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Around the World
Poland Shoots Down Russian Drones Over Airspace; Closest To Open Conflict Since World War II
Poland’s government said Wednesday it was forced to shoot down suspected Russian drones over its territory in what officials called the nation’s closest step toward armed conflict since World War II, raising alarm across Europe and beyond.
US Tech Helped Build China’s ‘Digital Cage,’ Trapping Families, Christians and Uyghurs
Yang Guoliang, a paralyzed farmer in eastern China, lives under the glare of police floodlights and cameras pointed at his modest home. Every phone call, bus ticket, and hospital visit is tracked. His wife and daughter are in jail for petitioning Beijing after officials seized their farmland. “Every move in my own home is monitored,” Yang said. “Their surveillance makes me feel unsafe all the time, everywhere.”
Trump Vows Israeli Strikes in Qatar Won’t Happen Again After Doha Attack
U.S. President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday rushed to assure Qatar that Israel would not carry out another strike on its soil after the Israeli military launched a rare airstrike in Doha targeting Hamas leaders.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
EU Chief Proposes Sanctions on Israeli Ministers, Partial Suspension of Trade Deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Wednesday that the EU's executive branch will push for sanctions on far-right Israeli ministers and "violent settlers," alongside a partial suspension of the bloc's trade partnership with Israel.
Israel Unveils Online Database of 4 Million Archaeological Finds
Israel has opened the vaults of its past to the world, unveiling a sweeping online archive of archaeological treasures that spans millennia of history.
Inside the United States
Friends And Foes Mourn After Assassination Of Charlie Kirk, Born-Again Christian Conservative Leader
Friends and political foes alike were plunged into mourning Wednesday after born-again Christian and conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot during a campus event at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, a city in the U.S. state of Utah.
Charlie Kirk Assassinated, Nation in Shock
Charlie Kirk, the outspoken conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated, sending shockwaves across the nation and devastating the conservative movement he helped build.
Federal Court Orders Vermont to Reinstate Christian School in Athletics After Ban Over Transgender Policy
A federal appeals court has ruled that Vermont must allow a Christian school to compete again in state-sponsored athletic events, overturning a ban imposed after the school declined to play a basketball game against a team with a male athlete competing on a girls' roster.
Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration To Pause $4b In Foreign Aid
The U.S. Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to temporarily pause $4 billion in foreign aid, giving the court more time to review the case.
Christian News
Thousands of Students Turn to Christ at Campus Revivals in Oklahoma and Ohio
Thousands of college students turned their hearts toward Jesus this week as powerful ministry events kicked off the school year in Oklahoma and Ohio--adding fresh momentum to what many are calling a wave of campus revival.
Poland Shoots Down Russian Drones Over Airspace; Closest To Open Conflict Since World War II
Poland’s government said Wednesday it was forced to shoot down suspected Russian drones over its territory in what officials called the nation’s closest step toward armed conflict since World War II, raising alarm across Europe and beyond.
US Tech Helped Build China’s ‘Digital Cage,’ Trapping Families, Christians and Uyghurs
Yang Guoliang, a paralyzed farmer in eastern China, lives under the glare of police floodlights and cameras pointed at his modest home. Every phone call, bus ticket, and hospital visit is tracked. His wife and daughter are in jail for petitioning Beijing after officials seized their farmland. “Every move in my own home is monitored,” Yang said. “Their surveillance makes me feel unsafe all the time, everywhere.”
Trump Vows Israeli Strikes in Qatar Won’t Happen Again After Doha Attack
U.S. President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday rushed to assure Qatar that Israel would not carry out another strike on its soil after the Israeli military launched a rare airstrike in Doha targeting Hamas leaders.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
EU Chief Proposes Sanctions on Israeli Ministers, Partial Suspension of Trade Deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Wednesday that the EU's executive branch will push for sanctions on far-right Israeli ministers and "violent settlers," alongside a partial suspension of the bloc's trade partnership with Israel.
Israel Unveils Online Database of 4 Million Archaeological Finds
Israel has opened the vaults of its past to the world, unveiling a sweeping online archive of archaeological treasures that spans millennia of history.
Inside the United States
Friends And Foes Mourn After Assassination Of Charlie Kirk, Born-Again Christian Conservative Leader
Friends and political foes alike were plunged into mourning Wednesday after born-again Christian and conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot during a campus event at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, a city in the U.S. state of Utah.
