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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

Government Building In Kyiv Burning As Russian Strike Kills 4

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Russia’s largest overnight air assault of the war, which struck central Kyiv and other areas on Sunday, killing at least four people—including a newborn baby—and setting the Cabinet of Ministers building ablaze.

Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba Resigns After Election Defeats

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation Sunday after less than a year in office, following two crushing parliamentary defeats that cost his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) its coalition majority in both chambers.

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