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Thursday, 15 February 2024 21:38
South Africa: cost of peace-keeping force in DRC
South Africa's contingent of 2,900 soldiers deployed to the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is expected to cost just over R2 billion (£850 million), as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mission…
Friday, 09 February 2024 10:14
Labour cuts £28bn green investment pledge by half
Labour has halved its commitment to green investments, reducing its annual pledge from £28bn to less than £15bn. This decision, a significant shift under Keir Starmer's leadership, has caused unrest among environmentalists, unions, and some in…
Thursday, 08 February 2024 23:40
Global day of prayer for the Buddhist world this Saturday
IPC's Global Day of Prayer for the Buddhist World, on 10 February, is a unified prayer initiative coinciding with the Chinese New Year. It aims to gather millions to pray for Jesus to be known across…
Thursday, 08 February 2024 23:38
Super Bowl performer Usher says faith keeps him ‘centred’
Usher Raymond IV, renowned for his two-decade-long music career, attributes his stability to his faith, especially as he gears up for his performance at Super Bowl 58. Usher, who began singing in his church choir at…
Thursday, 08 February 2024 23:29
King Charles diagnosed with cancer
Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles, aged 75, has been diagnosed with cancer. The cancer (the type has not been disclosed) was discovered during treatment for an enlarged prostate. As a result, the King has…
Thursday, 08 February 2024 23:27
Northern Ireland: Sunak to examine proposals for greater defence role
Rishi Sunak has expressed willingness to review a report suggesting Northern Ireland should enhance its role in the UK's national security. He did so during Prime Minister’s Questions, where DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson praised Sunak…