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Around the World
Grooming-Gang Survivors Quit UK Inquiry Amid Claims of ‘Toxic Culture’ and Institutional Failure (Worthy News In-Depth)
Two prominent female survivors of Britain’s grooming-gang scandals have resigned from a government-backed panel advising a national inquiry into child sexual exploitation, amid concerns about how authorities are handling one of the country’s worst social crises.
Mass Stabbing on High-Speed Train Leaves 11 Injured in England
British police have arrested two men on suspicion of attempted murder after a mass stabbing aboard a high-speed passenger train traveling through eastern England late Saturday left 11 people injured, several critically.
Mexico’s President Shocked After Deadly Fire Kills 23 At Discount Store During Day Of The Dead Celebrations
Mexico’s president has expressed her shock after a festive weekend turned tragic Saturday when at least 23 people, including children, were killed and a dozen others injured in a fire and explosion at a discount store in northwestern Mexico.
Banned Doctors Freely Working Across Europe Amid System Failures, Probe Reveals (Worthy News Investigation)
Doctors stripped of their medical licenses for serious offenses — including sexual assault and fatal malpractice — have continued to practice medicine in other European countries due to failed oversight and weak cross-border alert systems, a sweeping investigation has revealed.
Serbia Marks Deadly Roof Collapse With Mass Protests; Hungarian Students Barred From Entry
Tens of thousands of protesters rallied in Serbia’s northern city of Novi Sad on Saturday to mark one year since a railway station roof collapse killed 16 people — an accident many blame on government corruption and negligence.
Orban Seeks Trump Exemption From U.S. Sanctions On Russian Oil
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says he hopes to convince U.S. President Donald J. Trump to exempt Hungary from new American sanctions targeting Russian oil companies, citing his nation’s heavy dependence on pipeline energy supplies.
Sziget Festival’s Future In Doubt Amid Budapest Power Struggle
One of Europe’s largest music gatherings, the Sziget Festival, faces an uncertain future after the Budapest City Council failed to approve a new land-use agreement for the Óbudai-sziget (Óbuda Island) venue, where the event has been held since 1993.
Pentagon Clears Way for Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine as US Plans Troop Reductions in Eastern Europe
The Pentagon has approved plans to supply Ukraine with Tomahawk long-range missiles, while preparing to scale back the U.S. military presence in Eastern Europe, signaling a significant shift in America’s strategy toward both the war and its NATO military alliance commitments.
Europe, NATO on Alert as Belarus and Russia Accused of Hybrid Airspace Provocations
The NATO military alliance is on heightened alert across Eastern Europe after Lithuania and neighboring Baltic nations accused Belarus and Russia of orchestrating a surge in “hybrid” airspace incursions involving balloons, drones, and fighter jets. Officials say the pattern of provocations reflects Moscow’s widening confrontation with the West amid its ongoing war in Ukraine.
IAEA Warns Of ‘Critical’ Nuclear Risk After Russian Strikes On Ukraine
The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog has warned that Russia’s ongoing strikes in neighboring Ukraine have damaged nuclear substations, potentially threatening the region and the rest of Europe.
Crown-Jewels Heist at Louvre Sparks National Reckoning Over Security Gaps
French authorities say five more people have been detained over the crown jewels heist inside the world’s most-visited museum in Paris — a theft that has stunned the heritage world.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Says U.S. Will “Be Involved” in Netanyahu Trial, Admits Pushing Israel Toward Ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump declared that Washington plans to “be involved” in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial, calling the legal proceedings “very unfair” during an interview aired Sunday on CBS’s 60 Minutes.
Trump: ‘US Citizen Among Three Dead Hostages Returned by Hamas’
The body of U.S. citizen Omer Neutra, who also held Israeli citizenship, has been returned by Hamas along with two other deceased hostages, U.S. President Donald J. Trump confirmed Sunday.
Inside the United States
Judge Extends Block on Trump’s National Guard Deployment to Portland
A federal judge has extended an order preventing President Donald Trump from deploying National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, to respond to unrest targeting federal immigration facilities, ruling that the administration failed to justify the move under federal law and the U.S. Constitution.
Trump Considers Military Action To Stop Christian Genocide In Nigeria
President Donald Trump has directed the Department of War to prepare for possible action in Nigeria to target Islamic militants committing genocide against Christians.
Christian News
Nigerian President Open To Meet Trump After U.S. Warning Over Christian Killings
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has indicated openness to meet U.S. President Donald J. Trump after Washington warned it is reviewing military options in response to continuing attacks on Christians in Nigeria, his office said Sunday.
