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London police arrest 139 as hundreds protest Palestine Action ban
London police arrested 139 people at a rally outside the US embassy protesting the ban on Palestine Action, which was classified as a terrorist organisation.
US cancels G20 ‘family photo’ after Australia, UK and others refuse to appear with Russia
The US cancelled the traditional G20 ‘family photo’ after Australia, the UK, and other nations refused to appear alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
British woman dies trying to save sons on Bahamas snorkelling trip
A 36-year-old British woman died on Tuesday in the Bahamas while attempting to rescue her two sons from a strong current during a snorkelling trip near Bimini.
‘I didn’t know what to do’: collapse of providers of high-end digs leaves students in shock
Multiple purpose-built student accommodation providers have collapsed, leaving dozens of students scrambling for housing as the sector faces falling occupancy rates and financial strain.
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Saudi OTA Almosafer on Track for Year-End IPO Despite Iran War Disruption
Saudi Arabia’s Almosafer, the kingdom’s largest travel company, plans to list on the Tadawul stock exchange before year-end despite disruptions from regional conflict affecting outbound travel demand.
Christian Brothers kept nine child abusers as members due to Gospel imperative to help ‘the needy’, court documents reveal
The Christian Brothers has kept nine convicted child abusers as members, citing a Gospel imperative to care for those in need, according to court documents filed as the organization seeks bankruptcy protection.
US charges Indian criminal gang leader with organising murder of Canadian Sikh activist
US and Canadian authorities charged 37 people, including imprisoned Indian gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi, in connection with the 2023 assassination of Canadian Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and other crimes.
C of E’s £100m plan to address historical links to slavery faces legal challenge
The Church of England faces a legal challenge to Project Spire, its £100 million reparative justice initiative addressing the institution’s historical connections to slavery and the slave trade.
‘We hear your voices’: inside the Church of England’s debate over Palestine
The Church of England’s General Synod voted to formally hear a report by Palestinian Christian leaders describing Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank using terms including genocide and apartheid, marking a significant moment for Palestinian Christians while drawing concerns from Jewish leaders.
‘Free up the ganja’: Rastafarians in Kenya fight to decriminalise marijuana
Rastafarians in Kenya are fighting to decriminalize marijuana for religious purposes after a court dismissed their petition in July. Members believe the plant is a sacrament that deepens their spiritual connection to the divine.
Jerusalem’s most important Muslim religious site facing ‘imminent’ threat of Israeli takeover, says Jordan
Jordan is convening an emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers over concerns that Israeli incursions at Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa mosque compound violate a longstanding status quo agreement and risk triggering broader religious conflict.
A rare glimpse into Tibet, where some hope to preserve language and customs despite China’s new law
China’s new ethnic unity law implemented in July emphasizes Mandarin Chinese in schools and government while some Tibetans seek to preserve their language and cultural traditions through private study and religious practice.
Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in his first Latin American trip as pontiff
Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru in November for his first Latin American trip as pontiff, returning to a region where he previously served as a missionary and bishop.
Palestinians besieged in West Bank village fear Israeli settlers will seize their homes
Israeli settlers have blockaded three Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Qusra, with military forces intervening multiple times as families fear property seizure.
450,000 defrauded student loan borrowers are eligible for debt forgiveness — here’s who qualifies
A $23 billion settlement with the U.S. Department of Education will provide student loan forgiveness to approximately 450,000 borrowers who were defrauded by their schools.
Buying a condo with a mortgage may soon get more complicated. Here’s why
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are implementing stricter condo lending policies effective Aug. 3, requiring more thorough reviews of building finances and conditions, potentially delaying mortgage approvals and causing some denials.