at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, participants included then-candidate Donald Trump. He won't be on the debate stage this time around, and he's also one of the main reasons the GOP is no longer considered the party of Reagan.

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Iran stops families marking anniversaries of protesters' deaths

Relatives say they are being forced to cancel anniversary memorials for those killed last year.

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Apocalyptic Scenes Abound in Darien Gap as Migrants Smash Record in Race to US Border

The migrants flooding into the U.S. are part of an unbroken chain stretching all the way to South America. The impact of thousands of people making the trek north is taking a huge toll on the communities they pass through. 

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Wednesday, 20 September 2023

Inside Tiktok's real-life frenzies - from riots to false murder accusations

Former staff and users tell the BBC the app's algorithm has encouraged harmful real-life behaviour.

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Police seek nursery owner's husband after child's fentanyl death

Video footage shows the man removing full shopping bags and fleeing before police arrived.

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House GOP Accuses Garland and DOJ of Pro-Biden Bias in Capitol Hill Hearing

With one former president charged with multiple federal crimes, the current president's son under indictment, and that same president facing a House impeachment inquiry, the U.S. Attorney General faced a lot of tough questions on Capitol Hill Wednesday. 

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'This Is Blasphemy': Dallas Church Pledges Allegiance to Drag Queens and LGBT Agenda

A Dallas, Texas church hosted a group of drag queens Sunday in order to "bless" them and to respond to a state law that would make sexually-oriented performances in front of children a criminal offense. The church then went a step further, pledging allegiance to the LGBT agenda while praying aloud, "We pledge to be allies to the drag community."

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'You Don't Have to Carry It All': Former GMA Anchor's Faith-Focused Message for Working Moms

Former top-tier news anchor Paula Faris left the news world behind to be present with her family. At the same time, she launched a business and learned some valuable lessons about life-balance along the way. Now she's out with a new book, You Don't Have to Carry It All: Ditch the Mom Guilt & Find a Better Way Forward.

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Guinean cycles across six countries for spot at Egypt's Al-Azhar University

The 25-year-old travelled for four months from Guinea to reach top university Al-Azhar in Egypt.

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Tuesday, 19 September 2023

Seal pups trapped in fishing nets cut free by beachgoers

This is the moment two baby seals tangled up in fishing nets are rescued on a South African beach.

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Ros Atkins on… the India-Canada murder row

The BBC's analysis editor looks at why India and Canada have entered a diplomatic spat over the murder of a Sikh activist.

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Netanyahu Visits Elon Musk, Asks Him Fight Antisemitism on X

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is encouraging billionaire businessman Elon Musk to push back against antisemitism on his social media platform X.

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Ukraine war: Russian 'evil cannot be trusted', Zelensky tells UN

The world must unite to end Russia's aggression, Ukraine's president tells the UN General Assembly.

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Officials Find Debris from F-35 Fighter Jet that Crashed in South Carolina After Pilot Ejected

The crash site for a stealth fighter jet that went missing during the weekend after its pilot ejected was located Monday in rural South Carolina after the military asked the public for help finding an aircraft built to elude detection.

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Monday, 18 September 2023

Chandrayaan-3: How important are India's Moon mission findings?

A former Nasa scientist decodes the significance of the discoveries made by the lunar lander and rover.

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Former KY Clerk Kim Davis to Appeal Jury's $100K Verdict in Religious Rights vs. Gay Rights Battle

Two juries announced conflicting decisions last week in separate civil trials against former Rowan County, Kentucky, Clerk Kim Davis.

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School Board Axes 'Offensive' Invocations After Atheists Dismantle Longtime Prayer Tradition

A Connecticut school board has reportedly axed prayers before board meetings following a complaint from a “concerned community member” and an atheist organization.

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India could be behind killing of Canadian Sikh - Trudeau

Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead outside of a Sikh temple on 18 June in British Columbia.

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Australian man fined for taking pet snake surfing

Wildlife officers say the man endangered Shiva the snake and breached his permit to keep her.

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Sunday, 17 September 2023

Ex-officer who put handcuffed woman in car hit by train avoids jail

Jordan Steinke will serve 30 months on probation following the 2022 incident.

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New tax divides India's booming computer games sector

The Indian government's forthcoming tax on the industry doesn't apply to all types of games.