Charlie Kirk Assassinated, Nation in Shock
Charlie Kirk, the outspoken conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated, sending shockwaves across the nation and devastating the conservative movement he helped build.
Federal Court Orders Vermont to Reinstate Christian School in Athletics After Ban Over Transgender Policy
A federal appeals court has ruled that Vermont must allow a Christian school to compete again in state-sponsored athletic events, overturning a ban imposed after the school declined to play a basketball game against a team with a male athlete competing on a girls' roster.
Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration To Pause $4b In Foreign Aid
The U.S. Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to temporarily pause $4 billion in foreign aid, giving the court more time to review the case.
Christian News
Thousands of Students Turn to Christ at Campus Revivals in Oklahoma and Ohio
Thousands of college students turned their hearts toward Jesus this week as powerful ministry events kicked off the school year in Oklahoma and Ohio--adding fresh momentum to what many are calling a wave of campus revival.
Around the World
Ethiopia Inaugurates Africa’s Largest Hydroelectric Dam, Straining Ties With Egypt and Sudan
Ethiopia on Tuesday inaugurated the $5 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa's largest hydroelectric project, hailing it as a unifying national achievement that will double the country's power generation capacity.
Australia State Bans ‘Conversion’ Prayers For LGBTQ+ People
The government of Australia’s New South Wales state has confirmed that some prayers are now unlawful under a new ban on LGBTQ+ “conversion practices,” prompting protests from Christian leaders.
Macron Faces Search For New French Prime Minister (Worthy News Radio)
French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking his fifth prime minister in less than two years after opposition parties united to oust center-right Prime Minister François Bayrou over his unpopular plans for massive budget tightening.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Orders Full Evacuation of Gaza City Ahead of Expanded Ground Offensive
Israel’s military on Tuesday ordered the full evacuation of Gaza City, home to nearly half of the Gaza Strip’s population, as it prepared to launch what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called “major action” against Hamas in the enclave.
Israel Confirms ‘Operation Summit of Fire’ Targeting Hamas Leaders in Qatar
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet announced Tuesday that the Israeli Air Force had struck Hamas's senior leadership in Qatar under the banner of Operation Summit of Fire, in one of the most daring operations of the war since October 7.
Inside the United States
Trump Administration Launches ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ in Chicago Amid Clash with Illinois Leaders
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Monday the start of Operation Midway Blitz, an immigration enforcement campaign targeting criminal noncitizen migrants in Chicago, drawing sharp pushback from Illinois leaders.
Musk Questions Media Silence After Ukrainian Refugee’s Murder On US Train
After years of “Black Lives Matter” campaigns, former White House adviser Elon Musk is questioning whether White lives matter too, saying there has been a muted media response to the brutal killing of a young Ukrainian refugee by a black man in the United States.
Christian News
Islamists Claim Killing Up To 100 Christians in Eastern DRC
one of the deadliest anti-Christian atrocities in recent months, attackers linked to the Islamic State group used machetes and guns to kill at least 61 civilians at a funeral in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Monday night, local officials said.
Ohio State University Revival Sparks Student Worship
The Spirit of God is stirring hearts at Ohio State University, where hundreds of students gathered in a powerful display of worship, repentance, and surrender to Jesus.
Worthy Insights
BLMers Launch GoFundMe For Subway Stabber, Charlotte Mayor Urges Video Censorship
The biggest story in the world over the weekend — on social media, that is; legacy corporate state media ignored it entirely because it’s inconvenient to their narrative — was the unprovoked plunging of a blade into the carotid artery of a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee by a hulking thug with 14 prior arrests for violent crime to his name.
US Job Growth Was Much Weaker Than Previously Thought In The 12 Months Through March
U.S. job growth in the year through March was much weaker than previously reported, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revisions released on Tuesday.
Ethiopia Inaugurates Africa’s Largest Hydroelectric Dam, Straining Ties With Egypt and Sudan
Ethiopia on Tuesday inaugurated the $5 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa's largest hydroelectric project, hailing it as a unifying national achievement that will double the country's power generation capacity.
Australia State Bans ‘Conversion’ Prayers For LGBTQ+ People
The government of Australia’s New South Wales state has confirmed that some prayers are now unlawful under a new ban on LGBTQ+ “conversion practices,” prompting protests from Christian leaders.
