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Israeli settlers attack Jalud village in occupied West Bank pogrom
Israeli settlers set fire to homes in a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank, forcing a family out again hours after they returned under a court order, in what authorities describe as part of escalating violence across the territory.
Thousands of drivers strike in the Philippines over rising fuel prices
Thousands of Philippine transport workers staged a two-day strike demanding fuel price reductions amid rising costs, prompting government deployment of police and buses to assist stranded commuters.
AI is supercharging hacking, and your local hospitals and banks aren’t ready
AI-powered hacking is increasingly threatening small hospitals, banks, and nonprofits lacking resources to defend themselves, as major tech companies restrict advanced cybersecurity tools to large enterprises.
OpenAI’s AI agents need to catch up
OpenAI is expected to announce its own AI agent at an upcoming developer event as it attempts to catch up in the rapidly growing market of consumer-facing autonomous AI systems.
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Priest killed and four injured in knife attack at Polish abbey
A priest was killed and four others injured in a knife attack at a Polish abbey. A 31-year-old Ukrainian man was arrested following the Thursday morning incident in Jarosław.
Italy ministers agree to ban burqa and niqab in school and cap foreigners in class
Italy’s government approved a ban on burqas and niqabs in schools alongside a 30% cap on pupils with limited Italian language skills in initial school years.
‘We hear your voices’: inside the Church of England’s debate over Palestine
The Church of England voted to formally hear a Palestinian Christian document describing Israel as a “colonial enterprise” amid debate over Christian-Jewish relations and interfaith dialogue.
Taxpayers could pay millions to abuse survivors if Christian Brothers goes bankrupt, court documents reveal
Australian taxpayers may be forced to cover up to $65 million in compensation payouts to abuse survivors if the Christian Brothers, a Catholic religious order, becomes insolvent through bankruptcy proceedings.
UK’s largest Muslim event goes ahead with added security as hate crime rises
The UK’s largest Muslim convention, Jalsa Salana, proceeded this weekend with enhanced security and police coordination amid rising anti-Muslim hate crimes in Britain.
‘Free up the ganja’: Rastafarians in Kenya fight to decriminalise marijuana
Rastafarians in Kenya are pursuing legal challenges after a court dismissed a petition to decriminalize marijuana use for religious purposes, with followers planning to appeal the decision.
Jerusalem’s most important Muslim religious site facing ‘imminent’ threat of Israeli takeover, says Jordan
Jordan convenes an emergency meeting of foreign ministers to address what it characterizes as an imminent threat to al-Aqsa mosque and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, citing escalating incursions by Israeli religious groups at the site.
‘A Bible-sized blind spot’: congressman sounds alarm on rising Christian nationalism
Congressman Jared Huffman, the only current member of Congress who identifies as a non-believer, has written a book warning that Christian nationalism represents the country’s most dangerous political movement and poses greater threats to democracy than widely recognized.
Orthodox church sends medieval prince’s remains to Russian troops in Ukraine
The Russian Orthodox Church has transported a relic of a 14th-century prince to troops fighting in Ukraine, stating it will spiritually strengthen soldiers in their military efforts.
Lawyer says prosecutors haven’t offered details of teen’s alleged ties to San Diego mosque shooters
A North Carolina teenager charged with aiding two attackers in a San Diego mosque shooting faces murder charges, but her attorney says prosecutors haven’t provided sufficient details about alleged communications and planning.
As violence escalates in Nigeria, Christian and Muslim leaders unite
Christian and Muslim leaders in Nigeria are establishing formal partnerships to prevent violence from deepening religious divisions, as killings and mass kidnappings escalate across the country.
How megapastor Adam Hamilton could break the GOP’s hold on Kansas
Rev. Adam Hamilton, a prominent Methodist megachurch pastor in Kansas, is running for U.S. Senate as a Democrat in a traditionally Republican state, and his candidacy has become unexpectedly competitive in recent polling.