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Friday, 17 May 2024 11:54
South Africa: new health bill weeks before election
Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act into law, aiming to provide universal health coverage and address the country's two-tier health system. The law seeks to balance a publicly funded sector, which serves…
Friday, 17 May 2024 11:53
Indonesia: 'cold lava' sweeps villages, killing 41
At least 41 people have died in Sumatra due to flash floods and 'cold lava' from Mount Marapi, the island's most active volcano. Heavy rains on Saturday caused torrents of ash and rocks to flow down…
Friday, 10 May 2024 05:57
Spirit-led church movements overtaking atheism
In 2009, the UK's atheist bus ad campaign aimed to diminish the relevance of God but inadvertently spurred more spiritual dialogue. This misstep highlighted a broader decline in atheism and a resurgence in Christian movements, particularly…
Friday, 10 May 2024 05:56
Man claims God told him to shoot pastor but gun jammed
During a church service in Pennsylvania, a man attempted to shoot Pastor Glenn Germany but his gun jammed, preventing any harm. The assailant, Bernard J. Polite, 26, approached Pastor Germany while he was preaching at Jesus’…
Friday, 10 May 2024 05:55
Keir Starmer faces Labour anger after Tory MP's defection
Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to welcome Tory MP Natalie Elphicke's defection to Labour has stirred mixed reactions among Labour MPs. Elphicke, previously a Conservative representative for Dover, made the unexpected switch, causing some Labour members to…
Friday, 10 May 2024 05:54
Muslim Vote group issues 18 demands to Starmer
The Muslim Vote, a grassroots campaign with backing from several organisations, has issued 18 demands to Labour's Sir Keir Starmer to regain support from disillusioned voters over his Gaza stance. These demands include apologising for his…