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Afghanistan: at least twenty killed in flash floods, widespread devastation

Flash floods triggered by torrential rain have caused widespread devastation in Afghanistan’s eastern Nuristan province, killing at least twenty people and leaving more than 100 missing. The provincial capital, Parun,…

USA: Hegseth tells Congress the cost so far of the Iran conflict

Pete Hegseth says the renewed conflict with Iran has now cost an estimated 37.5 billion US dollars, prompting the Pentagon to seek additional emergency funding from Congress for military operations…

Tarot card reader deletes online content after finding Jesus

Former tarot card reader Alexandra Ashcroft has publicly renounced her involvement in tarot reading after embracing faith in Jesus Christ. Known online as 'Alex in the Ordinary', she had built…

Fifteen God moments from the 2026 World Cup … so far

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has produced not only memorable football but also remarkable public expressions of Christian faith. Throughout the tournament, players from many nations have openly given glory…

Union backing to seal Labour crown for Burnham

Andy Burnham is set to become Labour leader and Britain’s next prime minister after securing overwhelming backing from Labour MPs and affiliated trade unions. A total of 379 Labour MPs…

Disability benefit not fit for purpose, minister leading review says

A government-commissioned review has concluded that the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system is no longer fit for purpose and requires fundamental reform. Disability minister Sir Stephen Timms said many claimants…

‘A mathematical certainty’ that Putin will send drone swarms to Britain

Security experts are warning that Russia is increasingly using 'grey-zone' tactics to test Britain’s defences without triggering open conflict. Former RN commander Tom Sharpe believes it is highly likely that…

Ann Widdecombe was killed in 'targeted attack', police say

Counter-terrorism policing has confirmed that the killing of former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe is being treated as a targeted attack, although it has not yet been…

Scotland: residents evacuated, highlands wildfire could spread

A major wildfire has forced residents to evacuate parts of the Scottish Highlands after flames spread rapidly across heathland and into areas of the Cairngorms National Park. The blaze, stretching…

‘Democracy under threat': bishop urges church to counter division and disunity

The Bishop of Leicester has urged the Church of England to play a leading role in strengthening national unity amid growing political and social division. Addressing the General Synod, Rt…

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