Sudan’s Christians Caught In Crossfire As Atrocities Mount In El Fasher
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) say they have detained several of their own fighters following global outrage over this month’s alleged massacres in the besieged city of El Fasher, but church monitors and human-rights advocates warn that civilians — including Christians — remain in grave danger.
Grooming-Gang Survivors Quit UK Inquiry Amid Claims of ‘Toxic Culture’ and Institutional Failure (Worthy News In-Depth)
Two prominent female survivors of Britain’s grooming-gang scandals have resigned from a government-backed panel advising a national inquiry into child sexual exploitation, amid concerns about how authorities are handling one of the country’s worst social crises.
Mass Stabbing on High-Speed Train Leaves 11 Injured in England
British police have arrested two men on suspicion of attempted murder after a mass stabbing aboard a high-speed passenger train traveling through eastern England late Saturday left 11 people injured, several critically.
Mexico’s President Shocked After Deadly Fire Kills 23 At Discount Store During Day Of The Dead Celebrations
Mexico’s president has expressed her shock after a festive weekend turned tragic Saturday when at least 23 people, including children, were killed and a dozen others injured in a fire and explosion at a discount store in northwestern Mexico.
Banned Doctors Freely Working Across Europe Amid System Failures, Probe Reveals (Worthy News Investigation)
Doctors stripped of their medical licenses for serious offenses — including sexual assault and fatal malpractice — have continued to practice medicine in other European countries due to failed oversight and weak cross-border alert systems, a sweeping investigation has revealed.
Serbia Marks Deadly Roof Collapse With Mass Protests; Hungarian Students Barred From Entry
Tens of thousands of protesters rallied in Serbia’s northern city of Novi Sad on Saturday to mark one year since a railway station roof collapse killed 16 people — an accident many blame on government corruption and negligence.
Orban Seeks Trump Exemption From U.S. Sanctions On Russian Oil
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says he hopes to convince U.S. President Donald J. Trump to exempt Hungary from new American sanctions targeting Russian oil companies, citing his nation’s heavy dependence on pipeline energy supplies.
Sziget Festival’s Future In Doubt Amid Budapest Power Struggle
One of Europe’s largest music gatherings, the Sziget Festival, faces an uncertain future after the Budapest City Council failed to approve a new land-use agreement for the Óbudai-sziget (Óbuda Island) venue, where the event has been held since 1993.
Pentagon Clears Way for Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine as US Plans Troop Reductions in Eastern Europe
The Pentagon has approved plans to supply Ukraine with Tomahawk long-range missiles, while preparing to scale back the U.S. military presence in Eastern Europe, signaling a significant shift in America’s strategy toward both the war and its NATO military alliance commitments.
Europe, NATO on Alert as Belarus and Russia Accused of Hybrid Airspace Provocations
The NATO military alliance is on heightened alert across Eastern Europe after Lithuania and neighboring Baltic nations accused Belarus and Russia of orchestrating a surge in “hybrid” airspace incursions involving balloons, drones, and fighter jets. Officials say the pattern of provocations reflects Moscow’s widening confrontation with the West amid its ongoing war in Ukraine.
IAEA Warns Of ‘Critical’ Nuclear Risk After Russian Strikes On Ukraine
The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog has warned that Russia’s ongoing strikes in neighboring Ukraine have damaged nuclear substations, potentially threatening the region and the rest of Europe.
Crown-Jewels Heist at Louvre Sparks National Reckoning Over Security Gaps
French authorities say five more people have been detained over the crown jewels heist inside the world’s most-visited museum in Paris — a theft that has stunned the heritage world.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Says U.S. Will “Be Involved” in Netanyahu Trial, Admits Pushing Israel Toward Ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump declared that Washington plans to “be involved” in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial, calling the legal proceedings “very unfair” during an interview aired Sunday on CBS’s 60 Minutes.
Trump: ‘US Citizen Among Three Dead Hostages Returned by Hamas’
The body of U.S. citizen Omer Neutra, who also held Israeli citizenship, has been returned by Hamas along with two other deceased hostages, U.S. President Donald J. Trump confirmed Sunday.
Inside the United States
Judge Extends Block on Trump’s National Guard Deployment to Portland
A federal judge has extended an order preventing President Donald Trump from deploying National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, to respond to unrest targeting federal immigration facilities, ruling that the administration failed to justify the move under federal law and the U.S. Constitution.
Trump Considers Military Action To Stop Christian Genocide In Nigeria
President Donald Trump has directed the Department of War to prepare for possible action in Nigeria to target Islamic militants committing genocide against Christians.