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Brexit: Labour will seek re-write of deal, Starmer says

The agreement is due for review in 2025, which the Labour leader says is a key moment to reset relations.

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Libya floods: The bodies left unrecognisable by disaster

Doctors are struggling to identify the remains which have been found as the death toll rises.

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Drew Barrymore apology: Star halts talk show until writers strike ends

She issued a tearful apology for continuing her talk show while her unionised writers were on strike.

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Saturday, 16 September 2023

Brazil: 14 killed after plane crashes in Amazon

Officials say it appears the aircraft tried to land in bad weather but ran out of runway.

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First grain ships arrive in Ukraine using new route

Officials say the vessels will deliver 200,000 tonnes of wheat to world markets.

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How the fentanyl crisis' fourth wave has hit every corner of the US

The epidemic's staggering scale and its infiltration of communities across the nation is laid bare in a new study.

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Turin: Girl, 5, killed after Italian military jet crash

Video footage appears to show he pilot ejecting from the plane as it starts to fall from the sky.

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Greece floods: Austrian honeymooners killed after holiday home swept away

DNA tests on two bodies recovered from the floods have confirmed their identities, Austria says.

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Mahsa Amini: Protesters mark one year since death of Iranian student

Thousands of people around the world have taken to the streets to mark the anniversary of her death

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Libya floods: A barren wasteland with a lingering smell of death

With lives in Libya washed away, anger mounts as people ask why they were told to stay at home.

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Friday, 15 September 2023

Diamonds and diplomacy: How ex-envoy Robert Olson fell from grace

Career diplomat Robert Olson admits violating ethics laws while serving as US ambassador to Pakistan.

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Move of God at Texas A&M Shows 'No Signs of Slowing Down' - Hundreds Baptized in Corpus Christi

A Texas youth pastor says an outpouring of revival is taking place among college students at Texas A&M Corpus Christi and it shows "no signs of slowing down" as hundreds have already given their lives to Jesus and others are getting water baptized almost daily.

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Thursday, 14 September 2023

New Bill Pushes Govt to Track Down Unaccompanied Minors at Risk of Trafficking

Trying to stomp out modern-day slavery is an ongoing effort to keep the most vulnerable safe when they cross into the United States. Legislation proposed this week calls on the Biden administration to locate some 85,000 unaccompanied migrant children who are missing in the U.S.

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Florida Governor DeSantis defies CDC Covid boosters guidance

The DeSantis administration has advised against boosters for those under 65, countering US health experts.

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Is Belief in God on the Rise? 'You'd Be Surprised at Who's Finding Answers in Christianity

We keep reading how Americans are losing their religion, saying it is not important in their lives anymore. But one author is convinced change is on the horizon. Justin Brierley outlines the rising of a new conversation about Christianity and God.

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Brazil riots: First man tried for storming government buildings gets 17 years

Aecio Pereira is the first to be convicted over the storming of government buildings in January.

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9th Circuit Reinstates High School Access for Fellowship of Christian Athletes

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled Wednesday that a San Jose, California school district must recognize the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and allow the group to meet and hold events on the district's high school campuses. 

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France's Carrefour puts up 'shrinkflation' warning signs

Carrefour is telling its customers which products are smaller than they used to be.

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Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Utah GOP Sen. Mitt Romney Won't Seek Reelection in 2024

Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney said Wednesday that he will not run for reelection in 2024, creating a wide-open contest in a state that heavily favors Republicans and is expected to attract a crowded field. 

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Princess Martha Louise: Norway's princess sets date to wed shaman

The self-proclaimed shaman and the princess are known for their controversial alternative beliefs.

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Drug lord El Chapo's wife released from prison

Coronel, 34, had admitted helping Guzmán run the Sinaloa drugs cartel and aiding his prison escape.

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'Don't Give an Inch on This': GOP Senators Read Sex Scenes from Youth Books to Make Their Point

The fight over allowing sexually explicit books in schools spilled into the halls of Congress Tuesday as a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing spotlighted so-called book "bans", an issue that has become highly partisan. 

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Tuesday, 12 September 2023

Olivia Rodrigo interview: 'God, what a crazy trajectory'

As her second album heads for number one, the star discusses the pressure of overnight fame.

