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Jerusalem’s most important Muslim religious site facing ‘imminent’ threat of Israeli takeover, says Jordan
Jordan convenes an emergency foreign ministers’ meeting to address what it describes as an imminent threat of Israeli takeover of al-Aqsa mosque and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.
Who gets to have ‘good debt’? A sociologist, theologian, philosopher and other experts weigh in
Experts across disciplines examine how access to affordable debt that builds wealth has remained unequal throughout history, with wealthy individuals most likely to benefit from ‘good debt’ while others face costlier borrowing options.
Headteachers threaten strike ballots after losing confidence in Ofsted
England’s headteacher unions passed no-confidence votes in Ofsted and announced potential strike ballots, citing serious wellbeing concerns caused by the inspection system.
Create new pre-apprenticeship scheme to close youth unemployment gap, says Milburn
A national pre-apprenticeship scheme should be introduced in England to help young people transition from school to work, according to recommendations from a government review into youth unemployment.
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US airfares expected to stay high even if Iran ceasefire drops oil prices, experts say
US domestic airfares remain elevated despite potential Iran ceasefire prospects, with prices 26.5% higher than a year prior. Experts attribute continued high fares to constrained jet fuel supplies, aircraft delivery delays, and strong travel demand.
‘Humanity is a privilege’: Umar Khalid on his six years in an Indian jail without trial
Umar Khalid, a 38-year-old activist detained in Delhi’s Tihar prison for nearly six years without trial, describes the psychological toll of incarceration and his undiminished criticism of the Modi government’s Hindu nationalist agenda.
Fears of Catholic schism as defiant sect ordains ultra-conservative bishops
An ultra-conservative Catholic group ordained four bishops without papal consent in a Swiss ceremony, triggering automatic excommunication and raising concerns about potential church schism under Pope Leo.
Christian Brothers kept nine child abusers as members due to Gospel imperative to help ‘the needy’, court documents reveal
The Christian Brothers has maintained nine convicted child abusers as members, citing Gospel obligations to care for all brothers and concern that expelling them would burden taxpayers.
US charges Indian criminal gang leader with organising murder of Canadian Sikh activist
US and Canadian authorities have 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 transnational crimes.
C of E’s £100m plan to address historical links to slavery faces legal challenge
The Church of England’s £100 million Project Spire, designed to address historical connections to slavery, is facing a legal challenge amid criticism from some politicians and commentators.
‘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 Palestinian Christian report describing Israel as a “colonial enterprise” amid warnings from Jewish leaders about straining interfaith dialogue.
Fringe Israeli settler group is sneaking into Syria to try to claim land for a Jewish outpost
A fringe Israeli settler group has been staging repeated incursions into Syria to establish Jewish settlements, with the military repeatedly removing activists before they can construct outposts.
‘Free up the ganja’: Rastafarians in Kenya fight to decriminalise marijuana
Rastafarians in Kenya are challenging a court dismissal of their petition to decriminalize marijuana for spiritual use, which they consider a sacrament central to their faith.
Ethiopia landslide kills 14 at monastery ritual, search continues for missing
A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall at an Ethiopian monastery killed 14 people during a religious ritual, with search efforts continuing for additional victims.
Shiite Muslims join Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq amid fears of US-Iran escalation
Millions of Shiite Muslims participated in the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq’s Karbala, with over 22 million attendees recorded, though regional tensions affected international participation levels.
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 July 1 mandates Mandarin as the primary language in schools and government, prompting some Tibetans to pursue their language and cultural preservation through alternative channels.