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Friday, 10 May 2024 05:44
South Africa: many killed and missing after building collapses
Rescuers are urgently searching for 42 individuals missing after a five-storey apartment building collapsed on 6 May. 33 people have been rescued from the debris, with seven confirmed fatalities. The building was under construction when it…
Friday, 10 May 2024 05:44
Japan: millions of abandoned homes in an aging country
Japan now has about 8.48 million ‘akiya’, or abandoned homes - over 13% of all residences. They are increasingly common across the country, particularly in rural areas. This problem, exacerbated by Japan's aging population and low…
Friday, 10 May 2024 05:42
Saudi Arabia: Shoot to kill order as villagers evicted for 'The Line'
Colonel Rabih Alenezi, an exiled Saudi intelligence officer in the UK, alleges Saudi forces have orders to shoot villagers resisting eviction for "The Line," a futuristic megacity part of the $1 trillion NEOM project. Aimed at…
Thursday, 02 May 2024 21:50
Thy Kingdom Come 2024
Thy Kingdom Come 2024 has ignited global excitement, engaging diverse communities worldwide in its ecumenical wave of prayer. The initiative's inclusive reach is demonstrated through activities from Australia to the Solomon Islands, embracing participants of various…
Thursday, 02 May 2024 21:47
Neighbourhood Prayer Network - Jesse's testimony
Jesse shared her testimony of connecting with her neighbours through prayer amidst cultural challenges. Coming from a Sikh background, she has had to navigate her Christian faith amidst family tensions and generational differences. In 2020, during…
Thursday, 02 May 2024 21:45
Polls open in England’s local elections, Tories braced for heavy losses
Polling stations have opened in England for local elections, with the Conservative Party facing potential heavy losses that might impact Rishi Sunak's leadership. These elections, spanning over 2,600 seats across 107 councils, serve as a significant…