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McCarthy Directs House to Open Formal Impeachment Inquiry into President Joe Biden

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announced he has directed the House to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over Biden's potential role in his son Hunter Biden's business deals, jumpstarting a busy month for lawmakers. 

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Faith-Based Group Helps More Than 6,600 Trafficking Survivors Find Healing, New Life

After three women heard about human sex trafficking 12 years ago, they decided they were going to make a difference. Since then, the nonprofit faith-based organization the trio founded has helped more than 6,600 human trafficking survivors find freedom and a new path in life. 

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Appeals Court: Biden Admin Violated Constitution by Demanding Censorship of COVID, Election Questions

A federal appeals court has ruled the Biden administration violated the First Amendment rights of social media users posting questions about COVID-19, election fraud, and other subjects when it compelled tech companies who owned the platforms to remove or censor the posts. 

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Kim Jong Un receives red carpet welcome into Russia

The North Korean leader is expected to meet President Vladimir Putin in Russia.

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Fire Chief Terminated for Attending Christian Event Takes Case to Next Level in 12-Year Battle

A non-profit legal group says they will appeal a court's decision to side with a California fire department that terminated their chief for attending a leadership conference held at a church. 

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Monday, 11 September 2023

'Hostile Territory': Praying Coach Was Ostracized When He Returned but Still Sees 'God's Hand'

The former Washington state football coach who won his case before the Supreme Court allowing him to pray openly on the field, is now sharing why he resigned just five days after his return.

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'Utter Madness!' CA Passes Bill, Parents Who Don't Support Gender Transitions Could Lose Custody

California's state assembly has passed a bill requiring judges in child custody hearings to consider whether or not parents affirm or support a child's desire to change their gender.

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Morocco: Watch moment wedding is interrupted by powerful earthquake

Friday's earthquake, the country's deadliest in 60 years, killed more than 2,000 people.

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Sunday, 10 September 2023

Srebrenica: A Serbian scientist's long quest to name the dead

A forensic anthropologist tries to put names to the last 1,000 unidentified dead of a Bosnian War genocide.

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Guyana scrambles to make the most of oil wealth

Guyana's president says the country has to hurry if it wants to maximise its recent discoveries.

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US and Vietnam get a friendship upgrade

The US and Vietnam are becoming better friends - and that's a troubling prospect for China.

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How India overcame bitter G20 divisions over Ukraine

Consensus seemed far away, but India managed to bring together nations with starkly divergent views.

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Morocco: BBC reporter at the scene of famous mosque collapsed by quake

The BBC's Anna Holligan shows what's left at the site of the Jemaa el- Fnaa mosque.

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Saturday, 9 September 2023

30 fighting days left for Ukraine’s offensive - US army chief

Gen Mark Milley tells Laura Kuenssberg the autumn weather will make Ukraine's manoeuvres much harder.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv foils big Russian drone attack, officials say

Ukraine's capital is showered in debris from intercepted Russian drones, city officials say.

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Ruby Franke and 8 passengers: The rise and fall of a parenting influencer

A woman who shot to fame giving parenting advice has been charged with six counts of child abuse

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Johannesburg fire: Inside a 'hijacked' South African building

A resident describes her life inside one of South Africa's 'hijacked' buildings.

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Biden Vietnam Visit: “Opportunity for Christians”

After meeting with the big economic leaders at the G-20 Summit in India, President Biden is making a 24-hour milestone visit to Vietnam on September 10 upon the invitation of Vietnam’s communist party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

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Friday, 8 September 2023

The Nigerians learning to speak with British accents

For some Nigerians, the English language is not perfect unless spoken with a British accent.

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What is the G20 and why does the Delhi summit matter?

India wants the G20 Delhi summit to focus on the environment, but there may be rows about Ukraine.

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Scott McAfee: the young judge on Trump's Georgia case

A 34-year-old scuba diver and cellist, Judge McAfee has soared through Atlanta's conservative legal ranks.

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Gabon coup: New PM tells BBC country should hold elections within two years

Raymond Ndong Sima, newly installed after a military coup, says it will take time to transition.

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Nancy Pelosi: Democrat and ex-Speaker, 83, to seek re-election

The first female House Speaker will seek a 19th term, reigniting debate about the age of US leaders.