Christian News
Nigerian President Open To Meet Trump After U.S. Warning Over Christian Killings
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has indicated openness to meet U.S. President Donald J. Trump after Washington warned it is reviewing military options in response to continuing attacks on Christians in Nigeria, his office said Sunday.
Sudan’s Christians Caught In Crossfire As Atrocities Mount In El Fasher
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) say they have detained several of their own fighters following global outrage over this month’s alleged massacres in the besieged city of El Fasher, but church monitors and human-rights advocates warn that civilians — including Christians — remain in grave danger.
Around the World
D66, PVV Tied In Dutch Election As Immigration And EU Divide Nation (Worthy News In-Depth)
The fiercely anti-Islam but pro-Israel Party for Freedom (PVV) led by seasoned politician Geert Wilders was only slightly behind the left-leaning centrist Democrats 66 (D66) party with nearly all votes counted Thursday in the Dutch general election.
France Unveils Modernized Submarine-Launched Nuclear Missile Amid Global Arms Race
France has introduced a modernized version of its submarine-launched strategic nuclear missile, marking what officials described as a “major milestone” in the nation’s long-term deterrence strategy amid a renewed global nuclear arms race.
Iran Shifts Nuclear Focus Underground as China Helps Rebuild Missile Arsenal Despite UN Sanctions
Newly released satellite imagery shows Iran has made little effort to restore its bombed nuclear enrichment facilities nearly four months after coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes -- instead redirecting resources toward a hidden site north of Isfahan, even as Beijing helps Tehran replenish its ballistic missile stockpile in defiance of United Nations sanctions.
U.S. Strikes Another Suspected Narco-Terror Boat in Pacific, Killing Four
The United States carried out another lethal military strike on an alleged drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific on Wednesday, killing four suspected narco-terrorists, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced.
Trump, Xi Strike Trade Truce in South Korea: U.S. to Cut Tariffs, China to Resume Farm Buys and Crack Down on Fentanyl
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping met face-to-face Thursday for the first time in six years, announcing a breakthrough in trade relations that includes tariff reductions, resumed agricultural purchases, and new commitments to curb fentanyl exports to the United States.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Vows to Disarm Hamas, Says Israel Will Act Alone if Necessary
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Thursday that Hamas will be disarmed and the Gaza Strip fully demilitarized -- declaring that if the international community fails to carry out that mission, Israel will act alone.
Jerusalem Paralyzed as Hundreds of Thousands Protest Draft Law; Teen Dies, Clashes Erupt
Jerusalem was brought to a halt Thursday as hundreds of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews flooded the city's western entrance in what organizers called the "Million Man March," protesting the government's proposed draft law. The massive rally--one of the largest in recent Israeli history--sparked chaos, violence, and tragedy, leaving a 15-year-old boy dead after falling from a construction site overlooking the demonstration.
Inside the United States
Trump Calls on GOP to ‘Go Nuclear’ to End Government Shutdown
Returning from his Asia trip, President Donald Trump on Thursday night urged Republicans to "play their Trump card" and eliminate the Senate filibuster to end the monthlong government shutdown, escalating pressure on lawmakers to break the political deadlock in Washington.
Senate Votes to Revoke Trump’s Emergency Trade Powers in Symbolic Rebuke
In a rare bipartisan move, the U.S. Senate voted Thursday to end the emergency powers President Donald Trump has used to impose sweeping global tariffs -- a move widely seen as a symbolic rebuke of the president's trade strategy.
Christian News
Barna Report: For the First Time, Men Outnumber Women in Church Attendance
A sweeping new Barna report reveals a historic shift in American Christianity: for the first time in modern history, men are attending church more frequently than women. The change marks a dramatic reversal of decades-long patterns in which women consistently led in spiritual participation and church involvement.
Trump Urged To Raise Christian Persecution In China During Xi Talks
A former underground Chinese house church pastor who now leads a U.S.-based advocacy group has urged U.S. President Donald J. Trump to raise the issue of reportedly persecuted Christians during his talks Thursday with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, following a fresh crackdown on independent churches in the Communist-led nation.
D66, PVV Tied In Dutch Election As Immigration And EU Divide Nation (Worthy News In-Depth)
The fiercely anti-Islam but pro-Israel Party for Freedom (PVV) led by seasoned politician Geert Wilders was only slightly behind the left-leaning centrist Democrats 66 (D66) party with nearly all votes counted Thursday in the Dutch general election.
France Unveils Modernized Submarine-Launched Nuclear Missile Amid Global Arms Race
France has introduced a modernized version of its submarine-launched strategic nuclear missile, marking what officials described as a “major milestone” in the nation’s long-term deterrence strategy amid a renewed global nuclear arms race.
