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11 Killed In French Disabilities Home

Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2023

French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday his thoughts are with victims and survivors after a massive fire raged through a vacation home for adults with disabilities killed 11 people.

Myanmar: UN investigators find evidence of “dramatic increase” in war crimes by military

Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2023

The United Nations’ Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM) reported Tuesday that its investigators have found a “dramatic increase” in war crimes in Myanmar, including mass executions, sexual violence, and widespread destruction of residential areas, i24News reports.

Western allies concerned at Ukraine’s slow progress in counter offensive against Russia

Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2023

While Ukraine’s allies have not given up hope of a final victory against Russia, senior Western officials have expressed pessimism about the country’s ability to take back control of major Russian-occupied territories, i24News reports.

France Detains Police Officers Over Killing

Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2023

French authorities said Tuesday they had detained five police officers over the death of a young man during riots across France earlier this summer.

UN says deal reached with Syria to reopen main border crossing from Turkey

Posted on Wednesday, August 9, 2023

The United Nations announced late Tuesday that an agreement had been reached with Syria to reopen the main border crossing from Turkey to its rebel-held northwest for six months.

Russian Missile Strikes Hit Ukrainian Town, But Moscow Blames Kyiv

Posted on Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Rescue efforts continued in an eastern Ukrainian town on Tuesday as the confirmed death toll following a Russian missile strike rose to seven.

What is Disease X? UK scientists begin work on vaccine for new pandemic

Posted on Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Scientists in the UK have begun developing vaccines to ensure the public is protected against a new pandemic caused by an unknown “Disease X”.

Biden Admin Has Given $2.35 Billion to Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan

Posted on Tuesday, August 8, 2023

The Biden administration has provided more than $2.35 billion in taxpayer dollars to Afghanistan since the Taliban retook control of the government in 2021 following a deadly U.S. evacuation.

Iran gets ready for first parliamentary elections since nationwide protests

Posted on Tuesday, August 8, 2023

For the first time since extended nationwide anti-government protests were triggered in Iran last year, the Iranian Islamic Republic is preparing to hold new parliamentary elections in March 2024, the Associated Press reports. Iranian authorities began registering electoral…

Fires Rage In Portugal, Floods In Slovenia As Severe Weather Hits Europe (Worthy News Radio)

Posted on Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Fire brigades in Portugal are struggling to contain wildfires engulfing thousands of hectares, with authorities saying at least nine firefighters were injured in the blazes. It comes as much of Europe suffers extreme weather patterns ranging from heatwaves…

3,000 US Navy troops arrive in Middle East to deter Iran’s seizure of international merchant ships

Posted on Tuesday, August 8, 2023

The United States Navy has deployed the assault ship USS Bataan and over 3,000 sailors and Marines to the Red Sea in the Middle East in an effort to deter Iran from “harassing and seizing” international merchant ships…

Ukraine’s SBU Prevents Killing President, But Several Die In Russian Strikes

Posted on Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Ukraine’s security service claimed Monday to have foiled a plot to kill the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, but five people died in a suspected Russian missile strike in the eastern Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk.

US announces $345 million military aid for Taiwan

Posted on Monday, August 7, 2023

The United States on Friday announced a weapons package for Taiwan worth up to $345 million, Reuters reports. The Biden administration has not publicized details as to what this package will include.

Dozens Killed In Pakistan Train Crash

Posted on Monday, August 7, 2023

Pakistani police said at least 30 people were killed and 100 injured when a train derailed in southern Pakistan, underscoring broader concerns about railway safety in the Asian nation.

At least 17 Killed In Georgia Landslide

Posted on Monday, August 7, 2023

The death toll from a landslide hitting a resort area in the mountains of Georgia has risen to 17, the country's Interior Ministry confirmed Sunday, and there were fears rescuers would find more bodies.

Slovenia Appeals For Help After Deadly Floods

Posted on Monday, August 7, 2023

Slovenia on Sunday appealed for aid from the European Union and NATO military alliance after weekend flooding killed at least three people and caused damage estimated at over half a billion euros ($550 million).

Ukraine Peace Talks Underway In Saudi Arabia (Worthy News Radio)

Posted on Sunday, August 6, 2023

Saudi Arabia is hosting talks on the Ukraine war as it tries to increase its diplomatic footprint, although expectations are mild for what the gathering might achieve. Yet Ukraine's president views gathering dozens of nations as crucial to…

Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Handed Further 19-Year Jail Term

Posted on Sunday, August 6, 2023

In a move expected to be condemned by the West, Russia’s jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny was given a 19-year prison term.

Netherlands Tows Burning Cargo Ship, But Questions Remain (Worthy News Radio)

Posted on Sunday, August 6, 2023

Authorities in the Netherlands have towed a burning cargo ship carrying thousands of cars, including electric vehicles, to a temporary location to avoid a major ecological disaster.

China, Russia send naval warships near Alaska, triggering forceful US response

Posted on Sunday, August 6, 2023

China and Russia conducted a joint naval operation near U.S. territory earlier this week, triggering a large response from the U.S. Navy, Fox News Digital has learned.

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World Christian News brings together stories from every corner of the globe that affect the Body of Christ — from persecution reports and revival movements to political shifts and humanitarian crises. We cover these events through the lens of Scripture, seeking to inform, equip, and inspire believers everywhere.

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• Philippines Hit By 7.4 Magnitude Quake; Several Killed
• China Tightens Grip on Rare Earth Exports, Escalating Economic Showdown with U.S.
• Putin Admits Russia Downed Azerbaijani Passenger Jet, Killing 38 People
• Hungary’s Orbán Government Faces Spy Allegations Targeting EU Institutions (Worthy News Investigation)
• Russia Hitting Ukraine’s Energy Supplies Ahead Of Winter
• Russia Says Trump-Putin Peace Momentum ‘Exhausted’ as Europe Blamed for Derailing Ukraine Talks

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