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Thursday, 7 September 2023

Peter Navarro: ex-Trump adviser found guilty of contempt of Congress

Peter Navarro flouted a summons by a committee investigating efforts to reverse the 2020 election.

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'Lock the Shields': Woman Rallies Christians to Adopt Every US School in Prayer for Revival

A former teacher from Texas is taking the Biblical mandate to "pray without ceasing" to schools across the nation by kickstarting an initiative that seeks to spark revival at every school, in every city.

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Vincent Van Quickenborne: Belgian justice minister apologises for 'Pipigate' scandal

Vincent Van Quickenborne has received criticism after guests at his birthday urinated on a police van.

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Jill Duggar Dillard Shares How Reality Show and False Beliefs Nearly Destroyed Her Marriage

Jill Duggar Dillard is opening up about how her family's reality shows, "19 Kids and Counting" and its spin-off "Counting On", nearly destroyed her marriage.

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G20 summit: What do the people of Delhi think about the event?

India's capital Delhi has undergone a makeover as it prepares to host world leaders.

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Putting Jesus in Times Square? Christian Company Uses AI to Increase Kingdom-Impact for Ministries

Some tech experts at the forefront of artificial intelligence have sounded the alarm over the potential dangers it poses, however, a growing number of Christians see it as an important tool for sharing the good news of Jesus.

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Wednesday, 6 September 2023

Slums hidden as India puts on its best face for G20

Delhi is pulling out all the stops to dazzle world leaders as they prepare to gather this weekend.

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Danelo Cavalcante: Security lapse let killer 'crab walk' out of US prison

Danel Cavalcante used the same escape route taken by another inmate who fled earlier this year.

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'Moms for Liberty' Gains 120,000 Members in 2 Years in Fight for Parental Rights, and SPLC Hates It

They call themselves "Joyful Warriors" and since 2021, Moms for Liberty has enlisted more than 100,000 members from across the country with the goal of standing up for parents' rights at each level of government. In that time, the organization has become a voice in the 2024 presidential election and has also taken arrows from the Southern Poverty Law Center.  

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Rolling Stones on the red carpet after new album launch

The band confirms the release of Hackney Diamonds, their first album of original material since 2005.

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Saboteurs on US Soil: Chinese Spies Infiltrating US Military Bases

U.S. officials say a pattern of infiltration at U.S. military bases could amount to espionage. The Pentagon and the FBI report cases of Chinese nationals gaining unauthorized access to U.S. military bases and other secure areas.

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Trump suffers loss in second E Jean Carroll defamation case

A judge has ruled that Donald Trump is liable for defaming the writer who accused him of rape.

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Tuesday, 5 September 2023

Deadly cyclone in southern Brazil kills at least 21 people

The governor of Rio Grande do Sul, Eduardo Leite, said it was the state's worst ever weather disaster.

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Growing Calls from Left and Right to Block Trump from State Ballots Under 14th Amendment

As former President Donald Trump prepares for a legal fight in the four indictments against him, another storm is brewing on a constitutional level.  A growing number of voices on the left and right believe the 14th Amendment could be used to remove Trump from the 2024 ballot due to his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol building. 

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Getty's 'Sing!' Conference Highlights Power of Spiritual Songs in Christ's Commission

The power of worship music and its role in Jesus Christ's Great Commission as found in the Bible's New Testament is the theme of this year's Sing! The Great Commission is currently being held through Sept. 6 at the Bridgestone Arena in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.

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Sand dredging devastating ocean floor, UN warns

Around six billion tonnes of sand is dredged from the world's oceans every year, a new report says.

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Greece floods: Volos mayor warns 'stay in your homes!'

One person has died in Greece after torrential rain triggered flash flooding in parts of the country.

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Disturbing Criminalization of Christianity Underway Overseas: Is It Coming to America Next?

Several Christians are facing possible jail time in religious liberty battles unfolding across Europe and beyond. These cases are sparking fears about if — and when — these escalating struggles could come to America. 

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As Govt Shutdown Looms, McConnell, Scalise, Feinstein Face Big Health Questions

The U.S. Senate returned to work Tuesday, but the U.S. House of Representatives is still out for another week. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking on another potential government shutdown.

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Mitch McConnell: Doctor says no evidence of stroke or seizures in freezing spell

The 81-year-old Republican has frozen twice in as many months, prompting concerns about his health.

