Around the World
Belarus Police Authorized To Use Lethal Force Against Protestors
Authorities in Belarus have authorized police to use lethal force if necessary against anti-government protesters, prompting more European Union sanctions. The move comes after officials confirmed that at least 713 people were detained since Sunday during mass protests against the reelection of the country's authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko in a disputed vote.
China, Russia Among Rights Abusers Elected To UN Human Rights Council
China and Russia were among 15 countries elected to the UN Human Rights Council on October 13, drawing sharp criticism from rights groups and the United States over their abysmal human rights records.
World Health Organization Admits Lockdowns Were Wrong
In a major policy shift, the World Health Organization (WHO) has urged world leaders to stop “using lockdowns as your primary control method” against the coronavirus amid fears they lead to as many as 100 million deaths.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Poll: Ahead of US elections, 63% of Israelis say Trump will be better for Israel
A clear majority of Israelis favor the re-election of US President Donald Trump come November's presidential elections, a new poll conducted for i24NEWS showed Monday night.

Inside the United States
Supreme Cross-Examination: What Amy Coney Barrett Said Today About Her Faith and Roe v. Wade
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett was grilled by Senate Democrats during her second day of confirmation hearings.
Portland protesters topple Roosevelt, Lincoln statues, police declare riot
Protesters overturned statues of former Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln in Portland, Ore., ahead of Monday's federal Columbus Day holiday.
Trump asks Supreme Court to block Manhattan district attorney subpoena for tax returns
President Trump's lawyers filed an emergency request with the Supreme Court on Tuesday asking it to block a subpoena forcing the president to release his tax returns.
Nearly 60% of likely voters — including 70% of undecideds — believe U.S. shouldn't lock down again
A majority of likely American voters believe the United States should not undergo another COVID-19 lockdown, according to a new Just the News Daily Poll with Scott Rasmussen.
Americans leaving cities to live in suburbs
Experts report that US citizens are leaving cities and moving to suburbs, CBN News reports. A previous trend for migration into American cities is reportedly reversing itself, experts say.

Christian News
In-person attendance at Church of England churches in decline before pandemic
A new report shows that regular personal attendance at Church of England churches began to decline even before the COVID-19 outbreak this year, Christian Today reported Monday. A parallel digital Church report showed that online engagement with Church of England church services has grown significantly.