Macron Faces Search For New French Prime Minister (Worthy News Radio)
French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking his fifth prime minister in less than two years after opposition parties united to oust center-right Prime Minister François Bayrou over his unpopular plans for massive budget tightening.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Orders Full Evacuation of Gaza City Ahead of Expanded Ground Offensive
Israel’s military on Tuesday ordered the full evacuation of Gaza City, home to nearly half of the Gaza Strip’s population, as it prepared to launch what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called “major action” against Hamas in the enclave.
Israel Confirms ‘Operation Summit of Fire’ Targeting Hamas Leaders in Qatar
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet announced Tuesday that the Israeli Air Force had struck Hamas's senior leadership in Qatar under the banner of Operation Summit of Fire, in one of the most daring operations of the war since October 7.
Inside the United States
Trump Administration Launches ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ in Chicago Amid Clash with Illinois Leaders
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Monday the start of Operation Midway Blitz, an immigration enforcement campaign targeting criminal noncitizen migrants in Chicago, drawing sharp pushback from Illinois leaders.
Musk Questions Media Silence After Ukrainian Refugee’s Murder On US Train
After years of “Black Lives Matter” campaigns, former White House adviser Elon Musk is questioning whether White lives matter too, saying there has been a muted media response to the brutal killing of a young Ukrainian refugee by a black man in the United States.
Christian News
Islamists Claim Killing Up To 100 Christians in Eastern DRC
one of the deadliest anti-Christian atrocities in recent months, attackers linked to the Islamic State group used machetes and guns to kill at least 61 civilians at a funeral in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Monday night, local officials said.
Ohio State University Revival Sparks Student Worship
The Spirit of God is stirring hearts at Ohio State University, where hundreds of students gathered in a powerful display of worship, repentance, and surrender to Jesus.
Worthy Insights
BLMers Launch GoFundMe For Subway Stabber, Charlotte Mayor Urges Video Censorship
The biggest story in the world over the weekend — on social media, that is; legacy corporate state media ignored it entirely because it’s inconvenient to their narrative — was the unprovoked plunging of a blade into the carotid artery of a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee by a hulking thug with 14 prior arrests for violent crime to his name.
US Job Growth Was Much Weaker Than Previously Thought In The 12 Months Through March
U.S. job growth in the year through March was much weaker than previously reported, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revisions released on Tuesday.
Around the World
French Prime Minister Loses Confidence Vote
French Prime Minister François Bayrou, 74, was to step down after losing a confidence vote on Monday over a controversial 44 billion euros (about $51.5 billion) austerity package, bringing his government to an end after only nine months.
Four-Year Manhunt Ends Deadly In New Zealand; Fugitive Father Killed, Children Safe
A four-year manhunt ended tragically Monday when New Zealand police fatally shot fugitive father Tom Phillips during a shoot-out. All three of his children, now aged 9, 10, and 12, have been found safe after disappearing with him in late 2021.
Nepal’s Social Media Ban Unrest Kills 14
At least 14 people were killed and dozens injured in Nepal’s capital Monday as riot police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters trying to storm parliament over a sweeping social media shutdown and mounting corruption, state television said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: 50 ‘Terror Towers’ Destroyed in Gaza, Ground Offensive Imminent
Israel's military campaign in Gaza intensified Monday as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had already demolished 50 high-rise "terror towers" and warned that the bombardment was only the prelude to a full-scale ground assault on Gaza City.
Israel Launches Major Operation in Judea and Samaria After Jerusalem Terror Attack
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a large-scale brigade operation across Judea and Samaria, also known as the West Bank, on Monday following a deadly terrorist shooting at Jerusalem's Ramot Junction that killed six people and wounded 21 others.
Israel ‘Facing War On Multiple Fronts’ After Jerusalem Attack Kills Six
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israel is confronting a “war on multiple fronts” after two Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a bus stop in northern Jerusalem, killing six people and injuring more than 20 others.
Inside the United States
Trump Vows ‘Total Protection’ for Prayer in Schools, Donates Family Bible to Museum of the Bible (Video)
President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his pledge to defend religious liberty, announcing forthcoming Department of Education guidelines that he said will provide "total protection" for prayer in America's public schools.
Supreme Court Lifts Restrictions on Los Angeles Immigration Raids, Siding with Trump Administration
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday temporarily lifted restrictions on federal immigration raids in Los Angeles, siding with the Trump administration in a dispute over alleged racial profiling by immigration authorities.