Iran Shifts Nuclear Focus Underground as China Helps Rebuild Missile Arsenal Despite UN Sanctions
Newly released satellite imagery shows Iran has made little effort to restore its bombed nuclear enrichment facilities nearly four months after coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes -- instead redirecting resources toward a hidden site north of Isfahan, even as Beijing helps Tehran replenish its ballistic missile stockpile in defiance of United Nations sanctions.
U.S. Strikes Another Suspected Narco-Terror Boat in Pacific, Killing Four
The United States carried out another lethal military strike on an alleged drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific on Wednesday, killing four suspected narco-terrorists, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced.
Trump, Xi Strike Trade Truce in South Korea: U.S. to Cut Tariffs, China to Resume Farm Buys and Crack Down on Fentanyl
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping met face-to-face Thursday for the first time in six years, announcing a breakthrough in trade relations that includes tariff reductions, resumed agricultural purchases, and new commitments to curb fentanyl exports to the United States.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Vows to Disarm Hamas, Says Israel Will Act Alone if Necessary
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Thursday that Hamas will be disarmed and the Gaza Strip fully demilitarized -- declaring that if the international community fails to carry out that mission, Israel will act alone.
Jerusalem Paralyzed as Hundreds of Thousands Protest Draft Law; Teen Dies, Clashes Erupt
Jerusalem was brought to a halt Thursday as hundreds of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews flooded the city's western entrance in what organizers called the "Million Man March," protesting the government's proposed draft law. The massive rally--one of the largest in recent Israeli history--sparked chaos, violence, and tragedy, leaving a 15-year-old boy dead after falling from a construction site overlooking the demonstration.
Inside the United States
Trump Calls on GOP to ‘Go Nuclear’ to End Government Shutdown
Returning from his Asia trip, President Donald Trump on Thursday night urged Republicans to "play their Trump card" and eliminate the Senate filibuster to end the monthlong government shutdown, escalating pressure on lawmakers to break the political deadlock in Washington.
Senate Votes to Revoke Trump’s Emergency Trade Powers in Symbolic Rebuke
In a rare bipartisan move, the U.S. Senate voted Thursday to end the emergency powers President Donald Trump has used to impose sweeping global tariffs -- a move widely seen as a symbolic rebuke of the president's trade strategy.
Christian News
Barna Report: For the First Time, Men Outnumber Women in Church Attendance
A sweeping new Barna report reveals a historic shift in American Christianity: for the first time in modern history, men are attending church more frequently than women. The change marks a dramatic reversal of decades-long patterns in which women consistently led in spiritual participation and church involvement.
Trump Urged To Raise Christian Persecution In China During Xi Talks
A former underground Chinese house church pastor who now leads a U.S.-based advocacy group has urged U.S. President Donald J. Trump to raise the issue of reportedly persecuted Christians during his talks Thursday with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, following a fresh crackdown on independent churches in the Communist-led nation.
Around the World
Netherlands To Host Preparations For Historic Russia War Tribunal
The Netherlands announced on Tuesday that it has agreed to serve as the host country for preparing the “Russia Tribunal,” an international court aimed at holding Russian political and military leaders accountable for their roles in the war in Ukraine.
Dutch Elections Seen As Decisive For Nation’s Direction Amid Deep Divisions
Dutch voters will go to the polls on Wednesday in snap parliamentary elections seen as crucial for the future direction of the Netherlands, which is facing a housing and social crisis amid a fierce debate about the ongoing influx of asylum seekers.
Mexican Journalist Found Murdered As Fears Grow Over Press Freedom
A journalist in northwest Mexico has become the latest victim in the deadly climate facing the country’s press. Miguel Ángel Beltrán — a crime reporter who covered drug trafficking, cartel influence, and local corruption on social media — was reportedly found murdered Saturday along a highway between the state of Durango and the resort city of Mazatlán in neighbouring Sinaloa. His death was confirmed on Monday by the Durango state prosecutor’s office.
Hurricane Melissa Slams Jamaica With Record-Breaking Winds, Floods
Hurricane Melissa was rapidly threatening Jamaica with potentially deadly, never-before-seen catastrophic winds and up to three feet (91.5 centimeters) of rain, witnesses and officials said Monday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Launches “Powerful Strikes” in Gaza After Hamas Breaks Ceasefire, Fakes Hostage Recovery
Israel carried out a new wave of "immediate and powerful strikes" across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday after Hamas fighters opened fire on Israeli troops near Rafah and faked the recovery of a hostage's body in violation of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
Inside the United States
‘There Is No Excuse:’ Air Traffic Controllers, Pilots Urge Congress To End Shutdown
As air traffic controllers and other federal workers missed a full paycheck Tuesday, growing numbers of labor unions and advocacy groups are calling on Congress to end the record-long government shutdown.
