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Mexican president urges residents to shelter as Hurricane Simon approaches
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum urged residents along the Pacific coast to shelter indoors as Category 4 Hurricane Simon approached, bringing winds exceeding 240 km/h and heavy rainfall to multiple states.
Out of the rubble and on to the beach: Gaza’s junior surf lifesavers return to the waves after three years of war
Gaza’s junior surf lifesaving program has resumed after three years of conflict, with approximately 25 children returning to the beach near Al-Shati refugee camp in late September.
Drone strike kills 30 people in Sudan’s Blue Nile region
A drone strike in southeastern Sudan killed at least 30 displaced people, including women and children, in what provincial officials described as an attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
Gaza ceasefire ‘exists in name only’, more than 100 NGOs say
More than 100 NGOs assert Gaza’s ceasefire exists only nominally, with Israeli forces continuing daily attacks and aid restrictions preventing Palestinian recovery over the past year.
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C of E’s £100m plan to address historical links to slavery faces legal challenge
The Church of England faces legal challenges to Project Spire, its £100m reparative justice initiative addressing historical links to enslavement, as staff endure criticism and abuse.
Church of England votes against plan to rewild 30% of its land by 2030
The Church of England rejected a proposal to restore 30% of its land for nature by 2030, instead passing an amendment without specific rewilding targets.
Taxpayers could pay millions to abuse survivors if Christian Brothers goes bankrupt, court documents reveal
Australian taxpayers could be required to pay up to $65 million in abuse compensation if the Christian Brothers religious order declares bankruptcy, according to newly released court documents.
Abandoned by the US: Palestinian Americans trapped in a surge of Israeli settler violence
Palestinian Americans living in a West Bank village face escalating settler violence despite US citizenship, as the Trump administration provides limited protection and removes settlers from sanctions lists.
Jerusalem’s most important Muslim religious site facing ‘imminent’ threat of Israeli takeover, says Jordan
Jordan convenes an emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers over concerns about Israeli encroachments at al-Aqsa mosque and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, warning of potential religious conflict.
Orthodox church sends medieval prince’s remains to Russian troops in Ukraine
The Russian Orthodox Church transported a relic containing part of medieval prince Dmitry Donskoy’s remains to Russian troops in Ukraine, stating it would spiritually strengthen soldiers fighting in the conflict.
Texas Republicans excuse bigotry all the time. This time they couldn’t.
Texas Republican leaders condemned a statewide candidate’s social media post mocking South Asian University of Texas football fans, marking an unusual rebuke of bigoted rhetoric within the party.
Thomas Paine Memorial moves one step closer to prestigious DC location
The House Committee on Natural Resources unanimously approved legislation authorizing a Thomas Paine memorial in a prestigious Washington, D.C. location, advancing a project to commemorate the influential Founding-era writer.
For American Jews divided over Israel, Yom Kippur is a test of families and community
American Jewish communities face deepening divisions over Israel as Yom Kippur approaches, with younger Jews often holding different views than older generations, straining families and congregations during the high holiday season.
The Defiant Divine Journey of the Rev. Dr. Molly Marshall The Defiant Divine Journey of the Rev. Dr. Molly Marshall
Rev. Dr. Molly Marshall, a pioneering theological educator and gender justice advocate, reflects on her career as she begins her final year leading United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities.
Does Medicare pay for long-term care? Many people get it wrong — and it may cost them later
A new survey finds 39% of middle-class households incorrectly expect Medicare to cover long-term care costs, but the program generally does not pay for such expenses.
UK government to offer clearer guidance on student loans after repayment row
The UK government will redesign student loan guidance to clarify that terms may change, following criticism from MPs about misleading marketing materials and a controversial repayment threshold freeze.