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Monday, 4 September 2023

Alan Joyce: Qantas boss exits early amid mounting scandals

The airline has been criticised for its prices and customer service, and is facing several lawsuits.

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Venice: Scuffles occur outside Woody Allen film premiere

The protesters chanted "no rape culture" as they attempted to get on to the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival.

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‘Wrong number’ couple fight India deportation

Pakistani Gulzar Khan and his wife want to stay together after he married her illegally in India.

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Kim Jong Un to visit Putin in Russia for weapons talks - US

North Korea's leader will discuss supplying weapons for Russia to use in Ukraine, a US official tells BBC's US partner CBS.

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New tech boosts Dutch drive for sustainable farming

In the Netherlands, experiments are underway to ensure future food supply and cut carbon emissions.

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Sunday, 3 September 2023

Biden disappointed Xi will not attend G20 summit

The two leaders last met on the side-lines of last year's summit in Bali, Indonesia.

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South Africa says inquiry finds no evidence of arms shipment to Russia

A national inquiry rejects US claims a Russian cargo ship was uploaded with South African weapons.

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Jammu: Long wait for justice after India cough syrup deaths

In 2020, 12 children in India's Jammu region died, allegedly after drinking a contaminated cough syrup.

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Teacher suicide exposes parent bullying in S Korea

The tragedy has unleashed a wave of anger from primary school teachers across the country.

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Minnesota jail in lockdown as 100 inmates refuse to return to cells

Prisoners are reportedly protesting conditions at the facility amid hot conditions.

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Torrential rain in Spain causes major flooding

Atletico Madrid and Seville's football match was called off as a red alert was issued in the capital.

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Saturday, 2 September 2023

Google's search for an AI future as it turns 25

The tech giant celebrates its 25th birthday this month, but faces new threats to its dominance.

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Why your burger may not always look like the advert

Burger King is facing a US lawsuit over images of its Whoppers, but advertisers are allowed to exaggerate.

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Are US politicians too old? Voters weigh in

A recent health scare for Mitch McConnell has raised concerns about the age of America's politicians.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'recycled'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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Former top US diplomat Bill Richardson dies aged 75

The former US envoy to the UN won praise for his work freeing detained Americans around the world.

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Spectacular meteor streaks across night sky in Turkey

Green shafts of light from a meteor were caught on camera as it passed over the city of Erzurum.

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Torrential rain turns Burning Man festival into mud bath

People at the event in the US state of Nevada have been told to conserve their food and water.

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Friday, 1 September 2023

Ukraine war: Putin influencers profiting from war propaganda

Russia's military bloggers are reaping the rewards of a growing advertising market on Telegram.

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Tharman Shanmugaratnam: Singapore picks a president who could've been much more

Voters chose Tharman Shanmugaratnam for a ceremonial role but many felt it was a waste of potential.

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Bodycam video shows Ohio police fatally shooting pregnant black woman

Ta'Kiya Young, 21, appears to advance the car towards an Ohio officer before a single shot is fired.

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Young Christian Ministry Takes Jesus to the Streets, and the Power of God Shows Up: 'Jesus Is Lord'

United Church, which birthed Jesus March and United Revival Ministries, has hosted 125 prayer and worship events, connected with 200 churches, commissioned 6,500 evangelists, and introduced thousands of people to Jesus since its formation five years ago. This year they've seen powerful response in cities like Seattke and Denver.

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Luis Rubiales: Spanish football federation president says he will continue defending himself

Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales has said he will continue defending himself "to prove the truth".

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West Point Time Capsule That Appeared to Contain Nothing More Than Silt Yields Centuries-Old Coins

A nearly 200-year-old West Point time capsule that appeared to yield little more than dust when it was opened during a disappointing livestream contained hidden treasure after all, the U.S. Military Academy said Wednesday.

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Super Bowl Champ Leans on 'the Savior' After Sudden Death of His 17-Year-Old Son

The son of former Green Bay Packers linebacker Brady Poppinga died Wednesday following a severe asthma attack, according to multiple media reports. 

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Woman sets record for world's longest mullet

Tami Manis' hair is 172.72cm (5ft 8in) long. She says she has to braid it to keep it safe.

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