Christian News
Christian Pilgrim Killed In Pakistan Amid Rising Persecution
Christians in Pakistan’s Punjab province were mourning Monday after a suspected Muslim gunman killed a Christian rickshaw driver and father of four in the latest anti-Christian attack to grip the Islamic nation.
Survey: Most U.S. Christians Say Sin Is Real — But Many Won’t Call Themselves Sinners
A new installment of Arizona Christian University's American Worldview Inventory finds broad agreement that sin exists -- yet far less willingness among Americans, including many Christians, to personally identify as sinners. Research director George Barna calls the trend a "body blow" tied to churches' reluctance to teach on sin.
Russian Pastor Sentenced Over Anti-War Sermon
Concerns grew Sunday about a frail elderly Russian pastor after he was sentenced to a prison camp for publicly criticizing Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Christians Hold Canal Praise Parade and March for Jesus in Amsterdam
A month after the LGBTQ+ community held its annual Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade in decorated boats, Christians sailed through the Dutch capital’s historic canals over the weekend with a message of hope: “Jesus Christ gives eternal life to anyone who believes in Him.”
French Prime Minister Loses Confidence Vote
French Prime Minister François Bayrou, 74, was to step down after losing a confidence vote on Monday over a controversial 44 billion euros (about $51.5 billion) austerity package, bringing his government to an end after only nine months.
Four-Year Manhunt Ends Deadly In New Zealand; Fugitive Father Killed, Children Safe
A four-year manhunt ended tragically Monday when New Zealand police fatally shot fugitive father Tom Phillips during a shoot-out. All three of his children, now aged 9, 10, and 12, have been found safe after disappearing with him in late 2021.
Nepal’s Social Media Ban Unrest Kills 14
At least 14 people were killed and dozens injured in Nepal’s capital Monday as riot police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters trying to storm parliament over a sweeping social media shutdown and mounting corruption, state television said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: 50 ‘Terror Towers’ Destroyed in Gaza, Ground Offensive Imminent
Israel's military campaign in Gaza intensified Monday as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had already demolished 50 high-rise "terror towers" and warned that the bombardment was only the prelude to a full-scale ground assault on Gaza City.
Israel Launches Major Operation in Judea and Samaria After Jerusalem Terror Attack
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a large-scale brigade operation across Judea and Samaria, also known as the West Bank, on Monday following a deadly terrorist shooting at Jerusalem's Ramot Junction that killed six people and wounded 21 others.
Israel ‘Facing War On Multiple Fronts’ After Jerusalem Attack Kills Six
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israel is confronting a “war on multiple fronts” after two Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a bus stop in northern Jerusalem, killing six people and injuring more than 20 others.
Inside the United States
Trump Vows ‘Total Protection’ for Prayer in Schools, Donates Family Bible to Museum of the Bible (Video)
President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his pledge to defend religious liberty, announcing forthcoming Department of Education guidelines that he said will provide "total protection" for prayer in America's public schools.
Supreme Court Lifts Restrictions on Los Angeles Immigration Raids, Siding with Trump Administration
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday temporarily lifted restrictions on federal immigration raids in Los Angeles, siding with the Trump administration in a dispute over alleged racial profiling by immigration authorities.
Christian News
Christian Pilgrim Killed In Pakistan Amid Rising Persecution
Christians in Pakistan’s Punjab province were mourning Monday after a suspected Muslim gunman killed a Christian rickshaw driver and father of four in the latest anti-Christian attack to grip the Islamic nation.
Survey: Most U.S. Christians Say Sin Is Real — But Many Won’t Call Themselves Sinners
A new installment of Arizona Christian University's American Worldview Inventory finds broad agreement that sin exists -- yet far less willingness among Americans, including many Christians, to personally identify as sinners. Research director George Barna calls the trend a "body blow" tied to churches' reluctance to teach on sin.
Russian Pastor Sentenced Over Anti-War Sermon
Concerns grew Sunday about a frail elderly Russian pastor after he was sentenced to a prison camp for publicly criticizing Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Christians Hold Canal Praise Parade and March for Jesus in Amsterdam
A month after the LGBTQ+ community held its annual Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade in decorated boats, Christians sailed through the Dutch capital’s historic canals over the weekend with a message of hope: “Jesus Christ gives eternal life to anyone who believes in Him.”