Vance Says U.S. Troops Will Get Paid Friday Despite Shutdown
Vice President J.D. Vance said Tuesday that 1.3 million U.S. troops will get a paycheck on Friday despite a congressional funding lapse and stalemate that has partially shuttered the federal government for the last 28 days.
Illegal Border Crossings In September Historically Low
Illegal border crossings in September were historically low, representing a 92.4% drop from a record high reported in September 2023.
President Trump Hints At Third Term Despite Constitutional Ban
.S. President Donald J. Trump has raised the possibility of seeking a third term in office, saying he is “not joking” about finding ways to do so despite current constitutional limits barring presidents from being elected more than twice.
Christian News
Christian Missionaries Attacked In Northern India; Eight Police Officers Suspended
Eight police officers in northern India’s Jammu and Kashmir region have been suspended “for their failure” to stop an attack on Christian missionaries by Hindu nationalists last week, according to Christian human-rights investigators.
Anti-Christian Violence Escalates In Southern Egypt (Worthy News In-Depth)
A tense calm returned Tuesday to a rural area in southern Egypt’s Minya Province after sectarian violence broke out following online accusations that a young Christian man was in a relationship with a Muslim girl, several Christian sources told Worthy News.
Netherlands To Host Preparations For Historic Russia War Tribunal
The Netherlands announced on Tuesday that it has agreed to serve as the host country for preparing the “Russia Tribunal,” an international court aimed at holding Russian political and military leaders accountable for their roles in the war in Ukraine.
Dutch Elections Seen As Decisive For Nation’s Direction Amid Deep Divisions
Dutch voters will go to the polls on Wednesday in snap parliamentary elections seen as crucial for the future direction of the Netherlands, which is facing a housing and social crisis amid a fierce debate about the ongoing influx of asylum seekers.
Mexican Journalist Found Murdered As Fears Grow Over Press Freedom
A journalist in northwest Mexico has become the latest victim in the deadly climate facing the country’s press. Miguel Ángel Beltrán — a crime reporter who covered drug trafficking, cartel influence, and local corruption on social media — was reportedly found murdered Saturday along a highway between the state of Durango and the resort city of Mazatlán in neighbouring Sinaloa. His death was confirmed on Monday by the Durango state prosecutor’s office.
Hurricane Melissa Slams Jamaica With Record-Breaking Winds, Floods
Hurricane Melissa was rapidly threatening Jamaica with potentially deadly, never-before-seen catastrophic winds and up to three feet (91.5 centimeters) of rain, witnesses and officials said Monday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Launches “Powerful Strikes” in Gaza After Hamas Breaks Ceasefire, Fakes Hostage Recovery
Israel carried out a new wave of "immediate and powerful strikes" across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday after Hamas fighters opened fire on Israeli troops near Rafah and faked the recovery of a hostage's body in violation of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
Inside the United States
‘There Is No Excuse:’ Air Traffic Controllers, Pilots Urge Congress To End Shutdown
As air traffic controllers and other federal workers missed a full paycheck Tuesday, growing numbers of labor unions and advocacy groups are calling on Congress to end the record-long government shutdown.
Vance Says U.S. Troops Will Get Paid Friday Despite Shutdown
Vice President J.D. Vance said Tuesday that 1.3 million U.S. troops will get a paycheck on Friday despite a congressional funding lapse and stalemate that has partially shuttered the federal government for the last 28 days.
Illegal Border Crossings In September Historically Low
Illegal border crossings in September were historically low, representing a 92.4% drop from a record high reported in September 2023.
President Trump Hints At Third Term Despite Constitutional Ban
.S. President Donald J. Trump has raised the possibility of seeking a third term in office, saying he is “not joking” about finding ways to do so despite current constitutional limits barring presidents from being elected more than twice.
Christian News
Christian Missionaries Attacked In Northern India; Eight Police Officers Suspended
Eight police officers in northern India’s Jammu and Kashmir region have been suspended “for their failure” to stop an attack on Christian missionaries by Hindu nationalists last week, according to Christian human-rights investigators.
Anti-Christian Violence Escalates In Southern Egypt (Worthy News In-Depth)
A tense calm returned Tuesday to a rural area in southern Egypt’s Minya Province after sectarian violence broke out following online accusations that a young Christian man was in a relationship with a Muslim girl, several Christian sources told Worthy News.